West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin stopped by the Holiday Inn in Martinsburg Monday to speak at the State Aviation Conference.  Manchin, a pilot himself, challenged those in attendance to find ways the state can assist in bring new business to the state.  Manchin said the state can really help in networking with corporations that have assets in aviation that they can bring to the state.

Manchin mentioned the continual improvements in the business landscape around the state and believes that conferences such as this can help draw new businesses here to create new jobs and help the over all economy.  Manchin said that one of the biggest challenges he faces is a sense of entitlement in many West Virginians and that it is important for people and groups finding ways to help themselves. 

The 2008 State Aviation Conference runs until August 5^th and will include discussions on issues facing aviation such as changes in corporate aviation tax and a tour of the improvements made to the Eastern Regional Airport.

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