CHAMBER NEWS

Now Hiring: Join the Chamber Team as our New Director of Marketing

We’re excited to share the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce is hiring! We're currently looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented professional to join our team as a full-time Director of Marketing.

The Director of Marketing will lead the Chamber’s marketing and communications efforts to elevate the organization’s visibility, promote programs and events, and engage members and the broader business community. This role combines strategic thinking with creative execution, ensuring that the Chamber’s brand, messaging, and initiatives resonate with diverse audiences. If you or someone you know would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you!

Applicants are asked to send a cover letter and resume to Megan Archer at megan@huntingtonchamber.org. Please include “Director of Marketing Application” with your name in the subject line. Additional materials may be included such as a portfolio of work and/or references. No phone calls, please. Applications must be submitted by Friday, October 31, 2025, to be considered.

Thank you for helping us spread the word—and for supporting the Chamber’s continued growth and impact.

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.

Interested in hosting a Business After Hours in 2026?

This premier networking series is your chance to spotlight your business, feature your facility, and engage with hundreds of professionals from across the region in a welcoming, dynamic setting. Hosting provides outstanding visibility, meaningful connections, and positions your business as an influencer in the community—spaces go fast, so reserve yours today!

If you'd like to learn more, please contact Megan Archer at megan@huntingtonchamber.org.

Join the Huntington Regional Chamber for October’s Business After Hours at the Huntington Children’s Museum!

Step into a space built for imagination and discovery on Thursday, October 23, from 5–7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of great food, drinks, and meaningful networking with fellow business professionals—all while experiencing one of Huntington’s most creative community spaces.

Date: Thursday, October 23rd
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.

Location: Huntington Children's Museum | 1700 Washington Ave, Huntington, WV 25701

UPCOMING EVENTS

You're Invited: Southside Wellness Studio Business Birthday!

Southside Wellness Studio is turning 5!

Join us as we celebrate five amazing years of wellness, community, and good vibes.

Come by to help us mark this milestone, connect with friends, and toast to many more years of health and happiness!

Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Time: 12 p.m.

Location: 835 12th St, Huntington, WV 25701-2933

Date Change: Sandy's Racing and Gaming Business Birthday

The Huntington Regional Chamber invites you to celebrate two years of fun, excitement, and entertainment at one of our region’s premier destinations. Since opening, Sandy’s has become a go-to spot for racing, gaming, dining, and good times—bringing energy and economic growth to our community. Cheers to two incredible years and many more to come! 

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Time: 11 a.m.

Location: 10775 US-60, Ashland, Kentucky 41102

The Chamber’s October Lunch and Learn, led by Ryan Mayo, PMP, Vice President of Neighborgall Construction, brings expertise in guiding organizations through successful project outcomes by combining practical experience with proven strategies.

As a Project Management Professional, Mayo will present an in-depth session covering the essentials of project management, including how to define a project, the role of a project manager, and the measurable benefits of effective project management.

The presentation will walk attendees through the process of initiating and documenting a project, explore a variety of project delivery methodologies, and highlight the key skills every project manager needs to succeed.

The event will conclude with an engaging Q&A session, offering participants the opportunity to apply these concepts directly to their own professional challenges.

Attendees will receive a boxed lunch from Buddy’s BBQ.

Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Time: 12 p.m.

Location: 703 7th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701



Get ready for an exciting evening of networking and fun at our November Business After Hours, hosted by Sandy’s Racing & Gaming in Ashland, Kentucky! Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere, connect with fellow Chamber members, and explore everything this premier entertainment destination has to offer!

Date: Thursday, November 13
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.

Location: Sandy's Racing & Gaming | 10775 US-60, Ashland, Kentucky 41102

CHAMBER IN THE NEWS

Chamber President & CEO Megan Archer sat down with Huntington Quarterly Magazine to discuss the momentum the Chamber is experiencing right now and her vision for the future.

MEMBER NEWS

Desco Member Appreciation Week

Take part in Desco's Member Appreciation Week by visiting the different branches from October 14th-17th from 11am to 2pm.

Visit these participating branches:

Tuesday, Oct. 14: Ironton & Greenup Branches

Wednesday, Oct.. 15: Portsmouth & Wheelersburg Branches

Thursday, Oct. 16: Lucasville & Minford Branches

Friday, Oct. 17: Ashland & Huntington Branches

Think your company is too small to be a target or that MFA alone keeps you safe? Join Huntress and Netranom as we bust the biggest cybersecurity myths and reveal the real threats businesses face in 2025. 

You’ll learn how attackers are evolving, which defenses actually work, and simple steps to keep your people, data, and operations secure. 

🎁Win Big Just for Attending! All participants will be entered to win: 

▪️20oz Yeti Rambler with Lid 

▪️Huntress Timbuk2 Backpack 

▪️35oz Yeti Rambler with Straw and Lid 

Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward turning cybersecurity myths into practical protection for your business.

Date: Thursday, October 23

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Dress for Success Overstock Sale

Dress for Success River Cities is having an Overstock Sale on Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. at their boutique located at 541 9^th Street.

Shop with a purpose and fill a bag for $30 or get 2 for $50! All proceeds from our bag sales provide women in our community with a network of support, confidence and empowerment to thrive in work and life. Questions, call Sara at 304.522.3011. 

FREE Forklift Operator Training at Mountwest 

The Huntington Children’s Museum is shrieking with excitement as it welcomes the contestants for its 5th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest: VIPs – Very Important Pumpkins! 🎃 Check out their profiles here: givebutter.com/hcmvips

Here’s the lineup of this year’s talented VIP contestants:

• Justin McElroy
• Greg Thompson
• Holly Smith Mount
• Isaac Meyers
• Fire Chief Greg Fuller
• Megan Archer :)
• Corduroy Brown
• Walker Tatum
• Dr. Matthew Christiansen

These creative contestants will put their carving skills (or lack thereof!) to the test to support the Huntington Children’s Museum’s Museums for All Program. Donations will help provide reduced admission for families facing economic hardships, ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn and grow through play.

How to get involved:

• Donate to Vote: $1 = 1 vote! Support your favorite pumpkin carver here: givebutter.com/hcmvips
• Extra Carving Time: For every $10 raised, contestants earn an extra minute of carving time (up to 30 minutes).
• Bring a Partner: Contestants who raise $500 before the event can bring a carving partner!

The community is invited to join the fun on Tuesday, October 21st from 6–8 PM at The Market for a night of creativity, laughter, and community spirit—all for a great cause.

Together, everyone can help brighten the future for families in the community while celebrating the season in style! 🧡🎃

Read Cynthia Krantz's Feature on Bold Journey Magazine

Congratulations to Cynthia Krantz for being featured in Bold Journey! In the article, she shares her career journey, lessons learned, and what drives her passion for creative leadership. It’s an inspiring read for anyone interested in growth, storytelling, and making an impact.

Design Challenge Offers Cash for Creativity

The 2025 West Virginia Makes Festival presents an opportunity to cash in on your creativity. Simply enter the festival’s annual Design Challenge for a chance to win money and other prizes.



This year’s Adult Category Grand Prize is $2,500. The second-place finisher will receive $750and third place will receive $250. The Grand Prize winner in the Youth Category will receive $300, with $200 going to the second-place finisher, and $100 to the third-place finisher.

Presented by the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC), the Oct. 24 festival – which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Memorial Student Center on the Huntington campus of Marshall University – celebrates creativity, ingenuity and innovation in all forms.

The Design Challenge is free for everyone and open to all ages. Challengers will compete in either the youth category (ages 17 and under) or the adult category (ages 18 and older). To be eligible, sign up at www.mfg.marshall.edu/wvmakes25 then exhibit your creations Friday, Oct. 24, at the event.

A panel of judges will visit challengers’ tables during the festival to evaluate their entries and ask questions. Judging will be based on creativity, originality and presentation as challengers explain their creations.

“There are no set guidelines about what qualifies as a Design Challenge entry,” said Tyler Brandstetter, organizer of the annual MAMC event. “We welcome – and hope to see – a diversity of creations.”

In past festivals, entries have included everything from electronic devices, electric motorcycles, paintings and sculptures, costumes, a mechatronic dinosaur, phone and computer apps, Steampunk metal lamps and robots, a fiber optic switching system, mine-safety devices, web-based games, innovative ice cream scoops, a retractable phone holder, fishing lures, solar-powered lighted basketball hoops, medical devices, rockets – even pet desserts.

Entries don’t have to be physical objects. Original audio and video productions as well as performance art entries are welcome, Brandstetter said.

The 2025 Design Challenge participants must be set up and ready to meet judges and festival attendees Oct. 24 promptly at 9 a.m., when the festival begins. Learn more and sign up for the free event at www.mfg.marshall.edu/wvmakes25.

Share the Joy of Reading – Volunteer for Read Across the River Cities

On Tuesday, Oct. 28, United Way of the River Cities will host its fourth annual Read Across the River Cities, bringing volunteers into every third-grade classroom across our six-county service area.

This year’s featured book is Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White, and every student will receive their own copy to take home. Last year, nearly 300 volunteers read to more than 2,600 students — and we’re hoping to reach even more this year!

Reading sessions take about an hour at either 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Volunteers receive a free T-shirt and a brief virtual orientation to help them prepare.

Sign up today at unitedwevolunteer.org to inspire a child and make a difference — one story at a time.

Sponsored by Marathon, the Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family Foundation, Armstrong, Marshall Health Network, Steel of WV and Ohio University Southern.

Collins Career Technical Center Hosts South Point Campus Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Join Collins Career Technical Center Adult Education as we celebrate the opening of our new South Point campus! The event will include a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by refreshments and guided tours of the facility.

📍Collins Career Technical Center - South Point Campus

154 County Road 450

South Point, Ohio



We look forward to celebrating this exciting milestone with our community.

Spooky Charcuterie & Candle Making Workshop

Boo—it’s the spookiest time of year! Join The Haute Wick Social for a frightfully fun night of Spooky Charcuterie & Candle Making! 🕯️🧀

Learn how to create the perfect Halloween-inspired charcuterie board—complete with eerie snacks, festive touches, and tips to impress at your next spooky soirée. Then, pour your own cozy & spooky candle, the perfect scent to set the October mood!

🖤 Costumes are highly encouraged—let’s get spooky together!

✨ Ages 13 & up welcome.

Limited seats available, so grab your spot before they vanish! 👻

Valley Health Systems, Inc. is excited to announce the opening of the Valley Health Center for Senior Wellness, a new geriatrics service line designed to meet the unique needs of older adults in the Tri-State region.

Located at 4270 US Route 60 in Huntington, WV, within the Pea Ridge Medical Complex, the Valley Health Center for Senior Wellness provides comprehensive, whole-person care that supports healthier, more independent living for seniors. Services include primary care, preventive screenings, medication management, behavioral health support, dementia assessment, advanced care planning, palliative care, and wellness programs designed to promote activity and quality of life.

The center complements other Valley Health services at the Pea Ridge campus, including urogynecology, pelvic floor therapy, pharmacy, and behavioral health. Future plans include home visits and community partnerships, further positioning the Pea Ridge Medical Complex as a robust, one-stop destination for convenient, high-quality care.

The geriatrics service line will be led by Cynthia Pinson, M.D., FAAFP, CMD, Section Chief of Geriatrics. Dr. Pinson brings more than 25 years of experience in geriatrics, palliative care, and family medicine. A Huntington native and graduate of Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, she has devoted her career to advancing the health and quality of life of older adults.

The geriatrics service line will be led by Cynthia Pinson, M.D., FAAFP, CMD, Section Chief of Geriatrics. Dr. Pinson brings more than 25 years of experience in geriatrics, palliative care, and family medicine. A Huntington native and graduate of Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, she has devoted her career to advancing the health and quality of life of older adults.

Most recently, Dr. Pinson served in Palliative Care, Geriatric and Extended Care at the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center. She has also held leadership roles as Medical Director for Cabell Huntington Hospital Home Care Medicine, multiple skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, and as Founder and CEO of Pinson Mobile Medicine, Inc. (Travel MD), an innovative house-call practice. In addition, she has served as an Assistant Professor at Marshall University’s School of Medicine, mentoring countless medical students, residents, and fellows in geriatrics.

Real Estate 4 the Tri-State invites the community to a Friendsgiving Lunch on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 1225 6th Avenue in Huntington, WV.

Guests are encouraged to stop by, enjoy good company, and celebrate the business relationships built throughout the year. Attendees can also drop their business cards for a chance to win a holiday gift.

Parking will be available behind the building. The event is hosted by Lorre Wilson, Associate Broker, and Rebecca Holmes, Salesperson.

Hop on board for Huntington’s can’t-miss fall night hosted by Developmental Therapy Center! All Aboard: Jackpot Junction brings the thrill of Vegas-style games, live music, themed food and drinks, and our fan-favorite Jail & Bail—wrapped in Halloween and fall fun. Enjoy dinner catered by Sandy’s Gaming & Racing, desserts by Starvin’ Arvin’s, and a powerhouse performance from Nashville, TN’s 9-piece Nashville All Stars. Proceeds power occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy for children and families across the Tri-State.



Grab your tickets before they are gone—do not miss the train!

Sandy’s Racing & Gaming is celebrating Halloween Weekend with exciting events and entertainment.

On Thursday, October 31st, guests can take part in a costume contest at 9:30 p.m. for a chance to win amazing prizes. The fun continues on October 31st and November 1st with themed drinks and live music by Naked Karate Girls at Kitchen + Spirits from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

This program provides small business owners with essential tools to grow and scale their companies through online and in-person classes. Participants will learn from top experts and gain insights on accessing financial capital while networking with other business leaders.

Qualified participants must have a minimum annual revenue of $75,000, two years of operation, and at least two employees.

In Case You Missed It:

Last year, the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Goldman Sachs Foundation hosted a webinar on the 10,000 Small Businesses program, which offers free business training. You can watch the recording to learn about the program's details, outcomes and application process by clicking below.

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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