CHAMBER NEWS

We are excited to bring back the Greater Huntington Candy Cane Trail — a free mobile passport that encourages our community to shop and eat local throughout the holiday season!

This year, the Trail will run from Friday, November 21 through Saturday, December 20. Download the Pass for free this Friday at huntingtonchamber.org/trail/! Check in at locations, redeem exclusive offers, and earn points for a chance to win prizes — including a $1,000 cash grand prize that will be announced on Saturday, December 20 during the Jewel City Crawl!

Businesses in Cabell and Wayne counties with physical storefronts can become a Candy Cane Trail merchant! Signing up to be featured on the Pass is free and businesses are not required to be a member of the Chamber. 

A Great Time Was Had by All at Sandy’s Racing & Gaming!

Last night’s Business After Hours, hosted by Sandy’s Racing & Gaming, was the perfect blend of networking, entertainment, and community.

Members enjoyed an upbeat atmosphere, great conversations, and a chance to make new connections while exploring everything Sandy’s has to offer.

From the warm hospitality to the lively setting, the evening truly delivered. We were also pleased to draw for a Carnival Cruise door prize. Congrats to lucky winner Cearra Scarberry of United Talent!

Thank you to everyone who joined us—and to Sandy’s—for making this Business After Hours one to remember!

Nonprofit Leaders Gathered to Build Grant-Writing Skills at Grants 101 Workshop

More than 70 nonprofit and community leaders joined us yesterday for our Nonprofit Roundtable: Grants 101 Workshop, hosted in partnership with the WV Grant Resource Centers.

Participants gained practical guidance on identifying grant opportunities, crafting compelling proposals, developing budgets, forming strong community partnerships, and navigating matching fund requirements — all aimed at strengthening the vital work they carry out across our region.

Attendees left feeling more informed, confident, and equipped to elevate their grant-writing efforts in support of their organizations’ missions. 💡💪

A heartfelt thank-you to the WV Grant Resource Centers team, our partners at the Pallottine Foundation of Huntington for providing the grant funding that made this workshop possible, and to everyone who joined us in investing in the future of our community!

UPCOMING EVENTS

You're Invited: Celebrate Paris Signs with a Ribbon Cutting

The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce invites community leaders to congratulate Paris Signs on an exciting new chapter in its continued growth.

This expansion will allow Paris Signs to enhance production capabilities, invest in new technology, and continue providing the high-quality signage and creative branding it’s known for. Paris Signs now proudly employs more than 40 talented team members, contributing to the region’s economic growth and creative industry. The Chamber is proud to celebrate this milestone and the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and community.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

Location: 4109 Ohio River Rd, Huntington, WV 25702

Time: 10 a.m.

Community members are invited to come enjoy light refreshments from Chic-fil-A and Kindred Roots. Tours will be offered following the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Only a Few Spots Remain for First Small Business Roundtable Meeting

The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of its new Small Business Roundtable, a collaborative forum designed to connect, empower and support members of the small business community in Cabell and Wayne counties.

Chaired by Rebecca Thomas, owner of True Soul Boutique and a graduate of the Leadership Huntington Class of 2025, the roundtable will offer small business leaders a space to share resources, exchange ideas and find strength in community.

For its first meeting, Phoebe Patton Randolph, President of Edward Tucker Architects, will present an overview of the Huntington Downtown streetscape project currently in design.

The City of Huntington, in partnership with KYOVA Interstate Planning Commission, and the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways are developing plans to revitalize the streetscapes within the central business district in Downtown Huntington, West Virginia.

The project includes improvements within the public right of way including enhanced safety and accessibility, increased parking, the introduction of wayfinding signage and historical markers, as well as West Virginia’s first “Shared Street” along 9 ^th  Steet between 3 ^rd  and 4 ^th  Avenues, designed with the flexibility to be closed to vehicles for events and festivals. The project will improve ten blocks of downtown streets, including portions of 8th, 9th and 10th Streets and 3rd Avenue. The City is completing full construction documents for these areas and will create a phased approach for implementation, with the first phase going into construction in Fall of 2026.

Following the presentation, attendees will engage in a roundtable discussion followed by a walking tour of downtown Huntington. Space is limited to 50 registrants for this free event.

For more details, visit huntingtonchamber.org

The Women’s Impact Network and Huntington Young Professionals Invites Members to a Holiday Celebration

Are you a Huntington Young Professional (HYP) or Women's Impact Network (WIN) member? The Women’s Impact Network and Huntington Young Professionals invite you to their joint Holiday Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Christopher Eats, 3565 U.S. 60, Huntington.

Join fellow professionals for an evening of festive networking, great food and seasonal cheer as we celebrate another successful year of connection and collaboration.

This casual, come-and-go gathering is the perfect opportunity to relax, reflect and toast to the holiday season with friends, colleagues and new faces from across the business community.

All Chamber members under 40 are encouraged to join these committees. If you're interested in joining, please contact HYP Chair Julian Pecora at Julian.Pecora@dinsmore.com and WIN Chair Pagett Kirtley at Pagett.Kirtley@mhnetwork.org to learn more.

Business Birthday: True Soul Boutique Turns 5

🎉 The Huntington Regional Chamber invites community leaders to celebrate True Soul Boutique’s 5th anniversary. For half a decade, this beloved local shop has brought style, confidence, and community spirit to Huntington.

Stop by to congratulate the team, shop your favorite looks, and help us toast to five fabulous years of fashion and friendship.

Here’s to many more years of local success and soulful style!

Date: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

Location: 905 4th Ave., Huntington, WV 25701

Time: 11 a.m.

Business Birthday: June Harless Center Turns 25

The Chamber invites you to celebrate 25 years of the June Harless Center advancing educational excellence and innovation across West Virginia. Since its founding, the center has been dedicated to providing educators with high-quality professional development, hands-on learning opportunities and research-based resources that inspire creativity and critical thinking in the classroom.

Over the past quarter-century, the June Harless Center has built a lasting impact through its partnerships with schools, universities and community organizations — empowering teachers and students alike to embrace new ways of learning. As it celebrates this milestone year, the center remains committed to shaping the future of education through collaboration, innovation and a passion for lifelong learning.

Date: Monday, Dec. 15, 2025

Location: One John Marshall Drive, Education Building 228, Huntington, WV 25755

Time: 3 p.m.

State of the Chamber Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony

Join us for an inspiring State of the Chamber event featuring a fireside chat with special guest Brad D. Smith, President of Marshall University. At this inaugural event, we will welcome the Chamber’s new Board of Directors, celebrate the contributions of outgoing members, and recognize exceptional community business leaders with special awards. Don’t miss this opportunity to kick off 2026 with a celebration of the achievements and future of our local business community!

• $50 Individual Ticket (Early Bird Pricing)
• $60 Individual Ticket After December 31

Tables and sponsorships are available. Questions? Contact chamber@huntingtonchamber.org.

The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce invites members to submit nominations for our State of the Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony, recognizing outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations that are shaping the future of our region. Help us celebrate the leaders and innovators who make our community stronger. Self-nominations are accepted. Please submit your nominations by Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

MEMBER NEWS

Facing Hunger Foodbank and Highmark to Partner on New Initiative

 Facing Hunger Foodbank has been selected by Highmark as a partner for their new (un)Hungry initiative they are launching this week. The (un)Hungry initiative is multi-faceted community movement designed to address food insecurity during the holidays.

The initiative is designed to raise awareness and complement existing food and monetary donations during the holiday season, when corporate and individual giving tends to increase. In West Virginia, approximately 15.7% of households were food insecure in 2024, a rate that ranks second in the nation.

This affects over 277,000 people, including 71,140 children, with the state ranking first nationally for childhood food insecurity.

Facing Hunger Foodbank joins Highmark in recognizing that families dealing with hunger also face poor health outcomes such as higher rates of chronic diseases.  

Click here to read the full release.

Marshall University’s June Harless Center announces the 2nd annual Rockin’ for Reading Holly Dolly Benefit Concert and Public Art Celebration, supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library! Rock out with live music and create art with us while supporting childhood literacy! 

Secure your sponsorship by November 13th using our official Sponsorship Form

Event Details:

📍 Black Sheep Burrito & Brews, 702 Quarrier St., Charleston, WV

📅 Sunday, November 30th

⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

🎫 Each ticket purchase includes a buffet and sponsors one child’s Imagination Library enrollment for a year!

This family-friendly evening will feature:

🎶 Live music performances 

🍽️ A delicious buffet included with admission

🎨 A Public Art project in the Kids Zone, creating books and butterflies for a “Holly Dolly” wreath—an art installation sponsored by Mayor Goodwin on behalf of the City of Charleston

🏆 Silent Auction and Raffle featuring amazing local items and events

🌲 A festive stroll through Holly Jolly Brawley, featuring over 100 decorated trees

Your sponsorship helps sustain Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in our region.

Research shows that children enrolled in DPIL enter kindergarten better prepared and outperform their peers by 29% in third-grade academic testing. The long-term benefits include higher graduation rates, improved workforce readiness, and even substance use prevention—making this a powerful investment in our community’s future.

On behalf of Tri-State SHRM, Alexis MacGregor would like to extend a personal invitation for you and your team to become members of our local SHRM chapter — dedicated to empowering and connecting leaders, managers, and HR professionals throughout the Tri-State area. 

🌟 Why Join Tri-State SHRM? 

✔ Local Networking – Connect with fellow HR professionals and industry leaders in your community. 

✔ Exclusive Learning Events – Advance your career through professional development and timely HR education. 

✔ Easily Maintain HR Certifications – Earn SHRM PDC and HRCI credits. 

✔ Hybrid Meetings – Join in person or virtually — flexibility that fits your schedule. Meetings are typically held the last Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. 

✔ Legislative & Compliance Updates – Stay informed on the latest employment laws and workplace trends. 

✔ Career Growth – Access mentorships, leadership opportunities, and valuable career development resources. 

✅ Ready to Join? 

Apply online today: https://tristateshrm420.wildapricot.org/join-us 

💼 Join National SHRM Today and Save 50%! 

Now is the perfect time to join National SHRM and Tri-State SHRM together! 

For a limited time, enjoy 50% off National SHRM membership when you use promo code NewMembersOnly and select Tri-State Chapter SHRM (WV) as your chapter. 

👉 Offer ends December 31, 2025! 

Questions? We’re happy to help! 

Alexis MacGregor, MHRM, SHRM-CP 

President, Tri-State SHRM 

📧 tristateshrm420@outlook.com 

📞 304-617-3167

CWAB(r) Services Division is currently collecting orders for our annual holiday fudge sale. Pre-order yours now to guarantee a tasty treat for you, your family, or Office. It comes in 1lb packages, and you can select from Peanut butter, Chocolate , and Chocolate with Nuts. Call our office today with your orders at 304-522-6991 or fax your office order at 304-522-6924. Or email Officemanager@cabellwayne.org. Get orders submitted by 12/01/2025

 Fudge will be available starting December 3rd, 2025. If there is a large order, we will arrange delivery to your office! All proceeds go back directly to serve the Blind and Visually impaired in Cabell and Wayne counties. This helps purchase white canes, magnifiers, transportation needs, electronic video magnifiers and more! Order today, quantities will be limited! 

Help us make Christmas bright for the residents we serve! Each year, our Angel Tree Program ensures every individual in our group homes experiences the joy and warmth of the holiday season. This year, we’ve made giving even easier with an Amazon Wish List—making it simple to help fulfill holiday wishes.

🎁 Click below to help play Santa and make a difference this Christmas!

As the year comes to a close, many of us are evaluating what’s left to accomplish and how to position for a strong start in 2026. You may know East & Westbrook Construction, but you might not be familiar with the full range of industrial services and value we bring to every project.

Our Industrial Self-Perform Division covers:

1. Concrete construction (slabs, foundations, elevated structures, containment, tilt-up, equipment pits, and more).
2. Structural & miscellaneous steel (fabrication, erection, rigging, platforms, handrail systems, and more).
3. Carpentry & general trades (formwork, framing, industrial carpentry, decking, and temporary enclosures).
4. Earthwork & civil support (excavation, backfilling, site grading and stabilization, and surveying).
5. Cutting, demolition, and plant maintenance services.
6. Pre-engineered metal buildings (preliminary design, effective budgets, and full design).

What sets us apart is our almost 50 years of industrial experience, industry-leading safety culture, and the ability to self-perform critical scopes—helping clients control schedule, cost, and quality. Above all, we approach each project as a partnership.

Check out E&W Constructions' Complex Structures Case Study at the link below.

Shop Small First this Pink Weekend from November 21-23!

• Pick up your Passport Card at any participating business.
• Visit as many participating locations as you can.
• Make a purchase to earn a stamp on your passport.
• Turn in your completed Passport Card at your final stop for a chance to win prizes!
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Check out Pink Weekend Huntington, WV on Instagram & Facebook to see the full list of Retailers, Bars & Restaurants! 

Volunteers needed for the Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State's First Annual Christmas Sale

Volunteers Needed for the Huntington ReStore Christmas Sale!

Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State’s Huntington ReStore, located at 240 3rd Avenue, is getting 

ready for our 1st Annual Christmas Sale on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 

— and we need your help!

We’re looking for volunteers to help set up and stage the ReStore ahead of the big event.

Volunteer Dates:

Thursday, November 20 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday, November 21 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Come lend a hand decorating, organizing, and creating a festive shopping atmosphere! Individuals 

and groups of volunteers ages 16 years old and up are welcome. 

To volunteer, contact:

Melissa Payton

Administrative Assistant / Volunteer Coordinator

melissa@hfhtristate.org

304-523-4822 ext. 101

Help us make this holiday season bright — for our community and for Habitat homeowners

Help Create a Warm and Comforting Holiday for Survivors

During Branches Domestic Violence Shelter’s Week of Giving, we invite our community to come together in support of survivors and their families. As they rebuild their lives after fleeing abuse, your generosity can help make the holidays brighter and filled with hope.

Branches is currently collecting toys, gift cards for teens, and monetary donations to ensure every survivor experiences warmth, comfort, and joy this season.



 Every gift—big or small—helps create safety, healing, and holiday cheer for those starting over.

Toys 4 Tots with Sandy's Racing and Gaming

Jay Funeral Home & House Democratic Leader Sean Hornbuckle Present: Thanksgiving Turkey Give-away

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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