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  • Your window into wonderful West Virginia. Sharing news and opportunities from Almost Heaven. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram @daily304
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  • daily304 - Episode 06.06.2024

    daily304 - Episode 06.06.2024
    Jun 6 2024
    Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.  Today is Thursday, June 6, 2024. The Pocahontas County hills are alive with the sound of music…New data reveals that microbusinesses in #YesWV continue to grow…and WV experiences an economic renaissance with help from the WV Department of Economic Development…on today’s daily304. #1 – From POCAHONTAS COUNTY – In Pocahontas County, communities come alive with the vibrant sounds of local and touring musicians. Whether you crave an intimate performance or a lively evening under the stars, our area has something for every music fan. Enjoy live performances at Pocahontas County Opera House, Rivertown Music, Hillsboro Public House and more. Check out exciting festivals like the 4848 Festival at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, Pioneer Days and the Little Levels Heritage Fair. Or sign up for an Allegheny Echoes musical workshop. Check it all out at pocahontascountywv.com, where you can also find information on lodging, dining, shopping, and exciting things to do in nature’s mountain playground. Read more: https://pocahontascountywv.com/where-to-listen-to-live-music-in-pocahontas-county-west-virginia/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=may_2024 #2 – From RIGHT TO START – Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, has released new data on entrepreneurship in West Virginia, providing a snapshot county by county. The data shows the presence of microbusinesses across the state and highlights the national economic impact on employment. The findings come from Venture Forward, an ongoing research initiative by GoDaddy that analyzes the impact of more than 20 million online microbusinesses. The data is based on the 40,285 microbusinesses (often with 10 or fewer employees) in West Virginia that have a digital presence. It reveals that the number of microbusinesses in the state grew 13% since August 2019. Read more: https://www.righttostart.org/press-releases/new-data-on-entrepreneurship-in-west-virginia-shows-13-growth-in-microbusinesses-and-provides-snapshot-county-by-county #3 – From WV EXECUTIVE – West Virginia is becoming a major hub for new business ventures. Organizations on a local, national and international scale are choosing the Mountain State as a location to build and expand their companies. The West Virginia Department of Economic Development works to provide resources to businesses and help improve the state’s economy by marketing West Virginia as a prosperous site and place worth investing in. It operates through many different teams that cover areas like leadership, business attraction, research and training and the work the office does with international customers. While the WVDED caters to many different economic sectors, it tries not to focus on just one when strategizing how to drive economic growth. Instead, it tries to market the state across a wide range of growing businesses. “A key element of any successful economy is the opportunity for citizens to pursue a wide and virtually unlimited array of careers,” says Mitch Carmichael, secretary of economic development for the WVDEC. “As the many new and existing companies accelerate the economic renaissance occurring in West Virginia, our focus is to facilitate the synergy necessary for a dynamic flywheel of strong and enduring job creation.” Read more: https://wvexecutive.com/west-virginias-economic-renaissance/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That’s all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.
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  • daily304 - Episode 06.05.2024

    daily304 - Episode 06.05.2024
    Jun 5 2024
    Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.  Today is Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Off-road trails inject new life into Mercer County tourism…Applications are open for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program…and hike with a pack goat on the Greenbrier River Trail…on today’s daily304. #1 – From METRO NEWS – Mercer County leaders recently celebrated the 13th anniversary of the Pocahontas Trail System of the Hatfield-McCoy Trails. The Pocahontas trails have helped muster in a slow rebirth in the western part of Mercer County after years of decline in the coal industry. “Typically we’d have folks open up a cabin here or a cabin there or expand their existing business. Now, we’re starting to see some larger investments like resorts which are four to six million dollar investments. Those are great for our area creating jobs and other opportunities for our local communities,” said Chris Zeto with the Hatfield-McCoy Trails. A ride from Bluefield to Bramwell on U.S. Route 52 will confirm the assertion. Every mile or two reveals signs catering to trail riders with lodging, ATV repairs, dealerships, restaurants or other services oriented directly to off-road enthusiasts. To get your permit or learn more, visit trailsheaven.com. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2024/05/27/trail-system-continues-to-draw-visitors-and-investment-to-southern-w-va/ #2 – From WESTVIRGINIA.GOV – The West Virginia Department of Economic Development and West Virginia Office of Energy announce the release of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program for local governments and nonprofits to implement energy efficiency retrofits. WVOE plans to offer 35 energy efficiency retrofit grants of up to $37,000 for local governments and 14 energy efficiency retrofit grants of up to $25,000 for rural communities serving nonprofits that improve energy efficiency and reduce energy expenses. Applications are due by June 14, 2024, and can be found at energywv.org/eecbg. Read more: https://westvirginia.gov/wv-department-of-economic-development-and-wv-office-of-energy-announce-applications-are-open-for-the-energy-efficiency-and-conservation-block-grant-program/ #3 – From THE REAL WV – Meet Aaron Coleman, the man who traverses the Greenbrier River Trail with his three American Alpine pack goats, Ragnar, Athelstan, and Floki. Coleman is the founder of The Greenbrier Goat, a pack-goat touring company for cyclists and day hikers. He aspires to open up the majesty and wonder of the Greenbrier River Trail to all people, helping to make the trail and a day camping excursion experience accessible to those with physical disabilities. Coleman works closely with the Forest Service, the West Virginia Department of Tourism, and the Small Business Development Center. The Department of Tourism linked Coleman with Cranberry Adventures, whom he cites as his “in-state mentor,” as they also use animals to help people explore Appalachian forest trails. “We could give a chance for a group of people with less mobility, younger or older, a destination on the river trail that they could strive for that’s accessible, and they could roll into the goat powered base camp and have a safe haven, first aid, cold water, and just a place to have shelter. And meet a pack goat,” he said. You can find The Greenbrier Goat on Facebook. Read more: https://therealwv.com/2024/05/17/pack-goating-up-the-river-trail-with-the-greenbrier-goat/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That’s all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.
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    3 mins
  • daily304 - Episode 06.04.2024

    daily304 - Episode 06.04.2024
    Jun 4 2024
    Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.  Today is Tuesday, June 4, 2024. A donation from the Wing 2 Wing Foundation will put musical instruments in all middle schools throughout West Virginia…Longstanding companies in #YesWV evolve with the times to produce innovative products…and ALL ABOARD to the New River Gorge via Amtrak…on today’s daily304. #1 – From METRO NEWS – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History has accepted a $280,000 contribution from the Wing 2 Wing Foundation in its partnership with the Save The Music Foundation to enhance musical education in West Virginia. Secretary Randall Reid-Smith said the money will give more students an opportunity to learn how to play a musical instrument by providing instruments to every middle school in all 55 counties. The Wing 2 Wing Foundation, founded by Marshall University President Brad Smith and wife Alys Smith, focuses on investments in education, entrepreneurship and the environment. The state has implemented the program in 156 schools with $40,000 worth of free instruments in each school. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2024/05/27/brad-smiths-wing-2-wing-foundation-to-help-fund-musical-education-in-west-virginia/ #2 – From WV EXECUTIVE – Many companies in West Virginia have been around for decades and thus have long provided the Mountain State and beyond with essential products and services. Despite their already impressive strategies, there are always opportunities for businesses to excel and innovate. Warwood Tool, Amsted Graphite Materials, Star Plastics and MHI RJ Aviation Inc. are four examples of innovation taking place in long standing companies, all of which have made great strides by implementing new ideas. Warwood Tool opened as a blacksmith shop in 1854. Now, the Wheeling company continues to manufacture a wide array of industrial grade tools that can be used for any purpose. Amsted Graphite Materials in Anmoore was built by the National Carbon Company in 1904 and has been a notable contributor to the carbon and graphite industries. Star Plastics, formed from its parent company SDR Plastics in 1988. The Ravenswood recycling company now specializes in custom formulated engineering grade resins and continues turning used plastic into quality products. MHI RJ in Bridgeport has been around for 33 years, the result of a merger between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and the Canadair Regional Jet Series Program. It is the largest maintenance, repair and overhaul provider for CRJ and has one of the world’s largest regional aircraft bases. Read more: https://wvexecutive.com/innovation-in-industry/ #3 – From THE TRAVEL – For those who want to visit the newest national park in the nation, Amtrak would like to help take the burden off of road-tripping to the New River Gorge and trying to find parking by dropping off and picking up passengers at one of three stations located around the park. The Cardinal, which is best known for its Chicago to New York route, makes three stops per week at each of the three stops around the park in Hinton, Thurmond, and Prince. The stops occur on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday. While The Cardinal picks up and drops off passengers, the train ride also takes passengers through New River Gorge National Park. As a result of the glass-domed passenger car, those riding the train can get unparalleled views riding through the park, the likes of which would not be seen if you drove to the park instead. Read more: https://www.thetravel.com/amtrak-train-to-new-river-gorge-national-park/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That’s all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.
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