WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after Hino Motors Manufacturing announced plans to expand its operations in West Virginia:
“Hino Motors has always been an effective partner in helping to grow the economy and create jobs in West Virginia, and this significant new investment will do even more to help our state. West Virginia has cultivated a special relationship with Japanese automotive manufacturers, and today’s announcement furthers that bond. Not only will it make a real, tangible difference for Parkersburg and surrounding communities, but it also sends a strong signal that West Virginia is a great place to do business. This is a welcome announcement that I know will have a positive and long-lasting effect on our economy and create hundreds of new job opportunities for hardworking West Virginians. It is also a reminder of how much we have to gain by fostering an environment that makes businesses want to invest in West Virginia, and I will continue working to make our state even more attractive to companies like Hino.”
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