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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 10.04.2026

  Oct 4, 20263 min

  Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. …and now for the rest of the stories…on today's daily304.com! #1 – From WV EDA – Could your business be the next WVEDA success story? Growing a business takes a good idea. It also takes capital. The West Virginia Economic Development Authority works with manufacturers and industrial businesses to help finance new locations, expansions and other investments in the Mountain State. Its tools include direct lending, loan insurance, broadband loan insurance, industrial development bonds and foreign trade zones. And there are plenty of examples of what that support can help make possible. WVEDA highlights CMC Steel West Virginia in Berkeley County, Mountaintop Beverage in Morgantown and Parkersburg-based Mister Bee Potato Chips among its success stories. Have a plan? Find the right financing tool. Start building your own West Virginia success story. Read more: https://eda.wv.gov/learn-how-you-can-become-the-next-wveda-success-story/ #2 – From DAILY304 – Turn up the Mountain State Music West Virginia has plenty of talented musicians. daily304's Mountain State Music wants you to hear them. Every month, the series introduces audiences to West Virginia artists performing their original songs live from the Folklore Stage. Think of it as a concert from your couch. No ticket required. The performances give musicians another platform to share their work while giving listeners a chance to discover some of the original music being created right here in the Mountain State. New artists. Original songs. West Virginia music. Turn it up. Read more: https://daily304.wv.gov/programs/mountain-state-music/ #3 – From WV BUSINESSLINK – Advantage Valley sees a big opportunity in housing Economic growth brings jobs. Those workers need somewhere to live. A new Advantage Valley Housing Needs Assessment projects a gap of 28,976 housing units across the region over the next five years. That includes 10,604 rental units and 18,372 homes for sale. The study says major economic investments underway or planned in the region are expected to generate an estimated 17,268 direct and indirect jobs. The market is already tight. Multifamily rental properties are 98.4% occupied, while more than 1,300 households are on affordable-housing waiting lists. The assessment found just 621 homes available for purchase, an availability rate of 0.4%. Median home sale prices increased 44.2% between 2020 and 2025. That's a challenge. But Advantage Valley says it's also an opportunity for developers and investors. The study points to demand for new construction, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse and a broader range of housing choices. Read more: https://wvbusinesslink.com/2026/08/28/advantage-valley-releases-updated-regional-housing-needs-assessment/ 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 10.03.2026

  Oct 3, 20263 min

  Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. …and now for the rest of the stories…on today's daily304.com! #1 – From WV PRESS – Spend the night 80 feet above Almost Heaven Looking for a room with a view? This one is going to be tough to beat. The restored Red Oak Fire Lookout in the Monongahela National Forest near Cowen is now available for overnight stays. The 14-by-14-foot cabin sits atop an 80-foot steel tower on the 3,705-foot summit of Red Oak Knob, overlooking the Cranberry and Williams river watersheds. The $100-a-night rental sleeps two in the tower and includes two ground-level campsites that can accommodate up to 10 additional guests. Getting to the top requires climbing 112 steps. Once there, guests get a wraparound deck and panoramic views of the surrounding forest. Just remember to bring water. There isn't any drinking water at the site. The Forest Service spent years planning the project, with restoration beginning in 2020. The result has been popular. The tower's first rental season booked solid through November 30 within days of opening. Reservations for the 2027 season reopen January 1. Read more: https://wvpress.org/breaking-news/high-in-the-airbnb-renovated-fire-tower-open-for-stays-in-monongahela-forest/ #2 – From WV GAZETTE-MAIL – Holly Jolly Brawley is getting ready to light up Charleston Christmas is coming to downtown Charleston, and businesses and organizations that want to be part of the display shouldn't wait. Trees are going on sale for Holly Jolly Brawley, the annual holiday celebration that transforms City Center at Slack Plaza, Brawley Walkway and the surrounding downtown area into a winter wonderland. The tradition has grown dramatically. What began with a few dozen decorated trees has become a signature downtown holiday attraction featuring more than 150 trees decorated by businesses, nonprofits and community organizations. The celebration also brings holiday shopping, entertainment and family activities downtown. The trees are popular, and the Gazette-Mail reports they go quickly. So if your business, organization or family wants to add a little Christmas spirit to downtown Charleston, now is the time to get one reserved. Read more: https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/kanawha_valley/in-the-know-trees-go-on-sale-for-holly-jolly-brawley-dont-wait-they-go/article_7fbd37f6-fcda-4071-a328-f6792ca7f323.html #3 – From WV EXECUTIVE – Bold flavor meets West Virginia hospitality At 404 Market Street in Parkersburg, entrepreneur Zak Huffman is bringing a new dining experience to downtown. Huffman's Prime Steakhouse opened in 2025 around a simple idea: food, family and friends are worth celebrating. The menu centers on prime steaks seared at 1,800 degrees, but also includes pasta, burgers, fresh seafood, sushi, cocktails and rare whiskeys. Huffman has built businesses in photography, real estate development, oil and gas services and title work. But hospitality has long been a passion. He describes the restaurant's dining room as an extension of entertaining guests in his own home, with details designed to make diners feel cared for from the moment they arrive. And when some members of his team suggested nearby Marietta, Ohio, might be a better location, Huffman chose Parkersburg. For him, West Virginia hospitality was part of the point. Read more: https://wvexecutive.com/bold-flavor-refined-taste/ 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 10.01.2026

  Oct 1, 20264 min

  Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. …and now for the rest of the stories…on today's daily304.com! #1 – From FIRST ASCENT – Build your career. Keep West Virginia home. Graduate. Find a job. Check out First Ascent. The two-year community and career development program helps recent West Virginia University and Marshall University graduates build meaningful careers and establish roots in the Mountain State. WVU and Marshall have joined resources and expertise to give participants career support, mentorship, professional development, networking opportunities and a statewide community of peers. And First Ascent isn't limited to one career path. Participants might work for a West Virginia employer, land a remote position, pursue entrepreneurship or build another kind of flexible career. Free coworking spaces give members somewhere to work and connect, while outdoor experiences and community events help them build a life beyond the job. The program features communities including the Morgantown and Huntington areas, Greater Elkins, the New River Gorge and Charleston. Learn more: https://firstascentwv.com/about #2 – From WV TOURISM – Fall is calling. Take the country roads. Windows down. Sweater on. Maybe a little John Denver on the radio. Fall has arrived in Almost Heaven. West Virginia Tourism has everything you need to turn the season into a road trip, from mountain towns and state parks to scenic drives, hiking trails, waterfalls and places to stay. And there's a good reason to hit the road. West Virginia is the third-most forested state, meaning autumn turns the state's country roads into a pretty spectacular show. Go hiking, biking, rafting or rock climbing. Ride a scenic train. Chase waterfalls. Explore a state park or spend a weekend in one of West Virginia's mountain towns. Check out the 2026 Fall Foliage Forecast, sign up for weekly foliage updates, and start planning your Almost Heaven road trip today! Read more: https://wvtourism.com #3 – From ASCEND WV – What if you could work from Almost Heaven? If your job lets you work from anywhere, Ascend West Virginia has a question for you: Why not here? Ascend was created to help remote workers build a new life in West Virginia, pairing professional flexibility with outdoor recreation and community. The offer includes $12,000, free outdoor recreation experiences and community-building activities for participating remote workers who relocate to one of Ascend's featured West Virginia communities. The program grew from a $25 million gift from Brad and Alys Smith to West Virginia University that established the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative. Working with the State of West Virginia, that effort helped launch Ascend WV. Today, featured Ascend communities include the Morgantown area, Greenbrier Valley, Eastern Panhandle, Greater Elkins, New River Gorge and Charleston area. The pitch goes beyond money. Work here. Play here. Find your people here. Read more: https://ascendwv.com/the-offer/program-overview/ 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 09.30.2026

  Sep 30, 20263 min

  Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. …and now for the rest of the stories…on today's daily304.com! #1 – From FIRST ASCENT – Build your career. Keep West Virginia home. Graduate. Find a job. Check out First Ascent. The two-year community and career development program helps recent West Virginia University and Marshall University graduates build meaningful careers and establish roots in the Mountain State. WVU and Marshall have joined resources and expertise to give participants career support, mentorship, professional development, networking opportunities and a statewide community of peers. And First Ascent isn't limited to one career path. Participants might work for a West Virginia employer, land a remote position, pursue entrepreneurship or build another kind of flexible career. Free coworking spaces give members somewhere to work and connect, while outdoor experiences and community events help them build a life beyond the job. The program features communities including the Morgantown and Huntington areas, Greater Elkins, the New River Gorge and Charleston. Learn more: https://firstascentwv.com/about #2 – From WV TOURISM – Fall is calling. Take the country roads. Windows down. Sweater on. Maybe a little John Denver on the radio. Fall has arrived in Almost Heaven. West Virginia Tourism has everything you need to turn the season into a road trip, from mountain towns and state parks to scenic drives, hiking trails, waterfalls and places to stay. And there's a good reason to hit the road. West Virginia is the third-most forested state, meaning autumn turns the state's country roads into a pretty spectacular show. Go hiking, biking, rafting or rock climbing. Ride a scenic train. Chase waterfalls. Explore a state park or spend a weekend in one of West Virginia's mountain towns. Check out the 2026 Fall Foliage Forecast, sign up for weekly foliage updates, and start planning your Almost Heaven road trip today! Read more: https://wvtourism.com #3 – From ASCEND WV – What if you could work from Almost Heaven? If your job lets you work from anywhere, Ascend West Virginia has a question for you: Why not here? Ascend was created to help remote workers build a new life in West Virginia, pairing professional flexibility with outdoor recreation and community. The offer includes $12,000, free outdoor recreation experiences and community-building activities for participating remote workers who relocate to one of Ascend's featured West Virginia communities. The program grew from a $25 million gift from Brad and Alys Smith to West Virginia University that established the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative. Working with the State of West Virginia, that effort helped launch Ascend WV. Today, featured Ascend communities include the Morgantown area, Greenbrier Valley, Eastern Panhandle, Greater Elkins, New River Gorge and Charleston area. The pitch goes beyond money. Work here. Play here. Find your people here. Read more: https://ascendwv.com/the-offer/program-overview/ 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 09.29.2026

  Sep 29, 20263 min

  Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. …and now for the rest of the stories…on today's daily304.com! #1 – From METRO NEWS – Ascend to Charleston. Then stay. One year in, Ascend's Charleston-area program is celebrating new neighbors and some serious staying power. More than 100 new families have moved to Charleston through the remote-worker recruitment program since it launched in the Capital City last September. More than 2,200 people have applied to the Charleston program, while Ascend has received about 92,000 applications statewide since launching in 2021. And once people arrive, they tend to stick around. Ascend reports a statewide retention rate of 96.2%. Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin says outdoor recreation helps attract participants, but community helps keep them here. Army veteran Giovanna Kiani is one of them. She moved from Tampa to Charleston in May while continuing to work remotely as a recruiter for a defense contractor. Kiani says what has stood out most is finding a community willing to welcome her with open arms. Now the program is getting another boost. Dr. Michelle Foster and The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation announced a $500,000 gift to support the Charleston Area Alliance and Ascend's continued growth in the region. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2026/09/16/ascend-in-capital-city-marks-one-year-anniversary-receives-500k-donation-for-continued-growth/ #2 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Building more places to call home Growing communities need housing. West Virginia has a program designed to help developers build more of it. The BUILD WV Act, passed in 2022, offers incentives for approved residential development projects in designated BUILD WV districts. The goal is to help growing communities attract the housing development they need. Approved projects can receive a sales and use tax exemption on qualifying construction materials, property and services. There's also a refundable Property Value Adjustment Credit that can be used against personal or corporate income taxes for 10 years after construction is completed, up to $100,000 per project. Municipalities can also choose to provide a business and occupation tax exemption. To qualify, projects must be located in a certified BUILD WV district and generally have more than $3 million in approved costs or include at least six residential units or houses. Projects also must demonstrate positive economic impact, support opportunities for other businesses and provide additional employment opportunities. Read more: https://westvirginia.gov/build-wv-act/ #3 – From WV SBDC – Got a business idea? Start with the fundamentals. Maybe you've got the idea. Now you need the plan. The West Virginia Small Business Development Center offers Business Fundamentals workshops around the state for people considering starting a business or entrepreneurs who have been operating for a year or less. The workshops cover some of the questions every new business owner eventually has to answer. How do you develop a business plan? What do you need to know before applying for a loan? And what are the essentials you need to understand before turning an idea into a sustainable business? Participants also receive the 124-page Going Into Business in West Virginia guide. Can't make an in-person workshop? There's an online Business Fundamentals option that entrepreneurs can complete at their own pace. Read more: https://wvsbdc.com/training/ 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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