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Today is Saturday, May 2, 2026.
#1 – From WV GAZETTE-MAIL – Charleston gardening program grows community impact
A Charleston-based gardening program is helping cultivate both fresh food and stronger communities.
Led by a local program director from the East End Resource Center, the initiative focuses on teaching residents how to grow their own vegetables while creating shared spaces for connection and learning. Organizers say the effort supports food access, education, and neighborhood engagement across the Kanawha Valley.
#2 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – WV energy resources attract global investment
West Virginia’s energy sector continues to position the state as a destination for international investment.
State leaders highlight the role of natural resources, infrastructure, and workforce in attracting global companies across industries like manufacturing, chemicals, and energy production. Officials say these investments are helping strengthen the economy while creating long-term opportunities for growth.
Read more: https://westvirginia.gov/west-virginia-energy-resources-drive-international-investment/
#3 – From WV SBDC – WV SBDC helps outdoor idea become a business
A West Virginia couple has turned a simple outdoor challenge into a growing business with help from the WV Small Business Development Center.
Kayak Loading Solutions began as an idea to make transporting kayaks easier and evolved into a market-ready product through SBDC coaching, planning, and support. The success story highlights how entrepreneurship and innovation continue to grow across the Mountain State.
Read more: https://wvsbdc.com/how-wv-sbdc-helped-kayak-loading-solutions-turn-an-idea-into-a-reality/
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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.