These mega plants, whether it's a power plant or a Toyota, don't just have a local draw. While there may not be a direct tax benefit to Cabell, Wayne or other counties in our area, there would be a tremendous job benefit.

You name the state or the drug company, and they will all have representatives there. We're the only group from West Virginia that is going. We might be small potatoes compared to others, but we think our presence will be felt.

She told me at one time that they had an agreement that they [were] friends because he wasn't ready to get married.

My hotel seems like a strong place.

It's a win-win situation. They're going to sell products and attract business, and we can promote them as a success story for this area.