A Message from Mayor Drew Ferguson

We're growing.

Reading the newspapers today, you'd be hard pressed to find a story about economic good news. But we're one of them.

West Point is a town brimming with the excitement of economic growth.

Our historic town is now the source of 7,000 new high-tech auto and related jobs — with 10,000 more projected across business and retail in 2010 alone.

Thanks in large part to Kia, a new economic corridor — with West Point at its center — is fueling a stream of white, blue and green-collar jobs that will jump-start regional prosperity and give hope to job seekers nationwide.

It's no surprise to me. I grew up in West Point and came back home after school to start my dental practice and raise a family.

I'm constantly meeting people who tell me they're tired of suburban headaches. They want a different lifestyle, more time with family, less in the car — a calmer, more rewarding way of life.

We have that here. A charming main street, 26,000 acre lake, and green, public spaces — all in a town with a wonderful sense of place and the citizen-leaders to steward our thoughtful development.

When you live in a town that's been around since the 1800's, you can be sure it's seen some highs and lows. Like other American towns, we've been through difficult times. Yet we've always come out stronger. In fact, the best part about our rich history isn't our storied past. It's our bright future.

West Point is alive with the feeling of possibility. Come join us.