CHAMBER NEWS

The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrated The Neighborgall Construction Company's 100th business birthday on Friday, May 8, 2026. Founded in 1920, The Neighborgall Construction Company has deep and extensive ties to the history of the Huntington region. It was an honor to celebrate this family-owned business with the team and our Chamber ambassadors. For a full photo gallery from the event, click the button below!

The final session for Leadership Huntington: Class of 26 took place on Thursday, May 7th, 2026 at the the Cabell County Courthouse and the Huntington Police Department. The day included a panel with our Cabell County Commissioners, a tour of the Cabell County courthouse, a tour of the Huntington Police Department, a K9 Unit demonstration, and an up-close look at the HPD's SWAT Bearcat. For a full photo gallery from Local Government Day, click the button below!

CHAMBER EVENTS

Employ & Empower equips workplace leaders & HR professionals with the knowledge & tools to recognize domestic violence, respond with care, and create policies that protect & support employees.

Featuring a special “how-to” and guidelines discussion that allows participants to walk away with practical strategies to make their workplaces safer and more trauma-responsive for survivors.

Note: A $15 no-show fee will apply to registrants who do not attend and do not cancel at least 24 hours in advance.

Join us for a Nonprofit Roundtable meeting featuring the Foundation for the Tri-State Community with Kathryn Lamp. Hear from David Michael, Executive Director/CEO of Habitat for Humanity and WVNPA Board Member as he presents, "All About the WVNPA."



Then, engage in a roundtable discussion led by Sara Blevins O'Toole of Branches Domestic Violence Shelter on collaboration and partnership with other service providers.

Register at the button below!

Join us as we celebrate a major milestone for a trusted partner in our region: Graphic Solutions' 25th Business Birthday!



For a quarter of a century, Graphic Solutions has been a trusted partner in our business community, delivering high-quality design, print, and branding services that help local organizations grow and stand out.

Their commitment to creativity, innovation, and customer service has made a lasting impact across the region. We're proud to recognize 25 years of success, dedication, and community involvement.

Help us honor this incredible achievement and show your support for a business that continues to make our region stronger.

Join the Chamber’s Women’s Impact Network for an engaging panel discussion on building a positive team culture, featuring three dynamic leaders from across our region. 

Juli Fulks, Head Coach of the Marshall University Women's Basketball Team, brings a coach’s perspective on motivation, accountability, and creating a winning mindset. Angie Swearingen, President of St. Mary's Medical Center, will share insights on fostering culture in high-stakes, team-driven environments. Rounding out the panel, Megan Archer, President and CEO of the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce, will guide connect these perspectives to the broader business community.

Together, they’ll explore practical strategies for strengthening team dynamics, building trust, and leading with intention, no matter your industry.

This event is free for Chamber members and $15 for non-members. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required. If you register, but cannot attend, please email chamber@huntingtonchamber.org at least 24 hours before the event date so you are not charged a $15 no-show fee.

Step into an evening of connection and community at the May Business After Hours hosted by Marshall University and Sodexo at the Memorial Student Center.

Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere while networking with fellow Chamber members, local professionals and community leaders in one of Marshall’s most vibrant gathering spaces.

Guests will have the chance to tour the facility’s event spaces and win exciting door prizes throughout the evening, including Marshall merchandise and gift cards to some of your favorite Chamber businesses.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an engaging night on Marshall University’s campus.

Join us for an exciting collaborative networking event featuring Up Next Charlie West, Putnam CREW, Huntington Young Professionals, and Counsel Connections members. Meet-Up 64 is the premier networking series along the I-64 corridor. This event is FREE and will be a great opportunity to connect with young professionals from the entire Metro Valley!

Location

FireSide Grille

439 WV-34, Hurricane, 25526

Date & time

Jun 9, 2026 at 5:30pm–Jun 9, 2026 at 8:00pm EDT ET

MEMBER NEWS

The City of Huntington will hold small roundtable discussions on May 14 and 15 to gather feedback about entrepreneurs' experiences with the City's business processes. These events are part of a collaboration with Cities Work designed to make the procedure of launching a small business faster and simpler.

According to Sarah Bostic, the City's Business Services Advocate, "These roundtables are an important opportunity for our entrepreneurs to shape the local business environment. Their feedback will help us reduce unnecessary hurdles and create a more welcoming atmosphere for business growth.

Get involved by completing the form at the button below!

The Balanced Professional After Hours

Join Huntington Young Professionals for an evening of movement, connection, and community. We’ll start with a gentle outdoor yoga flow led by BDY Studios, designed to help you unwind and recharge after the workday. Then, we’ll head to Taps for drinks, conversation, and networking with fellow professionals.

🗓 May 14th at 5:30 PM

📍Heritage Station, 210 11th Street, Huntington, WV

💲 $15

This is a 21+ event. Come as you are and enjoy a well-balanced evening with great company."

Location: BDY Studios- Yoga | Barre | Cycle | Strength (Huntington), 210 11th St, Shop #10, Huntington, WV 25701

Date and time: Thu, May 14, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Restore and Renew Yoga 

Join Lisa for this special restorative yoga pop-up class May 17 at 6 p.m. This is the perfect way to wind down from a long week, with gentle movement, breathwork, essential oils, and deep rest. BDY Members can attend for free; Non-Member drop in; $14

Roll & Release

Roll & Release is a 30-minute guided foam rolling session designed to melt tension, improve mobility, and leave your body feeling refreshed and rebalanced.

Jordan will lead you through targeted techniques to release tight muscles, enhance recovery, and support better movement—perfect after a long day or a week of tough workouts.

Whether you’re dealing with soreness, stiffness, or just need a moment to slow down, this class is your time to reconnect with your body and feel your best. All levels welcome. Just bring yourself—we’ll take care of the rest.Members- Free; Non-member drop-in $14

Audio plays a bigger role in your space than you might think, and it can directly impact engagement, experience, and even revenue. Whether you're running meetings in a conference room, hosting plays and graduation in an auditorium, or managing outdoor games and community events, poor sound can lead to frustration, missed messages, and lost opportunities. On the other hand, clear, reliable audio creates better experiences that keep people engaged, coming back, and ready to take action.

Join Netranom and Harvest Pro Audio for a practical discussion on how sound impacts real-world spaces.

In this 45-minute webinar, you’ll learn:

▪️How poor sound can hurt engagement, attendance, and revenue

▪️The difference between good and bad audio experiences

▪️Common mistakes to avoid when choosing audio solutions

▪️Simple ways to make smarter decisions for your space

Stay for a live Q&A to get your questions answered.

DATE: May 20

TIME: 12 - 12:45 PM

REGISTER AT THE BUTTON BELOW

Valley Health Systems, Inc. invites community members, business leaders, and local organizations to attend the Pea Ridge Medical Complex Open House on Wednesday, May 20, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 4270 U.S. Route 60 in Huntington.

Guests will have the opportunity to tour the facility, meet Valley Health providers and staff, learn more about available healthcare services, and explore the growing healthcare resources available in the Pea Ridge community.  Light refreshments will be offered in a progressive fashion as guests move from department to department at the Complex.

Valley Health is excited to welcome the public into the complex and highlight our commitment to providing accessible, quality healthcare close to home. Community members are encouraged to stop by and discover the wide variety of services offered through Valley Health.

The event is free and open to the public. While RSVP is not required, attendees may RSVP online to help with planning.

For additional information and RSVP details, visit the button below!

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is pleased to share the attached flyer for an upcoming presentation on Aging and Vision Loss featuring Dr. Pris Rogers, AFB’s Special Advisor on Aging and Vision Loss. This session will provide practical information for older adults, family members, caregivers, and professionals on maintaining independence, understanding vision loss, and accessing helpful resources and services in the community.  

Marshall University is celebrating its fifth year for Community Cares Week (May 19-22) this year. We encourage businesses and organizations in the area to volunteer and work a shift together! It’s a great team building experience and also just a fun experience overall on campus.

Volunteers receive a free t-shirt, free lunch and are entered to win some great door prizes on the day they serve.

Also, Tuesday, May 19^th is a kid-friendly day of service. We encourage folks to bring their kids of all ages (but they have to work alongside them). This can also be used for students in high school who need community service hours to graduate.

Registration is open now. 😊

👉 To register to volunteer, click here.

If you can’t join us in person for Marshall University’s Community Cares Week — you can be part of the impact and support our volunteers by purchasing a small item from our Community Cares Week Amazon Wish List.

From bottled water and sunscreen to grab-and-go snacks like crackers and beef jerky, these simple items help keep our volunteers energized, hydrated and ready to serve throughout the week.

Your gift — no matter the size — helps fuel the work being done across our communities and ensures our volunteers have what they need to make a difference.



👉 To view our Community Cares Week Wish List: click here.

The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine hosted its 27th Annual Golf Classic on Tuesday, May 5, at Guyan Golf and Country Club, bringing together alumni, faculty, staff, students and community supporters. 

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors and participants, the event raised nearly $20,000 to benefit the Class of 2026 endowment fund, which will support a first-year student scholarship and graduation week activities.  

The four-player scramble featured a putting contest, course games and prizes, with lunch provided by Buddy’s All American BBQ and dinner and awards following the tournament. Sponsors included Hammers Industries Inc. and OVP Health (putting sponsors); E.P. Leach and Sons (hole-in-one sponsor); Dunbar Athletic Boosters (beverage sponsor); Dr. David Denning, Holzer Health System, Drs. Sean Loudin ('05) and Jenna B. Dolan ('04), Marathon Marine, Network for Hope and UK King’s Daughters Medical Center (green sponsors).  

In-kind sponsors include: Austin’s Homemade Ice Cream, Breathe Wine & Culture Company, Christopher’s Eats, Guyan Golf and Country Club, LaFamiglia, Oscar’s Breakfast, Burgers & Brews, Sip Downtown Brasserie.  

A special thank you to head golf coaches Matt Grobe and Brooke Burkhammer for their donation of a Marshall University golf bag. 

“We are incredibly grateful for the alumni, faculty, sponsors and community members who support the Annual Golf Classic, which is an investment in the future of medical education at Marshall,” said Alec Phelps, president of the Marshall medical school class of 2026.” 

Event photos are available at: https://jcesom.smugmug.com/Events/2026-Events/27th-Annual-School-of-Medicine-Golf-Classic 

Help Your Employees Move With Confidence.

Buying or selling a home can be one of the biggest transitions in an employee's life. Whether your team members are relocating for work, purchasing their first home, selling before a move,

or exploring new housing options, I can help make the process easier from start to finish.

As a local real estate professional, I partner with employees, families, and relocating professionals to provide clear guidance, responsive communication, and hands-on support throughout

the buying or selling process.

A Real Estate Resource for Your HR Team. Human Resources teams are often the first place employees turn when they are moving, relocating, or facing a major life transition. My goal is to make it easy for your team to connect employees with a trusted real estate contact who can help them

take the next step with confidence.

A new addition is coming to DTC’s 25th Annual Valentine Celebration, and we could not be more excited to share the news!

We are thrilled to introduce Stormin’ the Stage, a high-energy dance battle to kick off the Local Celebrity Lip-Sync Battle. Featuring the University of Rio Grande's RedStorm Football, players have officially split into competing teams, each bringing their own cheerleaders, choreography, and competitive spirit to the stage. Leading the charge is RedStorm Head Coach and football legend, Mike Bartum, who is quarterbacking this unforgettable segment for the evening.

This one-of-a-kind showdown will bring together entertainment and community impact, all in support of Developmental Therapy Center and the life-changing therapy services we provide to children and adults with disabilities throughout our region.

Join us on May 30th as these teams hit the stage at DTC’s Valentine Celebration for a night you will not want to miss! Guests will also enjoy dinner, dancing, open bar, Lip-Sync Battle, silent auction, games, and much more to love.

Valentine Celebration admissions are available by visiting https://dtchuntington.org/2026-valentine-celebration/

Marshall University's June Harless Center is celebrating 20 years of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in West Virginia, and we hope this year's fundraiser will be our biggest and best yet! 

Enjoy this family-friendly event with music, vendors, and prizes for Best Dressed Dolly contest in adult, child, and Doggy Parton categories!

Register at tristateracer.com/dollydash2026 

Each registration sponsors a child’s one year enrollment and includes the 20th anniversary commemorative t-shirt!

Be A Valued Sponsor - Dolly Dash 5K Race For Reading - 20th Anniversary!

Click the link to check out our sponsorship levels and perks, including the commemorative 20th Anniversary t-shirt design. 

Every year, over 50,000 children statewide receive a monthly delivery of a brand-new, high-quality, professionally selected book comprising their very own home library promoting early literacy, school readiness, long-term academic achievement, and lifetime success including substance use prevention. 

With increased postage costs, we are faced with challenges to sustain this impactful program and need your support. All proceeds directly purchase and deliver books to West Virginia’s youngest learners.

The Business Retention and Expansion Manager works under the direction of the HADCO President & CEO and the Executive Director. The BR&E Manager will manage, coordinate, and implement programs and projects that support the retention and expansion of businesses in Cabell and Wayne Counties. This role will also assist with economic development projects as it pertains to business retention and expansion, including supporting the growth of targeted industries in the HADCO service area.

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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Thank You to Our Investor Members

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