More industrial growth is happening inside the PAZ region

Sauer Group LLC, a Columbus, Ohio–based mechanical contracting and fabrication company, has officially established operations at the Polymer Alliance Zone Industrial Complex in Wood County. The company recently took possession of an 80,000 sq. ft. facility in...

From Global Stage to Regional Advantage: PAZ at SelectUSA 2026 

By Keith Burdette, President, WV Polymer Alliance Zone Positioning the West Virginia Polymer Alliance Zone for the Next Generation of Manufacturing Investment  At SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026, competition for global investment will be intense, fast-moving,...

PAZ Takes Its Pitch Straight to the Nation’s Top Site Selectors

By Pat Ford When it comes to landing major industrial investments, getting in front of the right people isn’t just important—it is everything. That’s exactly what the West Virginia Polymer Alliance Zone (PAZ) did when it headed to the #AmericanSouth Site Selection...

AI data center aims for 2027 launch, 700+ permanent jobs

https://www.wsaz.com/2026/04/08/ai-data-center-aims-2027-launch-700-permanent-jobs/By Luke HamiltonPublished: Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:26 PM GMT-4 MASON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Nscale and Fidelis Energy are moving forward with plans for a data center in Mason County by...

The Power of Relationships and Collaboration in Economic Development

Economic development is often framed around infrastructure, capital investment, and policy reform. While these elements are essential, a less visible yet equally powerful force drives long-term success: relationships. Strong relationships and meaningful collaboration...

PAZ Uses Robotics and AI to Stand Out at World Chemical Forum 2026

At a global event filled with industry leaders and decision-makers, the West Virginia Polymer Alliance Zone (PAZ) took a different approach to standing out—by blending technology with relationship-building. During the World Chemical Forum 2026, held March 25–26 in The...