July 2025 Lunch & Learn Announced! | | |
What separates good teams from great ones?
In this month’s Lunch and Learn led by Bruce Felder, Chief Human Resources Officer at Marshall University, we’ll explore the key ingredients of high-performing teams—from trust and communication to accountability and culture.
Learn practical strategies to strengthen collaboration, motivate your team, and lead with clarity and purpose. Whether you manage a small group or a growing department, you'll walk away with tools to elevate performance and morale.
Note: A $15 no-show fee now applies. Cancel at chamber@huntingtonchamber.org if needed.
| | June Lunch & Learn Recap with Megan! | | |
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our June Lunch & Learn, where we had the privilege of hearing from our President & CEO, Megan Archer, on how to command the room! 💬
We were lucky to hear from all the incredible participants who stepped up to the mic and flexed their public speaking skills—you inspired us all!
Shouting out Ohio Valley Bank for being our Presenting Sponsor and 9th St Diner for the delicious food—thank you both for helping make our June Lunch & Learn a success!
| | Several Chamber Members in WV State Journal Generation Next: 40 Under 40 List! | | |
Congratulations to the WV State Journal Generation Next: 40 Under 40 Award Recipients! 🌟 We’re thrilled to celebrate four incredible local leaders who were recognized as part of West Virginia’s Generation Next: 40 Under 40 — a program that honors the state’s rising stars who are making a difference in their professions and communities.
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Megan Archer, President & CEO, Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Rachel Lively, Executive Vice President & COO, Valley Health Systems, Inc.
- Emily Bartram, Market President, United Bankshares, Inc.
- Walker Tatum, Director of Alumni Engagement, Marshall University
Your leadership, innovation, and dedication to West Virginia are truly inspiring!
| | Business Birthday: DIGIT 3 Celebrates 10 years! | |
Join us as we celebrate a decade of innovation and impact with our Chamber member, DIGIT 3 – The Trusted Technology Partner! This milestone marks 10 incredible years of service, growth, and dedication to helping businesses succeed through technology.
📅 July 1, 2025 | 12 PM
📍 11102 Third Avenue, Suite 108, Huntington, WV 25701
Help us honor their success with a special Business Birthday celebration! Come connect with fellow members and show your support for a local business that's been powering progress for 10 years strong.
| Manufacturing Roundtable is back! | |
The Manufacturing Roundtable is back! Manufacturing professionals are invited to join us on Tuesday, July 15 from 12 - 1:30 p.m. at Mountwest Community & Technical College
12-12:45PM – Lunch and Presentation titled "From Local to Global: Export Assistance for Manufacturers" with Enybe Diaz, International Trade Specialist with the U.S. Commercial Service, and Jesus Velasco, International Trade Manager with the WV Department of Economic Development.
12:45 PM – Roundtable Discussion
This event is intended exclusively for manufacturers.
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Join us for July's Business After Hours
with East and Westbrook Construction
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East & Westbrook Construction invites community members to come enjoy music, food and fun with a special appearance by Austin's Ice Cream Truck! Come play a game of corn hole while connecting with our friends at East & Westbrook - you won't want to miss it.
📅 Date: Thursday, July 17
⏰ Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: East & Westbrook Construction | 6354 RT. 60 East, Suite 9, Barboursville, WV 25504
Mark your calendars and register today!
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| | | SAVE THE DATE: State of the Valley set for August 20th! | | |
The Charleston Area, Huntington Regional, and Putnam County Chambers of Commerce are excited to announce the third annual State of the Valley, Presented by Meek’s Rentals & Leasing, will be held on Wednesday, August 20. This event is designed to foster regional collaboration and showcase the progress of our vibrant communities. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with top business leaders and decision makers, discover exciting new projects and strategies for regional growth, network with business and community leaders, and play an active role in strengthening the talent pipeline that fuels our state’s workforce.
The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Valley Park Conference Center in Hurricane. We invite business leaders, community advocates, and all individuals invested in the region’s future to join us at the event. Tickets are $50 if purchased using the early-bird discount before August 1 and are available at www.putnamchamber.org/StateoftheValley.
For more information about the State of the Valley event, including registration details and sponsorship opportunities, please visit one of the Chamber websites or contact the Charleston Regional Chamber at (304) 340-4253, the Huntington Regional Chamber at (304) 525-5131, or the Putnam County Chamber at (304) 757-6510.
| | Free Forklift Operator Training at Mountwest! | | Due to high demand, Mountwest is offering 3 additional forklift operator training classes throughout the month of July. The next class will take place on July 10th from 8am-12pm. For more information about the classes, contact Jeb Dickerson at dickersonje@mctc.edu or visit https://mctc.geniussis.com/catalog. Limited spots are available, and classes tend to fill up quickly so register today. | | TBT 2025 Bracket and Schedule Revealed for West Virginia and Marshall Alumni Teams | | |
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) – the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on FOX Sports – will see the return of Best Virginia, a West Virginia University alumni team, and Herd That, a Marshall University alumni team. Best Virginia will host the West Virginia Regional at the Charleston Coliseum from July 18-22.
Herd That will open play against Sikh Warriors on Friday, July 18, at 6:00 p.m. ET. Later that night, at 8 p.m., Best Virginia will take on DuBois Dream in their first-round matchup. If Best Virginia and Herd That both advance to the second round, they will face each other on Sunday, July 20, at 5 p.m. on FS1.
For more information and tickets for the West Virginia Regional, visit https://tbthoops.com/tickets/west-virginia/
| | Celebrate Summer Birthdays with Heartfelt Gifts | | |
Celebrate summer birthdays with Heartfelt Gifts by Keisha! Discover a variety of thoughtful gifts perfect for your loved ones. Enjoy free store pickup, free local delivery within five miles of our store in Milton, and convenient shipping options.
If needed, Keisha might be able to meet you for a special gift handoff outside our delivery area. Make your summer shopping effortless and meaningful with us!
| | Facing Hunger Foodbank Highlighted in Recent News | | |
This past week Facing Hunger Foodbank was highlighted in recent news, read how:
Snap-Ed, a program supporting healthy living and eating, is in jeopardy of ending on Sept. 30 if the House of Representatives pass the 2025 reconciliation bill also know as the “one, big beautiful bill.”
Congressional leaders are hoping to pass the budget by July 4.
“In general, we reach over 10,000 kids with nutrition education a year and usually around 1,100 adults through these direct nutrition education classes that we offer. For West Virginia, our SNAP-Ed program, we’ve really focused on tying nutrition and agriculture together to accomplish the goals around increasing fruit and vegetable consumption, which will then lead to obesity prevention,” WVU Extension associate professor and public health specialist Kristin McCartney said.
| | Advantage Valley Success Stories - Meet the Entrepreneur! | | |
In the heart of West Virginia, where big dreams often begin with a brave idea and a strong work ethic, Jeff Adkins Painting is proof that with the right support and the courage to grow, something extraordinary can take shape.
In Barboursville, West Virginia, what began as one man with a paintbrush has grown into a thriving, full-service painting company serving clients across the state. But for Jeff Adkins, owner of Jeff Adkins Painting, business growth was never just about profits, it was also about purpose.
Jeff had always taken pride in a job well done. His one-man operation quickly earned a reputation for reliability and quality across the region. But like many small business owners, he eventually hit a ceiling. Managing every brushstroke, estimate, and customer relationship on his own was no longer sustainable. Jeff reached a crossroads: grow or risk falling behind.
That’s when he connected with Advantage Valley’s FASTER WV program, and everything changed.
| | Hoops Family Children’s Hospital Child Advocacy Center awarded reaccreditation by National Children’s Alliance | | |
The Marshall Health Network-Hoops Family Children’s Hospital Child Advocacy Center (CAC) has received reaccreditation from the National Children’s Alliance (NCA), a not-for-profit membership and accrediting organization of more than 950 Child Advocacy Centers nationwide.
This accreditation confirms that the CAC continues to meet the highest standards for evidence-based, multidisciplinary response to child abuse. Accreditation by the NCA is the highest level of membership and reflects a commitment to ongoing quality improvement, best practices, and providing comprehensive, compassionate care for vulnerable children.
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