Press Releases/Newspaper Articles

Japan Trade Mission

06/05/05 The Charleston Gazette "Governor hopes to build on trip's connection" (PDF)
06/04/05 The Charleston Gazette "Japan - WV trade mission finishes on a busy note" (PDF)
06/03/05 The Charleston Gazette "Benjamin Franklin entertains at Expo" (PDF)
06/03/05 Charleston Daily Mail "Trip winds down with visits to school, factory" (PDF)
06/03/05 Charleston Daily Mail "Visitors find cultural parallels, differences" (PDF)
06/02/05 The Charleston Gazette "Hybrid Future in sight" (PDF)
06/02/05 Charleston Daily Mail "Delegation makes pitch to Toyota" (PDF)
06/02/05 The Charleston Gazette "Nagoya residents express gratitude for West Virginia's Japan Office" (PDF)
06/02/05 The Charleston Gazette "Manhcin, Jay visit chemical plants in Japan" (PDF)
06/01/05 The Charleston Gazette "State - Japan ties lauded" (PDF)
06/01/05 The Charleston Gazette "Rockefeller's relationship with Japanese leaders go way back" (PDF)
06/01/05 Charleston Daily Mail "Technology goes on parade for officials on tour of Toyota City" (PDF)
05/31/05 The Charleston Gazette "Upscale store in Japan features state artists" (PDF)
05/31/05 Charelston Daily Mail "Rockefeller backs bigger role for Japan" (PDF)
05/30/05 The Charleston Gazette "Japan - WV business link toasted" (PDF)
05/30/05 Charleston Daily Mail "Manchin gets VIP treatment in Japan" (PDF)
05/29/05 The Charleston Gazette "Delegation arrives in Osaka" (PDF)

 

Innovative Programs

01/26/07 Shephardstown Chronicle "Open for Business? Panhandle Growth is Vital."
09/2006 Register/Herald "Senator challenges state to build network at summit" (PDF)
02/11/02 State Journal "Rockefeller and The State Journal To Host Forum On Venture Capital "
02/07/02 Wierton Daily Times "Rockefeller Announces State To Host Technology Forum "
02/04/02 Gazette "Former Oracle Chief Speak at Forum "
10/30/00 State Journal "Conference Explores Importance of Venture Capital in New Economy "
10/25/00 Herald Dispatch "AOL Leaders Touts Success of High-Tech "
10/24/00 Gazette "Obstacles Remain Between State, 'New Economy' "

 

Wood Products Investment Mission

10/12/05 Charleston Daily Mail "Foreign executives' state visit yeilds opportunities" (PDF)
10/10/05 Logan Banner "Foreign delegates examine local wood industry" (PDF)
10/10/05 Inter Mountain News "Wood Tech Center hosts French officials" (PDF)
10/10/05 Charleston Daily Mail "Buidling Bridges from here to France" (PDF)
10/06/05 Charleston Daily Mail "French taking part in six-day tour of state's wood industries" (PDF)

 

West Virginia Investment Missions

12/18/07 Charleston Daily Mail "Japanese Company Will Open Plastics Plant in Valley"
12/18/07 WV Gazette "Japanese Manufacturer to Locate in Belle"
07/26/07 The State Journal "Homeland security trade mission highlights what state has to offer"
07/25/07 Times West Virginia "D.C. companies get firsthand look at West Virginia"
07/25/07 Exponent Telegram "High-tech firms from Washington area tour North Central W.Va."
07/25/07 The Herald-Mail "Conference studies homeland security (July 24)"
07/24/07 The Dominion Post "Biometric Security center featured stop for trade mission"
07/24/07 The Herald-Mail "W.Va. Homeland Security Trade Summit Begins (July 23)"
07/23/07 The Journal "The Homeland Security gathering showcases the state's marketability"
07/04/06 The Charleston Gazette "Parts for Millions: Diamond Electic to Celebrate 10 years" (PDF)
06/27/05 The Charleston Gazette "Automobile thermostat plant opens in Putnam County: Up to 50 new jobs expected there within two years" (PDF)
06/27/05 Charleston Daily Mail "Toyota praise sold firm on WV" (PDF)
06/23/06 Press Release from K.S. of West Virginia Co. Ltd. "A.K. of WV Corp. Announces Grand Opening Ceremony" (PDF)
05/30/05 Charleston Daily Mail "Diamond Electric may add 100 jobs in WV" (PDF)