CHAMBER NEWS

Our Leadership Huntington class enjoyed a group painting project during their last session with Artist Barb Benton from Coalfield Development Corporation. Each member painted a section, and together, these pieces created a work of art! A reminder that great things happen when everyone contributes their part!

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In this episode, Reeves Kirtner sits down with Joe Boffo, one of the owners and founders of Rustic Ravines, a premier cabin rental destination nestled in scenic Wayne County, West Virginia.

Join us as Joe shares the inspiring story behind Rustic Ravines, including the challenges and triumphs of building this unique retreat. We'll dive into the economic impact of tourism on the Huntington area, explore the diverse outdoor activities that attract visitors to Rustic Ravines, and uncover the innovative marketing strategies that have fueled its success.

Thank you to Kindred Communications and our presenting sponsor Moses AutoMall of Huntington!

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Happy 30th Birthday DIRECTV! Our staff enjoyed helping celebrate and pack birthday supply boxes for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Huntington, Facing Hunger Foodbank, and Ramey Estep Homes! Thank you DIRECTV for giving back to your communities!

The Chamber is currently seeking an Office & Events Coordinator! The successful candidate will play an essential role in managing daily office functions and organizing Chamber events, contributing to our mission of promoting business growth and community engagement.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Celebrate West Virginia Day and the First Day of Summer at June's Business After Hours hosted by The Wild Ramp on Thursday, June 20 from 5-7 p.m.! The Wild Ramp, a year-round indoor market, supports local farmers and artisans, offering fresh produce, unique crafts, and specialty foods. Network with fellow professionals, enjoy delicious local food, and celebrate our state's rich heritage. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and explore the best of what our community has to offer!

Join us for an exciting collaborative networking event featuring Up Next Charlie West, Putnam CREW, Huntington Young Professionals, and Counsel Connections members. Meet-Up 64 is the premier networking series along the I-64 corridor for young professionals!

This event is FREE and open to all professionals in West Virginia. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to connect, collaborate, and expand your professional network.

We are thrilled to announce Jonathan Board, the first-ever Executive Director of the West Virginia First Foundation and Toney Stroud, Marshall University Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Corporate Relations as our featured guests. 

MEMBER NEWS

Join New Horizons Franchise Group CEO Kim Knopf on Tuesday, June 18, at 11 a.m., for a free webinar as she shares the journey to entrepreneurship as a franchise owner. 

Wondering how you could get the capital you need to become a franchise business owner?

Huntington National Bank’s Regional Market Manager Michelle Chapman and Product Specialist Evan Hayward will weigh in on how to access the capital needed to launch a franchise.

The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine will host the region’s most unique outdoor dining experience, Standing Out in Our Field, Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Barboursville Soccer Complex. 

The annual medical student scholarship fundraiser draws hundreds for a picturesque, fun-filled evening under the stars. Presented by Dean’s Circle sponsor Marshall Health Network, this year’s event features a “Boots and Bling” theme. Festivities kick off with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by an evening of dinner & dancing from 7 to 11 p.m., accompanied by the vibrant tunes of the band, Santa Cruz. 

Join Alpha Technologies for a talk provided by Scale Computing System Engineer, Sean Walsh and Sales Manager, Ross Brosmer showcasing Scale’s cutting-edge technology. Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware is looming, and many IT leaders are concerned about how the new parent company will impact their pricing, support, and product innovation. Scale Computing and Alpha Technologies can help you remove the worry with an easy to deploy and manage platform.

It has stood for decades as a memorial to those lost in a devastating plane crash, provided the promise of new life to generations of students and community members and is now being considered for inclusion on the U.S. Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places.



Marshall University’s Memorial Fountain, created in memory of the 75 individuals lost in the 1970 Marshall University plane crash and officially dedicated in 1972, was nominated for the significant designation by the West Virginia Archives and History Commission during a meeting today on Marshall’s Huntington campus. The nomination now goes to the National Park Service for review.

Valley Health is delighted to collaborate with WVU Medicine, bringing the convenience of cancer screenings to our community. In May, we served 32 patients with breast and lung cancer screenings. The screenings were provided by visits from the LUCAS Lung Bus to Valley Health Wayne and Valley Health Harts, and Bonnie’s Bus in Huntington at Valley Health Pea Ridge - A Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women’s Health. Bonnie’s Bus served 14 patients, and LUCAS served 18 patients.

Bonnie’s Bus is set to return to Valley Health – Hurricane on October 15, 2024. Its mission is to offer breast cancer screening services to women in West Virginia, particularly those in rural areas with limited or no access to screening mammography.

Rob Schneider stand-up comic and veteran of the award-winning NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, has announced a stop of his highly anticipated comedy tour Rob Schneider, Rescue Husband in Charleston at the Theater on Saturday, October 26. 

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Downtown Huntington Art Walk is a self-guided art tour welcoming our community and visitors to explore arts and culture in Downtown Huntington on the third Friday of each month from May to August, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and end their night with music and entertainment at 9th Street Live.

The Artwalk will span from Heritage Station to The Market with artists to be found in-between, hosted in local businesses or set up as street-vendors. There will be way finders and maps available to identify participating businesses and pop-up exhibitions, with safe footpaths to get you from one exciting experience to the next!

We will be showcasing various forms of art such as paintings, sculptures, murals, street art, and installations. Aimed at promoting creativity, cultural appreciation, and urban revitalization.

The event is organized by The Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District in collaboration with Marshall University School of Art & Design. Participants have the flexibility to explore the art installations and locations at their own pace using QR codes that provide information about the displays, interact with vendors, and sit in on demonstrations.

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