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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

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...

How W.V. Oil and Gas Aids U.S. Foreign Policy

The energy sector is fundamental to our nation’s economy, creating good jobs for hardworking Americans and providing innovative solutions to modern-day challenges. As a...

Pipeline Infrastructure Unlocks W.Va.’s Energy Potential

West Virginia is an energy powerhouse, and it’s no secret the work we do here keeps the lights on across our country and throughout...

PepsiCo opening new facilities in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — PepsiCo Inc. plans to open two new facilities in West Virginia by the end of this year, bringing an investment of $32.5...

March Newsletter: 2021 Was A Strong Year –> See Our Top 10 Transactions

View our March Newsletter: 2021 Was A Strong Year –> See Our Top 10 Transactions Click Here!

BDR Reward Trip 2022: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

The Black Diamond Team Heads To Mexico Reward Trip 2022 – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico   On February 24th, the BDR crew departed for...

West Virginia economy to benefit from energy prices in spring, hiring and supply chain improvements to continue

 CLARKSBURG — As spring approaches, business officials have called for a promising outlook for West Virginia’s economy in the next few months. Growth is...

West Virginia High Tech Foundation looks to further expand I- 79 Tech Park, commercial climate and weather industry

  FAIRMONT — With the dawn of a new year, the High Technology Foundation in Fairmont has set its sights on expanding the region’s...

BDR’s Second Location Grand Opening Announcement!

As our post-pandemic world continues to innovate and evolve, so too does Black Diamond Realty. Over the last year, we have seen an increase...

West Virginia Is Thriving in the Roaring (20)20s

We started the decade with a goal: fix the problems that confront West Virginia and her people. In pursuit of that goal, we have...

Governor: Housing material manufacturer to locate in W.Va., create 150-300 jobs

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced Friday that a housing material manufacturer is expected to locate in Bluefield, creating hundreds...

Nucor deal is example of how development incentives should work

While there is always reason to scrutinize economic development deals that involve government money, the pending deal to bring Nucor’s steel mill plant to...

February Newsletter: The Power of Basic Job Announcements

View our February Newsletter: The Power of Basic Job Announcements. Click Here!

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.