CHAMBER NEWS

Leadership Huntington is designed to connect, develop, empower, and mobilize current and emerging leaders who are committed to making a difference in the Huntington region. The program is open to all individuals who live or work in Cabell or Wayne counties, and thanks to Kirtley Insurance, the program now offers a scholarship for one eligible small business or nonprofit leader.

The program aims to bring together leaders from diverse industries and backgrounds to foster collaboration, promote community involvement, and develop a network of informed and engaged leaders. The curriculum is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the region's economic, social, and political landscape, while equipping them with the tools and knowledge needed to tackle complex business challenges.

This is a 10-month program starting in September and ending in June. Participants meet once a month for a full day excluding a two-day orientation. Each session is organized around a theme and will be explored through speakers, discussions, field trips, and exclusive experiential activities.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join the Women's Impact Network for a WIN Social, a casual networking event for WIN members. Meet the new leadership team, connect with other like-minded women, and grow your professional network in a welcoming and supportive environment. Come enjoy great conversation, make new connections, and celebrate the community of women supporting women.

Location: The Jockey Club, 938 4th Ave, 1409, Huntington, WV 25701

Date and time: Tue, Apr 14, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. 

RSVP at the button below! See you there!

Join us for an engaging conversation on how manufacturers can leverage digital marketing and data-driven strategies to fuel business growth.

Featured guest speaker Dave Wertz, Vice President of Manufacturing at Blenko Glass Company, will share insights from his experience in the industry and discuss how manufacturers can adapt to an increasingly digital marketplace. Following the presentation and roundtable discussion, attendees will have the unique opportunity to tour the Blenko Glass facility and try their hand at making glass.

This event is open ONLY to individuals working in the manufacturing industry, and registration is required. Register at the button below!

Join us as we celebrate a new chapter in community care with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Path Behavioral Healthcare! This special event marks the opening of a dedicated space focused on providing compassionate, accessible mental health services to individuals and families in our region. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the team and learn more about the services offered. Help us welcome Path Behavioral Healthcare to the community as they expand access to vital resources and support. We look forward to celebrating this exciting milestone with you!

Step into an evening of connection and charm at our upcoming Business After Hours with DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington! Join us from 5–7 p.m. and enjoy an inviting atmosphere perfect for networking and unwinding with fellow professionals.

Come enjoy the beautiful Courtyard that feels like a hidden oasis tucked quietly within the hotel. At its center, a stone fountain murmurs gently as overhead strands of hanging lights are draped from wall to wall. There is a convenient bar located in the heart of the courtyard next to a beautiful tree whose branches drape to form a canopy overhead.

Be sure to stick around for a chance to win the door prize—a complimentary overnight stay paired with dinner for two at our restaurant. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, relax, and experience one of Huntington’s most unique gathering spaces!

Lights, Camera, Commerce! It's time to roll out the red carpet for the 2026 Annual Dinner Presented by The Thrasher Group on Thursday, April 30, at the Marshall Health Network Arena. Inspired by the glamour of Hollywood, this premier evening will feature meaningful networking, local cuisine, unique activities, and live entertainment. Get ready for an elegant night where business takes center stage!

We had more than 600 business leaders in attendance last year, and we know this year will be even bigger and better. We can't wait to see you there! Grab your tickets at the button below!

MEMBER NEWS

The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is accepting applications for a free summer program designed to help undergraduate students explore medical careers and prepare for medical school applications. 

Project PREMED, set for July 12-17, is an immersive, five-day residential experience that gives undergraduate students a firsthand look at medical school. Through hands-on activities and interactive sessions, students gain valuable insights into the application process, academic expectations, and the preparation needed for medical school success.  Apply by May 8 at the button below!

The program is free for participants. For questions or more information about Project PREMED, contact Shelvy Campbell-Monroe, Ph.D., MPH, senior associate dean for admissions, advising & student life, at 304.691.1607 or campbels@marshall.edu.

The expo will center around Cybersecurity and IT careers, with a primary emphasis on the three networking concentrations offered at Mountwest. The event will feature a full day of education, networking, and insights into the cybersecurity landscape in West Virginia.In addition, a Capture the Flag (CTF) competition will take place in the Cybersecurity Center, giving attendees a hands-on introduction to red team hacking and real-world cyber challenges.

Registration is FREE for students, and lunch will be provided. We will also reimburse bus transportation expenses. 

To register for the expo, use the button below!

Artworks by Tri-State middle school and high school students will be on display in the Portfolio 2026 exhibit at the Huntington Museum of Art from April 18 through May 17, 2026. The free opening reception and awards ceremony for this exhibit are scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 2 to 4 p.m.

The Portfolio 2026 exhibit is open to middle school and high school art students from West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky.

“Family members and friends of the young artists are invited to attend the free opening reception,” said HMA Director of Education Cindy Dearborn. “Family members and friends of the students are also invited to visit the exhibit during its run to see the student artwork on display at the Huntington Museum of Art.”

This exhibit is presented with support from The Isabelle Gwynn and Robert Daine Exhibition Endowment.

This project is supported with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval of the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.

For more information on membership, exhibits, and events at the Huntington Museum of Art, visit hmoa.org or call (304) 529-2701. HMA is fully accessible.

West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Discover how Netranom helped a growing healthcare facility in Charleston, WV, turn IT chaos into seamless, reliable support—ensuring staff can focus on what matters most: patient care.

Watch our case study to hear directly from the facility’s leadership about the challenges they faced, how Netranom scaled solutions as they grew, and why having the right IT partner is critical for business success.



Watch the full story at the button below!

🌸 The Spring Saturday Social 🌸Join us for a morning of movement, community, and fun at our BDY Spring Open House!

From 8–11 AM, we’ll be showcasing many of the classes that make our studios so special. It’s the perfect opportunity to try something new, meet our instructors, and experience the energy of BDY.

Enjoy coffee and treats from Vera Café, shop our fabulous spring retail sale, and learn more about our second instructor training through Wild & Well: a Group Strength Training Certification with Katrina Mailloux.✨ Members — bring your friends to classes for FREE!

Come move, sip, shop, and see what makes the BDY community so special. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Interested in becoming a group fitness instructor or strengthening your coaching skills? Join Katrina Mailloux, owner of BDY Studios, for a 4-hour Group Strength Training Instructor Certification on Saturday, April 18 from 11 AM–3 PM.

This hands-on training will teach you how to confidently design and lead an effective full-body strength training classes using weights, resistance bands, and other resistance-based equipment.

Participants will learn the fundamentals of class structure, cueing, music and BPMs, playlisting, motivation and class design techniques, and safe programming to help students build muscular strength and endurance while avoiding overtraining.

With over 40 years of group fitness training under her belt, Katrina will show you how to confidently and successfully design classes to help your clients get strong and healthy. Whether you’re an aspiring instructor or a current coach looking to refine your group strength training skills, this workshop and certification will give you the tools and confidence to lead powerful, engaging group strength classes. 



Investment: $269 (includes training manual)

Join us at Sandy's Racing & Gaming this weekend for our $50,000 Raining Cash Giveaway! 

Winners are drawn every 30 minutes from 7PM-11:30PM every Friday & Saturday in April.

Plus, earn 10x entries on Sundays.

This Spring, the Huntington Board of REALTORS® is introducing a new event designed to bring the local real estate market directly to the community: The Open House Hop.


The Open House Hop is a coordinated, community-wide open house event where local REALTORS®️ affiliated with the Huntington Board host open houses on the same day at the same time across the Huntington area. The goal is to create a convenient and engaging way for residents to explore multiple homes, learn more about the local market, and connect with local real estate professionals—all in one afternoon. 


By bringing together agents from across different brokerages, the event highlights the collaborative nature of the real estate community while making it easier for buyers, sellers, and curious neighbors to participate.


Whether you are actively searching for a home, considering selling, or simply interested in what’s available in your area, The Open House Hop offers a unique opportunity to step inside a variety of homes and neighborhoods.


A full list of participating homes will be made available prior to the event, allowing attendees to map out their own “hop” and visit as many properties as they’d like. The Open House Hop is free and open to the public.

Sunday April 26th 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Ready to move beyond basic AI chat? Join our neighbors at KDE Technology for a 2-hour intensive workshop on advanced AI prompting strategies. Learn how to integrate AI directly into your business workflows to maximize efficiency. Seats are $30 and include refreshments. Please note there are only 20 seats available in each session! 

Dates: Saturday, April 25 OR Thursday, April 30 (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM) 

Location: 111 Hale St. Charleston, WV 


REGISTER AT THE BUTTON BELOW!

The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) has announced dates for its popular series of summer camps that engage students in learning through a series of engaging hands-on exercises in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

This year’s STEMventure: Explore Beyond camps will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Locations and dates are:

• Cabell County: June 1-5 at Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center, 1050 4th Ave., Huntington
• Kanawha County: June 15-19 at Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center, 100 Angus E. Peyton Drive, South Charleston
• Mason County: July 6-10 at Point Pleasant Intermediate School, 1 Walden Roush Way, Point Pleasant
• Putnam County: July 20-24 at Putnam Career & Technical Center, 300 Roosevelt Blvd, Eleanor
• Wayne County: July 27-31 at Spring Valley Career Technical & Academic Center, 1640 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington

During the camps, young innovators will design their own creations and manufacture them using MAMC’s advanced technologies that include 3D printers and lasers. Campers will learn how to take an idea from concept through the design and manufacturing processes. In addition, they will learn to program and operate robotics systems.

Campers also will learn about careers in manufacturing and tour a local company for an up-close look at modern manufacturing. Each camp will culminate with a mini maker fest during which campers will demonstrate their custom creations for family and friends.

Camps in Cabell and Kanawha counties are open to individuals ages 11 to 17. Students need not be residents of either county to attend. The cost is $200 per camper.

The Mason County camp is open to and free for 10- to 14-year-old Mason County students. Register by contacting the Mason County Career Center at 304-675-3039 or stephen.richardson@k12.wv.us.

Thanks to a donation from the board of education, the Wayne County camp is free to youth 11 to 17 years old who attend county schools.

The Putnam County camp is open to upcoming high school freshmen who will attend county schools in the fall. The cost is $50 per camper.

Camps costs include all supplies and lunch each day.

Register your child for a camp with the button below or at www.mfg.marshall.edu/camps.

For more information, contact MAMC Makerspace/STEAM Outreach Coordinator Tyler Brandstetter at tyler.brandstetter@mfg.marshall.edu or 304-781-1624.

Fresh off the release of Magic Lover—Netflix’s first-ever magic comedy special—Justin Willman is hitting the road with an all-new tour: One for the Ages. ​​Justin Willman is excited to reveal new dates for 2026, stopping in 15 new cities including Charleston, WV on Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 at The Theater.



One for the Ages is Justin’s biggest tour to date, featuring brand-new material and more. It’s an interactive, laugh-filled, sleight-of-mind experience that’s smart, silly, and astonishing.

Artist pre-sale tickets will be available starting Wednesday, April 8 at 10AM local, with the code “SUSAN” through Thursday, April 9 at 10:00PM local.  

General on sale is Friday, April 10 at 10am

Ticketmaster.com or the Coliseum Box Office 

As you begin preparing your 2025-2026 marketing strategy, the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce invites you to explore our Sponsorship Investment Guide. This comprehensive resource outlines all remaining sponsorship opportunities available throughout the year.

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors and investors whose continued support helps drive the Chamber’s mission forward.

For questions or to discuss custom sponsorship packages, contact Megan Archer at megan@huntingtonchamber.org.

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