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Defluri’s Fine Chocolate: A Sweet Success Story in #YesWV
On this episode of daily304’s Innovators and Entrepreneurs, we delve into the story of Brenda Casabona, the owner of Defluri’s Fine Chocolate in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Brenda shares her reasons for choosing West Virginia as her business’s home and reveals the unique aspects that make her fine chocolates stand out. Join us as we explore […]
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European Green Deal: Challenge and Opportunity for WV Exporters
The European Union has been working on a new economic policy called the European Green Deal that will make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. This means that the EU wants to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by the mid-century. But what does that mean for businesses here in West Virginia? […]
Continue readingGov. Justice announces Clean Vision Corporation to invest $50 million, build facility in Kanawha County
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced that Clean Vision Corporation (Clean Vision) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between its Clean-Seas West Virginia subsidiary and the West Virginia Department of Economic Development (WVDED). This collaboration will leverage a $50 million total investment in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, focused on converting plastic feedstock into precursors […]
Continue readingGov. Justice joins Niterra North America Inc. to kick off major plant expansion in Sissonville
SISSONVILLE, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and Niterra North America Inc., formerly known as NGK Spark Plugs U.S.A. Inc., held an event today to announce the commencement of construction at Niterra’s Sissonville, West Virginia campus, marking a significant milestone in their expansion efforts. This investment enhances their operations and reinforces their dedication to the state of […]
Continue readingTrade Winds Export Program Opens Doors for #YesWV Small Businesses
Trade Winds ASEAN was a resounding success. If you missed it, don’t worry. Here’s a brief recap of what happened! Here’s what two of our participants had to say about their experience. We participated in Trade Winds previously and found the event really opens up a lot of doors for us. We felt it was […]
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