CHAMBER NEWS

We are excited to announce the date for the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Annual Dinner, presented by Marshall Health Network! This year, we're adding a touch of mystery and illusion with entertainment provided by the renowned "The Celebrity Magician," Carl Michael, who has performed across the country for audiences ranging from A-List celebrities and professional sports teams to Fortune 500 companies such as Google, Delta, and Coca-Cola. He has also been featured on the hit TV series, "America's Got Talent." 

Appetizers, dinner, and desserts will be provided by a variety of local Chamber member restaurants.

Sponsorship opportunities and ticket options can be found here. To be included on any print publications, sponsor logos must be submitted by Friday, April 26.

The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce their partnership with The State Journal, a publication featuring business, government, and general news distributed throughout the state of West Virginia. 

Chamber members can receive a FREE one-year subscription (24 issues) with digital access by signing up at statejournal.com/chambers. Click the Huntington Regional Chamber and register an account. After this, on the next page, fill out your business information to link your free account to your chamber membership. 

By completing these two steps, you will also get access to all of The State Journal's online content published in real time so you always know what’s going on in West Virginia and how it may affect your business.

Digital marketing is ever evolving and your brand has a wealth of opportunities to reach your audience through it. In order to tap into this gold mine, though, you need to be aware of what’s working and what isn’t so you are allocating your resources effectively. This is where a digital marketing audit offers businesses the chance to glean insights into how to harness the power of digital media for their specific brand - because digital marketing is NOT one size fits all.

Read the blog below to learn more about digital marketing audits. Written by Cynthia Krantz, President of Mezzo Creative LLC.

This week, we're fundraising, and no, we're not just asking for money, although, we wouldn't say no if you offered! Join us as we sit down with Linda Holmes, Director of Development and Alumni Affairs at Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, to discuss successful fundraising.

With her extensive background in fundraising and community engagement, Linda brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to the table. Throughout our conversation, we'll explore the critical role fundraising plays in helping organizations achieve their goals, effective fundraising strategies, the art of cultivating meaningful relationships, and more.

Thank you to Reeves Kirtner, Kindred Communications, and presenting sponsor, Moses AutoMall of Huntington.

Tune in on Apple, Amazon, and Spotify!

The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce is now accepting Ambassador applications through Friday, March 15! Ambassadors are a group dedicated to representing the Chamber, supporting its mission, and engaging with current and prospective members. As an Ambassador, you'll have the opportunity to connect with members, celebrate business milestones, assist with Chamber events, and more!

Benefits Include:

• Valuable networking opportunities
• Free admission to Business After Hours
• Ongoing access to Chamber leadership
• Opportunity to win Ambassador of the Year Award
• Chamber Lanyard to wear at events
• Featured on the Ambassador section on Chamber's website

If you’re interested in joining this group, please fill out the Ambassador application below and email it to Josie McCoy at josie@huntingtonchamber.org. Applications are due by Friday, March 15. For more information please see the program overview, if you have any questions call 304-525-5131 or email Josie McCoy.

UPCOMING EVENTS

How do you attract positive opportunities into your life or career? What do you do when you're given an opening that stretches your abilities?

Join WIN for an enlightening event where we delve into the art of attracting positive opportunities to your personal and professional life. Learn practical strategies to be prepared for any challenge, and discover three key actions attract opportunities to you. This session is ideal for those looking to expand their horizons and turn potential into success. Don't miss this chance to transform your approach to opportunities and challenges!

Cost to attend is $20 for Chamber members and $25 for Non-Chamber members. Lunch will be provided.

MEMBER NEWS

Buddy's All-American BBQ

325 E Main St, Milton, WV 25541

wvbbq.com/menu/

Full Circle Gifts & Goods

210 11th Street, Shop #12, Huntington, WV

fullcirclegiftsandgoods.com/

The Hautewick Social - Candle Bar + Gift Boutique

210 11th Street, Shop #14, Huntington, WV

thehautewicksocial.com/

Lost Art of Culinary LLC

407 3rd Avenue, Chesapeake, OH

lostartofculinary.com/

Mezzo Creative LLC

mezzocreative.com/

Success Mortgage Partners, Inc.

successmortgagepartners.com/

Team Industrial Services, Inc.

teaminc.com/

Marshall University Baseball is swinging into a new era and now has a new home at Jack Cook Field!

The new, 2,000-seat facility is named for longtime Herd baseball coach Jack Cook. Cook was also a Marshall baseball player and captained the 1949 team. The field will also host the Appalachian League’s Tri-State Coal Cats this summer.

Get ready for the ultimate showdown of innovative ideas and killer business models at the WV Innovation + Business Model Competition at the Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation!

Melanie Hall, M.S.N., R.N., president and CEO of Hospice of Huntington, Inc., and Suzanne Holroyd, M.D., professor and chair of psychiatry and behavioral medicine at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Marshall Health Network, were named to the WV Executive magazine 2024 Health Care Hall of Fame. 

QLabs CEO, Steve Collins, and CFO, Mary Collins, were honored this week when West Virginia Executive recognized their outstanding contributions by inducting them into the 2024 Health Care Hall of Fame.

Valley Health is proud to announce expanding its pediatric care services by adding South Charleston Pediatrics (SCP) locations in Charleston and Hurricane to the Valley Health Team. This integration represents a significant milestone in Valley Health's commitment to providing quality and accessible healthcare to its communities.

Truist offers Truist Financial Wellness to organizations throughout the Tri-State Area. Josh Juckett, Truist Financial Wellness Leader, partners with organizations to support participant’s financial wellness through on-site or virtual Financial Wellness sessions. During these sessions, participants will receive digital financial education resources, access to financial coaches, and banking solutions. Truist Financial Wellness is available at no cost to organizations or participants and is available to all Chamber members. For more information on providing Truist Financial Wellness, please reach out to Josh Juckett at 304-528-6119 or Joshua.juckett@truist.com. 

Tuesday, March 5

Baseball vs Bellarmine, 6:00 p.m. 

Friday, March 8  

Baseball vs Southeast Missouri State, 6:00 p.m. 

Softball: Marshall March Madness (vs Ball State 4:00 p.m.) (vs Notre Dame 6:30 p.m.) 

Saturday, March 9  

 Baseball vs Southeast Missouri State, 3:00 p.m. 

Softball: Marshall March Madness (vs Notre Dame 1:30 p.m.) (vs Ball Sate 4:00 p.m.) 

M Soccer vs Louisville, 3:00 p.m. 

Sunday, March 10 

Baseball vs Southeast Missouri State, 1:00 p.m. 

Softball: Marshall March Madness (vs Indiana State 1:30 p.m.) 

COMMUNITY NEWS

The City of Huntington’s Compass program, a global leader in supporting police and fire personnel, is proud to announce Compass Huntington Restaurant Week from March 3-12. 

Participating restaurants will donate a percentage of their sales to the Compass program, which utilizes proven intervention strategies to prioritize the physical and mental wellbeing of those that serve the community. By supporting Compass, restaurant-goers will help ensure that Huntington's police and fire personnel have the resources they need to stay healthy, both physically and mentally.

The Restaurant Week schedule is as follows:

• Sunday, March 3 – Backyard/Peddler (brunch)
• Monday, March 4 – Buddy’s All-American BBQ (all day)
• Tuesday, March 5 – Market Day (all day) – Butter It Up/Fuel Counter/Austin’s/Taqueria ’84
• Wednesday, March 6– Jim’s Steak and Spaghetti House (all day)
• Thursday, March 7 – La Famiglia (dinner)
• Friday, March 8 – SIP Downtown Brasserie (all day)
• Saturday, March 9 – Jewel City Seafood (all day)
• Sunday, March 10 – Rio Grande, 5^th Ave. location only (all day)
• Monday, March 11 – Roosters (all day)
• Tuesday, March 12 – Cam’s Ham (all day)

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Monday Morning Memo is Generously Sponsored by

Thank You to Our Trustee Members

Thank You to Our Investor Members

Please note that the deadline for submissions for "In the News" in the Monday Morning Memo is at 

4 p.m. each Wednesday for inclusion the following week. Submitted items will only appear one time in the memo unless discussed and agreed upon with Chamber staff.

Email all submissions to Rebecca Kasey, Director of Marketing, at rebecca@huntingtonchamber.org.

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