West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle, including Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan counties, has experienced dramatic employment growth over the last decade. The region’s proximity to the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas and accessibility to Interstate 70 and 81 have enticed a plethora of new residents to the area, resulting in an increase of employment opportunities in the Eastern Panhandle.

Historically low interest rates, combined with relatively low housing prices have also contributed to the Eastern Panhandles amazing growth. Residents are taking advantage of the nearby major cities employment opportunities and those employment opportunities available in their own neighborhoods.

 Berkeley County Top 10 Employers:

1)      Berkeley County Board of Education

2)      Veterans Administration Center

3)      City Hospital, Inc.

4)      Quad/Graphics, Inc.

5)      U.S. Department of Treasury

6)      Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

7)      Aerotek, Inc.

8)      Quebecor World Fairfield, Inc.

9)      General Motors Corp.

10)   Orgill, Inc.

Jefferson County Top 10 Employers:

1)      Jefferson County Board of Education

2)      PNGI Charles Town Gaming

3)      Shepard College

4)      AB&C Group, Inc.

5)      Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

6)      Jefferson Memorial Hospital

7)      Royal Vendors, Inc.

8)      National Park Service

9)      Clarion Hotel & Conference Center

10)    Jefferson County Commission

Morgan County Top 10 Employers:

1)      Morgan County Board of Education

2)      US Silica Company

3)      Morgan County War Memorial Hospital

4)      West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

5)      Dayspring, Inc.

6)      Caperton Furniture Works

7)      Morgan County Commission

8)      Citizens National Bank

9)      Food Lion

10)   County Inn at Berkeley Springs