daily304 - Episode 03.05.23

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

Today is Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Learn more about programs offered through the WV Economic Development Authority. Book a cozy cabin stay at a WV state park or forest. And a local craftsman’s leap pays off when he lands a deal on The Property Brothers…on today’s daily304.

#1 – From WV EDA – The West Virginia Economic Development Authority is made up of a team of expert loan officers and financial specialists knowledgeable in streamlining processes to help West Virginia businesses succeed. 

Programs offered through the WV EDA include direct loans, loan insurance, broadband loan insurance, industrial development bonds and foreign trade zones.

Learn more:

https://eda.wv.gov/programs/

#2 – From WV STATE PARKS – Are you yearning for a tranquil escape surrounded by the beauty of nature? Look no further than West Virginia’s state parks and forests, where over 300 cozy cabins await to make your getaway truly unforgettable. These cabins strike the perfect balance between rustic charm and modern comforts, providing an ideal setting for making cherished memories with your loved ones.

Whether you’re planning a romantic retreat for two or a family vacation, West Virginia State Park cabins cater to every need. Accommodations include rustic Pioneer cabins, charming Legacy cabins that were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, modern Classic Cabins, and, for larger groups, Vacation Cabins. You can also book a stay in the historic Company Houses at Cass Scenic Railroad.

Visit www.wvstateparks.com to learn more and book your Almost Heaven cabin experience!

 Read more:

https://wvstateparks.com/cozy-cabin-stays-for-your-bucket-list/

 

#3 – From WV LIVING – Woodworker, entrepreneur, and Braxton County native Doug Gerwig isn’t afraid to take chances, and sometimes, it pays off big. 

G2 Handwerker Designs, Gerwig’s handmade furniture and woodworking business, has become known through its relationship with the popular HGTV show Property Brothers—the result of a chance Gerwig took. “We were sitting around one evening watching TV, and I asked, ‘How cool would it be to be on Property Brothers?’” He found contact information for the WVScott Brothers Entertainment team and shot them an email offering to supply his handcrafted items for their show. 

They responded immediately and soon accepted his proposal of partnership. He’s since supplied pieces for four seasons of the show and become a juried artist at Tamarack, all while raising a family and traveling the country roads he grew up on.

Read more:

https://wvliving.com/returning-home-for-good/

 

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.