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Today is Wednesday, April 30, 2025 

WorkForce West Virginia is hosting a series of statewide virtual job fairs--sign up now and get a jump on your new career...WV SBDC Director Will Miller gives the scoop on resources the agency provides for entrepreneurs and small business owners…and WV Pedal Pals bond during bicycle tours of Charleston…on today’s daily304.

#1 – From WORKFORCE WV – Are you a West Virginia job seeker looking to change or advance your career? 

Through the Virtual Statewide Job Fairs, you can chat with multiple organizations that are hiring all across West Virginia. As an attendee, you can apply, live chat, video chat and interview virtually with employers participating in the event. 

If you’re a West Virginia employer with open positions, you are encouraged to join public, private and nonprofit organizations to connect with qualified jobseekers from all across the state.

Virtual job fairs are scheduled for May 7, June 4, July 2 and August 6. Register now!

Read more:

https://workforcewv.org/statewide-virtual-job-fairs/

 

#2 – From WV SOS OFFICE – On this episode of “Just Three Questions,” West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner speaks with Will Miller, the state director of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center. 

Secretary Warner and Miller discuss how small business owners and entrepreneurs can connect to business coaches, financial resources and other programs.

For more information about the WVSBDC, visit wvsbdc.com.

Read more:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=J84GHA9T_FMBxbkI&v=qFSf5znj9zE&feature=youtu.be

 

#3 – From HERALD-DISPATCH –  For Samantha Nygaard, her West Virginia Pedal Pals rides have always been about the people.

Every few weeks when the weather is warm, Nygaard hosts a free, family-friendly bike ride, typically a tour of Charleston highlighting art, history or architecture throughout the city. The rides are suitable for ages 7 to 70 and beyond, she said. The group rides build confidence for road riding.

Nygaard said she hopes to expand Pedal Pals throughout West Virginia. She already participates in other local cycling events, such as a fall bike ride in Pratt. She said the rides are a way for people to appreciate the scenery and see things they might miss in their cars.

Read more:

https://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/west-virginia-pedal-pals-brings-accessible-exercise-community-to-charleston/article_b9f81625-88d5-48b3-9322-8e07ee6392d6.html

 

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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.