daily304 - Episode 03.13.23
daily304's podcast
English - March 13, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.42 MB - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsDaily News News almostheaven daily304 westvirginia yeswv Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.
Today is Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
Why does the defense industry say #YesWV? It’s an ideal location, for starters. Speaking of defense, the WV chapter of the NDIA meets March 20. Secure your spot to network and share ideas. Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with a great Mountain Stage show…on today’s daily304.#1 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – West Virginia is ready and eager to welcome defense companies and federal agencies seeking a loyal workforce, opportune location and rewarding lifestyle for employees.
What prompts these companies say #YesWV? Aside from a ready and willing workforce, it’s all about location, location, location.
The Mountain State’s proximity to major metropolitan areas makes it an excellent location for the production of military and defense products and technologies. The state’s network of highways, railways and rivers connect us to surrounding states.West Virginia is within a day’s drive of 34% of the top domestic purchasing sectors, defense contractors and federal agencies. And the state’s proximity to Washington, D.C,. makes it a prime location for defense centers close to our nation’s capital.
The West Virginia National Defense Industrial Association also provides additional support for the defense industry to grow and thrive in West Virginia.
Learn more:
https://westvirginia.gov/industries/defense/
#2 – From WV NDIA – The West Virginia Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association will host its spring meeting March 20 at the Culture Center at the State Capitol Complex.
Join a group of like-minded individuals to discuss the latest trends and innovations in West Virginia's defense industry. This is a great opportunity to network and exchange ideas. Reserve your spot today for this FREE event.
Register now:
#3 – From MOUNTAIN STAGE – Be a part of the live audience as Mountain Stage records a fresh episode for NPR Music with guest host David Mayfield!
The March 17 show at the Culture Center features Nothin’ Fancy, Missy Raines & Allegheny, Meredith Moon, Rory Block, Ed Snodderly.
Reserve your tickets today!
Read more:
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.