CHAMBER NEWS

Leadership Huntington is a program offered through the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce that 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.

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.

We are less than three weeks away from our biggest event of the year! The deadline to register as a sponsor and be included in the printed program for the Huntington Regional Chamber’s Annual Dinner is Wednesday, April 16.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Join the Marshall team for an exclusive webinar to learn more about Marshall Inside, an innovative education initiative designed for employers and employees who want to advance without putting their careers on hold. This is a free event that will be held via zoom. 

Project Hope for Women and Children is a premier residential treatment facility for women with substance use disorders and their children. Hope Blooms will feature a brunch and family fashion show, showcasing the spirit of community and resilience embodied by Project Hope. Guests will also experience the creativity and success stories of many of our region’s recovery-friendly businesses.

Tickets & sponsorships available now! Be part of the magic—grab your seat today!

Please join Marshall Health Network to review data findings from the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and discuss community health priorities to develop place-based strategies that advance health equity across our community.

Attendees will include local health and human service providers; social, civic, and faith-based representatives; neighborhood leaders; advocates, planners, and policy makers; and residents. All are welcome to participate and get involved with the 2025 CHNA!

Please mark your calendar and plan to join us! Lunch will be served.

Monday, April 21, 2025

CWAB® Services Division is seeking business sponsorships for their 7th Annual Sweets for Sight Event! This year’s event will be bigger and better than ever. In addition to the online Auctions, that start August 25th-29th, we will have an in-person VIP Event held on the evening of August 29th, 2025 at the Marshall Health Network Convention Center. Sponsors will be able to set up a table at the event to showcase their business. This is our largest fundraiser event that helps us to continue offering free services to our consumers. Services include but not limited to transportation, white cane training, CCTVS, Magnification, eyeglasses, exams, recreation, support groups, shopping assistance and much more. We are currently seeking business sponsorships for monetary donations and donations to create our silent auction packages. Items for packages can include products, gift cards, hotel stays, services and more. If you are interested, please contact Zach Davis at 304-522-6991 or email at Zachdavis@cabellwayne.org.

Sponsors will be highlighted in many ways leading up, during and after the event. Full letters and tier levels can be sent out to those interested. Tickets for the VIP Event go on sale soon!

In collaboration with Marshall Online and the Big Green Scholarship Foundation, the Marshall University Alumni Association is offering a Retirement Literacy Seminar hosted by Tyler Hutchison with The Hutchison Group. The seminar will be hosted in two sessions from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, and Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The seminar offers comprehensive retirement planning, with emphasis on the cost of retirement, managing tax liability, protecting wealth and assets, and more. The seminar is applicable for individuals and couples of all ages, with special focus on those reaching retirement in the next five years or have already reached retirement and are seeking additional guidance. The course is $99.99 for both sessions. For questions or registration concerns, please contact microcredentials@marshall.edu.

Developmental Therapy Center is thrilled to announce the launch of our highly anticipated DTC’s Peeps Egg My Lawn fundraiser! Prepare to bring egg-citement to little ones while they sleep and make this Easter egg-stra special.

🥚 What’s It all About?

Our Peeps will be busy hiding eggs just in time for Easter, from Thursday Night, April 17th, through Saturday Night, April 19th. Picture the joy on your children's faces as they wake up to a colorful egg hunt right in their own backyard!

👉 Special Offer for Businesses:  

Hello businesses, we have you covered too! Order a Friday morning egg hunt surprise for your awesome team members. Spread some egg-stra cheer in the workplace!

💝 Sponsor a Deserving Family:  

Feeling egg-cited but do not have a little one to surprise? You can sponsor a deserving family and make their Easter dreams come true. It is a wonderful way to spread kindness and joy in our community.

🐰 Adorable Extras Available:

Additionally, we offer adorable extras such as a personalized letter from the Easter Bunny and bunny footprints on your porch or sidewalk to make it even more magical for your little ones.

Join Ronald McDonald House Charities for a fun-filled night at the 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Bingo Bash on May 5th! Enjoy a taco bar, drinks, and 10 exciting rounds of bingo with prizes valued over $200 — all while supporting families of ill and injured children who come to our area for medical care. Proceeds help provide these families with a free place to stay at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Huntington. Get your ticket today before they’re gone!

Tee off for a great cause at the Huntington Board of REALTORS® Golf Scramble on Friday, May 16 at Creekside Golf Course in Lavalette!

⏱️ Individual Registration: $120 | Foursome: $400

📍 Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit a local youth sports league in need of equipment, uniforms, or facility improvements.

📢 Sponsorships directly support these efforts—help us make a meaningful impact on our community’s young athletes while promoting your business!

The Huntington Children's Museum is giving grownups the opportunity to enjoy a unique evening with Felix and Finger Dueling Pianos! Dueling piano shows are engaging, interactive, and unforgettable. Have you songs requests ready for the fabulous evening that supports the children of our community!

Join the Huntington Children's Museum on Saturday, April 26th from 6 pm - 10 pm at West Edge Factory for an evening of music and memories. The West Edge Factory will become a moody nightclub complete with a pair of first-rate dueling pianos performers, an open beer & wine bar, and dinner provided by Ceredo's own Rocco's Ristorante. Let your favorite song or musician inspire your attire - casual, business casual, dress to impress, or dress to your own tune! Don't forget to bring cash to request your favorite songs! Thank you to Rocco's and West Edge for sponsoring this fundraiser for the Huntington Children's Museum. All ticket purchases and cash donations support HCM's mission to create child-centered spaces that promote exploration and a love for learning through play.

Ages: 21+

Interested in sponsoring this unique event and supporting our community's children? Reach out to Tosha Pelfrey, tosha.pelfrey@hcmkids.org or Raine Klover rklover@hcmkids.org or 681-378-3330. 

It’s that time of year again! RecFest 2025 presented by Smoothie King is set for Saturday, August 16th from 12–3pm, and we’d love for you to be a part of it.



Hosted by the Marshall Recreation Center, RecFest is an annual tradition that brings together Marshall students and the Huntington community for an exciting afternoon of connection and discovery. It’s a great opportunity to showcase your business or organization, make meaningful connections, and increase your visibility as students return to campus.

Interested in even more exposure? Check out our sponsorship options in the 2025 RecFest Prospectus, found on our website. Sponsors receive exclusive benefits and expanded promotion throughout Marshall’s Week of Welcome.

Get ready to make an impact and showcase your business at one of the most empowering and exciting events of the year — the “She Nailed It!” Women’s Nail-Driving Competition!

Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State, Inc. is looking for sponsors who want to:

✅ Support women’s strength, skill, and confidence

✅ Gain valuable exposure in front of a dynamic and engaged audience

✅ Align your brand with community empowerment and hands-on fun

Whether you're a longtime champion of women-led initiatives or just looking for a creative way to give back — this is your moment to shine.

Time is limited, so don’t wait — claim your spot today!

For details on sponsorship levels and benefits, contact Amy McCallister Ethel at 304-523-4822 (ext.108) or email amy@hfhtristate.org .

All Huntington Regional Chamber members are welcome to submit events and news to the MMM for free. All content is to be submitted by 4 p.m. each Thursday for inclusion the following week. Submitted items will only appear one time in the Memo unless discussed and agreed upon with Chamber staff. When submitting, please include "Memo" in the subject line of the email, attach one photo or graphic that is no more than 5 MB, and include text/press release and any links.

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

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