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Today is Monday, March 16, 2026.
1 – From GENERATION WV – Generation WV’s Pathways to Progress conference focuses on workforce opportunity
Generation West Virginia is hosting the conference Pathways to Progress: Building Careers, Communities, and Opportunity in West Virginia.
The event, set for May 14 in Charleston, will bring together employers, policymakers and young professionals to address workforce challenges and opportunities across the state.
Organizers say the conference aims to highlight solutions that help young professionals build careers and communities right here in the Mountain State.
2 – From WV OFFICE OF ENERGY – West Virginia Office of Energy shares updates on statewide initiatives
The West Virginia Office of Energy continues working to ensure the state is competitive for projects shaping the modern economy.
Officials say the strategy includes infrastructure planning, regional collaboration and support for advanced industries including manufacturing, technology, logistics and energy.
Read more:
https://westvirginia.gov/divisions/office-of-energy/announcements/
3 – From WV NEWS – Historic Buckhannon renovation promotes tourism and community impact
A historic renovation project in Buckhannon aims to showcase the charm of West Virginia’s small towns while promoting tourism and economic opportunity.
The effort will restore a historic home on Smithfield Street and document the process through a video series, culminating in a Labor Day home giveaway designed to draw national attention to Upshur County and the Mountain State.
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.
