CHAMBER NEWS

Kick off your week with great connections tonight at March's Business After Hours, hosted by Nelson Mullins!

⏰ Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.



📍 Location: 21 at The Frederick | 940 4th Avenue, Huntington, WV

Applications are open now through April 14 for the Leadership Huntington Class of 2026! This 10-month program connects and empowers current and emerging leaders who live or work in Cabell or Wayne counties. Participants will engage in exclusive experiences, behind-the-scenes tours, and meaningful connections that inspire purposeful leadership.

Learn more at https://www.huntingtonchamber.org/leadership-huntington/

The "Business Bills in Motion" report is your go-to resource for tracking key legislation that could impact your industry. Curated by the West Virginia Chamber, it breaks down bills by category—such as healthcare, education, tax, etc.- giving you a clear view of what's happening at the Capitol. This week's edition has more than 291 bills. Some bills may appear in multiple categories, reflecting their broader impact.

As the region’s leading business advocate for over 130 years and a partner in economic development, the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that promotes a thriving business community in Cabell and Wayne counties by connecting people, places, and resources. The Annual Dinner is the Chamber’s longest running fundraiser and plays a key role in driving these efforts.

 Your support of the 2025 Annual Dinner allows us to further our mission by:

• - Connecting Community: Fostering a well-connected and collaborative community of businesses and professionals through networking opportunities, referral systems, sharing and celebrating stories of success, and more. 
• - Cultivating Growth: Serving and assisting businesses, nonprofit organizations, and entrepreneurs of all sizes and stages to support their growth and development through programming, services, and advocacy. 
• - Catalyzing Development: Providing educational resources and support to promote learning and innovation across sectors and support workforce development.

Did you know? According to the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), more than 90% of successful cyber attacks start with a phishing email.

At March's Lunch & Learn, Wendy and Brad Goodenough from DIGIT3 shared insights on The Art of Being Suspicious, helping attendees sharpen their instincts against phishing scams, recognize warning signs hidden in emails, and best practices to avoid falling victim to scams.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor Ohio Valley Bank!

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Huntington Regional Chamber, in collaboration with Huntington Young Professionals and Marshall University PR and Advertising students, invite you to the Mentor Match Mixer on March 27, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Big Green Room in Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

This engaging networking event is designed to connect young professionals with ambitious college students seeking guidance as they prepare to launch their careers. As a mentor, you’ll have the opportunity to share your experiences, offer advice, and build meaningful relationships with the next generation of professionals.

Make an impact, expand your network, and help shape the future workforce. 

MEMBER NEWS

Marshall University and its Institute for Cyber Security will host MUCyberCon 2025, a three-day cybersecurity conference, March 26-28, 2025, at the Memorial Student Center in Huntington, West Virginia.The event features a keynote address by Marshall University President Brad D. Smith and brings together professionals, students and industry leaders specializing in cybersecurity, cyber forensics and open-source intelligence (OSINT).

MUCyberCon 2025 will provide attendees with critical insights into the latest trends and challenges in cybersecurity. The event includes expert-led sessions and discussions on topics such as OSINT, industrial control systems security, cyber forensics and cyber defense.

Participants will also have opportunities to network, collaborate and engage with experts in the field.

The conference is free and open to professionals and students alike, encouraging broad participation and knowledge sharing.

Mountwest is excited to announce a new online course: Fundamentals of Business Coaching! The course is designed for flexible learning, so you can complete the course at your own pace. For a limited time, you can enroll for just $349.

Implementing a comprehensive plan to keep employees safe around equipment in industrial settings is not just prudent, it is required by law. The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) will offer a Lockout/Tagout Safety course April 17 to help ensure your employees understand proper procedures for avoiding equipment hazards as well as know U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

The course will run from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at MAMC Huntington (1050 Fourth Ave.) and will cover:

·      The importance of lockout/tagout in workplace safety

·      Hazardous energy sources and their risks

·      Step-by-step instructions for performing lockout and tagout procedures

·      The necessary personal protective equipment while performing lockout/tagout

·      Safe use of lockout/tagout devices

·      Compliance with OSHA’s Control of Hazardous Energy standard

The cost is $99 per person. More information and the registration link is online at www.mfg.marshall.edu/lockouttagout.

Erica Cheetham, who has nearly three decades of experience in industrial workplace issues ranging from supervisory management, conflict resolution and team building to communications and leadership skills, will teach the class. She serves as MAMC’s Director of Quality Services, and can be reached at erica.cheetham@mfg.marshall.edu or 304-781-1687.

MAMC is offering the course through the Marshall Skills Exchange, which delivers on-demand access to in-demand training in a variety of disciplines. Learn more at www.marshall.edu/microcredentials.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 29th, and experience disc golf like never before on a redesigned course across Marshall's campus and athletic facilities. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the sport, enjoy two rounds of friendly competition while supporting the Recreation Center Student Development Fund, helping provide scholarships and professional growth opportunities for our student staff.

Tournament Details:

• - $42 Registration: Includes an exclusive player’s pack (custom pin and more)
• - Top 30% in each division earn gift card payouts from Maddog Disc Shop
• - All youth and female participants receive a payout in their division

The Huntington Museum of Art presents the exhibit Stenciled now through Aug. 3, 2025. The exhibit will be in the spotlight on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. as a free Fourth Tuesday Tour event. Light refreshments will be served.

During the Fourth Tuesday Tour event on March 25, HMA Curatorial Assistant Sa-Rai Robinette, who is also a printer and teacher of printmaking, will demonstrate the screen-printing process. Screen-printed tote bags, with a limit of one per family, will be given to visitors while supplies last.

“Screen printing originated in China during the Song dynasty from 960 to 1279 as a means of transferring designs onto fabric,” said John Farley, HMA Senior Curator and Exhibition Designer. “This technology diffused into neighboring Asian countries, such as Japan, where it further developed. In time, screen-printing techniques spread far and wide on the cross-cultural currents that connected East Asia to Europe and beyond, though the Western world did not widely adopt screen printing until the 20th century.” 

To make a screen print, ink is forced through a mesh screen and onto a surface. Certain areas of the screen, which was traditionally made of silk, are made impervious to ink using a variety of methods. This creates a stencil. Ink is allowed to pass through the unblocked areas of the stencil and onto the surface, forming the printed image.

Valley Health is pleased to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Heather Pick to the Valley Health – Fort Gay team.  With a diverse background in nursing, Heather is set to make a significant impact in the community by providing comprehensive care to both adult and pediatric patients. 

Pick brings a wealth of experience to her new role. With 16 years of emergency department experience and an additional five years in nursing education as a health science instructor at Paul Blazer High School, she is well-prepared to deliver high-quality healthcare to the Fort Gay community. 

Heather received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marshall University and went on to obtain her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Morehead State University. She is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and holds Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Warren Zeiders announces his 27-date 2025 ‘Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal Tour.’ The new tour will take Zeiders across North America, kicking off on Sept. 11 in Salt Lake City, UT and will stop at the Charleston Coliseum on November 20.

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