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To assist in business relocation, we offer programs to new residents including:
• Loans
• Employment Grants
Programs with the assistance of the State of West Virginia:
• Site Selection Assistance
• Financing Programs
• Tax Credit Programs
• Workforce Assistance
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The Harrison County
Development Authority
1215 Johnson Ave.,
Bridgeport, WV 26330
Ph: 304-326-0213
Fx: 304-326-0215
hcda@westvirginia.com
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Harrison County is a gateway for those with interests ranging from whitewater rafting and mountain biking to history, heritage travel and championship golf. Harrison County is within an hour’s drive of 2 ski resorts, 8 golf courses and endless recreation and dining opportunities.
Whether you are entertaining your family or your clients, our proximity to major metropolitan areas provides everything you’re looking for, and more: professional and nationally-ranked collegiate sporting events, live theater and symphonies, and world class recreation.
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Our People.
Among the many advantages West Virginia offers to businesses, our workforce is paramount. Our workers are inherently loyal, non-transient and dependable. We offer employees with a strong work ethic and who reside in an extensive worker-shed.
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Existing Industry.
We're ahead of the curve, and our existing industries confirm that. From aerospace to biometrics and healthcare, Harrison County West Virginia is currently home to industry leaders in a number of growing technological intustries. |
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General Statistics
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| Land area: |
416 sq. mi. |
| Water area: |
0.6 sq. mi. |
| Population density: |
164 people /sq mile Median resident age: 39.2 years |
| Average wage per job in 2003: |
$29,134 |
| Average household size: |
2.4 |
| Median household income in 2005: |
$37,086 |
| 2005 median house value: |
$80,400 |
| Median contract rent in 2005: |
$290 |
| Median monthly housing costs in 2005: |
$477 |
| Median monthly rent in 2000: |
$398 |
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