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Today is Monday, December 15, 2025.
#1 – From WV ENERGY – WV Tourism earns award for ‘Screen Free Summer’ campaign
The West Virginia Department of Tourism has been recognized with a Gold Adrian Award — one of the most prestigious global honors in travel marketing — for its consumer campaign encouraging visitors to unplug and explore the state’s natural beauty. The campaign used digital billboards, TV spots, and audio ads to position Almost Heaven as the ideal place to disconnect from screens and reconnect with people and place, boosting travel interest from across the country.
Read more:
https://wvtourism.com/release/west-virginia-tourism-receives-prestigious-adrian-award/
#2 – From LEADERSHIP WV – Leadership WV reflects on personal growth and gratitude
The November 2025 Leadership WV newsletter highlights personal stories of growth, connection, and professional reflection from members of the Leadership West Virginia Class of 2025 — including lessons on gratitude tied to shared experiences in the state. The group celebrates community, professional growth, and the enduring relationships built through the program’s leadership journeys
Read more:
https://leadershipwv.org/november-2025-newsletter/
#3 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Ziegenfelder: A sweet success story in West Virginia
Ziegenfelder’s is a family-owned frozen treats maker with deep roots in the Mountain State, known for its long success, business growth, and contributions to local employment and industry. Ziegenfelder’s story highlights how a homegrown company can thrive by combining tradition, craftsmanship, and community focus, helping to keep West Virginia’s economy flavorful and forward-looking.
Read more:
https://westvirginia.gov/ziegenfelder-a-sweet-success-story-in-west-virginia/
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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.
