Cabela's Complex Keeps Expanding

A third expansion of Cabela’s massive distribution center has been announced. The expansion of the retail and distribution facility in Ohio County will involve construction of an additional 500,00 square feet, which will be added adjacent to the current center, totally 1.7 million square feet when finished. It will add another 1,000 jobs and is aiming for a January 2008 opening.

Theme Park Coming To Ohio County

Ohio County’s Highlands business and commercial park will grow significantly in the coming year. The Ohio County Development Authority officially announced that a Wild Escapes Theme Park will be build on the site. The first phase of the 100-acre amusement and entertainment park could be open as early as next July. The entire park will be constructed in three phases over a three-year period. The park will have thrill rides, an indoor and outdoor water park, ongoing entertainment and retail opportunities. Plans also call for a hotel, which will start with 500 to 700 rooms but may eventually reach 1,000 rooms. The park is expected to create about 1,000 jobs and bring tax revenue to the county,

Energy Company To Build New Eastern HQ Building

Chesapeake Energy announced that it has purchased 27 acres at NorthGate Business Park for its Eastern Division headquarters. Chesapeake picked the privately-owned business park off Greenbrier Street because of its campus-like setting and proximity to Yeager Airport and Interstates 64 and 77. The company expects to relocate its nearly 150 employees to a new building by late 2007 or early 2008. The headquarters will be "the first building on a piece of property that can easily accommodate multiple buildings."

Construction Begins On New $195 Million Hospital

Construction has started on United Hospital Center’s new 289-bed facility in Harrison County. The $195 million hospital will be the largest — nearly 700,000 square feet —to be built in West Virginia in more than 20 years. UHC serves a 12-county area and has more than 15,000 admissions a year, plus some 370,000 outpatient visits.