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Read the latest news about the Shale Crescent USA region…a premier location for high-energy intensive industries looking to build on top of feedstocks and the center of customers.


Have Emotional Goals for 2024

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
December 30, 2023


Give The Gift Of Hope

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shake Crescent USA
Weekly Article
December 23, 2023


No Place Like Home

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shake Crescent USA
Weekly Article
December 16, 2023


Judge Not! Listen and Learn

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA,
Weekly Article
December 9, 2023


You Are In Control

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
December 2, 2023


Be Thankful And Show It

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
November 18, 2023


Our Greatest Fears

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
November 11, 2023


Leaders Develop Teams for Success

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
November 4, 2023


The Look of Leadership

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
October 28, 2023


When Cancer Comes Home

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
October 21, 2023


A Reality Check

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
October 14, 2023


An All Star Team

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
October 7, 2023


Use Your Strengths

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
September 30, 2023


Who Knows You? (And Trusts You)

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
September 23, 2023


Make Decisions For Tomorrow

Greg Kozera – Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
September 16, 2023


Success Starts With Belief

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
September 9, 2023


The American Worker

Greg Kozera – Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
September 2, 2023


Have Courage for Open Honest Discussion

Greg Kozera – Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
August 19, 2023


Influence

Greg Kozera – Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
August 12, 2023


Are Women Better Leaders?

Greg Kozera – Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
August 5, 2023


Don’t Just Talk. Act!

Greg Kozera – Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
July 29, 2023


Better Together

Greg Kozera – Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
July, 22, 2023


Mistakes

Greg Kozera – Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
July 14, 2023


Everyone Listens to WIII-FM

Greg Kozera – Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
July 8, 2023


This Isn’t Fantasyland

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
June 24, 2023


Simple Math can Keep Our Lights On

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
June 16 2023


Get In The Game

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
June 10 2023


What About Our Grandchildren?

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
May 20 2023


A Beacon Of Hope

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
May 13, 2023



Global Community

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
May 5, 2023


Adjust or be left behind

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shake Crescent USA
Weekly Article
April 29, 2023


JobOhio Inclusion Grant Op-Ed

Mike Jacoby, President and CEO, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE)


Sherwood Forest

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
April 22, 2023


Pandemic is over. Now what?

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
April 15, 2023


What Is Truth?

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
April 8th, 2023


Energy Insights – Video

Nathan Lord, President, Shale Crescent USA
WMOA Radio
March 22, 2023


Greg Kozera Select USA interview with Bill Kenney

Video Interview for Select USA
March 2023


Greg Kozera speaks at Wheeling Chamber event.  Spreads words of region’s abundance of oil and gas.

WTOV-TV
March 7 , 2023


People Make The Difference

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
March 4, 2023


The Big Picture

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Newspaper Article
February 24, 2023


Shale deposits could fuel jobs

Plastics Machinery and Manufacturing
Karen Hanna
February 20, 2023


The Butterfly Effect Or Why You Matter

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Newspaper Article
February 17, 2023


Supply chain vulnerabilities point up advantages of reshoring

Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing
Karen Hanna
February 13, 2023


Illusionists

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Newspaper Article
February 10, 2023


Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA’s Director of Marketing appears on West Liberty University Television WLU-TV’s show “On Money” with Pete Holloway

West Liberty University Television WLU-TV
“On Money” with Pete Holloway
February 6, 2023


Leadership Lessons

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Newspaper Article
January 27, 2023


What should America’s Energy Policy Be Optimized For?

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director Shale Crescent USA
America’s Talking Podcast
January 23, 2023


Geopolitical instability, supply chain disruption, the reshoring trend, abundant natural gas and oil, and other significant factors make the Shale Crescent USA a booming real estate market and manufacturing destination in the U.S.

NAI Global
AccessWire
January 23, 2023


Justice Announces New Marshall County Manufacturing Facilities

The Wheeling Intelligencer
January 12, 2023


CNX Unveils Appalachia-Focused Vision for the Future

CNX
Press Release
December 12, 2022


New Report Says it Now Costs Less to Produce Plastic Products in USA

SCDigest Editorial Staff
Supply Chain Digest
December12, 2022


USA’s New Manufacturing Advantage Over China, What it Means

Greg Kozera
Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Newspaper Article
December 9, 2022


New Study Shows Ohio’s Plastic Industry Surpassing China’s

Energy In Depth
By Mandi Risko
December 2, 2022


A U.S. Northeast plastic converters hub would slash $53 billion in plastic imports, group says

Reuters, News Briefs
December 6, 2022


The Power of Hope

Greg Kozera
Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Newspaper Article
December 2, 2022


Prepare for Your Career, Good Jobs Are Here

Plastics News Perspective
Greg Kozera
Shale Crescent USA
December 1, 2022


Be Thankful for Blessings

Greg Kozera
Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Newspaper Article
November 25 , 2022


The Secret Sauce

Greg Kozera
Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Newspaper Article
November 18, 2022


Make a Difference

Greg Kozera
Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Newspaper Article
November 4, 2022


Green Jobs Are Coming

Greg Kozera
Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Newspaper Article
October 28, 2022


Experts Say Location Driving Manufacturing Momentum in West Virginia

Joselyn King
Staff Writer
The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register
October 21, 2022


What was the Arab Oil Embargo?

Greg Kozera
Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Newspaper Article
October 21, 2022


You Can Have Anything You Want!

Greg Kozera
Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Newspaper Article
October 14, 2022


Small World

Greg Kozera
Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Newspaper Article
September 30, 2022


The Power of Real Leadership

Greg Kozera
Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Newspaper Article
September 16, 2022


Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

Greg Kozera
Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
July 29, 2022


Why Companies Are Coming to the USA.

Greg Kozera
Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
July 2, 2022


It’s time to get serious about inflation and high energy prices hurting all Americans.

Greg Kozera
Marketing Director, Shale Crescent USA
Weekly Article
May 20, 2022


Greg Kozera radio interview on nationally syndicated radio

John Loeffler
Host of Steel on Steel
May, 2022


PTTGC Seeks Renewal Permit for Complex in Ohio

Plastics News
Frank Esposito
Senior Staff Writer
March 9, 2022


Energy prices, the impact of Russia’s attack on the Ukraine and a path forward

Mark Blazor Radio Show, WTVN Radio
Jerry James, President of Artex Oil Company, Founding Member of Shale Crescent USA
March 1, 2022

Listen to a timely and informative interview with Jerry James, President of Artex Oil Company, on the Mark Blazor radio show. Jerry discusses energy prices, the impact of Russia’s attack on the Ukraine, and a path forward.

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Ohio and West Virginia Winning Big in Attracting Major Investments

Article by Greg Kozera
Marketing Director for Shale Crescent USA
January 28, 2022


Building a Strong Foundation for Economic Growth in Southeast Ohio

Press Release
Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE)
January 11, 2022


Beaver County, PA economy grew as Shell invested in cracker plant

Press Release
November 30, 2021


“We Can Win,” article by Greg Kozera, Sales and Marketing Director of Shale Crescent USA.

Weekly Article
November 11, 2021


Greg Kozera, Director of Sales and Marketing at Shale Crescent USA, discusses regional petrochemical Projects and planned developments at Petrochemicals In Appalachia at Energy & Mineral Foundation Webinar.

Energy & Mineral Law Foundation
October 20, 2021


Empire Diversified Energy to develop Port of West Virginia in Follansbee.

The Waterways Journal
By Shelley Byrne


Attacking Energy Industry Means More Inflation, Higher Gas Prices.

Cleveland Plain Dealer
Opinion by Chris Ventura, Midwest executive director of the Consumer Energy Alliance
October 3, 2021


Newly released study commissioned by the American Petroleum Institute shows the “vast economic impact” of West Virginia’s oil and natural gas industries and highlights their importance to the state’s post-pandemic recovery.

West Virginia News
August 8, 2021


Join Greg Kozera and Joe Eddy as they explain what has changed in the energy markets, how it is securing advantages for U.S. processors, and the new opportunities to experience increased Profitability and Greater Market Share.

Plastics News
April 14 2021


What The Texas Freeze Means For You

Article by Greg Kozera, Director of Marketing, Shale Crescent USA
March 22, 2021


An Open Letter to President Biden on Shale EnergyShale Crescent USA provides “the critical feedstock necessary to create jobs, rebuild our economy, power and heat our homes, and provide the petrochemical building blocks necessary for manufacturing virtually all of the products Americans rely on daily.”

The Intelligencer, Wheeling, WV
March 13, 2021


Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) and JobsOhio Invests Over $30 million in 2020 to Support Southeast Ohio Companies

OhioSE and JobsOhio
Press Release
March 2, 2021


Shale Crescent USA Spreads Word of Region’s Potential

Reimagining the Region – Manufacturing and Technology
The Intelligencer, Wheeling, WV
February 22, 2021


Belmont College Eastern Ohio Appalachia Pipe Welding and Fabrication Project in St. Clairsville, OH, selected as a finalist for Appalachian Regional Commission, U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Welding Workforce Initiative Awards.

Appalachian Regional Commission
Press Release
January 19, 2021


Southeastern Ohio Port Authority Partners with the Belpre Industrial Parkersburg Railroad to Acquire Former AEP Muskingum River Site in Waterford, OH for Rail-Centric Development

Southeast Ohio Port Authority
Press Release
January 18, 2021


In 2020, U.S. Natural Gas Prices Were The Lowest in Decades

U.S. Energy Information Administration
Today In Energy
January 7, 2021


Southern Ohio Communication Services, Inc. Plans $3.8 Million Investment

Press Release from OhioSE
January 12, 2021


Perspective: Making products in the USA is good for the planet

Perspective by Greg Kozera, Sales and Marketing Director of Shale Crescent USA.

Plastic News
October 15, 2020


Nathan Lord named President of Shale Crescent USA

The Herald Star
October 3, 2020


Listen to the Podcast

Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA Sales Director talks with KZIM/KSIM Radio on restoring American manufacturing jobs.


Greg Kozera, Sales Director for Shale Crescent USA, interview on The Jim Bohannon Show Radio Show

Listen to Greg Kozera, Sales Director for Shale Crescent USA, interview on The Jim Bohannon Show Radio Show. The Jim Bohannon Show airs on more than 250 affiliated stations. Greg and Jim talk about the economy, lost manufacturing jobs to China and much more.


U.S. Department of Energy Report – “The Appalachian Energy and Petrochemical Renaissance.  An Examination of Economic Progress and Opportunities.”

The opportunities for economic growth discussed in this report are especially timely and relevant in the new reality of a post-pandemic world that we face as a Nation.  Economic recovery and growth are a priority, and outside of Appalachia, few other regions have the same potential for not only recovery, but for new growth at a scale not seen since the Industrial Revolution.  Download the complete report. 
June 30 2020


Breaking America’s Reliance on Manufacturing in China

A Podcast with Shale Crescent USA Sales Director, Greg Kozera hosted by Bob Bowman, Editor-in-Chief of SupplyChainbrain.
June 26, 2020


Shale Crescent USA Earns Marketing Effectiveness Award

Press Release
Shale Crescent USA
January 20, 2020


From rust to robust: Appalachia’s shale region is reshaping American energy

Jerry James
The Hill
November 29, 2019


Rethinking Conventional Energy Investment Wisdom

Jerry James
Real Clear Energy
November 26, 2019


New Report Says Fracking Saved Americans $1.1 Trillion Over Past Decade

Tim Benson
Heartland Institute
November 21, 2019


EID: Growth in Appalachian Natural Gas Production Leads to $1.1 Trillion in Consumer Savings

Daniel Alfaro
Energy InDepth
November 13, 2019


Natural gas end-users, in the U.S. have realized $1.1 trillion in savings since 2008 as a result of increased natural gas production in the Shale Crescent USA region (Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia), according to a new economic analysis release

October 21, 2019


PTT reaches agreement with environmental organizations over proposed ethane cracker plant

Wheeling Intelligencer and News Register
September 23, 2019