All the Advantages of Accessibility

If you plan to establish, move, or expand your business, and want to be more
competitive, look no further than the Jackson County Maritime & Industrial Centre.

  • West Virginia's 1st & only operating inland district port

  • JCM&IC is 159 acres of rural bottom land in the Ohio River Valley of
    Western West Virginia.  
  • Locate here and you have access to all the major markets in the East and
    Midwest.  
  • Every transportation mode is on-site or with in one-half mile.  
  • Our Award winning training program will produce a trained workforce for
    your company.

Transportation
Your location in JCM&IC will allow you to receive materials and ship products
more efficiently.

RIVER:  JCM&IC includes frontage on the Ohio River, and a privately owned, 25-
acre barge loading/unloading facility.

RAIL:  The CSX Mainline serves the JCM&IC, and spurs are available to serve
sites throughout the center.

HIGHWAY:  WV Route 2 accesses I-77 just 6 miles from JCM&IC's entrance.  
The area is served by 33 major motor freight carriers.

AIR:  Jackson County Airport, with a 4,000 foot general aviation runway, is just
one-half mile from JCM&IC.  Wood and Kanawha County airports, the nearest
commercial facilities, are each 45 miles away.

UTILITIES: A 138 KV, 3-phase power line provide electricity to the park, and a 4"
line supplies natural gas.   PUBLIC water is pumped to the centre through a 10"
line.  Fiber optic TELEPHONE cables and digital switching are available for all of
your communication needs.

Buy Lease or Move Right In -  Unlike many inland ports, Jackson County Maritime
& Industrial Centre encourages private ownership, if that best matches your
needs.  The entire park has been divided into generous lots.  A "level 1"
environmental site assessment and an archeological study have been
completed.  A geological report is available. We enjoy Foreign Trade Zone Status.

If you prefer to lease, lease with option to purchase, or purchase, describe your
needs and we'll talk about a custom-built facility.

A Smart Location - Jackson County Maritime & Industrial Centre is within one
day's drive of 60% of the U.S. population.  Located on the Ohio River, it gives easy
access to the East and Midwest.  It is centrally located among three of West
Virginia's largest cities: Charleston, Huntington, and Parkersburg.
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A Smart Location - Jackson County Maritime & Industrial Centre is
within one day's drive of 60% of the U.S. population.  Located on the Ohio
River, it gives easy access to the East and Midwest.  It is centrally located
among three of West Virginia's largest cities: Charleston, Huntington, and
Parkersburg.
Jackson County Maritime & Industrial Centre
If you are thinking about establishing, moving,
or expanding your business, call for more
information about The Jackson County
Maritime & Industrial Centre.

Jackson County Maritime & Industrial Centre
C/O Jackson County Development Authority
Mark Whitley, Director
104 Miller Drive
Ripley, WV 25271
Phone: (304) 372-1151
Fax:  (304) 372-1153
Email:
info@jcda.org
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