daily304 - Episode 01.31.2024

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

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 31 

Learn why information & technology is one of the fastest growing industries in WV. The WV Division of Forestry seeks nominations for the WV Agriculture & Forestry Hall of Fame. And the 2024 WV Vacation Guide is here--make your travel plans today!…on today’s daily304.

#1 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Did you know that Technology & Information Services is an emerging industry in West Virginia? This growing cluster of researchers and practitioners 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. Visit the West Virginia Department of Economic Development to learn more about these companies that have said #YesWV.

Learn more:

https://westvirginia.gov/industries/information-technology/

#2 – From WOAY-TV – The West Virginia Division of Forestry is accepting nominations for the West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame celebrates people, businesses, organizations, and others contributing to West Virginia’s agriculture, forestry, and family life.

The WVDOF will induct select nominees during a recognition dinner in July at Jackson’s Mill.

Nominations are due by February 16. To access a nomination form online, visit agriculture.wv.gov.

Learn more:

https://woay.com/the-west-virginia-division-of-forestry-accepting-nominations-for-west-virginia-agriculture-and-forestry-hall-of-fame/

#3 – From WV GOVERNOR – Gov. Jim Justice has unveiled the 2024 West Virginia Vacation Guide, the state’s official travel magazine. Travelers can view the 112-page guide online or get a free copy mailed to them directly. 

Last year, the West Virginia Department of Tourism distributed over a quarter of a million printed guides to travelers across the nation and around the world. 

This year’s cover depicts a magnificent starry sky surrounding the Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory in Monroe County. Using a special printing technique, the front cover is textured to give readers an earthy, sensory experience before even opening the guide.

To request your very own free copy of the 2024 West Virginia Vacation Guide, click here. To access a digital version of the guide, click here. 

You can also find copies in the Governor's Office, the State Museum, all rest areas, and welcome centers.

Read more:

https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-unveils-2024-West-Virginia-Vacation-Guide.aspx

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.