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What's New Executive Director Shelley Huffman announces her retirement Executive Director Shelley Huffman announces her retirement from the Authority in January 2008. She will continue to assist the Authority for up to 90 days transition in a new executive director. Ms. Huffman thanked the members of the Board of Directors for the opportunities for both the professional and personal development that was afforded to her over the past five and half years. She said she had enjoyed working for the agency and appreciate the support provided her during my tenure with the authority. While she looks forward to enjoying her retirement, she said she would miss working for the authority. Her current plans are to continue working part-time as a consultant and any future endeavors she pursues would always have southern West Virginia’s best interest as the basis for her decisions.
Tri-County Route 10 Coalition Takes Step Forward The Tri-County Route 10 Coalition has moved forward in prioritizing high accident and congestion areas along Route 10 for funding. The potential funding was recently appropriated by Congressman Nick Joe Rahall. The Coalition is awaiting word on how much funding Lincoln County’s stretch of highway will potentially receive. The group plans to meet with representatives of the Department of Highways and present our problem areas for Lincoln, Logan, and Cabell Counties. We will continue to update everyone as more information comes available.
Massey Energy Regional Headquarters locates in Boone County
Corridor G Regional Development Authority ::: 300 Main Street ::: Logan, WV 25601 Phone: 304-792-7243 ::: Fax: 304-792-7239 ::: info@corridorgrda.com |
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new office building will consolidate the existing Charleston and
Chapmanville offices and will be closer to the company's operations
in southern West Virginia and eastern Kentucky. "This new building
symbolizes Massey Energy Company's commitment to the region and the
forward looking corporate strategy", said Chairman, CEO, and
President Don L. Blankenship. "We're here to stay and we hope that
our decision to strengthen our (the company's) ties to Boone County
will encourage other companies and industries to do the same." The
building will be 51,000 square foot structure with a cafeteria,
fitness center and walking track. It is expected to open during the
summer of 2008. Massey Energy is already the largest private
employer in Boone County, employing 1567 people, and has close ties
to area schools and community groups. This is Massey Energy's second
non-mine development project in Boone County. The West Virginia
Family Wellness Center in Madison serves Massey Employees for their
medical needs. The company is the largest coal producer in Central
Appalachia and the fourth largest coal company in the United States
based on produced coal revenue.