daily304 - Episode 12.31.2023

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

Today is Sunday, Dec. 31 

We’re ringing in the New Year with a celebration of economic development in #YesWV. Check out advancements in healthcare, art-inspired literature, aviation products, roofing, and aluminum manufacturing -- all in wild, wonderful WV…on today’s daily304.

#1 – From WV COMMERCE – The Health Plan is a health insurance provider that offers Medicare, Medicaid, WV Chip, and employer, commercial, and self-funded plans. In addition to insurance, they serve members with a wealth of resources that allow them to take control of their health and wellness through self-management tools and a health library and health coaching.

Learn more at www.healthplan.org.

Watch the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD26cPUAyNU

 #2 – From WV COMMERCE – Echo-Lit was founded in 2008 in the Charleston, West Virginia home basement of Chris Rice and Jeanne Stevenson and has expanded into what it is today. The company designs original and unique art to inspire and to educate while supporting local artists.

Recently the company began working with the West Virginia Department of Economic Development on exporting its educational art to a global audience.

Learn more at www.echo-lit.com.

Watch the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiP1BNx9R8k

#3 – From WV COMMERCE – The aviation industry is taking flight in West Virginia! Located at the North Central West Virginia Airport, NorthStar Technologies serves a vital role for the industry whether it’s repairing engines, inspecting and maintaining used parts, or sending teams out to work on aircrafts in the field. 

To order these parts, it could take up to a year. But with equipment obtained with the help of the West Virginia Economic Development Authority, NorthStar Technologies can get planes off the ground in a matter of days.

Watch the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OhtFYyNR-A

#4 – From WV COMMERCE – Based in Wheeling, Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal is one of the top roofing contractors in the country and strives to maintain a progressive vision for the future. Not only does Kalkreuth specialize in roofing, but they also have expertise in wall cladding. This comprehensive approach to exterior envelope applications has made us a preferred choice for various markets nationwide.

Watch the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=PS1v9p_KCdLCUH6e&v=s308-gKXTJc&feature=youtu.be

#5 – From WV COMMERCE – Constellium Rolled Products is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and recycling of aluminum products and solutions. The Ravenswood manufacturer designs and manufactures advanced alloys and engineered solutions for a range of applications, such as beverage cans, cars, airplanes, and more.

Watch the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDH_4Kxtfpc

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.