Welcome to
the WVMEGS
The West Virginia Manufacturers Association is proud to host the 6th Annual Manufacturing Energy Growth Summit (MEGS). This regional event brings together manufacturing and energy leaders, state and local officials, economic development professionals, and financial industry leaders from West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
Summit attendees will explore the latest intersections of manufacturing and energy — from boosting growth and employment to attracting manufacturing development through feedstocks created by natural gas and rare earth extraction.
Experts will provide updates on issues involving manufacturing and energy. The MEGS Summit is a time to work together to identify challenges and opportunities in these industries, and to formulate regional strategies to expand manufacturing and energy development throughout Appalachia.
Summit
of Sessions
Represented
Attendees
Bill Bissett
President
West Virginia Manufacturers Association
A Message
from Bill Bissett
On May 4-5, business and elected leaders from across the Mountain State and region will travel to Charleston Coliseum & Conference Center for the 15th Annual Manufacturing & Energy Growth Summit (MEGS). Occurring at a time of historic economic growth here at home, we hope you will join us as we celebrate and gain a better understanding of our two most important economic sectors – manufacturing and energy – as we discuss what is happening now and what is on the horizon.
With billions of dollars of investment either coming online or announced for the near future in West Virginia, it is even more important that we share information, network and hear from experts in their fields. As in the past, certainty is what all businesses want, and that becomes a greater challenge in uncertain times. We have crafted an agenda with subjects dominating corporate boardrooms and newspaper headlines to assist you in your decision making and choosing the best path forward.
As always, we appreciate the value our members and partners place in educational and networking opportunities, and I hope that you will find that this year’s MEGS once again offers both aspects in an accessible and enjoyable environment. We are also grateful to our many Corporate Partners and WVMA MEGS sponsors who make this and our other events possible throughout the year.
