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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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. |
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The EQT Foundation is the philanthropic extension of EQT Corporation, the nation’s leading natural gas producer, and is committed to the social and economic vitality of our operating regions. The EQT Foundation believes in meaningful engagement with the communities it calls home and takes great pride in the role as both a responsible and responsive corporate citizen. The EQT Foundation has developed strong partnerships with a variety of nonprofit organizations to enrich the viability of our communities, sustain the principles of continuous learning, train our future workforce, and preserve our natural resources. Learn more at: www.eqt.com/community/eqt-foundation |
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MHIRJ is the result of the merger between two important heritages: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and the CRJ Series program, which is considered the most successful regional aircraft program in the history of aviation. The CRJ Series program represents more than 30 years of Canadian aviation experience. The MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) is the leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul MRO services to regional airlines in the United States, but beyond MRO services, MHIRJ offers a wide range of technical, material, engineering, CR&O and advisory services to aircraft operators and manufacturers around the world. The company has more than 400 employees in its service center in Bridgeport, West Virginia. MHIRJ’s highly skilled technicians restore its clients’ components to a serviceable standard by providing component inspection, repair and refurbishment, component service bulletin incorporation, non-destructive testing (NDT), warranty services, and full-paint refurbishment offerings. From the ground to the sky – Experts Advancing Aviation. |
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Niterra North America, Inc., established in 1936 and formerly known as NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc., is a global leader in spark plug and oxygen sensor technology and quality. With a legacy of innovation and excellence, Niterra is evolving its business portfolio, leveraging core ceramic technologies to venture beyond traditional domains. The company is committed to developing solutions that address social issues and promote sustainability. The esteemed NGK brand continues producing spark plugs, while NTK Technical Ceramics is dedicated to ceramic-related products. Niterra’s North American presence includes a Wixom, MI headquarters and operational facilities in Irvine, CA, Sissonville, WV, and Chicago, IL, ensuring quality and reliability remain synonymous with their products. |



