daily304 - Episode 01.09.2024

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.  

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 9 

Make a New Year’s resolution to complete 10 epic bucket list adventures in WV State Parks. The state’s LG Electronics partnership includes a $700M investment to grow tech industries. And the automotive industry is thriving in #YesWV…on today’s daily304.

#1 – From WV STATE PARKS – Make some New Year’s resolutions you’ll enjoy! Check out 10 bucket list adventures in West Virginia state parks that will keep you busy throughout all four seasons in Almost Heaven.

Climb aboard West Virginia’s newest scenic train, the Greenbrier Express, starting at Cass Scenic Railroad. Check out Cacapon Resort’s new mountain biking trails. Zip through the trees above the beautiful Bluestone River Gorge at Pipestem Resort. 

Visit www.wvstateparks.com for more bucket list adventures, and don’t forget to book your lodging in advance.

Read more:

https://wvstateparks.com/add-these-10-adventures-in-west-virginia-state-parks-to-your-2024-bucket-list

#2 – From BUSINESS FACILITIES – The strategic initiative of LG Electronics will extend beyond West Virginia through collaboration with business leaders, public-sector innovators, and universities to promote economic investments in communities across the Appalachian Region, with an emphasis on advancing renewable energy, healthcare and industries of the future.

The businesses created by Santa Clara, CA-based LG NOVA — LG Electronics’ North America Innovation Center — are expected to bring 275 high-skilled jobs to West Virginia. An investment fund is being created with plans to invest $700 million in West Virginia over the next five years to grow these businesses and establish an innovation corridor across the Appalachian Region.

“This is another spotlight on the innovation and advancement occurring in the great state of West Virginia,” said West Virginia Department of Economic Development Secretary Mitch Carmichael. “We are honored to share this economic development announcement highlighting LG NOVA, LG Electronics’ North America Innovation Center, and the job and career opportunities it will create in the Mountain State. We are here to support the entire LG team.”

Read more:

https://businessfacilities.com/lg-strategic-initiative-to-grow-tech-ventures-in-west-virginia

#3 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Automotive component manufacturers from around the world have found the road to success leads to West Virginia. Businesses that supply and support the automotive industry find a ready workforce with the skills needed by today’s market.

West Virginia provides easy access to suppliers of raw materials such as steel, aluminum and chemicals/polymers needed for the automotive industry.

Automotive manufacturers in the state can take advantage of research and technology resources like the non-profit Center for Alternative Fuels, Engines and Emissions, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium and the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center.

Learn more:

https://westvirginia.gov/industries/automotive/

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.