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Governor Morrisey Announces Major Energy Investments in West Virginia

Published November 13, 2025 | Video Starts at 19:53

Bidell is located in Weirton West Virginia and is committed to growing and investing in West Virginia. I'm pleased today to announce that Bidell is making a $7 million capital investment in West Virginia, 1 million of which is a performance-based loan from the state. This investment's going to create 80 new manufacturing jobs in the Northern panhandle. John, I welcome you to say a few words about this wonderful news. All right, thank you. (19:53–20:05)

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Asserts that Bidell is investing $7 million in West Virginia, with $1 million as a state performance-based loan.

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