Huntington Area Development Council-HADCO

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The mission of the Huntington Area Development Council (HADCO) is to attract new employers to Cabell and Wayne Counties, West Virginia, to retain existing employers, and to help all employers expand their businesses. The accomplishment of this mission will enhance the area business climate, facilitate continued area growth, diversify the local economy, expand the tax base, and enhance the employment opportunities for residents, thereby improving the overall standard of living for all citizens.

Happy Birthday, West Virginia! Today, we honor the beauty that became the 35th state on June 20, 1863. West Virginia's u...
06/20/2026

Happy Birthday, West Virginia! Today, we honor the beauty that became the 35th state on June 20, 1863. West Virginia's unique culture and scenic landscapes can be explored and enjoyed across the Huntington Area. The West Virginia Tourism Almost Heaven Swing is just one of our favorite spots to enjoy the Mountain State! Explore the Huntington Area this summer, and take it all in.

New buildings, new opportunities and a stronger future for Huntington. Check out the latest information on the IDEA Dist...
06/12/2026

New buildings, new opportunities and a stronger future for Huntington.

Check out the latest information on the IDEA District:

The Huntington Area Development Council (HADCO) is proud to launch the HADCO Fellows Program in partnership with Marshal...
06/04/2026

The Huntington Area Development Council (HADCO) is proud to launch the HADCO Fellows Program in partnership with Marshall University! We're investing in our local talent pipeline by giving students firsthand experience in the economic development world by learning about the strategic initiatives, collaboration and planning that shape our community.


We're proud to welcome Anna Holstein as our inaugural Fellow! As an Advertising/Public Relations major in the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications, Anna will be leveraging her storytelling skills to help us share the incredible momentum happening right here in the Huntington region. Welcome to the team, Anna!



Learn More Here: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2026/05/marshall-university-hadco-launch-new-fellowship-program/

We were excited to join our colleagues at the WV Division of Economic Development in celebrating our state and regional ...
06/02/2026

We were excited to join our colleagues at the WV Division of Economic Development in celebrating our state and regional exporters at the 2026 Governor’s Export Awards. Among the many businesses honored at this year’s awards were Blenko Glass Company, Huntington Drum & Container, and JH Fletcher & Co. Congratulations to these amazing companies on this prestigious recognition.

ONE MORE WEEK TO APPLY: The Huntington Area Development Council is now hiring its next Business Retention & Expansion (B...
06/01/2026

ONE MORE WEEK TO APPLY: The Huntington Area Development Council is now hiring its next Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) Manager!


The Business Retention and Expansion Manager works under the direction of the HADCO President & CEO and the Executive Director. The BR&E Manager will manage, coordinate and implement programs and projects that support the retention and expansion of businesses in Cabell and Wayne Counties. This role will also assist with economic development projects as it pertains to business retention and expansion, including supporting the growth of targeted industries in the HADCO service area.

Learn more & apply by June 8, 2026 -> https://lnkd.in/gpJmxZnb

Yesterday, the HADCO team visited the offices of Edward Tucker Architects, Inc. to connect with our partners and see the...
05/22/2026

Yesterday, the HADCO team visited the offices of Edward Tucker Architects, Inc. to connect with our partners and see their incredible work firsthand.

We are thrilled to welcome Phoebe Patton Randolph, Principal/President of the firm, to the HADCO Board of Directors! We look forward to continuing our mission to drive economic growth and community vitality together.

Powerful connections were made today at the Tri-State Metal Tech Supply Chain Expo in Huntington! ⚙️ Huntington Area Dev...
05/19/2026

Powerful connections were made today at the Tri-State Metal Tech Supply Chain Expo in Huntington! ⚙️ Huntington Area Development Council (HADCO) was thrilled to stand alongside regional metalworkers, fabricators, and suppliers at the Marshall Rec Center - all working together to drive growth and local collaboration!

HADCO was on hand for a powerhouse session at Marshall University for the WV Business Roundtable’s Spring Meeting this w...
05/14/2026

HADCO was on hand for a powerhouse session at Marshall University for the WV Business Roundtable’s Spring Meeting this week. The energy in the room was a testament to the forward-thinking leadership driving our region's growth! It was excellent to hear from leaders at Alcon, Nucor and Marshall as they shared expert insights on growth in aviation, cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing.


Special thanks to Mayor Patrick Farrell for his energetic welcome and Toney Stroud for his continued leadership. Our region is well-positioned for the high-tech demands of the future.

The Huntington Area Development Council is now hiring its next Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) Manager! The Busine...
05/11/2026

The Huntington Area Development Council is now hiring its next Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) Manager!

The Business Retention and Expansion Manager works under the direction of the HADCO President & CEO and the Executive Director. The BR&E Manager will manage, coordinate and implement programs and projects that support the retention and expansion of businesses in Cabell and Wayne Counties. This role will also assist with economic development projects as it pertains to business retention and expansion, including supporting the growth of targeted industries in the HADCO service area.

Learn more & apply by June 8, 2026 -> https://www.hadco.org/employment-at-hadco/

We want to give a big shout out 📢to Michaela Jo Williamson for her one year of service as the Business Retention and Exp...
01/14/2026

We want to give a big shout out 📢to Michaela Jo Williamson for her one year of service as the Business Retention and Expansion Program Manager here at Huntington Area Development Council. Michaela started her job on January 13th, 2025 and the office has never been more vibrant. With her help we had an extraordinary year at HADCO, surpassing many of our established project and meeting goals, and creating many unique partnerships with area businesses along the way. Teamwork is vital for success and Michaela helps to round out the HADCO team beautifully.

Here's to many more years as a valuable member of the HADCO organization. Congratulations! 🎉

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Huntington, WV
25701

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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