The West Virginia Council for Community and Economic Development is a 19-person Council made up of private sector leaders from throughout the state.



View the current schedule of meetings and locations for the council.



Read about West Virginia's current economic situation and why the Council decided now is the time to take action.



Download documents from A Vision Shared

Download WV Preparing for Innovation-Led Growth in West Virginia: OPTIONS AND CHOICES by Richard K. Lester (Adobe Acrobat PDF format). A study commission by the West Virginia Development Office and the West Virginia Council on Community and Economic Development

Click here if you have volunteered to be included within the Vision Shared volunteer participant database or you have been asked by a taskforce chair to participate.


West Virginia Legislature Joint Commission on Economic Development's Regional Implementation Plan



Vision Statement

West Virginia’s strong commitment to future generations has created a vibrant and diverse economy balancing quality jobs and the state’s irreplaceable natural beauty. West Virginia has a highly skilled and educated work force, is a leader in innovation and offers an excellent quality of life for all residents.


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