State of the Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony: Nominate Award Winners by November 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.

October Business After Hours with Habitat For Humanity of the Tri-State ReStore

The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted its October Business After Hours event on Thursday, October 8th at the Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State ReStore. More than 80 attendees were treated to catering courtesy of Rocky Tops Pizza, networking bingo, and lots of Halloween treats. The event celebrated the incredible mission of Habitat for Humanity, which just completed its 163rd house in the Huntington region! Visit the Habitat for Humanity website to learn how you can become involved.

Ribbon Cutting: Vital Greens on October 13

Join the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the ribbon-cutting of Vital Greens on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Located in The Market, Vital Greens is bringing fresh ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and a fresh approach to healthy eating in the community. With a focus on making nutritious food approachable, enjoyable, and easy to incorporate into everyday life, Vital Greens is excited to welcome Huntington through its doors. Come celebrate this exciting new business, meet the team, and learn more about what Vital Greens has to offer!

Business Birthday: Marshall Hall of Fame Cafe on

October 15

Join the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Oct. 15, in celebrating 25 years of Marshall Hall of Fame Cafe! A go-to destination for game days, dinners with the family or a night out with friends, Marshall Hall of Fame Cafe has been a cornerstone of the downtown Huntington food scene for a quarter of a century. Head to Marshall Hall of Fame Cafe, celebrate the team and their milestone and stick around and grab a bite to eat!

October Lunch & Learn with Impact Media on Tuesday, October 20

Join us for a Lunch & Learn focused on the power of short-form video and how it can help your business connect with your audience, build your brand, and reach new customers. Garret Adkins, CEO of Impact Media, will lead the conversation and share practical insights into creating short-form video that gets attention and makes an impact.

Register now, join us in the Shawkey Dining Room in the Memorial Student Center, and leave with new marketing ideas for your business! Please note: A $15 no-show fee will apply to registrants who do not attend and do not cancel at least 48 hours in advance.

Meet Up Tri-State Returns on Tuesday, October 20th

Meet Up Tri-State, a collaborative event across the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, the Northeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and Counsel Connections is back! Business professionals from across Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia will come together for an evening at The Paramount designed to strengthen connections across our region.

Ribbon Cutting: Long John Silver's on Thursday, October 22

Join the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon-cutting celebration on Thursday, Oct. 22, as the Long John Silver’s team showcases its recently remodeled location on Route 60! The refreshed restaurant features an updated look and improvements designed to create a more welcoming and enjoyable experience for guests. Long John Silver’s has been serving signature seafood and chicken for more than 50 years, with a focus on providing quality food at a great value. The Chamber is excited to celebrate this investment in the restaurant alongside the Huntington community and welcome guests in to see the updates.

Celebrate 70 Years of Cabell Huntington Hospital

Marshall Health Network invites you to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Cabell Huntington Hospital during a special Business After Hours event on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 5-7PM at Huntington’s Kitchen. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Scott Raynes, CEO of Marshall Health Network, Tim Martin, President of Cabell Huntington Hospital and other community leaders. This open house event is free for all community members with no registration required.

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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2026 General Election in West Virginia

Attention Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners:

Learn More About How WV SBA Can Help

Small business owners & entrepreneurs are invited to attend a fast-paced, 30-minute session offering a concise overview of how the SBA supports small business growth in West Virginia. Participants will learn about the SBA’s core programs, including access to capital, counseling and training resources, federal contracting opportunities, and disaster assistance. This training is ideal for startups, existing businesses looking to expand, and anyone who wants a clear understanding of what the SBA can do for them.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

A good time to look at your cybersecurity and ask some questions that go beyond, “Do we have antivirus?”

• If ransomware hit tomorrow, could it get to your backups too?
• If you had to restore your systems, have you actually tested that process recently?
• If your network went down, how long could your business realistically operate?
• Do you know exactly who has admin access to your systems?
• When someone leaves, can their access be shut off immediately?
• If your internet went down, what parts of your business could actually keep running?
• And if an employee gets an email asking them to change a vendor’s bank information or send money, is there a process to verify it before they do?

These aren't hypothetical questions. They're the things we look at when we're trying to figure out how prepared a business really is. Cybersecurity isn't just about preventing an attack. It's about knowing what happens when something goes wrong and having a plan that works in the real world.

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, take a few minutes to ask the questions. If you're not sure about some of the answers, give us a call at 304-521-6868.

Win Tickets to the Dutch Miller Deck with Rotary Club of Huntington and MU Libraries

Rotary Club of Huntington and MU Libraries are partnering to bring an exciting opportunity to the local community. This all-inclusive North End Zone experience at Joan C. Edwards Stadium offers premium dining, drinks, sideline access, and the “Best Seat in the House” to cheer on the Thundering Herd.

Proceeds benefit the President Stephen J. Kopp Scholarship at Marshall University—so your ticket not only scores unforgettable gameday access but also supports future Marshall students.

Winners will be notified on November 1. Two deck passes and a 3rd Avenue Parking Garage pass will be mailed to the winner or made available for pick-up at the Drinko Library on MU’s campus. Dutch Miller Deck access is through the Shewey Athletics Building (3rd Ave. doors) where you will be joined by Huntington Rotary Club Past-President, Tim Hazelett, and his guest.

Don Pendleton Limited-Edition Print to Go on Sale Online on October 14, 2026 via HMA

The Huntington Museum of Art Museum Store will launch the online sale of an exclusive, limited-edition print by Don Pendleton titled “Terrarium” on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at 10 a.m. at https://hmoastore.com/ The artist has signed and numbered 100 prints on 125# “Sweet Tooth” from French Paper Co. and 30 prints on a white metallic swirl paper being offered for sale to benefit HMA.

Pendleton, who is an Honorary Trustee for the Huntington Museum of Art, will not be present at HMA when the online sale begins on Oct. 14. Pendleton designed the print in honor of the 30th Anniversary of the C. Fred Edwards Conservatory of tropical and subtropical plants at HMA. Each screenprint is 18” x 24”. The 100 prints on the “Sweet Tooth” paper will be sold for $100 plus tax and the 30 prints on white foil swirl paper will be sold for $130 plus tax online through HMA’s Museum Store.

The prints will not be available for purchase in-person. For a shipping fee, the prints can be ordered online and mailed from the Museum Store. Those purchasing the prints locally may order online, pick them up at the Museum Store during regular HMA hours once notified, and accrue no additional shipping charge. Please allow four to six weeks for delivery and pickup.

Artwork by Pendleton, a native of Ravenswood, West Virginia, has appeared in dozens of art, skateboard and culture magazines, including the cover of Juxtapoz Magazine in 2013. Pendleton’s list of clients includes Mountain Dew, Vans shoes, Logitech, Oakley, LG Electronics, Nike and Volcom. In 2014, Pendleton won a Grammy Award for his illustration and design work on Pearl Jam’s “Lightning Bolt” album. Proceeds from the limited-edition print will benefit the Huntington Museum of Art.

Hiring This Fall? Justified Services Comes to You.

New hire paperwork should not cost you a day of training. Justified Services is a mobile business based in Huntington. We come to your office, or meet your new hires at their home or a public spot, so your team stays on the job. Owner Jeff Muth spent 20 years working for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies, including time in human resources. As a supervisor and assistant manager, he spent the first day with every new hire on paperwork. Now he handles that work for you.

Fingerprinting: $40 per person (2 cards included)

FD-258 cards for schools, daycares, healthcare, and licensing boards. Clean, readable prints on site.

I-9 Verification: $30 per employee

We check your new hire's ID in person and complete Section 2 as your authorized representative.

NEW: Mobile Drug Testing: $45 per employee

Non-DOT saliva testing for pre-employment and random screening, done on site.

New Hire Package: $135, travel included

Fingerprints, I-9, and drug test for one new hire in a single visit.

Hiring 5 to 10 people? $105 per employee

All three services for each employee, with no travel fee.

*All services are within Huntington only any services outside would incur a travel fee. Call or text (304) 924-1813 for details and visit the button below to learn more!

Developmental Therapy Center to Host 10th Annual Jackpot Junction on October 17

Developmental Therapy Center invites you to climb aboard for its 10th Annual All Aboard: Jackpot Junction on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Willow Ridge Events!

In celebration of DTC’s 75th birthday, a limited number of special Early Bird tickets are available:

75 for $75 General Admission — The first 75 guests can purchase General Admission tickets for just $75, regularly $100.

VIP for $100 — The first 50 VIP guests can purchase the VIP Experience for just $100, regularly $125. VIP admission includes 6:00 PM entry, an exclusive VIP Reception, a signature cocktail, one hour of early access to our Vegas-style games, and early access to the outdoor Cigar Lounge.

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring Vegas-style games, dinner, an open bar, live music and dancing, a silent auction, Jail & Bail, and more — all while supporting Developmental Therapy Center and celebrating 75 Years of Changing Lives in our community.

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Willow Ridge Events

Costumes and fall attire are encouraged!

Early Bird tickets are limited, so reserve yours before they are gone!

Old Central City Hosting Fall Shop Crawl on Oct. 17

The Old Central City Association (OCCA) invites the community to its Fall Shop Crawl on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 14thStreet West in Huntington. More than ten local businesses across the district will welcome visitors with seasonal finds and special activities.

The Fall Shop Crawl is a full day of fall festivities and one-of-a-kind finds. It is a great chance to

get a head start on your holiday shopping while supporting the local businesses that make

Central City special. How the Shop Crawl Works:

Participants can join in advance or simply show up on the day of. Prizes from the shop crawl

include basket donations from shops in the district.

● Get a head start and purchase a shop crawl ticket and exclusive tote bag online at

www.oldcentralcity.org/fall-festival. Pick up totes at the Gazebo on October 17; each tote

includes two raffle tickets.

● Turn receipts into raffle tickets. Every $25 in combined receipts equals one raffle

ticket. The more you shop, the better your chances.

● No tote? No problem. Anyone can take part without buying a tote online. Shop at any

participating business on October 17 and bring your receipts to the Gazebo Park.

Participating Shops: Village Antiques & Art, Hattie and Nan's Antiques and Books, Thistle Patch Vintage Garden & Antiques, Grounded Earth Collective, The Frame Station WV, The Wild Ramp

Taste of Appalachia Food Showcase on Sunday, Oct. 18

Taste, Shop and Support West Virginia Food Makers

Shop seven curated West Virginia gift sets at TasteofAppalachia.com—perfect for holiday gifts, employee appreciation, clients, family and friends. Priced from $45 to $50, the sets feature products from food producers in Cabell, Clay, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam, Berkeley and Webster counties.



Then join Advantage Valley’s free Taste of Appalachia Food Showcase on Sunday, October 18, from 1–4 p.m. at the South Charleston Farmer’s Market. Meet the makers, enjoy samples and demonstrations, and shop individual products and gift sets to take home.

Support Ronald McDonald House at 43rd Annual Chilifest

Join us for the 43rd Annual Chilifest: Huntington’s largest festival! Enjoy plenty of delicious chili, local vendors, and a fun filled day while supporting Ronald McDonald House Huntington.Don’t forget to grab your $20 ticket for a chance to win a brand-new Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport, courtesy of Victory Toyota Barboursville,valued at over $60,000! Every ticket supports keeping families close when they need it most. Can't make it in-person? Grab your ticket for a chance to win at the button below!

Read Across the River Cities on October 20

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, we’re celebrating the fifth year of Read Across the River Cities! Volunteers will head into third-grade classrooms across our six-county region to read Charlotte’s Web with students and help make reading a little more fun.

You don’t have to be a teacher or professional reader. You just need an hour, a love of books and a willingness to make a connection with a student. For five years, our community has come together to put books in the hands of local students and show them that reading can open the door to new worlds and new opportunities. Sign up at the button below!

Mountwest to Host Family Fun & Trunk-of-Treat Oct. 22

Mountwest Community & Technical College is excited to announce our 3rd Annual Family Fun Night, happening Thursday, October 22, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. on the Mountwest campus.

Last year’s event was a huge success, welcoming more than 1,800 participants, including approximately 700 children from our campus and community. We are looking forward to making this year’s event even bigger and better!

We Need YOU for Trunk-or-Treat!

One of the highlights of Family Fun Night is our Trunk-or-Treat, and we are inviting community organizations, businesses, families, and individuals to participate by decorating a trunk and handing out treats to our guests.

This is a great opportunity to:

• Connect with families and the Mountwest community
• Promote your organization or business
• Show off your creativity with a fun, decorated trunk
• Help make Halloween a memorable night for local children

All participating trunks will be eligible for our Best Trunk Award. So, bring your creativity, your Halloween spirit, and your best decorating ideas!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State Launches Little Elf Big Impact

Our Little Elf Big Impact program is coming up, and we'd love to have you as a shopper for one of our Littles this year!

This year parents are giving us 2 needed clothing items and 2 items from their wish list this holiday season. The shopping budget is a max of $150 per Little. Volunteers will receive a list with all four items and a few of their favorite things to help personalize gifts. Lists will go out in the second week of November, and gifts will be due to our agency December 4th.

Sign up at the button below to help make this holiday season a special one for Big Brothers Big Sisters!

See How You Really Move 🏃‍♂️ with Mountain State Movement

Ever wonder why one side always feels tighter? Or walk into the gym with no clue what to work on?

At Mountain State Movement, we use HumanTrak 3D motion capture. There are no markers and no special suits. You just move, and it measures what the eye can't see.



In one 15-minute session you'll see:

✅ Range of motion: where you're tight or limited, joint by joint

✅ Left vs. right asymmetries: imbalances to fix before they turn into injuries

✅ What to train next: a clear starting point, so you're not guessing in the gym

💲 $45

📍 1010 6th Ave, Huntington, WV

📞 304.666.8182

2026 Safety Town Safe Trick or Treat —

BUSINESS BOOTHS NEEDED

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!

Thursday, October 29, 6–9 PM

Safety Town, 1450 Memorial Blvd.

It's a fun, easy way to meet Huntington families and put your business in front of thousands of community members. Sign up at the button below!

Fall Into Cash Every Friday and Saturday in October at Sandy's Racing and Gaming

Every Friday and Saturday in October leading up to Halloween weekend, we will be drawing a random winner every 30 minutes from 7PM-11:30PM to enter our cash grab machine.

Guests are given a standard of 20 seconds to grab as many bills as possible and stuff them into a clear fanny pack they will be wearing while inside the machine. Guests can receive additional seconds on the clock based on tier (3 for Sapphire, 5 for Ruby, and 7 for Diamond).

Community Bed Build Day with Mountwest & Lowe's

Mountwest is teaming up with Lowe’s for another Community Build Day, and we would love it if you would join us and/ or share the event with anyone who might be interested.

This year’s build will take place at the South Point Lowe’s on November 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For this build, we are partnering with Greenup County Schools & Dave Hallam, a retired special education teacher from Greenup County Schools. Dave has spent the past several years building beds for children in our local communities and has already built an incredible 110 beds!

Our goal for this Community Bed Build Day is to build 30 beds in one day! Beds will be distributed to children and families across several counties throughout the Tri-State area, including:

• Greenup County, KY
• Carter County, KY
• Boyd County, KY
• Scioto County, OH
• Lawrence County, OH
• Gallia County, OH
• Cabell County, WV
  

Additionally, we are accepting donations for twin mattresses, bed linens, pillows, and stuffed animals to go along with the beds! If you would like to donate, you can drop off the items at the check-in counter during the build! If you or members of your organization would like to volunteer, please complete the form below. It only takes a few seconds to complete and will help with getting an accurate headcount for the event.

Children's Home Society Announces Vegas Night on Saturday, November 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.

Joe Justice Media Offering The Appalachian Business Christmas Campaign

Christmas is one of the best opportunities for your business to connect with employees, customers, and the community. People are already paying attention to stories about gratitude, generosity, and local impact, giving you a natural reason to share what your company accomplished without sounding like you are bragging.

The Appalachian Business Christmas Campaign is a professional video solution designed to help your business make the most of the season. Your video could thank your employees, recognize your customers, highlight your community involvement, celebrate important milestones, share a holiday message, or promote a seasonal offer.

There are different tiers available for different needs, ranging from a professional Christmas video to a complete content and distribution campaign. Depending on the tier you select, your central story can become an entire month of content designed to build appreciation, strengthen your reputation, and keep your business visible throughout the Christmas season.

Campaigns must be reserved by November 9, 2026, to allow enough time for planning, filming, editing, approval, and distribution. Schedule a call with Joe Justice Media to discuss your goals and determine which option is the right fit for your business.

Marshall Athletics, Marshall Health Network Partner For New HERD Cares Initiative

Marshall Athletics is proud to announce a collaboration with Marshall Health Network for a new initiative called HERD Cares that takes student-athlete care and well-being to a new level.

HERD Cares enhances the previous Be HERD model by directly integrating a sport psychology and mental wellness program within the Marshall Athletics framework through the partnership with Marshall Health Network.

Overseen by Marshall Athletics' Student-Athlete Welfare, this new program focuses on prevention, education, early identification, timely access to care, mental performance and coordinated support to promote student-athlete health, well-being and success during their collegiate careers and beyond.

The new HERD Cares program will be housed within the Buck Harless Center for Student-Athlete Success – a strategic move that continues the movement of keeping all vital student-athlete services within one central location while also making sure the HERD Cares forum is one that is familiar and comfortable for student-athletes. Read the full story below!