The West Virginia Chamber’s annual Business Summit at the Greenbrier rarely disappoints. The state’s leading business and political figures gather, and there’s usually something brewing – be it a major development project, sector buzz, or new deals struck in the hallways.

The atmosphere is typically one of optimism. Entrepreneurs and executives are wired to see opportunity where others see challenge. But this year’s Summit, despite record attendance, a slate of strong presenters, and a well-crafted Chamber legislative agenda for the next session, fell a bit short. And not for lack of ideas – many smart, innovative voices were present, and we spoke with several of them on Talkline. The disappointment stems from a more sobering reality: West Virginia isn’t just losing the so-called “backyar

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