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At Black Diamond Realty, we work to provide continual resources, tips, articles and education for your commercial real estate needs.

Our news page is dedicated to providing our clients and customers with an online resource center to find helpful and relevant information on the Morgantown (Monongalia County), Bridgeport/Clarksburg (Harrison County), and Fairmont (Marion County) regions, but also regional and state-wide trends throughout West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Check out our monthly newsletters plus visit some pertinent economic news affecting real estate markets serviced by Black Diamond Realty.

Latest Black Diamond Realty News

Inflation hits another 40-year high. What does that mean for shoppers and the next Fed rate hike?

Inflation jumped again in June on a persistent climb in gas, food and rent costs, notching another 40-year high and likely solidifying the Federal Reserve’s plans for...

July Newsletter: BDR Kicks Off Summer With A Splash!

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Korean Drug Maker Pledges to Build Plant in Morgantown

MORGANTOWN W.V. – South Korean drug manufacturer UNDBIO has signed a Memorandum of Understanding pledging to manufacture insulin in West Virginia. The letter indicates there are plans...

June Newsletter: Starting A New Business? Don’t Do It Alone!

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May Newsletter: The Power of a 1031 Exchange

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Leveraging Real Estate Gains: The Power of a 1031 Exchange

Nine out of 10 US millionaires have found tremendous financial success in real estate investment. Read the seven reasons why 90% of millionaires choose...

State’s Four Legislative Leaders Join Coalition to Bring Hydrogen Hub to West Virginia

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia’s four legislative leaders joined the West Virginia Hydrogen Hub Coalition on Thursday, adding their voices to those working to bring...

Capito, Manchin, McKinley Offer support of Harmony Grove Interchange Project

MORGANTOWN — The push for approval of the new Harmony Grove interchange has gone federal. In an April 27 letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary...

Company to Bring 500 to 600 High-Tech Jobs to W.V., Official Says

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. (WCHS) — A company official announced Thursday that a new company will bring 500 to 600 high-tech jobs to West...

April Newsletter: 25 Total Deals Closed in Q1 — Click to See Where!

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Morgantown Seen As Economic Leader In North Central West Virginia Region

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — Despite COVID-19 and other challenges both locally and statewide, the Morgantown Area Partnership has been successful in moving projects...

West Virginia University Takes Ownership of Former Mylan Facility

West Virginia University now officially owns the former Mylan pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, according to information released by the university Thursday afternoon. WVU paid $1...

Fairmont City Council Hears Plan to Develop Autonomous Vehicle Testing Facility

FAIRMONT− Fairmont City Council got a look Tuesday night at a plan to develop the old Fairmont Coke Works site at Sharon Steel Corporation property...

Natural Gas Is the Future of Energy

Without stepping foot in the Mountain State, getting to know our people or way of life, politicians in Washington, D.C., and from other states...

West Virginia Is Blessed With Abundant Energy

As 2021 finishes out, West Virginians have experienced many blessings — from a rebounding economy with more job opportunities to a stronger, more fiscally...

Additional Local Links & Resources For North Central West Virginia

Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) seeks to create a positive economic impact on the Greater Morgantown area by aggressively marketing to visitors, specifically the leisure, conference, sports and special events, and group tour markets.

Morgantown Area Economic Partnership

The Morgantown Area Economic Partnership (MAP) is a nonprofit, public-private sector partnership that provides development assistance to the business community of Monongalia and Preston counties.

Main Street Morgantown

Main Street Morgantown (MSM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the continued revitalization of downtown Morgantown and the Historic Wharf District. Downtown Morgantown is an attractive, clean, safe center of commerce, government and education.

Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce

The Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the betterment of the Morgantown area through active involvement, leadership and education. We are here to serve you, the business person, in many ways.

Monongalia County Commission

The Monongalia County Commission website features news, updates, events and resources on your elected county officials. The Commission meets each Wednesday at 10:00 AM on the 2nd floor of the County Courthouse at 243 High Street in Morgantown.

Harrison County Economic Development Authority

The Harrison County Economic Development Corporation works with other state and federal organizations to promote the many advantages of the region. For companies looking to expand or relocate, the area provides countless business and quality of life advantages.