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Gilmer County is For Business:
Gilmer County is an attractive,
low cost business location respective to other mid Atlantic, northeast,
and midwest U.S. areas. This central location, just minutes from
Interstate 79, is within hours of most metropolitan areas in the East.
According to a 2006 estimate by CNNMoney.com, West Virginia's state and
local tax burden is equal to the U.S. average of 10.60%, our
manufacturing labor cost averages approximately 33% below the U.S.
average, and energy is inexpensive and abundant. There are many incentives
and benefits to location in our area.
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Gilmer County is For Family:
When deciding where to build or expand your business, economic
factors are not the only things to depend upon.... You must also consider the quality of
life you will provide for yourself, your employees, and your family. Our residents
are friendly and helpful and ready to provide the type of support you can depend on. This
is the kind of community where families and neighbors are very important. Find out about
our schools and accredited college, or about our quality of life that few places in the nation can beat.
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Gilmer County is For Fun:
Gilmer County also has outstanding recreational facilities. The
County operates a 200 acre center that hosts campers, golfers
and swimmers, and Cedar Creek State Park
offers excellent camping along a meandering brook and activities and fishing and paddle
boating for year-round enjoyment. Hiking and bicycling along the backway
and byway are also a favorite activity for our visitors. |
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