Chamber, HADCO and Huntington CVB Collaborate to Bring Thomas Dambo Troll to Huntington | | |
Regional leadership officially announced a $1 million placemaking initiative to bring West Virginia’s very first Thomas Dambo troll to the Huntington area. Known as the “Appalachian Troll Project,” this initiative is championed through an unprecedented joint partnership uniting the Huntington Area Development Council (HADCO), the Huntington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Click below to learn more about the project and contribute!
| | Meet Up Tri-State at the Paramount Theater Ashland | | Impact Media Leads Short-Form Video Marketing Session at October Lunch & Learn | | |
Garrett and Sam Adkins, founders of Impact Media, shared an informative presentation on Short-Form Video Marketing at the October Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, October 20. Garrett delivered some incredible insights on how to "Stop the Scroll" and truly make the most of video marketing content for businesses. With a resume of amazing work for a diverse range of clients in our region and beyond. Impact Media continues to elevate brands with top-shelf video production and marketing expertise.
As always, many thanks to Ohio Valley Bank for sponsoring our Lunch & Learn program and thanks to Marshall University for hosting us this month!
| | Do You Know A Business or Business Leader Who Deserves to Be Recognized? Nominate Award Winners by Nov. 20! | |
Kick off 2027 at the 2nd Annual State of the Chamber, presented by C.J. Hughes Construction!
This signature event will feature a fireside chat, “The Business of Building a Better Huntington,” with Anna Adkins, President & CEO of the Huntington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau; Kaylin Jorge, Executive Director of the Huntington Area Development Council; and Megan Archer, President & CEO of the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Together, we’ll explore the partnerships, opportunities and shared vision shaping the future of our region. We’ll also welcome the Chamber’s incoming Board of Directors, honor outgoing Board members for their service, and celebrate outstanding business and community leaders with special awards. Join us as we celebrate our progress and look ahead to a thriving year for our regional business community!
- Chamber Member Rates: $50 Individual Ticket (Early Bird Pricing) | $60 After Dec. 15
- Non-Member Rates: $60 Individual Ticket (Early Bird Pricing) | $75 After Dec. 15
Tables and sponsorships are available. Questions? Contact chamber@huntingtonchamber.org.
| | Join Honeybaked Ham & Delta Hotels at Huntington Mall for November's Business After Hours | | |
Join the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce for the November Business After Hours with HoneyBaked Ham & Delta Hotels - Huntington Mall! Attendees can look forward to enjoying holiday favorites from HoneyBaked Ham while connecting in Delta's lovely event spaces, which are perfect for gatherings, business meetings, conferences and more!
Whether it's your first networking event or you've got networking down to a science, there's always room to make a new connection, spark a conversation and discover new opportunities. Come out and join the Chamber as we spend an evening of connection with our community's business leaders.
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| | Sensory-Friendly Trick or Treat at Developmental Therapy Center on October 27 | | |
Every child deserves to experience the magic of Halloween!
Developmental Therapy Center (DTC) invites families throughout the Tri-State to our annual FREE Sensory-Friendly Trick or Treat on Tuesday, October 27, from 5:45–7:15 p.m., at 803 7th Avenue in Huntington. This special event offers children with sensory sensitivities, developmental differences, and other special needs an opportunity to enjoy trick-or-treating in a calm, comfortable indoor environment designed with their needs in mind.
Children do not have to be DTC patients to participate! All children with special needs throughout our community are welcome, and costumes are encouraged but never required.
Help us spread the word so every child has the opportunity to make wonderful Halloween memories!
For more information, contact Developmental Therapy Center at 304-523-1164.
| | Tuesday Connections on October 27th | | |
You're invited to Tuesday Connections, a welcoming opportunity to connect with community resource providers, school and training providers, and employers.
Join us on Tuesday, October 27th, from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at 2699 Park Avenue (2nd Floor), Huntington, WV 25704. Meet providers and employers to learn more about available services, training opportunities, and employment. Attend to connect with your community, reach your goals, and overcome barriers. For more information, contact mmiller@hrdfwv.org or 304-506-8592.
| | 2026 Safety Town Safe Trick or Treat on October 29 | |
The Huntington Police Department and Safety Town is looking for local businesses and organizations to host a booth and hand out candy at this year's Safe Trick or Treat. This is the largest “Safe” Trick or Treat in the Tri-State with upwards of 3000 visitors.You can decorate, advertise, and pass out candy or any treat alternatives you want! Sign up at the button below!
Thursday, October 29, 6–9 PM
Safety Town, 1450 Memorial Blvd.
| Glenn's Sporting Goods and MU 75 Alumni Chapter Launching Memorial T-Shirt on October 30 | |
Glenn’s Sporting Goods is honored to once again partner with the MU 75 Family Alumni Chapter and Marshall University Athletics for this year’s Memorial Game.
This collaboration holds a special place in our hearts as we remember the 75.
This year, everyone will have the opportunity to wear the same memorial shirt design as the athletic staff on the field — a shared symbol of remembrance, unity, and Marshall pride.
Glenn's invites the community to join us in the t-shirt design launch on Friday, October 30th at 9:30am. Short sleeve t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, hoodies and crewnecks will be available to buy instore on Friday.
| Tickets on Sale Now for Mercy Me at the Marshall Health Network Arena | |
WHEN: Friday, March 12, 2027
WHERE: Marshall Health Network Arena, Huntington, WV
MercyMe is returning to the road this spring with MercyMe LIVE, bringing a new season of live performances to audiencesacross the country alongside special guests Ben Fuller and Peter Burton.The tour promises an evening filled with familiar hits and the kind of shared experiences that have made MercyMe a favorite among Christian music fans for decades.
Joining MercyMe this spring are Ben Fuller and Peter Burton, two artists bringing their own voices and perspectives to the tour. Together, the lineup offers audiences a blend of recognizable songs, new discoveries, and music rooted in messages of faith, redemption, and encouragement.
| Hospice of Huntington Hosting Decisions & Donuts on Nov. 2 | In honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care Week, Hospice of Huntington and Tri-State LifeCare invite the community to drop by our office at 1101 6th Avenue in Huntington, WV on Monday, November 2 for Decisions & Donuts! During this open house from 9am – 12pm you can ask questions, pick up advance directive paperwork or complete your Living Will or Medical Power of Attorney. Complimentary notary services are available. For more information please contact Brittany Asbury at basbury@hospiceofhuntington.org or 304-529-4217. | American Printing House for the Blind’s APH Huntington Program Wants to Hear From You! | |
The American Printing House for the Blind’s APH Huntington Program is working with other local and national blindness organizations to create new opportunities for local visually impaired students of all ages throughout Huntington and the surrounding areas.
We want to hear from you! If you are an employer or educator, we want to know what skills or attributes you believe are most important for blind or visually impaired students to have to better support their success in educational and employment pursuits. Your input will impact the programmatic efforts of Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind’s Teubert Prep program helping it to adapt its efforts to better prepare students for educational and employment experiences.
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Stakeholder Survey – This survey branches and asks different questions based on the person (i.e., teacher, college representative, employer, etc.) and to learn about important topics from their perspective. It’s anonymous and quick.
| Gozals establish scholarship to support first-generation medical students at Marshall University | |
To assist first-generation physicians like himself, David Gozal, M.D., M.B.A., Ph.D. (Hon.), vice president for health affairs and dean of the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, and his wife, Elaine Gozal, MSc, have established a new scholarship.
The Country Roads First Steps Scholarship will provide $1,000 annually to an entering first-year medical student from West Virginia who will be the first member of their family to attend medical school. The award will be renewable for three additional years as long as the recipient maintains normal academic progress. The scholarship’s name reflects both its West Virginia roots and the first steps its recipients are taking toward a career in medicine.
“Being a first-generation physician in my family primed Elaine and I to pay it forward,” David Gozal said. “There is nothing more gratifying than helping others achieve their dreams, particularly when such dreams involve acquiring the tools to reduce human suffering from disease.”
The Gozals are taking their first steps on the dance floor in support of their latest scholarship during Marshall University’s “Dancing with the Herd” on Nov. 20. The student-led event is a night of choreographed performances by prominent Marshall couples or groups to raise money for student-centered funds.
| Children's Home Society Hosting Vegas Night Nov. 7 | |
Get ready to roll the dice for a great cause! Join Children’s Home Society of West Virginia for Vegas Night – Where Every Bet Brings Hope, an exciting evening of casino games, entertainment, dinner, dancing, fun, and giving back to children in our community.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Harvest Event Room at HUCK Restaurant
617 4th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701
$100 General Admission
$125 VIP Admission- Guests will receive early access to admission, cigar lounge, bourbon tasting, private poker table and more!
All admissions will receive a fun night packed with Vegas-style games, dinner, open bar, silent auction, and more!You can dance the night away to the best DJ in the tristate-Kayla Daily and The Cats Meow Entertainment DJ
- Poker • Blackjack • Roulette • Craps
- All proceeds benefit children during the holidays! Your support helps Children’s Home Society bring joy and hope to children and families who need it most this holiday season.
SPONSORSHIPS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!
Showcase your business while making a meaningful difference for local children. Sponsorship opportunities include event recognition, tickets, promotional opportunities, and more depending on the sponsorship level. For sponsorship information, contact Belinda Chapman at 304-208-0359.
| Join Rec Leagues at the EXDome | Keith-Albee to Host Veterans Day Screening of Saving Private Ryan | |
In honor of Veterans Day, the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center will host a special screening of Saving Private Ryan on Wednesday, November 11, at 7 p.m. This special screening is hosted by American Legion Post 23 of Portsmouth, Ohio, to offer the community an opportunity to come together and remember the service and sacrifice of those who have served our country.
Admission is $5, with free admission for veterans.
Directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1998, Saving Private Ryan follows a group of U.S. soldiers during World War II as they are sent behind enemy lines to find and bring home Private James Ryan, whose brothers have been killed in combat. The film is widely recognized for its powerful portrayal of the experiences and sacrifices of American soldiers during World War II. Presented on the big screen at the historic Keith-Albee, the Veterans Day screening offers a meaningful way to honor those who have served.
| Help Shape the Future of Small Business Support in WV | |
Calling all WV Small Business Owners and Leaders: The 2026 WV Small Business Leaders Survey is officially underway!
This anonymous survey, powered by the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers in partnership with the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the West Virginia Manufacturers Association, aims to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities West Virginia small business leaders are encountering in 2026.
Take the 2026 WV Small Business Leaders Survey now and make your voice heard!
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As you begin preparing your 2027-2028 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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