| Project Mainstream | ||||
| “Project Mainstream” refers to the potential development of a new manufacturing and distribution facility. The company considering Project Mainstream is a global consumer products manufacturer headquartered in the United States.
The chart at right describes the key characteristics of the Project, including projected employment and investment. The company and MRPC, the independent financial services firm analyzing the cost of various site alternatives for Project Mainstream, are considering Berkeley County, WV as a potential location. |
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Potential Economic and Fiscal Impact on West Virginia and Berkeley County |
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| This study was conducted to determine the economic and fiscal impacts of Project Mainstream on the West Virginia and Berkeley County economies during the period from 2008-2013 (the six-year period) and annually there after | ||||
| State-wide Impact: Project Mainstream could produce a$3.9 billion increase in economic output state-wide during the six-year period and $889 million1 annually thereafter | ||||
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County-level Impact: Project Mainstream could produce a $3.0 billion increase in economic output in Berkeley County during the six-year period and $690.2 million annually thereafter. |
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Methodology |
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This study was conducted using the IMPLAN economic impact model. The IMPLAN model is used by more than 500 universities and government agencies to estimate the economic and fiscal impacts of investments and/or changes in industry, forecast tax revenue and employment generation, and conduct economic comparison studies of two or more geographic locations |
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| Project Mainstream | ||||
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Project Description Project Mainstream requires a 200-acre site for development of a manufacturing and distribution facility. |
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Anticipated Capital Investment |
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Direct Employment |
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