There are so many great cities in West Virginia. However, one city which claims to be the best of the bunch is Morgantown. It is not only one of the greatest cities in the state of West Virginia but possibly in the entire United States as well. The seat of Monongalia County in the North Central West Virginia, the city of Morgantown is located on the banks Monongalia River. There are many things such as area's natural beauty, dining, sports, arts and culture and of course, the nearby mountains which make this city such a wonderful place to live and work.
The city of Morgantown is a complete Package. It offers everything from quality education to ample job and business opportunities. The city is home to West Virginia University which adds 26,000 people to the population of the city. Other notable education institutes in the city are West Virginia Junior College, Monongalia County Technical Education Center and Morgantown Beauty College Inc.
Morgantown is also one of the most consistent performing economies in West Virginia. The city's projected economic growth promises a lot of new business opportunities and jobs for both the residents and immigrants. There are many reasons why business is growing in the city. It has the best workforce, best climate, best resources, best business incentives and best quality of life. Magazines like Forbes, Business Magazine and Fortune Inc. have regularly recognized Morgantown as one of the best cities in United States to live and work.
Major industries in the city are advanced business services, education and research, engineering and construction and healthcare and bioscience. Morgantown is also a stronghold of manufacturing and government contracting, mining, energy and retail and hospitality. In this regard, some of the largest employers in the city include West Virginia University and Hospitals, Monongalia County Board of Education, Monongalia General Hospital, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, TeleTech and Greer Industries.
Apart from a great city to do business or find a job, Morgantown offers 24 hours of entertainment. Whether it is exploring the rich history of Appalachian Mountains, boating on extremely captivating Cheat Lake or playing golf in the city's 18 holes golf course, the city has everything for everybody. The city' downtown offers tremendous shopping and dining choices. Morgantown is also a dream place for sports lovers. Many hiking trails and paths also surround the city from all sides.