CHAMBER NEWS

Register Today for Wednesday's Digital Accessibility Lunch & Learn

What is the best way to engage with a blind person who enters your place of business?

Join the American Foundation for the Blind for an engaging and informative Lunch & Learn session focused on digital accessibility.

We’ll explore how individuals who are blind or have low vision navigate digital technology using screen readers and magnification software across platforms. The session will include a live demonstration of a popular Windows-based screen reader, showing how it interacts with the web and why accessible websites matter for both users and businesses. We'll conclude with a brief overview of the new Title II regulations on digital accessibility and an introduction to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), the recognized standard for accessible digital products.

This Lunch & Learn, presented by Ohio Valley Bank, is ideal for anyone interested in building a more inclusive and accessible digital presence.

Note: A $15 no-show fee now applies. Cancel at chamber@huntingtonchamber.org if needed.

Secure Your Spot on the Chamber-OPOLY Game Board Today!

Join us for Chamber-OPOLY, presented by C.J. Hughes! This exciting event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your business while supporting our mission to connect community, cultivate growth, and catalyze development in our community.

There are only a few tables left before we are SOLD OUT! Register today before it's too late.

Leadership Huntington Kicks Off with Two-Day Orientation

The 2025 Leadership Huntington program, presented by Marshall Health Network, is officially underway!

Day 1 featured powerful sessions on leadership and collaboration with Marshall Health Network's Lisa Chamberlin Stump, Leadership Huntington's Class of 2025 Elected Speaker Ariana Shives, Peoples Bank's Gary Coovert, and Marshall University's Toney Stroud at Mountwest Community & Technical College.

Day 2 brought creativity and self-discovery with a Design Thinking Workshop led by Tricia Ball and Jason Gibbs from Marshall University’s iCenter, and the CliftonStrengths Training with Maggie Crandall of Shine Consulting, which allowed our class members to understand how their unique strengths shape their leadership styles.

Thank you to our sponsors Marshall Health Network, Peoples Bank, Marshall University’s iCenter, Foodfair Supermarkets, Christopher’s Eats, and La Famiglia, all of whom helped make these days possible!

We can’t wait to see how these leaders will grow and make an impact in our community.

📸 Check out the highlights from orientation: click here

UPCOMING EVENTS

Celebrate Rate's Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

Help us give a big Chamber welcome to our friends over at Rate, Huntington's newest residential mortgage and financial services provider. Join the Rate team for refreshments from Chick-fil-A and a chance to win a beautiful handmade piece of Blenko Glass.

📅 Date: September 9, 2025

🕚 Time: 11:00 AM

📍 Location: 917 3rd Ave, Suite 200C, Huntington, WV 25701

Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting of Guaranty Bank in Wayne! 🎉 Come welcome them to the community and be part of this exciting new chapter. 

📅 Date: September 12, 2025

🕚 Time: 12:00 PM

📍 Location: 608 Hendricks St, Wayne, WV 25570

Wildflower Homes Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening

MEMBER NEWS

HMA to Present Exhibit of Artwork by Glass Designer Winslow Anderson

The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) and the Marshall University Center for Business and Economic Research are conducting a survey to gauge the workforce needs of state and regional manufacturers.



The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and will provide information to help MAMC,other service providers and economic development agencies respond better to these workforce needs.

Individual responses will be kept confidential and no identifying information will be released with the survey results.

Valley Health Systems Inc Expands Services to Cardiology 

with New Heart and Vascular Center

Valley Health Systems, Inc. is thrilled to announce the expansion of its services to include cardiology with the opening of the new Heart & Vascular Center at the Valley Health – Pea Ridge Medical Complex, located at 4270 US Route 60, Huntington, WV. The Center will officially open its doors on September 2, 2025, providing the community with comprehensive heart and vascular care, along with advanced imaging services—all conveniently located right in your neighborhood. 

Our new Center will be staffed by a team of esteemed professionals, including three highly respected cardiologists and three experienced nurse practitioners, who bring profound understanding, extensive knowledge, and vast experience — 

• Dr. Daniel Snavely, Cardiologist
• Dr. Daniel Vilchez, Cardiologist
• Dr. Mehrette Maru, Cardiologist
• Laura Mayer, Nurse Practitioner
• Jessica Smith, Family Nurse Practitioner
• Melissa Chapman, Family Nurse Practitioner

a combined 168 years of cardiovascular care. 

Safety Town Presents Creekside Golf Scramble

Golfers and community members are invited to tee off for a great cause at the First Annual Safety Town Golf Scramble, sponsored by HD Media!

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
• Time: Shotgun start at 8:00 AM
• Location: Creekside Golf Course, 400 Royal Birkdale Dr., Lavalette, WV 25535

Individual golfer registration is $100 and includes 18 holes, a cart, and lunch.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

• Gold: $1,200 – Includes 2 foursomes, 8 mulligans, hole sponsorship, and logo on the welcome banner
• Silver: $600 – Includes 1 foursome, 4 mulligans, hole sponsorship, and logo on the banner
• Bronze: $150 – Hole sponsorship
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All proceeds benefit Safety Town in Huntington, WV. For questions, contact Jason at 304-730-2544. Sponsorship logos or artwork can be sent to jarthur@hdmediallc.com.

It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a day on the course while making a difference for local kids!

Developmental Therapy Center Hosts First-Ever Martini Crawl

We’re just days away from Huntington’s first-ever Martini Crawl and the excitement is building! Join us this Friday, September 12th from 5:00 – 9:00 PM, then head over to the After Party at Bootleggers (DoubleTree Hilton) from 9:00 PM – Midnight featuring live music by Souls of the Wounded

What’s Included with Your $60 Ticket?

• Four full-size signature martinis (Limited NA and alternative options available) from Sip, LaFontaine’s, Jockey Club & Bootleggers

• Free swag to take home

• Access to exciting prizes

• Entry to the After Party with live entertainment from Souls of the Wounded

• The chance to decide who has the best martini in Huntington!

Don’t Miss Out!

Crawlers will be divided into four routes. If you’d like your group to stay together, be sure to purchase your tickets today. Multiple routes are almost sold out!

And don’t forget — the Martini Crawl is just the first stop on the journey to Huntington's favorite fall fundraiser: All Aboard: Jackpot Junction on Saturday, November 1st at Willow Ridge Events. Secure your crawl tickets now and get ready to ride the rails all the way to Jackpot Junction!

Thank you for supporting the mission of the Developmental Therapy Center. We can’t wait to raise a glass with you Friday night!

Tickets to All Marshall Artists Series 89th Season Events Go on Sale Monday, Sept. 8 at Noon

The wait is over! Tickets for all shows in the 89th Marshall Artists Series season are almost in your hands! Get ready to secure your seat to all of the amazing shows coming to Huntington, when they go on sale on Monday, September 8th at noon.

Our 2025–2026 season is packed with unforgettable experiences — from the tender yet satirical, nine-time Tony Award winner The Book of Mormon to the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain Tonight! Starring Richard Thomas. The Masters at Marshall speaker series welcomes visionary voices like José Andrés and Javier Zamora, while music lovers can revel in the astounding vocals of five-time Grammy winner Lalah Hathaway, the immersive experience of PlayStation |The Concert, and the high-energy tradition of Mountain Stage with Kathy Mattea. Holiday cheer takes center stage with Old Crow Medicine Show’s Holiday Hootenanny, and audience favorites return with the Banff Mountain Film Festival and our celebrated International Film Festival.

Tickets for ALL individual tickets go on sale Monday, Sept. 8 (TODAY) at noon. Call 304-696-6656 or visit ticketmaster.com.

Advantage Valley Provides Free Childcare Business Workshops

Advantage Valley will host free childcare start-up business workshops in Wayne, Cabell, and Mason Counties as part of its Fostering Advantages for Start-Ups & Entrepreneurial Resurgence in WV (FASTER WV) program. Theseworkshops, supported by grant funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission, aredesigned to help prospective childcare providers navigate the steps and resources needed to start or expand a childcare center, family care facility, or family care home in West Virginia.

Sandy's Racing and Gaming Presents $60,000 Hot Seat Blitz

Sandy's is turning up the heat with Hot Seats! Every Friday and Saturday in September, stop by Sandy's for all new Hot Zones from 4PM–6:30PM, where groups of machines are selected to win cash every 30 minutes! Then, enjoy classic Hot Seats from 7PM–11:30PM for a chance to win $500 cash!”

Hospice of Huntington Presents Bella Luce X

At Primrose Custom Products, located in Chesapeake, every piece we create begins with a story. Whether it’s a wedding gift, an award to honor achievement, or a keepsake to celebrate family, our goal is always the same—to capture meaning in something you can hold onto for years to come.

One of our customer favorites is our engraved cutting board. More than just a kitchen tool, it often becomes a centerpiece of family gatherings, engraved with a name, special date, or even a treasured family recipe. We finish each board with care. They are shrink wrapped, tied with ribbon or jute, and sent off with a handwritten note because we believe the little details matter most.

We are proud members of the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce and look forward to connecting with fellow members who share our love for community, craftsmanship, and celebrating life’s most meaningful moments.

✨ We’d love to create something memorable for you, too. Visit www.primrosecustomproducts.com to explore our work or reach out to start designing your next keepsake today.

Imagine driving away in a brand-new RAV4 while knowing your ticket helped families with critically ill or injured children stay close to the care they need.

🎟 Tickets are just $20!

✅ Available online: Donate to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Huntington

✅ Victory Toyota Barboursville and the Ronald McDonald House in Huntington

Every ticket makes a difference — comfort, meals, and care for families rely on your support. Don’t miss your chance!

Game on! Alpha Innovations is teaming up with Extreme Networks for a night of big ideas, bold conversations, and even bigger high scores. Come learn about us for 30 minutes and then have the games to yourself with food provided!

This isn’t your average tech event—it’s part strategy session, part arcade throwdown! Expect real talk about IT challenges, a first look at Alpha Connect (our upcoming managed service stack), and insights that actually matter to blue-collar industries. 

They will cover food, drinks, and play cards—just bring your A-game. You’ll walk away with new connections, useful takeaways, and maybe even a door prize or two. Let’s build something smarter—and have some fun while we’re at it.

Open to business owner, tech officinados, and anyone who is looking to upgrade business networking infrastructure.

Date: Thursday, September 18th

Time: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Location: Dave & Busters - Huntington Mall, 500 Mall Road & I-64, Barboursville, WV 25504

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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