CHAMBER NEWS

The countdown is on! We hope to see you this Thursday for our 2025 Annual Dinner!

A big thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Forge Security, for helping make this evening possible.

We’re also excited to welcome back some incredible Chamber member restaurants who will be serving up an amazing menu: Backyard Pizza and Raw Bar, Christopher’s Eats, La Famiglia, Sip Downtown Brasserie, Boujee Boards by Roz, Nomada Bakery, Paula Vega Cakes, and of course, Austin’s at The Market – Homemade Ice Cream Truck!

Get ready to enjoy an unforgettable performance by a 12-string ensemble from the Huntington Symphony Orchestra, with a song lineup you’re sure to love.

This year’s event will also feature a silent auction with exciting items like a Carnival Cruise by Sandy's Racing & Gaming, Marshall Football Sideline Tickets, local experiences, Lego sets, and more—you won’t want to miss your chance to bid!

It’s going to be a night to remember – and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Locally owned and community trusted, Kenny Queen Hardware has been helping Huntington and surrounding areas build better for over five decades.

Discover what makes this hometown hardware store a staple in our region by reading their feature in our Business Blog at the link below!

Want to learn more about Kenny Queen Hardware and what they have to offer? Make sure to check out their website at https://kennyqueenhardware.com/

UPCOMING EVENTS

MEMBER NEWS

Marshall University invites you to participate in the upcoming Student-Athlete Career Networking & NIL Night, an opportunity to connect directly with our talented student-athletes who are eager to explore professional pathways, internships, and Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) partnerships.

Date: April 29, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (5:30/5:45 employer table set up, 6:00 PM panel, 6:30 networking)

Location: Cam Henderson Center, Marshall University 

Parking: Cam Henderson Center Third Avenue Parking Garage (1801 3^rd Avenue, Huntington, WV 25755)

Each participating employer will be provided with an 8 ft rectangle table — please bring any materials you would like to display. We will provide table coverings for any employer without a tablecloth.

Whether you’re seeking future interns, employees, brand ambassadors, or NIL partners, this is a great opportunity to make meaningful connections with student-athletes who bring drive, discipline, and team-minded leadership.

We look forward to having you join us for an evening of networking and opportunity!

For any questions or additional information, please contact Jaylene Berrien at berrien@marshall.edu.

Here to the rescue when that craving for something sweet hits (even at 3 a.m.!), Insomnia Cookies offers in-store, pickup, and delivery options for customers to experience the company’s signature warm, delicious cookies.

From the Classic Chocolate Chunk cookie to favorites like Snickerdoodle and Confetti Deluxe, decadent brookies, brownies, and blondies, a full slate of vegan and gluten-free options, and a frequently-rotating limited-edition menu, the brand’s offerings satisfy every sweet tooth – warm or cold.

Insomnia Cookies is located at 1544 3rd Ave in Huntington!

ASM Global is offering a scholarship opportunity for local high school and undergrad students with an interest in careers in :

• Business/International Business, Marketing, Information Systems, Accounting
• Finance, Human Resources
• Hospitality/Entertainment/Sports Management
• Communications/Public Relations/Digital Media
• Information Technology
• Graphic Design
• Culinary Arts
• Retail (Merchandising)
• Operations

Applications are open now through May 8th.

In this interactive workshop presented by RaShad Sanders, you’ll learn how to improve your credit and better manage any debt you may have, including building a positive credit history, reducing your credit utilization, and dealing with delinquent debts​​.

"Improving Credit and Managing Debt" - In Branch, 04/29/2025, at noon. (Huntington) 1000 5^thAvenue, Huntington, WV 25701

RSVP Link: https://events.chase.com/300061094               

"Improving Credit and Managing Debt" - In Branch, 04/30/2025, at noon. (Barboursville) 6327 U.S. Route 60 E, Barboursville, WV 25504

RSVP Link: https://events.chase.com/300062145

Visit the AI Showcase to learn about all the current AI tools offered at Marshall. See examples from colleagues and how they use AI in the classroom. Explore grant opportunities focused on AI. 

Listen to panel discussions on: 

• How Marshall is preparing the Workforce for AI and 
• How AI is Changing the Future of Higher Education 

Featured Speakers: 

Marshall University President Brad D. Smith and Representatives from Adobe, Coursera and Anthology 

Refreshments will be provided.

The Huntington Museum of Art is “Celebrating Mother’s Day with Brunch” on May 11, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ticket reservations are required, but guests may visit anytime during the four-hour brunch.

This fundraising event features food and a mimosa bar, also known as a “momosa” bar; a unique antique and art boutique shopping experience; a children’s craft activity; and family portraits by Melissa Perella. Cost for this event is $100 per adult and $25 per child ages 16 and younger. Family portraits are included in the price and will be available for download at a date to be announced.

Group and student discounts are available. Tickets are available by calling HMA Development & Event Coordinator Ashley Ross at (304) 529-2701, sending an email to aross@hmoa.org, or by visiting the link below.

Need service hours? Volunteer at the Huntington YMCA! We're always looking for dedicated volunteers to help out and make a difference in our community. Earn your required hours while giving back...Join us at the Y! 

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.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and Heartfelt Gifts by Keisha has the perfect gift to show your love and appreciation. Our thoughtfully curated gift boxes are filled with cozy blankets, delightful candles, nourishing body butter, refreshing sugar scrubs, soothing soaps, beautiful stationery, heartfelt jewelry, stylish makeup bags, and lovely hair accessories. Enjoy free store pickup in Milton, West Virginia, and free local delivery within five miles of Milton. If you’re outside that area, I might be able to personally deliver your gift if my schedule allows. We also offer convenient shipping options. Visit our store website today and make her day unforgettable! 

🎉 The countdown is on — we’re just days away from the 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Bingo Bash on May 5th! Get ready for a night full of fun, with a delicious taco bar, drinks, and 10 exciting rounds of bingo — featuring prizes valued at over $200! 🌮🎉

All proceeds help support families of ill and injured children who travel to our area for medical care, providing them with a free place to stay at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Huntington. 🏠💛

🎟️ Tickets are going fast — grab yours today and be part of the fun! Register for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Huntington's event

The Huntington City Mission is hosting their annual golf outing fundraiser that will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Sugarwood Golf Club. Hole sign and tee sign sponsors are $250 each. This is a great opportunity to promote your business or organization while also contributing to a very worthy cause. Individuals have also purchased hole/tee sign sponsorships and will have their name on a sign. Please contact Emily Meyers at EMeyers@hcmwv.org to be a sponsor.

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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