Leadership Huntington Celebrates Manufacturing Month | | |
The Huntington Regional Chamber hosted its Leadership Huntington manufacturing session last week. Presented by Marshall Health Network, the class kicked off the morning at Alcon, where Rebecca Kasey led a leadership session on the power of connection followed by a panel with Candace Childers of Alcon, Chuck Oldaker of Service Wire Company, and Derek Scarbro of the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center. We capped off the morning with a tour of Alcon’s new facility led by Jason Koebel and Brysen Perry. During lunch, Dr. Bill Bissett delivered a powerful talk on West Virginia manufacturing and its future.
After lunch, we headed to Nucor, where Dan Stephens shared how the company's historic investment is setting the stage for new opportunities, stronger communities, and a brighter economic future. Touring their site with Markee Schindler gave us an up-close look at just how transformational this work will be for our state.
A huge thank-you to all of our speakers for sharing their expertise and to our hosts for showing us how investments in manufacturing today are building a better West Virginia for tomorrow.
📸 Check out the highlights from this trip to Alcon and Nucor: Photo Gallery
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Todd Dudley & Associates Celebrates Relocation with Ribbon Cutting | |
Todd Dudley & Associates, Raymond James proudly celebrated the grand opening of their new building with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 30. We were thrilled to see so many community members join us for this milestone, and we are especially grateful to Mayor Chris Tatum of Barboursville for being part of the celebration and for reading his proclamation in honor of the occasion.
📸 Check out highlights from this event: Photo Gallery
| | Rate Marks a New Chapter at Ribbon Cutting | | |
Last week, the Huntington Regional Chamber helped give a warm welcome to Rate with a ribbon cutting celebration. As Huntington’s newest residential mortgage and financial services provider, the Chamber is thrilled to see Rate grow and serve families throughout the Tri-State region. Thank you to our community members for showing up and showing out to celebrate!
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| | Business Birthday: Smoothie King Turned 3! | | |
Smoothie King just turned 3! The Huntington Regional Chamber had a great time celebrating their Business Birthday with the community. Thanks to everyone who came out to support—cheers to many more years of fueling Huntington with delicious smoothies.
Be sure to download the Smoothie King app and earn rewards today!
📸 Check out the highlights from this event: Photo Gallery
| | 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
| | Only 10 Spots Remain for Meet Up Tri-State, Oct. 15th | | |
For the first time ever, business leaders from West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky will come together in one place for the inaugural Meet Up Tri-State event.
Hosted on Support Your Local Chamber Day and powered by the collaboration of the Huntington Regional Chamber, Northeast KY Chamber, Lawrence County Chamber, and Counsel Connections, this event is designed to break down borders and build a stronger regional network.
Expect an evening of great food, beverages, and meaningful connections — with opportunities to meet Tri-State leaders all while celebrating the impact of our Chambers and business communities.
When: Wednesday, October 15th (National Support Your Local Chamber Day)
Time: 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Location: Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation
This event is free and open to all professionals across the Tri-State, but registration is required. RSVP today to be part of the very first Meet Up Tri-State experience!
| | You're Invited: Business After Hours at Huntington Children's Museum | |
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
| | 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: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: 10775 US-60, Ashland, Kentucky 41102
| | You're Invited: October Lunch and Learn: The Power of Project Management | | |
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
| | Dine to Donate Fundraising Night at Texas Roadhouse to Support Keith Albee Performing Arts Center | |
Support Keith Albee Performing Arts Center by presenting this flyer to the Huntington, WV location and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchases to Keith Albee Performing Arts Center.
Present this flyer at our Huntington location and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your food purchase to the organization! Reminder: Flyers cannot be passed out in Texas Roadhouse property.
| YMCA of Huntington presents Just for Kids: Annual Scholarship Dinner | | |
Share your YMCA story! This year the keynote speaker is you. In honor of our 140th anniversary, the Y is inviting members and supporters to share their stories of belonging, growth, and community. These powerful voices remind us that the Y is more than a place to exercise. Together, you'll celebrate the moments that have made the Y important to the Huntington community.
When: November 13, 2025 | Social Hour 5:00 PM | Dinner 6:30 PM
Where: Phil Cline Family YMCA Gymnasiums 917 9th Street Huntington, WV 25701
Contact: 304.525.8127 | ceo@huntingtonymca.org | huntingtonymca.org
| | Facing Hunger Foodbank recipient of Kentucky Power Foundation grant | | |
As part of our longtime partnership and support, Facing Hunger Foodbank was recently requested to submit an application for funding from the Kentucky Power Foundation in the amount of $10,000.00. As with all such requests, the food bank dedicated the application toward mobile food distributions in Boyd, Greenup, Lawrence and Martin counties in Kentucky to honor this partnership. In another great end to Hunger Action Month, we received this gracious funding and will direct these funds to our Kentucky neighbors in November and December.
American Electric Power subsidiary Kentucky Power just completed their sixth annual Power Up the Pantry event on Sept. 25th in recognition of Hunger Action Month at multiple locations in Ashland in addition to food drop-off locations in Hazard and Pikeville. Since its inception, Power Up the Pantry has collected thousands of pounds of food and raised thousands of dollars to support the two food banks and their local food pantry partners.
“One thing we did differently this year was we took this program into the schools,” said Kentucky Power External Affairs Manager Ryan Lake. “Poage Elementary donated 525 pounds of food for this event and we worked closely with Holy Family School as well.”
Lake said that hunger remains not just a problem in eastern Kentucky but across the nation. “It’s great to be able to give back to the communities we serve and to work with the Kentucky Power Foundation to help with housing and to fight hunger,” he said. “We were all really excited to be able to get involved with students that want to give back to their community as well through our work in support of Facing Hunger Foodbank and God’s Pantry Food Bank.”
| | Huntington Federal Welcomes Greg Mick as Vice President and Business Development Officer | | |
Huntington Federal Savings Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Greg Mick as Vice President and Business Development Officer.
Mick’s responsibilities will focus on building customer relationships in Putnam County and developing Huntington Federal’s presence in Mason County, W.Va.
“Knowing Greg’s deep roots in Putnam County and his proven record of community banking leadership, Huntington Federal is confident he will strengthen our relationships with customers and bring meaningful growth to our expanding service area,” said Huntington Federal Savings Bank CEO and Chairman, Matt Wagner.
Mick brings more than two decades of experience in community banking to his new role at Huntington Federal. Having served most recently as Senior Vice President/COO and Information Security Officer at an area bank, his career has also encompassed leadership responsibilities that have included various areas of operations and customer service.
A graduate of Winfield High School, Mick studied at West Virginia State University and is a graduate of the West Virginia Bankers Association School of Banking. He resides in Hurricane with his wife, Sara, and their three children.
Mick will maintain his office at Huntington Federal’s Teays Valley Branch at 3903 Teays Valley Road in Hurricane, W.Va. He can be contacted by email at greg.mick@huntingtonfederal.com.
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Last chance to get your tickets: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State Murder Mystery Masquerade Ball presented by The Family Wealth Group | |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State is hosting an unforgettable night of mystery, dancing, and dinner! Don’t miss your final chance to purchase individual tickets!
Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
Location: University of Charleston Ballroom
Time: 7 - 10 p.m.
Please visit the event page for more information and to purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/bbbs_murdermystery
| | Wild Wonderful & Well — a one-night wellness festival taking place on Thursday, October 23, 2025 | | |
Hosted by BDY Studios, this event is a vibrant celebration of movement, mindfulness, and community connection. The idea for Wild Wonderful & Well grew from the success of our long-running event, All Aboard BDY, which has brought hundreds of people together to move, give back, and celebrate local wellness. Building on that momentum, we envision Wild Wonderful & Well as a way to expand the spotlight — to not only gather our community for an unforgettable evening, but to also showcase the full range of wellness opportunities that exist right here in Huntington and throughout West Virginia.
The event will spotlight Huntington’s growing wellness and small business scene — with expected attendance of 200+ and media coverage from local outlets. With your support, we aim to elevate our community within the wellness space and show what makes Huntington so wonderfully well.
As with the past All Aboard BDY events, a high-energy signature BDY class, a curated vendor market, and live music will connect people with the information, businesses and energy that help us all feel our best.
Our signature BDY class will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the vendor market and live music will last until 9 p.m.
The fee to sign up for this fun event is $30.
Chair Yoga with Tomi Weber
Looking for a gentle yet effective way to build strength, improve flexibility, and calm your mind? Chair Yoga is perfect for all levels—whether you’re brand new to yoga or looking for a supportive practice that’s kind to your joints.
- Thursday, October 16
- 6-7 p.m.
- BDY Huntington Studio
- Led by Tomi Weber
This class will leave you feeling balanced, grounded, and refreshed—without ever leaving your chair.
Reserve your spot today and give yourself the gift of movement, breath, and community.
Investment: $14
Mat Pilates Training
Join us Saturday, October 18, for a half-day immersive training designed for fitness instructors and enthusiasts and those who want to expand their knowledge of mat Pilates.
From 12-5 p.m. on Saturday, October 18 at the Huntington Studio, dive into the art of teaching an engaging and effective mat Pilates class. You will learn:
- How to cue and demonstrate proper technique
- Class formatting for different levels
- Creative use of props for variety and challenge
- Music selection and playlist building to enhance energy and flow.
If you are a current or aspiring fitness instructor, personal trainer or simply looking to deepen your understanding of Pilates, this training is for YOU!
Sign up under “events” on our website.
Saturday, October 18, 12-5 p.m.- Huntington Studio
Investment: $269 (includes manual).
Kids Yoga Class
On Saturday, October 25 at 9 a.m., we are excited to have our favorite school teacher, Liz Sisson, teaching a special kids yoga class at the Huntington Studio.
This playful class will incorporate yoga poses and breath work in a creative and imaginative way.
Liz will instruct body awareness, mindfulness, balance, coordination, and stress reduction in a fun, engaging environment.
This class is just $14 to attend.
| | The Sandy Ridge Update October 2025 | | As Sandy's Racing and Gaming approaches its second anniversary on October 26th, the progress at Sandy Ridge stands as a proud reflection of dedication, teamwork, and craftsmanship. What began as a vision has grown into a thriving construction effort, laying strong foundations not only in concrete but in community and commitment. As we look ahead, we're excited to keep building something lasting-for generations to come. | | October is Estate Planning Awareness Month | | |
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| | Marshall Health Network Foundations will host the inaugural PROACT Monster Smash Pickleball Bash on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Barboursville Park, starting at 10 a.m. | | |
The men's, women's and mixed-doubles tournament will open with a round-robin format leading into a single-elimination bracket, with beginner, intermediate and advanced divisions available. Check-in and tailgate setup begin at 9 a.m., courts open for warm-ups at 9:30 a.m., and play begins at 10 a.m.
All proceeds from the event will benefit PROACT (Provider Response Organization for Addiction Care and Treatment), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) affiliated with Marshall Health Network. PROACT provides a comprehensive approach to addiction treatment by integrating behavioral, social and medical services for individuals with substance use disorder. In recent years, PROACT has expanded its services to include primary care alongside addiction treatment, ensuring continuity of care and improved outcomes for patients.
“Monster Smash is a fun, community-driven way to support recovery,” said PROACT Director Michael Haney, LICSW. “Every registration helps PROACT provide coordinated, person-centered services that move individuals and families toward long-term recovery.”
Costumes are encouraged, and a prize will be awarded for the best dressed team. Concessions will be available for purchase; however, grills, open flames and alcohol are not permitted.
Players of all levels are invited to register. To sponsor, register or volunteer, visit mhnfoundations.org/initiatives/monster-smash-pickleball-tournament/. For more information about the race, contact Sara Schultz-Britt with MHN Foundations at 304.526.2658 or Sara.Schultz-Britt@mhnetwork.org. For more information about PROACT, visit proactwv.org.
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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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