CHAMBER NEWS

Last Call for Nominations: Submit Nominations by Friday for State of the Chamber Awards

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.

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

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 still 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 Full House for Our November Lunch & Learn 

We were thrilled to see such a strong turnout at our November Lunch & Learn presented by Ohio Valley Bank!

Toney Stroud, Chief Legal Officer and VP of Strategic Initiatives & Corporate Relations at Marshall University, delivered an engaging update on the exciting progress within the new IDEA District — where “the impossible doesn’t exist anymore.”

Attendees enjoyed lunch and meaningful insights on how this transformative project is fueling innovation, strengthening partnerships, and driving economic growth throughout our community.

A huge thank-you to Toney for an inspiring and informative session!

A Milestone Moment:

Paris Signs Celebrates New Expanded Facility

Paris Signs has officially opened its impressive new 58,000 sq. ft. headquarters on Route 2—four times larger than their previous space and a remarkable milestone for a company that began right here in Huntington in 1991.

For more than 30 years, Paris Signs has been a trusted local leader in illuminated signage, graphics, awnings, digital message centers, and more. Their expansion highlights a continued dedication to craftsmanship, innovation, and the community they proudly serve.

A special thank-you to Paris Signs for donating the custom banner featured in the photos below, which we’ll use at future business milestone events. We’re proud to celebrate their growth and lasting impact on Huntington!

November Lunch Mob Serves Up Great Eats and Company at Thai Fusion

Chamber Ambassadors came together for the November Lunch Mob, enjoying a relaxed afternoon of good food and easy conversation at Thai Fusion

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the gathering served as a reminder of how grateful we are for our ambassadors and the support, positivity, and camaraderie they bring to the Chamber. It was the perfect way to unwind, connect, and celebrate the season of gratitude.

A special thank-you to Thai Fusion for hosting our ambassadors and serving up an incredible meal. Their warm hospitality and flavorful dishes made the November Lunch Mob feel extra special. We’re grateful for their continued partnership and the vibrant energy they bring to our community!

Learn more about Thai Fusion and their delicious menu offerings on Facebook.

UPCOMING EVENTS

It's Time for our December Business After Hours

with City National Bank

Join the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce for our final Business After Hours of 2025, hosted by City National Bank. This popular annual gathering brings out many Chamber members and community partners for an evening of networking, connection, and celebration.

Enjoy light refreshments and great company as we toast to another successful year and celebrate the holiday season together.

The Chamber, in collaboration with the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia, invites members to donate a new, unwrapped toy.

Don’t miss one of our most well-attended events of the year!

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.

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.

MEMBER NEWS

ZZ Top & Dwight Yoakam: Dos Amigos Tour

Grab your tickets now for the ZZ Top & Dwight Yoakam: Dos Amigos Tour at Marshall Health Network Arena!

When: Saturday May 23, 2026

Where: Marshall Health Network Arena

Presale Runs Wednesday 4/19 at 12PM - Thursday 4/20 at 10PM



Public On-Sale Begins Friday 21 at 10AM



Use Code: MHNAMIGO

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 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.

The Huntington Scottish Rite Foundation is having their 12 Days of Christmas online raffle featuring over $2,000 in prizes from local businesses. All proceeds raised from this event benefit the children and families served by Marshall University's Speech and Hearing Center.

The Cabell-Wayne Association for the Blind 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 December 1, 2025.

Fudge will be available starting December 3, 2025. If there is a large order, the CWAB 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. Please order today, quantities will be limited! 

Grit & Gratitude Thanksgiving Day Ride at BDY

Join us on Thanksgiving Day at either location at 8:30 a.m. for our annual Grit & Gratitude Power Ride. BDY members, this class is free of charge and others may drop in for $14. Act fast, because this class will fill up FAST!

Grit & Grace Thanksgiving Day Yoga Flow at BDY

Begin your Thanksgiving Day in a special way- Huntington & Barboursville Studios 9:30am. Grit & Grace Flow is for everyone and all levels, and we can't wait to share our gratitude with you! BDY members, this class is free of charge and others may drop in for $14.

Be Well, Do Good Month at BDY

Here’s what else is in store at BDY to help you root down in gratitude and give to yourself and others this month.

✨ For the entire month of November, we are collecting the following items for Little Victories Animal Shelter:

•Flake bedding

•Cat litter

•Pill pockets 

•Peanut butter 

•Stainless steel litter boxes 

You can drop off any items at either studio location on Monday-Thursdays from 4-7 p.m., or Saturdays from 8-11 a.m. 

✨ Allyson Summerfeldt will lead a Post-Turkey Trot Stretch on Thanksgiving Day at the Ritter Park Shelter at 10 a.m. Join us after you trot!

Our Pink Weekend Sales Ends TODAY!

🎀 5 class All Studio Class Pack (including reformer classes)- $120 (save $14-60 day exp.)

🎀 10 class All Studio Class Pack (including reformer classes)- $220 (save $34-120 day exp.)

🎀 SPECIAL PINK WEEKEND ONLY- 20 classes (including reformer classes)- $400 (120 day exp.)

To purchase, simply go to our website’s pricing page!

The God Factor Ministries outreach initiative, R.A.M.P. (Reaching Across Many Platforms) is raffling off a Carnival Cruise of the winner's choice. Taxes and fees do apply. The drawing will be on Black Friday.

Funds go to support R.A.M.P., which has assisted individuals in need to include transportation to doctor appointments, funds to help cancer patients, recently fundraised for a young man having a kidney transplant next month, purchasing ramps for the handicap, and much more. 

We are a 501c3 recognized and registered nonprofit organization. 

Tickets can be purchased by sending payment through Cash App, Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal. Contact Stacy Medcalf at stacym7@gmail.com or by calling/texting 740-646-3558 to learn more.

Austin's has created an Ice Cream Advent Calendar that will include some classic flavors, holiday flavors and surprise flavors!

It will be accompanied with a scratch-off card labeled 1-12 for you to enjoy and be surprised with a mini scoop as you countdown the 12 Days of Christmas.

Order by December 8 and pick-up December 12 & 13!

Join The Rotary Club of Huntington for Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 6! We'll be at the Cabell County Public Library from 8:30-11:30 a.m. with pancakes and sausage, as well as activities for the kids and photo ops with the man in red!

Thank you to our many sponsors who make this possible each year!

Tickets are available online at https://app.panotix.com/e/breakfast-with-santa-2025

Sandy's Racing & Gaming will be having a Pie Earn and Get starting at noon on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. Guests can earn 50 points and earn a free Thanksgiving pie of their choice. This will end at 8PM today. 

Sandy's will also be having live entertainment starting at 8PM. Bring your friends and family and come enjoy a fun evening!

The Museum Store at the Huntington Museum of Art will participate in the 9th annual Museum Store Sunday, a holiday shopping day, celebrating the theme “Shop with Purpose,” on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. 

The Huntington Museum of Art will offer extended visiting hours on Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and free admission for all Museum guests that day. Refreshments will be served during the event. 

“The Museum Store at HMA has invited local artisans to participate in Museum Store Sunday when everything in the Museum Store will be discounted by 10 percent,” said Mollie Ashworth, HMA Director of Guest Services/Museum Store Manager. “On November 30, HMA Museum Members will be able to receive their 10 percent membership discount after the Museum Store Sunday 10 percent discount is applied. This is a great opportunity to make progress on your holiday shopping while supporting the Museum Store and the regional artisans who are taking part in this event.” 

Participating vendors include Suzanne Alexander, books signing; Cre8 Studios, mixed media art; Mary Jo Martin, handmade ornaments and hand-painted goods; Michelle’s Geekery, arts & crafts and all things geeky; Ulrika Browning, wood crafts; Maria’s Ornaments, handmade wooden ornaments and bookmarks; Laura Moul with Creative Photography, photography; Guillotine Gifts, prints, stickers, and apparel; art_by_bzanep, ceramics; Melanie Myhre Photography, photography, paintings, and prints; Decorative ARTeries, polymer clay jewelry; and JigglePrints 3D Arts, 3D printed goodies; among others.

Colleen Higginbotham, president of Museum Store Association and deputy director for visitor experience at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia, explains how shopping at museum stores enriches local communities.

“People want to shop locally but often don’t know where to start,” Higginbotham said. “Museum stores make it easy by offering artisan-made goods year-round, serving as a one-stop destination for meaningful gifts—from birthdays to holidays and everything in between. Purchases uplift creators while enabling museums to thrive in the communities they serve.”

While Museum Store Sunday takes place once a year, consumers are encouraged to shop at museum stores for any occasion. Approximately 90 percent of Museum Store Sunday shoppers say they are more likely to shop at museum stores year-round because their purchases support the educational mission of the museum (Source: Museum Store Sunday 2024 Shopper Survey). 

For more information on membership or events at the Huntington Museum of Art, visit hmoa.org or call (304) 529-2701. HMA is fully accessible. 

Step back in time and spend an evening with America’s greatest humorist in "Mark Twain Tonight!" the Tony Award-winning one-man show starring Richard Thomas as the legendary author himself.

With razor-sharp wit, satirical charm, and timeless storytelling, this performance brings Mark Twain’s words to life — from Huckleberry Finn to scathing social commentary that still resonates today. It’s part history, part comedy, and all genius.

Whether you’re a literature lover or just appreciate a well-delivered punchline, don’t miss this unforgettable portrait of the man who said, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” 

For tickets call 304.696.6656 or visit ticketmaster.com.

FREE Apprenticeship Readiness Class

Mountwest will be offering another Apprenticeship Readiness class January 27th- March 31st. Classes will be held at the Mason County Career Center ( 281 Scenic Drive, Point Pleasant, WV) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm-8:30pm.

Through a generous grant from the Lowe's Foundation, this course is free of charge and includes a $1500 stipend. This nine week course prepares participants for Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeships and/or entry-level positions on project sites. 

Participants will learn about Registered Apprenticeship opportunities through local labor unions, basics in safety, hand and power tools, construction math, materials handling, construction drawings, rigging, and employability skills. 

Successful completers will earn certifications in First-Aid/CPR, OSHA 30, and Forklift Operator. 

For more information, please contact Jeb Dickerson at dickersonje@mctc.edu or 304-710-3249. To register for the class, visit https://mctc.geniussis.com/catalog. 

Voice of Vision at the Foundry Theater

The doors will open at 6:00PM, the short documentary will show from 6:30PM to 7:00PM, and Blessing Offor’s concert will run from 7:00PM to 8:00PM.

Admission is free.

Blessing Offor—a two-time GRAMMY® nominee and multi-award-winning artist—has been winning hearts with his soulful voice and genuine spirit. His debut album My Tribe (2023) soared into the Top 20 on three Billboard charts, featuring the uplifting hits “Brighter Days” and “The Goodness,” his #1 duet with TobyMac. Named Amazon Music’s 2023 Breakthrough Artist and a Pandora Artist to Watch, Blessing spent much of 2024 touring with Lauren Daigle and made his Stagecoach Festival debut in 2025. Born in Nigeria and blind since childhood, Blessing’s story and music continue to inspire fans everywhere—ever since first capturing national attention on NBC’s The Voice.

Before the concert, we’ll kick off the evening with a short, 30-minute documentary celebrating WVU’s CVRP program, which helps West Virginia youth with vision loss thrive in school and beyond.

Join us for an unforgettable night of music, inspiration, and connection with Blessing Offor!

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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