Putnam County Development Authority

Established in 1961 by the Putnam County Commission, The Putnam County Development Authority, Inc. is a non-profit organization (quasi-public). The actions of the Authority are guided by a board of directors appointed by the County Commission to concentrate on economic development for the county.

About

Putnam County West Virginia is a remarkable economic success story. The County has experienced almost an 8% population increase over the last decade. This impressive achievement ranks it one of the fastest growing counties in the state. In Putnam County, there is an excellent mix of manufacturing, service, and retail establishments, providing stability to the area’s economy.

Established in 1961 by the Putnam County Commission, The Putnam County Development Authority, Inc. is a non-profit organization (quasi-public). The actions of the Authority are guided by a 21-member board of directors appointed by the County Commission.

We do our best to understand the strengths and weaknesses as well as the comparative advantages of the local economy and provide a comprehensive approach to economic development through increasing job creation, job retention, tax base and opportunities to enhance the overall quality of life for Putnam County residents.

Our goal is to give businesses a convenient, one-stop resource for information. To accomplish this goal, we work very closely with the West Virginia Development Office, the Putnam County Commission, and many other regional and state organizations. With an abundance of information and knowledge, the Authority leads development in Putnam County.

Services Provided

Economic and Site Development

  • Environmental Compliance
  • Site Location Assistance (Specialty)
  • Tax Credits
  • Economic Development (Specialty)

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Accounting and Bookkeeping

Libraries and Research

  • Business Research Resources
  • Demographic/Census Data
  • Lifestyle and Psychographic Data

Marketing and Sales

  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling

Networking and Associations

  • Geographically Based
  • Industry Specific

Space

  • Site Location Assistance (Specialty)

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • City Business Issues

Starting a Business

  • Site Location (Specialty)

Tax Services

  • State Tax Credit Information
Contact Information
Andrew Dunlap
Address
P.O. Box 167
Scott Depot, WV 25560