Huntington Area Development Council-HADCO

Huntington Area Development Council-HADCO HADCO | Huntington Area Development Council

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.

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/

A major milestone for our region! HADCO was proud to attend the ribbon cutting for the Woody Williams Center for Advance...
05/08/2026

A major milestone for our region!

HADCO was proud to attend the ribbon cutting for the Woody Williams Center for Advanced Learning and Careers.

This facility is a vital engine for economic development and a testament to our commitment to West Virginia’s future.

By providing students with the skills and training needed for high-demand careers, we are ensuring that our community remains competitive and prosperous for generations to come. HADCO is proud to support initiatives that bridge the gap between education and industry, creating a stronger foundation for everyone who calls this region home.

We can’t wait to see these students thrive!

📢Calling all Huntington area and West Virginia business leaders!The West Virginia Manufacturers Association is hosting t...
04/23/2026

📢Calling all Huntington area and West Virginia business leaders!

The West Virginia Manufacturers Association is hosting the upcoming two-day West Virginia Manufacturing & Energy Growth Summit at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center May 4-5, 2026. The summit includes businesses and industry leaders from across the state and region meeting to discuss new and relevant topics in emergent industry trends, manufacturing technology, and other areas of focus.

Follow the link below to register for this event and we look forward to seeing you there‼️

https://www.wvmegs.com/

We are very proud to announce that Alcon, a global leader in eye care technology, has chosen Huntington, WV as the locat...
03/26/2026

We are very proud to announce that Alcon, a global leader in eye care technology, has chosen Huntington, WV as the location for an $81,000,000 investment, creating an entirely new production line and creating 75 full time jobs right here in Cabell County. The announcement is one of a number of local expansion and new attraction projects that have dotted the region in recent months. We are proud that the Alcon campus in Lesage, continues to see new growth and investment.

https://westvirginia.gov/global-eye-care-leader-expands-in-west-virginia-with-81-million-investment-and-75-new-jobs/amp/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQydZNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzZ1hEN25lSnU5NHVYRXd3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvLdSwIcA6JzD3wnfPMQX9RBq1KrgUs6au6chR8giEyWEhF-fSlBGlq1jcLP_aem_KDSgM4joA5tjtXOhmp3q0w

03/20/2026

Cabell County’s very own Blenko Glass Company was featured on GMA this morning!

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! 🎉

A big congratulations goes out the folks at Paris Signs.  The new 58,000 sq ft Rt 2 facility is stunning and filled with...
11/19/2025

A big congratulations goes out the folks at Paris Signs. The new 58,000 sq ft Rt 2 facility is stunning and filled with state of the art production equipment. The company is unequalled in the market in terms of innovation and we are proud to have them located in our community. We wish them well at their new home and can’t wait to help celebrate their 35th anniversary early next year!

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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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+13045251161

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