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It's a Beautiful Place to Call Home elcomePhoto by Jim Osborn | Courtesy of Greater Parkersburg CVB W It’s a beautiful place to call home TABLE OF CONTENTS WOOD COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4 UTILITIES 20 DOWNTOWN PKB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5 RECYCLING 21 WOOD COUNTY DEMOGRAPHICS 6 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 22 CITIES OF WOOD COUNTY INSURANCE 7 23 Wood County Top 10 Employers BANKS 24 Wood County General Information SENIOR CITIZEN ASSOCIATION 25 9 Building Permits ANIMAL SHELTER/ANIMAL HOSPITALS 26 10 Tax Info WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS 27 112 Voter Registration Elementary County Commissioners Middle County Courthouse 9 High School VEHICLE INSPECTIONS 12 Vocational 332 DMV/TRANSPORTATION 14 PRIVATE SCHOOLS/PUBLIC LIBRARIES 29 Buses UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES 30 Ride Share VOLUNTEER IN WOOD COUNTY 31 Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport 9 WOOD COUNTY ATTRACTIONS 32 WOOD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INFORMATION 15 Museums Emergency Services Parks & Recreation Are You OK? Program The Arts 44 Suspicious Hotline Shopping 14 CAR SEAT/SMOKE DETECTOR INSTALLATION 18 LOCAL EVENTS 36 15 ER/MEDICAL CENTERS 19 HUNTINGTON BANK SPONSOR PAGE 38 16 2 3 WOOD COUNTY DOWNTOWN PKB ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WHAT DO WE DO? Downtown PKB is non-profit organization created to promote downtown Parkersburg, foster economic opportunity and create community vitality. The goal is to create a vibrant commercial district that will provide downtown WHAT DO WE DO? businesses, workers and nearby residents with the goods and services they need, as well as create educational, The Wood County Economic Development office is a non-profit organization dedicated to recruiting new entertainment and tourism opportunities. businesses to the Wood County area as well as working with existing businesses to grow here and stay here. Whether you’re looking for a new property, need to know about available loan or grant programs, or simply need help with things like social media or a business plan, our office is an information resource to you. A WORD FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WENDY OUR TEAM Over the course of the past five years, downtown Parkersburg has been The office of Downtown PKB reinventing itself with the help of Downtown PKB. I am proud of the growth is a dynamic duo, Wendy and OUR TEAM A WORD FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LINDSEY that our organization has also experienced. Downtown PKB, a Main Street Jessica. Wendy Shriver began Community, has blossomed with the addition of a full-time events and The WCED office is a team First, let me start by welcoming you to Wood County, West Virginia! When I her role as Executive Director marketing manager joining the organization. The addition of this position of two, Lindsey and Kate. moved to West Virginia from Columbus, Ohio in 2016, I was unaware of some of Downtown PKB in 2015. has afforded our organization additional capacity to manage the 9 events we Lindsey Piersol, Executive of the great local offerings and services that can be found so close to home. Since then Wendy has played Director of Economic coordinate here in downtown while allowing me more time to carry out our a vital part in the emerging other initiatives set forth in our strategic plan for downtown revitalization. Development, joined the On March 7, 2016, I took over as the Executive Director of the Wood County Downtown Parkersburg scene. office in 2016 and has Economic Development office. Our office’s mission is to foster a strong Jessica Strickler recently joined The first Saturday following Memorial Day kicks off our event season each been vital in helping Wood economic environment which supports business, nurtures growth and new Downtown PKB as the Events year with the Taste of Parkersburg, our signature wine, beer and food tasting County grow and thrive as investment while attracting sustainable businesses and a quality labor force and Marketing Manager and event. The Taste of Parkersburg draws crowds from all over the area to we move forward into the to our communities. The organization will promote and facilitate economic has become an extremely Bicentennial Park for an evening of fun and entertainment with friends. future. Lindsey works closely diversity, development and entrepreneurship within our community. valuable part of the team in a with Kate Baker, Economic short amount of time. The summer months also offer the community the ability to enjoy free Development Specialist, who Economic development focuses on many things—one being quality of concerts on the river during Downtown PKB’s Concerts on the River at Point only recently joined the office, life. Our office created this welcome packet as a way to help newcomers Park. Held the first Friday of the month from June through September, our but has quickly become an or those finding their way back home to feel comfortable in their new summer concert series comes alive with various tribute bands entertaining asset to the team. surroundings. We want you to find it easy and enjoyable to live, work and fans both at Point Park and boaters on the Ohio River. play in Wood County. As we continue to improve the landscape of downtown, with the addition If there is ever a way that our office can help you, please do not hesitate to of decorative pole banners on Market Street, selfie stations throughout contact me directly by phone or email. downtown, gateway banners on Chapman Printing and Wesbanco and our beautification efforts, the economic redevelopment opportunities also continue to flourish. In addition, 27 new businesses opened in downtown in Lindsey Kerr Piersol Kate Baker 2018 and many are on the horizon for redevelopment and reinvestment. Executive Director, WCED Economic Specialist, WCED [email protected] [email protected] If you want to learn more about Downtown PKB, our events, volunteer (304) 422-5650 opportunities or how you can get involved, visit our website at downtownpkb.com. Wendy Shriver Jessica Strickler Visit our website at developwoodcountywv.com to learn more! Executive Director, Downtown PKB Events & Marketing Manager [email protected] [email protected] (304) 865-0522 Visit our website at downtownpkb.com to learn more! 4 5 PARKERSBURG CONTACTS THE CITIES OF MAIN SWITCHBOARD (304) 424-8400 DEMOGRAPHICS WOOD COUNTY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (304) 424-8582 THE CITY OF PARKERSBURG — 29,675 PKB Population (2018) BUSINESS LICENSES * New Business (304) 424-8477 A WORD FROM MAYOR TOM JOYCE Renewal (304) 424-8581 MID-OHIO VALLEY —199,451MOV Population (2013) arkersburg is a thriving and growing river town steeped in history and poised for tremendous growth. We are excited about our city’s future BUSINESS & 8 as we continue to strive to make Parkersburg the region’s premier OCCUPANCY TAX 0.4% Population Growth (2003–2013) 4 P choice for business, industry and community spirit. There are so many great (304) 424-8581 1 5 things about visiting, living and doing business in Parkersburg, we hope $36,468 Median Household Income (2007–2011) 3 you take the time to discover them! 2 CITY SERVICE USER FEE 6 (304) 424-8581 7 Home to almost 30,000 residents, Parkersburg is the third largest city in 18.2% Poverty Rate (2007–2011) the State of West Virginia. Our community has a rich history, wonderful neighborhoods and excellent institutions for primary and secondary DELINQUENT education. But, for all of our natural beauty and historical significance, it ACCOUNT QUESTIONS WORKFORCE EMPLOYMENT is our citizens that make Parkersburg a fantastic place to live, work, play (304) 424-8495 COUNTIES and do business. 1 Wood FLOODWALL FEE 80,961 Labor Force (2013) 2 Jackson Parkersburg is committed to providing residents and businesses with (304) 424-8583 3 Wirt the best quality of life. This includes giving people readily accessible (304) 424-8574 3,825 Employer Establishments (2015) 4 Pleasants information on city services, operations, events and points of interests. EDUCATION 5 Ritchie Please take a few minutes to explore our website to learn more about our 6 Calhoun community and all it has to offer. HOTEL OCCUPANCY FEE 65% Labor Participation (2007–2011) 82.6% Educational Attainment 7 Roane (304) 424-8414 High School Graduate or Higher 8 Washington – OH CONTACT PARK RESERVATIONS 7.8% Unemployment (2013) (2013–2017) Mayor Tom Joyce Mailing Address City of Parkersburg PO Box 1627 Point Park 1 Government Square Parkersburg, WV 26102 (304) 424-8416 Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 424-8400 All Other Parks WOOD COUNTY— 84,203 WC Population (2018) parkersburgcity.com (304) 424-8572 $45,537 Median Household Income (2013–2017) WORKFORCE EMPLOYMENT POLICE / FIRE / $34,414 Median Household Income (2013–2017) SANITATION FEES 2,098 Employer Establishments (2015) (304) 424-8583 $115,100 Median Housing Value (2013–2017) $87,600 Median Housing Value (2013–2017) (304) 424-8574 6,122 Number of Companies (2012) 25.2% Poverty Rate (2017) EDUCATION 18.2% Poverty Rate (2017) PURCHASING / BIDS 88.4% Educational Attainment 66.9% Labor Participation (2012–2016) WORKFORCE EMPLOYMENT (304) 424-8434 High School Graduate or EDUCATION Higher (2013–2017) QUALITY OF LIFE 2,588 Number of Companies (2012) SALES TAX 90.1% Educational Attainment (304) 424-8581 High School Graduate or Higher 7.1% Persons without Health Insurance under age 65 (2017) 66.9% Labor Participation (2012–2016) (2013–2017) 76.2% Percentage of Households with Broadband Internet (2013–2017) QUALITY OF LIFE TRASH PICKUP OR RECYCLING 90.8 % Persons with Health Insurance (2017) (304) 424-8570 69.4% Percentage of Households with Broadband Internet (2013–2017) Asterisk reflects Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corporation Members 6 * 7 * THE CITY OF VIENNA — 10,230 Vienna Population (2018) * THE TOWN OF NORTH HILLS — 781 NH Population (2018) Vienna is a city in Wood County, West Virginia, along the Ohio River next to A suburb of Parkersburg, WV, the Town of North Hills was incorporated in February of Parkersburg.
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