Interstate-79 Corridor and North Central West Virginia to see continued growth, expert says

West Virginia University chief economist John Deskins has a positive five-year forecast for the Interstate 79 Corridor and North Central West Virginia. He points out that the region, stretching from Harrison County to Monongalia County along I-79, is uniquely equipped to withstand economic uncertainty and could likely even experience growth over the next five years. He cites the region’s higher population density as compared to the rest of WV, a diversified industrial sector, and proximity to Pittsburgh as factors behind the area’s growth and stability. Deskins also cites West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle as a standout region for economic growth.

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