It's been a great two days of training and team building for Rural Development WV! Our team is ready to support the housing, infrastructure, and business needs of rural WV and ensure they have the tools they need to build brighter futures. Learn more: rd.usda.gov/wv

Listen up WV communities! Do you want to grow your outdoor recreation economy and revitalize your main streets? Check out this EPA program and attend the How to Apply Webinar on Sept. 5. epa.gov/smartgrowth/re…

Looking forward to a great event next week!

Great day celebrating the finish of a $4.2 million broadband project in Wetzel County; $2.1 million were Rural Development ReConnect funds. Now, more than 1,900 houses, 5 educational facilities, 1 healthcare center, and 9 critical community facilities have access to high-speed internet!

Start your week with a little slice of Americana! #MainStreetMonday takes us to Chester, West Virginia- population 2,214. Chester is the northernmost city in West Virginia. Of course, the real fun fact is that it's also home to the World's Largest Teapot, measuring 14 feet high!

It’s a beautiful morning in Fayetteville! We’re joining with Appalachian Regional Commission Co-Chair Gayle Manchin to announce $750,000 in funding to WV Hive Network for a food incubation hub. #togetherwvprospers

This Food Incubation Hub was a signature project for our Rural Partners Network Southern WV Community Network. This investment will help entrepreneurs in 13 WV counties by providing them the tools they need to set them up for success. #powerofrural

ICYMI: Closing food gaps via hub is commendable register-herald.com/opinion/closin…

USDA and Reinvestment Fund Launch Application Window for New Program to Increase Access to Healthy Foods in Underserved Communities: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAR…

Never Forget. 🇺🇸

It was a beautiful day at Capitol Market as our State Director Ryan Thorn announced $1.1 million in grant funding for 11 projects across the Mountain State. The investments will help support WV small business and entrepreneurs. Read more: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAR…

What a great event yesterday! #togetherwvprospers

The Boone County Community Organization was in need of new food trucks to continue its meal deliveries to about 6,500 residents in Boone County. Thanks to some assistance from Rural Partners Network, BCCO has 4 new vehicles for its operations. Read more: tinyurl.com/ma7z7j3k

Listen up Southern WV! Join The Hub in Beckley on Oct. 29-30 for a Federal Community Funding and Grant Writing Training. It's a great place to learn valuable skills and resources to enhance your community development initiatives. Register Now! eventbrite.com/e/federal-comm…

Earlier this week, State Director Ryan Thorn joined with FHLBank Pittsburgh, Eastern Action and local stakeholders for a ribbon cutting at Maplewood Gardens, a 14 unit housing complex for farm workers in Moorefield. This investment is benefiting 37 individuals. #togetherwvprospers