This week cloud-based solutions company Infor announced plans to open a location in Charleston, West Virginia. The global technology cooperation will bring over 100 jobs to the Mountain State’s capital city. Infor will work with West Virginia universities to fill technical positions in software engineering, cloud operations and consulting and support services, keeping West Virginians in West Virginia. Senator Capito welcomed Infor to downtown Charleston saying, “I am thrilled Infor has decided to open a new office in Charleston. This announcement helps reaffirm our ability to compete for high-skilled jobs and attract investment from leading global firms, like Infor.” Learn more about Infor’s decision to come to West Virginia and read a statement from CEO Charles Phillips in the MetroNews story
Infor has operations in over 200 countries and territories but selected the great state of West Virginia for this important initiative.”
Check out the video below to see Senator Capito’s reaction to President Trump’s State of the Union address. Senator Capito applauded the President for sticking to his core beliefs and reinforcing the need for a comprehensive border security plan. As a member of the conference committee working to reach a comprimise, Senator Capito was pleased with President Trump’s directive to work on a solution that everyone can get behind.
If you missed this week’s State of the Union address or you want to relive your favorite moments watch the full video HERE.
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Weirton Daily Times: Capito on committee seeking border wall compromise: Capito said she believes the committee can strike a deal. “Some people say reaching an agreement is a steep mountain to climb — but I’m from the Mountain State, and I embrace that,” Capito told committee members Wednesday.
My Buckhannon: West Virginia delegation asks president to hold state funeral for WWII Medal of Honor recipient: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore-Capito (R-WV) drafted a letter with Representatives David McKinley (R-WV-1), Alex Mooney (R-WV-2), and Carol Miller (R-WV-3) to President Trump on Thursday, requesting a single state funeral for the last World War II Medal of Honor recipient.
