Huntington Area Development Council

The Huntington Area Development Council (HADCO) is a non-profit economic development organization dedicated to attracting new businesses and supporting existing industries in the Huntington, West Virginia, metropolitan area. While not a biotechnology company itself, HADCO plays a critical role in fostering the region's life sciences and healthcare sectors by providing site selection services, financial incentives, and infrastructure support. The organization manages Kinetic Park, a premier technology and business park designed to house research, development, and high-tech manufacturing facilities. HADCO collaborates closely with Marshall University and local healthcare providers to promote a regional innovation corridor focused on technology and research-driven industries. Their services include coordinating state and local tax incentives and facilitating workforce development programs for incoming companies.