The West Virginia European Office knows that expanding your business to the North American market involves a lot of difficult decisions. We want to work with you and your business with any questions or concerns that may arise while deliberating or planning an expansion in the North American market – confidentially and cost-free. 

Together with our colleagues in West Virginia, our responsive and professional services are unmatched, especially for mid-sized or smaller projects. The public and private partners in the State of West Virginia work together as one entity to support the continued growth and success of European businesses in the State.

We support European businesses during the planning stages of their projects:

1.  MARKET ANALYSIS: DETERMINE YOUR REQUIREMENTS 
    We research and analyze market data to determine the needs of your European business for the North American market. 

2.  ASSESS YOUR OPTIONS
    We advise you on the range of possibilities within the North American market; our experienced team can help you make profitable and culturally sensitive decisions for your business.

3.  SITE SELECTION AND PROJECT PLANNING
    Our extensive database helps you select new land or an existing facility for your new location in West Virginia. >> Site Selection 

We coordinate every aspect of the selection process and project planning, including negotiations with construction firms, suppliers, tax authorities, utility providers, legal counsel and regulators.

We bring all partners together at one table to ensure an efficient and effective start to your new business. 

4.  PERMITTING
     We take care of the entire permitting process for you by coordinating the efforts of the public officials with yours in order to assure that you receive your environmental, construction, and business permits fast.

5.  FINANCING
    We help you arrange financing through public programs that provide bonds and other forms of low-interest lending. We coordinate private debt or equity financing along with assistance from local authorities, such as the West Virginia Economic Development Authority.  >> more

6.  CONSTRUCTION
    We are your personal advocate during construction. We coordinate utilities, assure infrastructure development, obtain the necessary permits, and help you through the process to guarantee you receive the high quality which you require.

7.  EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
    West Virginia Work force provides significant funding to offset your training costs. We help you obtain these funds, develop training programs, and recruit new employees.  >>  more

And the West Virginia European Office continues its support of your North American business after the initial launch to ensure that you receive the desired return on your investment. 

8.  ADVOCATE
    We act as your advocate to find new customers or contacts. You can rely on the cooperation of the business community and the public officials in West Virginia, including the Governor, to support your continued growth in the State. The private and public communities in West Virginia will also support your business growth at local, state, and federal levels.  

We welcome the opportunity to work with you in the future.