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Top 10 Fall Activities to Enjoy in West Virginia

The Mountain State is an optimal destination for experiencing new things and visiting new places this fall. From beautiful outdoor scenery to agritourism, West Virginia offers adventures of all types to get you out and exploring. There’s much to do and many things to see, but here are 10 ideas for making this fall especially memorable.

Ascend West Virginia featured in Qualtrics documentary

Part one of Qualtrics’s docuseries “work: new.0” follows the journey of Ascend West Virginia participant Nkem Nwankwo and his decision to leave Denver, Colorado for Morgantown, West Virginia. Nkem was chosen from a pool of 7,500 applicants to be among the program’s first 50 participants.

Committed to West Virginia: The Brad D. Smith and Gordon Gee Partnership

West Virginia University (WVU) President Gordon Gee was recently featured in the Spring 2022 issue of Chamber Magazine, a publication produced by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Gee spoke of the efforts and initiatives focused on the future of West Virginia’s economy. Gee’s vision and shared passion for the state of West Virginia, led to a friendship and partnership with Brad D. Smith. Before taking on his new role as president at Marshall University, Smith has had a long-term plan to increase West Virginia’s population and create new economic opportunities.

Wing 2 Wing Foundation Donates $60,000 to Fairfield U. Mentor Program

Co-founders Alys and Brad D. Smith Join Fairfield Community Development Corporation and the Marshall University School of Medicine to extend access to educational and entrepreneurial opportunities in West Virginia.

Heritage Farm celebrates 25th anniversary

Heritage Farm, in Huntington, West Virginia, is celebrating its 25th anniversary showcasing Appalachian Ingenuity and Adventure in a big way with the addition of dual racing ziplines, two multi-level challenge towers, and thanks to the support of the Wing 2 Wing foundation, multiple family-friendly mountain biking trails.

The State Journal | Ascend West Virginia program aims to increase population, economic development opportunities

MORGANTOWN — Brad D. Smith, former Intuit executive chairman and the next president of Marshall University, has a long-term plan to increase West Virginia’s population and create new economic opportunities.

Marshall University | Brad D. Smith named 38th president

The Marshall University Board of Governors today named Marshall alumnus, Wing 2 Wing Foundation co-founder and former Intuit CEO Brad D. Smith the institution’s 38th president. Smith will assume the presidency Jan. 1, 2022.

Good Morning America | New program encourages people from all over the world to move to West Virginia

Good Morning America reports on Ascend West Virginia, an "incentive program to motivate people to move to the mountain state."

The Journal | WV KIDS COUNT announces Champion of Children for upcoming virtual awards

Our overall Champion of Children is Brad D. Smith, former CEO of Intuit and co-founder of The Wing 2 Wing Foundation, an organization whose goal is to advance the great equalizers of education and entrepreneurship in regions where individuals and communities have been overlooked and underserved.

West Virginia Launches Remote Worker Incentive Program

With 35 state parks, 98,000 miles of rivers and streams, and 1.5 million acres of public land and parks, West Virginia is full of outdoor recreation opportunities that can drive people to move to the state. That’s why the Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative (OEDC), funded by Alys and Brad D. Smith through the Wing 2 Wing Foundation, is officially launching its Ascend WV remote worker program.