daily304 - Episode 03.21.24

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

Today is Thursday, March 21, 2024.

The metals industry is just one of many that are thriving in #YesWV; find out why. WV Tech Park spotlights Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center’s skill building. And get outside and take in spectacular sunset views in the New River Gorge…on today’s daily304.

#1 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – From steel Bessemer converters in the 1880s to 3-D printers today, metals have long been an essential component in West Virginia’s flourishing manufacturing industry. The state has forged strong links between our abundant raw materials, skilled metalworking labor force, and supportive business climate.

West Virginia has ready supplies of primary and fabricated metals, machinery and other components necessary for the manufacturing of metalworking and machinery products.

The state is at the heart of more than 4,000 regional suppliers of needed materials and home to thousands of skilled production and craft workers, particularly metalworking machinery operators, metal fabricators and machine assemblers.

Contact the West Virginia Department of Economic Development to download a Business Assistance Brochure and learn more about why the metals industry says #YesWV.

Learn more:

https://westvirginia.gov/industries/metals/

 

#2 – From WV TECH PARK – Nestled within the West Virginia Regional Technology Park in South Charleston, Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center’s training and education center boasts cutting-edge equipment and technical resources that bridge the skills gap by preparing the local workforce for the demands of modern manufacturing.

The facility works to address the critical need for skilled workers in the manufacturing sector. MAMC offers comprehensive training programs to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to compete in today's manufacturing landscape.

By forging strong ties with industry leaders, academic institutions and government agencies, the center creates a vibrant ecosystem where ideas and innovation thrive. Through collaborative workforce development efforts, MAMC is strengthening the region's manufacturing sector and positioning West Virginia as a hub for innovation and prosperity.

Read more:

https://www.wvtechpark.com/post/tenant-spotlight-marshall-advanced-manufacturing-center

 

#3 – From THE TRAVEL – Few hikes provide lasting memories quite like those taken at sunset. Evening hikes can provide a level of peace and tranquility that can be harder to come by earlier in the day.

West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park & Preserve features some of the best spots to view both sunrises and sunsets anywhere east of the Mississippi. 

Hikers who want to get a great view of the sun setting over the gorge will want to flock to one of the park’s westward-facing lookouts. Fortunately for hikers looking for a less strenuous hike, one of the best of these west-facing lookouts lies along the accessible Endless Wall Trail. 

While the Endless Wall Trail's 3.2 miles are worth the hike, the real centerpiece of the trail is the Diamond Point Overlook, which offers an expansive, breathtaking view of the New River Gorge and the surrounding mountains. 

Visit wvtourism.com to learn more about scenic overlooks and sunset views in Almost Heaven, and don’t forget to order your free 2024 West Virginia Vacation Guide!

Read more:

https://www.thetravel.com/easy-us-hikes-with-scenic-sunset-views/#endless-wall-trail

 

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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.