Welcome to the Upper Kanawha Valley

An area of both history and innovation; of proud past and bright future. An area that includes the West Virginia University Institute of Technology, a large hospital, and a wealth of natural resource related industries - all surrounded by breathtaking mountains. An area with lots of potential for growth, with a strong infrastructure already in place, and the support to make your business work here.

Put UKV to Work for You

Economic Development

  • Low cost of living, including low rent and property costs
  • Low crime rate
  • Some of the nation’s lowest industrial electricity rates

Recreation & Lifestyle

  • Riverfront location providing both recreation and river transportation opportunities
  • Quality of life that includes a welcoming community, supportive business climate
  • Unlimited recreational opportunities

Small City Charm, Big City Access

  • Easy access by train (Amtrak offers routes to Washington, D.C., New York and Boston from Montgomery)
  • Web of fiber optic networks for state of the art dissemination of voice, video and data transmission
  • Regional airport just 30 minutes away

Fall means fun in the Upper Kanawha Valley!

Join us in downtown Montgomery for our 4th Annual Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 10th 10:00am to 10:00pm and Sunday, September 11th from 12:00pm to 6:00pm