The Discover the Real West Virginia Foundation, Inc., is a private, non-profit 501(c) 3 organization with more than three decades of success diversifying West Virginia’s economy and providing West Virginia businesses with the resources they need to grow and succeed in today’s global economy.
| Featured Donors | We would like to thank the following companies for their recent support of the Foundation and its efforts to build a stronger, more diversified economy for West Virginia! |
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At HED, we thrive in the dynamic challenges of healthcare design, delivering world-class facilities to clients. Fusing national experience with localized expertise, we provide transformative solutions that redefine the future of care. As an integrated team, we navigate complex regulations, intricate codes, and evolving care models, approaching each project with passion and commitment. Our team works closely with you to understand your priorities and tailor solutions that address operational challenges and deliver measurable impact. By leveraging innovative technology to anticipate workflows and conducting extensive research, we tackle complex projects of all sizes. We create environments that empower providers to deliver world-class care—building a legacy of innovation and impact that reshapes communities and transforms lives. |
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Over the last 130 years, Landau Building Company has grown into one of the leading construction management and general contracting firms serving Western PA and the surrounding region. Now in its 6th generation, the family-owned and operated company has developed a broad portfolio of institutional, commercial, and healthcare projects ranging from ground up construction to major renovations and restorations. In 2006, Landau Building Company expanded its services to include the northern West Virginia area when it created the subsidiary Marks-Landau Construction. Landau specializes in delivering quality construction services for complex building projects from our talented team of problem solvers, who are eager to dedicate the necessary time and attention that each project deserves. Whether it’s finding time and/or cost savings in the preconstruction phase or monitoring the quality and coordination of work carried out through the construction phase, we are confident that selecting Landau Building Company will generate the best value for your project. To learn more information about why so many top corporations continue to call upon Landau Building Company as their builder of choice, visit our website. |
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As the Partner of Choice®, Shockey provides comprehensive construction services — including general contracting, construction management, design-build, and P3 partnerships — for public and private sector clients in West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. Shockey’s reputation, earned one project at a time, is for delivering excellent value and high-quality craftsmanship, safely and with unbeatable integrity. Consistently ranked among the mid-Atlantic’s largest contractors, Shockey specializes in healthcare, commercial, education, senior living, parking, and industrial projects. Visit ShockeyBuilds.com to learn more. |
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The Thrasher Group is a full-service firm of architecture, engineering, and survey professionals dedicated to helping communities move forward. From early planning and site evaluation to design, construction management, and ribbon cutting, Thrasher partners with clients to turn ideas into lasting infrastructure and places that serve our people. Using advanced technology, data-driven planning, and a collaborative approach, the firm evaluates sites, develops architectural and engineering designs, and manages projects from start to finish. Thrasher’s integrated services – ranging from GIS mapping and environmental considerations to materials testing and construction oversight – ensure projects are delivered efficiently, with clear communication and fewer obstacles along the way. Rooted in Appalachia, Thrasher’s mission is to improve the communities where its people live and work. Beyond infrastructure, the firm supports organizations and initiatives across the region through volunteerism, partnerships, and community investment – helping build a stronger, more innovative future for West Virginia. Find out more at thethrashergroup.com. |
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FBT Gibbons is a leading national law firm serving clients ranging from mid-sized businesses to multinational corporations and growth-oriented startups operating in or investing in middle markets. Its attorneys combine commercial insight and strong roots in 25 key business, finance, and industry centers to deliver exceptional value across corporate, litigation, and regulatory matters. FBT Gibbons doesn’t just work for our clients; we go further. The firm’s decades of experience spanning four core industries that power the global economy — energy, finance, life sciences, and manufacturing — help us see what others sometimes miss. FBT brings a focused understanding of everyday operational realities and evolving market dynamics to advise clients on their most critical matters, from the C-suite and the factory floor to courtrooms and data rooms, and everywhere in between. Along with industry knowledge, FBT’s lawyers leverage technology and innovation to support its clients, and are proud to be recognized as one of the 2025 Most Innovative Firms in North America by The Financial Times. To learn more, visit FBT Gibbons on LinkedIn @FBTGibbons or at fbtgibbons.com. |




