
West Virginia Employment Shifted in August
State business owners should track diverging trends in payroll counts and resident employment figures.
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Do you feel the local economy in your area is currently improving?

State business owners should track diverging trends in payroll counts and resident employment figures.
Live Poll
Do you feel the local economy in your area is currently improving?
September 21, 2026
West Virginia Labor Force Shrank by 10,000 WorkersBusiness owners in West Virginia face a tightening talent market as the state workforce participation rate slips to 54.5%.