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Today is Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

#1 – From WV SBDC - SBDC Coaching Grows Creekside Provisions in Berkeley Springs

Jeff and Sam DuVal took over a dilapidated downtown building in Berkeley Springs and transformed it into Creekside Provisions & Supplies — a destination mixing cafe, community space, and local retail. What made the difference? Coaching from the West Virginia Small Business Development Center — particularly in navigating food service operations, retail challenges, and strategic planning. Their journey is proof: behind many small-town success stories is resource support, tailored guidance, and local pride.

Read more: wvsbdc.com/wv-sbdc-coaching-helps-creekside-provisions-grow-in-berkeley-springs/

#2 – From WV FILM OFFICE - West Virginia Film Office Offers Tax Credits

West Virginia is doubling down on its cinematic potential. The WV Film Office now offers 31% transferable tax credits, a robust locations library, permitting support, and a crew directory to lure productions to the Mountain State. WV Film is working to grow both in-state creative talent and external investment in film, TV, commercials, and digital media. With scenery that ranges from rugged ridges to small towns and rivers, West Virginia is marketing itself as "Right Time, Right Place, Right Now" for storytellers.

Read more: westvirginia.gov/wvfilm/

#3 – From VISUAL CAPITALIST - Natural Gas Growth: Regions Charging Ahead

A recent Visual Capitalist piece maps U.S. regions by their growth in natural gas production, 2008–2024 — spotlighting the "Shale Crescent" and other high-growth zones. While Appalachia has long been part of America's energy story, the analysis shows which states are accelerating fastest now — and where West Virginia stands in that mix. This energy momentum ties directly into debates over infrastructure, job creation, environmental impact, and state policy.

Read more: visualcapitalist.com/sp/sc01-who-is-growing-u-s-natural-gas-leaders/

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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.