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Wheeling Gateway Center Construction Bids Unsealed
Wheeling, WV (April 16, 2026) – Five (5) sealed submissions for the public bid construction of the Wheeling Gateway Visitors and Heritage Center were received and unsealed by Desmone Thursday afternoon, marking one of the final steps toward mobilizing construction on one of the most transformational development projects in Northern West Virginia’s modern history. A Once-in-a-Generation Investment The Wheeling Gateway Visitors and Heritage Center is a prototype for what touris
Apr 173 min read
Wheeling Gateway Center Bid Deadline Extended to April 16
The Wheeling Gateway Visitors and Heritage Center is moving toward construction, and we want to make sure the right partners are at the table. Following an addendum issued to interested firms by Desmone Architects on Friday, April 3, 2026, the sealed bid deadline has been officially extended. Bids are now due April 16, 2026 at 2 p.m. Firms were also notified of a structured review process that will follow bid submission. Beginning April 16, immediately after bids are opened,
Apr 72 min read
Transformative Change is Inevitable – Eric Heinowitz Embarks on a New Chapter to Create Community Impact in West Virginia
Eric Heinowitz, Tipping Point’s Director of Construction has decided to pursue his next chapter by founding his own venture, which will be dedicated to transformative development in West Virginia. During his time at Tipping Point, Eric brought considerable talents as our Director of Construction to every project he touched.
Mar 132 min read
Building Wheeling's Next Landmark: The Gateway Center Goes to Bid
At Tipping Point, our core focus is to create high-impact, community-driven places. To achieve this, every project begins with the community. Rather than starting with a financial formula, we listen first, learn what matters most, and build a development plan around that vision.
Mar 94 min read
Congressman Riley Moore Visits Wheeling Gateway Site, Celebrates $2MM Trail Connector Investment
On Friday, February 13, 2026, Congressman Riley Moore visited the Wheeling Gateway project site to celebrate a major milestone for downtown Wheeling and the Ohio Valley region.
Feb 162 min read
Wheeling’s Commitment To Community-Driven, Transformative Change Continues to Deliver Economic Progress in the Greater Ohio Valley
The City of Wheeling, the Wheeling Convention Visitors’ Bureau, Wheeling Heritage, Ohio County and Regional Economic Development (RED) continue to deliver on generational change throughout the Ohio Valley. This week’s passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 brings meaningful progress to the region, where 11 of 12 funding requests championed by Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Senator Jim Justice, and Congressman Riley Moore, were approved. Most notabl
Feb 53 min read
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