Spots Still Available: AI Workshop for Nonprofits | | |
Join us for a free, full-day workshop for nonprofit staff and board members in the Tri-State. Josh Hirsch will present on "Leveraging AI and Technology" in the morning. In the afternoon, Ariana Shives of Tech Connect WV will lead a session on "AI and Other Technology for Local Nonprofits". Breakfast and lunch are included for all registered attendees.
Open to any/all staff and board members from any nonprofit in the Tri-State.
Note: A $15 no-show fee will apply. Please email chamber@huntingtonchamber.org if you cannot attend to avoid this fee.
| | Chamber-OPOLY Sponsorships Open 🎯 | | |
Join us for Chamber-OPOLY presented by C.J. Hughes! This exciting event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your business while supporting our mission to connect, cultivate, and catalyze growth in our community.
Want to see your logo up there? We’d love to see everyone get involved and we have sponsorship opportunities to fit every level.
| | August Business After Hours Recap | | |
Thank you to everyone who joined us for August’s Business After Hours at Guyan Golf & Country Club! We had a wonderful evening at Meg’s Place, the poolside cabana bar, enjoying great food, refreshing drinks, and plenty of networking. It was the perfect way to wrap up summer while connecting with fellow professionals and building relationships across our business community.
We appreciate our hosts at Guyan Golf & Country Club for their hospitality.
📸 check out the highlights from this event: click here
| | 3rd Annual State of the Valley Recap | | |
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the third annual State of the Valley, presented by Meeks Rentals & Leasing.
Hosted in partnership with the Charleston Area Alliance & Chamber of Commerce, Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, this year’s event focused on workforce preparedness and the strategies shaping the future of work in West Virginia.
We are especially grateful to our panelists Berkeley Bentley, Dr. Andrea Huggins, Kristi M. Snyder, and Aaron Sporck for sharing their insights and perspectives. Your contributions are helping strengthen talent pipelines, build high-performing teams, and create pathways that support long-term economic growth.
📸 check out the highlights from this event: click here
| | Celebrate the Grand Opening of Prestera Health Services' New Wayne Children's Building | | |
Join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of Prestera Health Services' new Wayne Children's Building! The event will take place on Wednesday, August 27th from 12-2pm at 146 Kenova Ave. Wayne, WV 25570.
We hope to see you for an afternoon of learning, refreshments, and supporting our community! RSVP by August 20th to Amber.Miller@prestera.org and 304-525-7851 ext. 1514
| | September Lunch & Learn: Digital Accessibility 101 | | |
What is the best way to engage with a blind person who enters your place of business?
Join the American Foundation for the Blind for an engaging and informative Lunch & Learn session focused on digital accessibility.
We’ll explore how individuals who are blind or have low vision navigate digital technology using screen readers and magnification software across platforms. The session will include a live demonstration of a popular Windows-based screen reader, showing how it interacts with the web and why accessible websites matter for both users and businesses. We'll conclude with a brief overview of the new Title II regulations on digital accessibility and an introduction to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), the recognized standard for accessible digital products.
This Lunch & Learn is ideal for anyone interested in building a more inclusive and accessible digital presence.
Note: A $15 no-show fee now applies. Cancel at chamber@huntingtonchamber.org if needed.
| | Celebrate Guaranty Bank's Grand Opening | | |
Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting of Guaranty Bank in Wayne! 🎉 Come welcome them to the community and be part of this exciting new chapter.
📅 Date: September 12, 2025
🕚 Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 608 Hendricks St, Wayne, WV 25570
| | The American Foundation for the Blind Hosts Two Special Events Aug. 26th in Huntington | |
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) invites you to two events on August 26, 2025, at the Marshall University Student Memorial Center. Both events are free for the public and food will be served.
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Afternoon Presentation (Begins at 12:00 p.m.) — Aging and Vision Loss: What You Need to Know, hosted by AFB’s Public Policy & Research Institute.
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Evening Screening & Reception (Begins at 5:00 p.m.) — Premiere of Unseen Horizons, a documentary short featuring the stories of blind and low vision West Virginians.
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You have the flexibility to attend one or both of these events! Please follow the link below to get your tickets for free.
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You’re Invited to the Credential WV Connect on September 8, 2025!
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This half-day meeting is an opportunity for us to share a collaborative statewide effort for higher education institutions to increase microcredential courses in response to workforce and economic development needs across our state.
For this particular meeting, HEPC, Mountwest Community and Technical College, Southern and Marshall University will share updates regarding our efforts in this area. We are also interested in hearing about industry partner needs and workforce and economic development opportunities across the state.
We would greatly appreciate your input, feedback and participation.
Space is limited, so please register online by Aug. 29, 2025.
Please note: Meetings like this are happening across the state in alignment with Local Workforce Development Areas/Regions. You may be asked to participate in other meetings based on service areas.
Additionally, if you are an employer, please complete this brief survey to assist us in better preparing our microcredential courses to fit your needs.
Thank you for your consideration in joining us on September 8th!
| | Netranom Launches “Technology Outfitter” Role to Guide Appalachian Businesses | | |
For more than 25 years, Netranom has been helping West Virginia businesses tackle their technology challenges. Now, the company is taking that commitment a step further by embracing a new identity: Your Technology Outfitter. Just like an outdoor guide knows the terrain, the weather, and the risks before setting foot on the trail, Netranom prepares businesses for the path ahead.
The outfitter approach is built around preparation, expertise, and local insight, offering:
- Managed IT Services to keep systems running reliably
- Cybersecurity Protection against phishing, ransomware, and data breaches
- Telephony Solutions for clear, unified communication
- Physical Security Systems including surveillance and access control
- Audio/Video Installations for conference rooms, events, and production environments
The launch also includes a redesigned website at www.netranom.com. The updated site features improved navigation, detailed service information, and a brand-new Knowledge Basecamp — a free online resource hub offering IT tips, cybersecurity guidance, compliance insights, and business technology strategies for Appalachian organizations.
“The knowledge basecamp is a one-stop-shop for everything a business leader needs to know about technology." said Hampton Cokeley, CEO of Netranom. "This is the resource I wish I had when I ran operations at a small business.”
Check it out and let us know what you think! - www.netranom.com
| | DIGIT3 Welcomes New Director of Business Strategy & Development, Olivia Goodenough, JD | | |
Exciting News for Our Family Business!
Olivia is stepping into the role of Director of Business Strategy & Development, bringing both her heart for the family legacy and her strong educational background to the table. She earned her undergraduate degrees in Business Administration and Hospital Administration from Marshall University (Go Herd!) and her Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University (Go Bucks!).
As a family, it’s incredibly meaningful to see the next generation stepping in to help carry forward what we’ve built with hard work and dedication. Olivia’s passion, education, and vision will play an important role in guiding our growth while honoring our traditions.
Welcome aboard, Olivia!
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Level Up With Alpha & Extreme at Tech & Tokens | | |
Get ready for a spectacular evening featuring carnival-inspired delicacies, signature drinks, a live DJ, dancing, captivating entertainment, and daringly spooky decorations. Whether you arrive in costume or cocktail attire, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!
Our library system is the heart of Cabell County, welcoming more than 320,000 visitors in 2024. We’re proud to be a hub of activity, with 65,000 children and adults attending programs last year. Your sponsorship will directly benefit our diverse range of services, resources, and programs that make a meaningful impact on the lives of many community members every day.
As a valued sponsor, you’ll not only be supporting literacy but also gaining visibility and recognition in a vibrant, engaging environment. Please review the attached sponsorship opportunities and return the enclosed response card at your earliest convenience. We also have individual and couple tickets available for purchase, so there’s an option for everyone to be part of the magic!
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact April Morrison or Amanda Ross at (304) 528-5700.
| | Developmental Therapy Center's All Aboard Jackpot Junction: Martini Crawl | | |
All Aboard Martini Crawl: Friday, September 12, 2025 (5:00–11:00 PM)
🚂 The first stop on the Jackpot Junction train! Huntington’s first-ever Martini Crawl is here!
The Developmental Therapy Center joins hands with Sip, LaFontaine’s, Jockey Club, and Bootleggers (DoubleTree by Hilton) to bring you a one-of-a-kind night out leading up to All Aboard: Jackpot Junction on November 1. 🍸 Make the rounds at all four “train stops,” then vote for Best Martini at the after party hosted by Bootleggers.
🎟️ Tickets: $60 — includes four full-size martinis, swag, a chance to win great door prizes, tickets to All Aboard, and special perks at All Aboard: Jackpot Junction
💜 All proceeds benefit occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy services at DTC.
⚠️ Must be 21 to participate.
👉 Tickets & details: dtchuntington.org/martini-crawl
📩 Questions: Rebecca Gray • rebecca.gray@dtchuntington.org
| | FREE Forklift Training Sessions | | Due to high demand, we are offering 2 more forklift training sessions in September. The first one will take place on September 12th from 9am-12pm. To register for the FREE forklift training, visit https://mctc.geniussis.com/catalog | | Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center Hosts Pillar Mixer | | Kids Run, Bikes Roll, Ritter Park Comes Alive - Huntington’s Fit Fest Returns | | |
The City of Huntington and Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District will host Fit Fest 2025, an event to celebrate the life of Dr. Paul Ambrose and to raise funds to maintain and expand the Paul Ambrose Trail for Health (PATH), on Sunday, Sept. 14, at Ritter Park.
The rain-or-shine event will include kid-friendly fun runs, bike rides on the Paul Ambrose Trail for Health, a bike rodeo for children that will teach bike skills and safety through a fun obstacle course, and kids’ activities through the Huntington Children’s Museum.
All kids’ activities, the bike ride and bike rodeo are free.
| | 7th Annual Sweets for Sight VIP Event Hosted by CWAB Services Division | | |
Our Largest Fundraiser of the Year is even Bigger and Sweeter than ever! Get your Tickets today!!! Online Auctions for Sweets and Package items Begin August 25th at 9:00AM on our Facebook Page 2025 Sweets for Sight.
New this year is our VIP Event on Friday August 29th 6:00PM-9:00PM at the Marshall Health Network Arena Convention Center. We have nearly 2 dozen vendors attending with samples or other products. You get 25 sample tasting tickets, vote for People’s Choice Winner, and get access to exclusive Auction Packages. We will have live Emcee’s from WSAZ and live entertainment provided by Lee Dean, Swinging with Elvis and Johnny Cash. Plus, you get to watch and listen as our Judges make the painstaking task of choosing the winners of our BlenkoGlass Trophies. Tickets on Sale now and are available at Eventbrite.com. Tickets will be available at the door.
| | Step Into the Cash Machine with Sandy's $60,000 WhirlWin | | Sandy’s Racing & Gaming is giving away $60,000 in our WhirlWin Cash Machine Giveaway! Join us every Friday and Saturday in August, where a random winner will be drawn every 30 minutes from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM for the chance to step into the Cash Machine. | | |
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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