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Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.  
Today is Tuesday, April 16, 2024. 
Discover WVs growing tech industry: The WV Tech Park becomes a global leader in research and innovation…the High Technology Foundation helps diversify the state’s economy…technology & information service industries say #YesWV…and find a career in the tech industry in Almost Heaven…on today’s daily304.
#1 – From WV TECH PARK – The West Virginia Tech Park is a premier research and technology facility and a global leader in research and innovation. 
Located in South Charleston right off I-64, the Tech Park offers flexibility and versatility alongside a robust infrastructure to provide new and existing tenants with the assets vital to their success. Home to over 25 businesses and 1,000 jobs, the 258-acre campus is ideal for STEM industries and institutions that diversify West Virginia's economy and drive business and economic growth.
Visit the West Virginia Regional Tech Park today and discover a place to grow, succeed and thrive in business and in life. Schedule your tour today!
Learn more:
https://www.wvtechpark.com/
 
#2 – From WVHTF – For over 30 years, the High Technology Foundation has been committed to building a stronger West Virginia.
Located in the I-79 Technology Park, WVHTF is a vibrant, national technology organization driven by knowledge, excellence and innovation, rooted in West Virginia values, with a proven plan to strengthen and diversify our state’s economy.
The Tech Park has become the premier location for high priority federal operations that require advanced electrical and telecommunications infrastructure.  
Learn more:
https://wvhtf.org/
 
#3 – From WV.GOV – Every day, more technology & information service industries say #YesWV. This growing cluster of researchers and practitioners in the Mountain State includes university research facilities, government agencies and commercial enterprises.
The concentration of technology and information services, specifically our leading biometric organizations in north-central West Virginia, has been called the “Silicon Valley of America’s biometrics activity,” 
These strengths, combined with our state’s skilled workforce, low cost of doing business and high quality of life make West Virginia a great place to relocate, invest and expand.
Learn more:
https://westvirginia.gov/industries/information-technology/
 
#4 – From JOBCASE – Have you always wanted to work in technology? Consider starting or growing your career in technology and innovation in the West Virginia tech ecosystem.
West Virginia houses a hub of technology companies, tech-focused accelerators, high-tech parks, community colleges and higher education systems. The tech industry is a thriving part of the state, generating $2.5 billion in new job opportunities.
For entrepreneurs, West Virginia fosters tech startups with access to a variety of funding sources.
Visit Jobcase.com to learn more about the technology industry and job openings in #YesWV!
Learn more:
https://www.jobcase.com/articles/get-hired-into-west-virginias-tech-ecosystem-2
 
Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304.
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That’s all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.
 

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.  
Today is Monday, April 15, 2024 
Employers, get your job postings out to thousands within minutes with a free listing on Jobcase. Calling all youth! Generation West Virginia needs you. Find your path and find your people in Almost Heaven. And a new regional development authority is catering to businesses in the Seneca Rocks region…on today’s daily304.
#1 – From Jobcase.com/wv – Employers, want to get the word out about a job opening? The West Virginia Department of Commerce and WorkForce West Virginia have partnered with Jobcase.com/WV to offer free job postings online. 
Reach thousands of potential employees within minutes! All you have to do is have your job description ready and Jobcase.com/WV will walk you through the rest. 
Learn more:
https://hirenow.westvirginia.jobcase.com/purchase/post-now/
 
#2 – From GENERATION WV – Find your path and find your people! Generation West Virginia equips young West Virginians with key skills and career opportunities, ensuring their ability to thrive in the Mountain State.
What dream is calling you? Find it here in Almost Heaven, West Virginia. 
Learn more:
https://generationwv.org/
 
#3 – From SENECA ROCKS RDA – The Pendleton County Economic and Community Development Authority and the Grant County Development Authority have partnered together to form a new regional joint economic development authority. 
The Seneca Rocks Regional Development Authority is committed to promoting a vibrant local economy by facilitating the expansion and retention of existing businesses, working to attract new opportunities, and fostering a climate in which businesses can thrive, while preserving the unique qualities that make Grant and Pendleton Counties a special place to live and work.
Learn more:
https://www.senecarocksrda.com/
 
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.
 

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.  
Today is Sunday, April 14, 2024 
Anglers, get your fishing license before you head out to the waters of Almost Heaven…Your spring adventure awaits in beautiful Southern West Virginia…and, looking to locate your business in the Northern Panhandle? RED -- that’s Regional Economic Development Partnership -- can help…on today’s daily304.

#1 – From WVDNR – Anglers, does this lovely spring weather have you itching to grab your tackle box and head for the beautiful mountain streams of Almost Heaven? Don’t forget to pack your fishing license! 
Thanks to the WVDNR’s online system, purchasing a license has never been easier. Just head over to wvhunt.com for quick and easy access to hunting and fishing licenses. You can also view fishing regulations and information about trout stockings. 
Learn more:
https://www.wvhunt.com/login
 
#2 – From VISIT SOUTHERN WV – Spring is starting to bloom in Southern West Virginia and it’s a great time to experience the beauty of this region.
Go for a hike in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and admire the free-flowing waterfalls and sandstone cliffs along the way, hit the rapids on a whitewater adventure, or spend the day on a scenic, tranquil lake. There is a world of adventure, history and beauty to be discovered and enjoyed.
Ready for a spring or summer escape? Request a free copy of the Visit Southern West Virginia Visitors Guide and start planning your trip!
Learn more:
https://visitwv.com/wvto-coop/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=madden%20semc-wvsp&utm_content=sem&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5cOwBhCiARIsAJ5njuZr2zJaO7x0NsWD3CE6MuRbUS0me1MLF2sULoH1yv-PI3Bz6PJ-zpQaAoiQEALw_wcB
 
#3 – From REDP.ORG – Go red for business! The Regional Economic Development Partnership -- aka RED -- is located in the Wheeling, West Virginia, Metropolitan Statistical Area–a region ranked as one of the top 20 small MSAs in terms of business recruitment, business relocation and attraction.
Looking to move to the Northern Panhandle? RED provides business relocation services that include information, consultation and assistance on site selection, commercial real estate, population demographics & quality of life.
Read more:
https://redp.org/

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.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.  
Today is Saturday, April 13, 2024 
Let’s talk jobs in #YesWV…Find a rewarding career in aviation, technology or corrections. Enjoy great pay and benefits and the low cost of living in Almost Heaven…on today’s daily304.
#1 – From MHI RJ –  Land that sweet spot between work and play! MHI RJ is hiring at its Bridgeport location. 
MHI RJ Aviation Group provides comprehensive critical operational, engineering and customer support solutions including maintenance, refurbishment, technical publications, marketing and sales activities for the global regional aircraft industry.
Looking for a good-paying job with benefits and a great place to live? Almost Heaven, West Virginia offers a low cost of living, loads of natural beauty and plenty of outdoor activities. Make your move now! Visit MHI RJ online to view job openings and learn more.
Read more:
https://mhirj.com/en/careers
 
#2 – From JOBCASE – Have you always wanted to work in technology, but wasn’t sure how? Consider starting or growing your career in technology and innovation in the West Virginia tech ecosystem.
West Virginia wields a hub of technology companies, tech-focused accelerators, high-tech parks, community colleges and higher education systems. The tech industry is a thriving part of the state, generating $2.5 billion in new job opportunities.
For entrepreneurs, West Virginia fosters tech startups with access to a variety of funding sources.
Sound like something you’d be interested in? Check out Jobcase.com to learn more about the technology industry and job openings in #YesWV!
Read more:
https://www.jobcase.com/articles/get-hired-into-west-virginias-tech-ecosystem-2
 
#3 – From JOBCASE – Explore a stable and rewarding career with the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. New opportunities and incentives are available!
As a correctional officer, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring public safety, upholding public trust and contributing to a higher purpose. You'll be making a real impact on your community. Plus, you’ll get great pay, incentives and a comprehensive benefits package -- not to mention opportunities for advancement. 
Check out Jobcase.com to learn more!
Read more:
https://www.jobcase.com/articles/wv-dcr
 
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.
 

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.  
Today is Friday, April 12, 2024 
Advanced Air Mobility is poised to alter WV’s future in a great way…a Morgantown native captures Mountain State Masterpieces in a new coloring book…and the Film Office’s Dave Lavender shines the spotlight on the industry’s accomplishments…on today’s daily304.
#1 – From VERTX PARTNERS –  As a recent study makes clear, West Virginia stands poised to embrace an era of economic prosperity through Advanced Air Mobility. An undisputed fact of AAM adoption in West Virginia is guaranteed job creation, but what about how AAM upskills West Virginia’s workforce?
AAM will demand skilled personnel in scientific, technical, and engineering fields in aviation. Ripple effects will extend to supporting industries such as utilities, infrastructure development, and manufacturing.
Learn more about how this exciting new technology will bolster struggling communities and reverse the brain drain in #YesWV.
Read more:
https://vertxpartners.org/how-aam-upskills-and-develops-wvs-workforce/?utm_source=Vertx+Partners&utm_campaign=82284d365a-_18_04_2022_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_78067557b9-82284d365a-587156483
 
#2 – From WV LIVING – Have you ever wanted to draw or paint something breathtaking you’ve seen in West Virginia but felt you wouldn’t be able to fully capture its beauty? 
Whatever you’re most proud of, you can now re-create the wild and wonderful no matter your artistic skill level. Payton Brown’s Mountain State Masterpieces: A West Virginia Coloring Book features hand-drawn illustrations of iconic locations for each of our 55 counties as well as state symbols and famous West Virginians like Jennifer Garner and Brad Paisley. 
The Morgantown native has made the coloring books available on her website or at The Farm in Granville.
Read more:
https://morgantownmag.com/a-wild-and-wonderful-coloring-book-for-everyone/?es_id=56031c94dc
 
#3 – From YES GREENBRIER VALLEY – With the glory of spring unfolding, the annual feast of spring color and growing light of day brings vibrant migrations of activities and economic development in this place we aptly call Almost Heaven. 
In the past couple of years, since the passing of the West Virginia Film Industry Investment Act, we have been welcoming into the Mountain State a new energy with an ever-increasing number of film and TV productions. 
In 2023, the West Virginia Film Office logged 47 TV and film productions, while the industry generated $120 million in wages related to 1,980 direct jobs and 3,880 support jobs.
Dave Lavender of the Film Office shares more highlights of last year and previews what’s in store for this year. Check it out!
Read more:
https://yesgreenbriervalley.com/lights-camera-economic-development-action/
 
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.
 

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.  
Today is April 11, 2024 
Let’s talk tourism and learning together and new careers. Governor Justice announces over $38M for economic enhancement projects. AND … historic, inspirational murals to adorn the State Capitol Rotunda…And now for the rest of the story - on today’s daily304…

#1 – From WV DEPT OF EDUCATION – The Governor’s School for Tourism (GST) equips students with knowledge of the tourism industry in West Virginia, taking students to key locations across the state that set West Virginia apart from other travel destinations. 
Register today if you are interested in a career in the Almost Heaven tourism industry. Hurry…applications are due before April 26.
Register now:
https://wvde.us/gov-schools/tourism/?utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Industry+Newsletter+4.1.2024&utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fwvde.us%2fgov-schools%2ftourism%2f
 
#2 – From WDTV – Governor Jim Justice has announced the approval of millions of dollars in funding for economic development projects. The announcement focused on the West Virginia Water Development Authority and the approval of 18 new projects worth more than $38 million.
Read more:
https://www.wdtv.com/2024/04/03/governor-justice-announces-over-38m-economic-enhancement-projects/

#3 – From WV PUBCAST – The scaffolding is up and artistic work is beginning on the first two of eight murals set to cover parts of the Capitol dome and rotunda. Cass Gilbert’s original plan from the state Capitol’s dedication in 1932 included a mural display. The murals will be installed at the third floor level of the Rotunda. The installation process will be phased, with four lunettes (semi-circular spaces above doorways) being completed first, followed by four pendentives (curved triangular sections supporting a dome). 
According to Secretary of West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History Randall Reid-Smith, the murals will be allegorical, interpreting liberty, justice, commerce and education – as well as historical, depicting Harpers Ferry in 1859, the Battle of Philippi, an arts celebration at Seneca Rocks and a historic state compilation.
Read more:
https://wvpublic.org/historic-inspirational-murals-to-adorn-state-capitol-rotunda/
 
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.