Just the beginning of that growth. [ applause ] ativan chose to stay in West Virginia because of our strong Business Climate and a highly trained, experienced workforce that is ready to get to work. These types of investments dont happen overnight. Theyre the result of the hard work and positive changes weve made over the years. With overhauling our workers compensation, and Companies Operating here have saved more than 323 million since the program was privatized in 2006. We reformed medical malpractice and improved our legal climate. Weve enacted gradual reductions in our business and consumer taxes. And since i took office, we have saved employers and West Virginiaians more than 225 million. [ applause ] this year we ranked higher than each of our neighboring states in this years business tax climate index. Companies are noticing these changes and theyre paying off in big ways in regions across the state. This september, we joined officials from Procter Gamble to celebrate the Groun