Mission Statement

 

Belmont County Port Authority’s goal is to implement economic development initiatives that will strengthen and diversify the economy by encouraging investment in business, industry, transportation, distribution, and community development projects.

 

The U.S. Department of Education reports that there will be 68% more job openings in infrastructure-related fields in the next five years than there are people training to fill them.  Read more here. 

Hourly construction wage exceeds $30 for the first time.  Read more here