Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.
Today is Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
#1 – WV State Parks: Cellar-to-Table dinners highlight WV culinary tradition
West Virginia State Parks are serving up a unique dining experience that blends local flavor with scenic beauty.
The popular Cellar-to-Table Dinner Series features 11 dinners at state park restaurants across the state, with menus built around locally sourced ingredients and Appalachian culinary traditions. These limited-seat events give guests the chance to enjoy thoughtfully crafted meals in unforgettable outdoor settings.
Learn more:
https://wvstateparks.com/cellar-to-table-dinners/
#2 – WV SBDC: Childcare business fills need in Fayette County
A new childcare center is making a meaningful impact for families in southern West Virginia.
Lively Little Ones in Fayetteville is helping meet the growing demand for early childhood care, offering services for children from infancy through school age. With support from the West Virginia Small Business Development Center, the business expanded from a home-based operation into a full learning center.
The growth is helping support working families while strengthening the local community.
#3 – WV BusinessLink: Outdoor business accelerator supports entrepreneurs
West Virginia is investing in the future of outdoor entrepreneurship.
The FASTER WV Outdoor Business Accelerator, launched by Advantage Valley, is helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful outdoor recreation businesses. The program provides mentorship, training, and access to funding opportunities, supporting an industry that continues to grow across the Mountain State.
Leaders say initiatives like this help strengthen local economies while promoting sustainable business development.
Read more:
https://wvbusinesslink.com/2026/04/15/sustainable-entrepreneurship-in-west-virginia/
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.
