CHAMBER NEWS

Our May Lunch & Learn at the Cabell-Huntington Health Department featured Sara Blevins O'Toole of Branches Domestic Violence Shelter 🥰.

Sara offered special “how-to” guidelines and many practical strategies to help employers and employees make their workplaces more trauma-responsive for survivors. We thank Sara and the team at Branches for the presentation and for the essential work they do to help people in need. 

We strongly encourage you to visit thee button below to learn more about Branches. 

We also thank Ohio Valley Bank for their continued support of the Lunch & Learn Program, and HoneyBaked Ham of Barboursville for the always delicious lunch! For a full photo gallery from the event, click the button below!

The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce helped Graphic Solutions celebrate 25 years in business on Friday, May 15th. What started as a hobby for owners Angela and Todd Smith has steadily grown into a staple of the Huntington business community and beyond. Known for their excellence in screen printing, design services, promotional items, branding, and much more, Graphic Solutions, LLC is a family-owned business with a proud past and a bright future. They are a testament to the power of faith, family, and creativity, and we wish them many more years of success!

For a complete photo gallery from today's celebration, click the button below!

CHAMBER EVENTS

Join the Chamber’s Women’s Impact Network for an engaging panel discussion on building a positive team culture, featuring three dynamic leaders from across our region. 

Juli Fulks, Head Coach of the Marshall University Women's Basketball Team, brings a coach’s perspective on motivation, accountability, and creating a winning mindset. Angie Swearingen, President of St. Mary's Medical Center, will share insights on fostering culture in high-stakes, team-driven environments. Rounding out the panel, Megan Archer, President and CEO of the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce, will guide connect these perspectives to the broader business community.

Together, they’ll explore practical strategies for strengthening team dynamics, building trust, and leading with intention, no matter your industry.

This event is free for Chamber members and $15 for non-members. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required. If you register, but cannot attend, please email chamber@huntingtonchamber.org at least 24 hours before the event date so you are not charged a $15 no-show fee.

Step into an evening of connection and community at the May Business After Hours hosted by Marshall University and Sodexo at the Memorial Student Center.

Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere while networking with fellow Chamber members, local professionals and community leaders in one of Marshall’s most vibrant gathering spaces.

Guests will have the chance to tour the facility’s event spaces and win exciting door prizes throughout the evening, including Marshall merchandise and gift cards to some of your favorite Chamber businesses.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an engaging night on Marshall University’s campus.

Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the Junior League of Huntington’s Period Pantry, a community initiative providing menstrual products to those in need. This special ribbon-cutting event is held in collaboration with United Way of the River Cities and the Cabell County Public Library. Come be a part of this meaningful community effort and support accessible period resources for everyone. 

Join the Huntington Regional Chamber for a dynamic Small Business Roundtable, powered by Huntington National Bank, focused on the power of revitalization and the collaborations that help local businesses thrive. This roundtable session will kick off with a tour of Central City followed by a panel discussion led by Lauren Kemp, Executive Director of RenewAll. The panel will feature Central City business leaders who will discuss how local partnerships have strengthened Huntington’s Central City district, supported entrepreneurship, and created a vibrant business community. 

Following the discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with fellow small business leaders, exchange ideas, and explore ways communities can work together to support local growth, investment, and long-term success.

Register at the button below!

Join us for an exciting collaborative networking event featuring Up Next Charlie West, Putnam CREW, Huntington Young Professionals, and Counsel Connections members. Meet-Up 64 is the premier networking series along the I-64 corridor. This event is FREE and will be a great opportunity to connect with young professionals from the entire Metro Valley!

Location

FireSide Grille

439 WV-34, Hurricane, 25526

Date & time

Jun 9, 2026 at 5:30pm–Jun 9, 2026 at 8:00pm EDT ET

MEMBER NEWS

Roll & Release is a 30-minute guided foam rolling session designed to melt tension, improve mobility, and leave your body feeling refreshed and rebalanced. Jordan will lead you through targeted techniques to release tight muscles, enhance recovery, and support better movement—perfect after a long day or a week of tough workouts.

Whether you’re dealing with soreness, stiffness, or just need a moment to slow down, this class is your time to reconnect with your body and feel your best.

All levels welcome. Just bring yourself—we’ll take care of the rest.

Members- Free; Non-member drop-in $14. For a full list of classes, click the button below.

Audio plays a bigger role in your space than you might think, and it can directly impact engagement, experience, and even revenue. Whether you're running meetings in a conference room, hosting plays and graduation in an auditorium, or managing outdoor games and community events, poor sound can lead to frustration, missed messages, and lost opportunities. On the other hand, clear, reliable audio creates better experiences that keep people engaged, coming back, and ready to take action.

Join Netranom and Harvest Pro Audio for a practical discussion on how sound impacts real-world spaces.

In this 45-minute webinar, you’ll learn:

▪️How poor sound can hurt engagement, attendance, and revenue

▪️The difference between good and bad audio experiences

▪️Common mistakes to avoid when choosing audio solutions

▪️Simple ways to make smarter decisions for your space

Stay for a live Q&A to get your questions answered.

DATE: May 20

TIME: 12 - 12:45 PM

REGISTER AT THE BUTTON BELOW

Valley Health Systems, Inc. invites community members, business leaders, and local organizations to attend the Pea Ridge Medical Complex Open House on Wednesday, May 20, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 4270 U.S. Route 60 in Huntington.

Guests will have the opportunity to tour the facility, meet Valley Health providers and staff, learn more about available healthcare services, and explore the growing healthcare resources available in the Pea Ridge community.  Light refreshments will be offered in a progressive fashion as guests move from department to department at the Complex.

Valley Health is excited to welcome the public into the complex and highlight our commitment to providing accessible, quality healthcare close to home. Community members are encouraged to stop by and discover the wide variety of services offered through Valley Health.

The event is free and open to the public. While RSVP is not required, attendees may RSVP online to help with planning.

For additional information and RSVP details, visit the button below!

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is pleased to share the attached flyer for an upcoming presentation on Aging and Vision Loss featuring Dr. Pris Rogers, AFB’s Special Advisor on Aging and Vision Loss. This session will provide practical information for older adults, family members, caregivers, and professionals on maintaining independence, understanding vision loss, and accessing helpful resources and services in the community.  

Next week, Ronald McDonald House Huntington will officially unveil our refreshed brand and new logo, and we’d love your help sharing our Brand Bash invitation!

The celebration will be Thursday, May 21 at 1:00pm at RMHC Huntington (1500 17th Street). We’ll have a quick logo reveal along with cake and snacks as we celebrate this exciting new chapter.

Marshall University is celebrating its fifth year for Community Cares Week (May 19-22) this year. We encourage businesses and organizations in the area to volunteer and work a shift together! It’s a great team building experience and also just a fun experience overall on campus.

Volunteers receive a free t-shirt, free lunch and are entered to win some great door prizes on the day they serve.

Also, Tuesday, May 19^th is a kid-friendly day of service. We encourage folks to bring their kids of all ages (but they have to work alongside them). This can also be used for students in high school who need community service hours to graduate.

Registration is open now. 😊

👉 To register to volunteer, click here.

If you can’t join us in person for Marshall University’s Community Cares Week — you can be part of the impact and support our volunteers by purchasing a small item from our Community Cares Week Amazon Wish List.

From bottled water and sunscreen to grab-and-go snacks like crackers and beef jerky, these simple items help keep our volunteers energized, hydrated and ready to serve throughout the week.

Your gift — no matter the size — helps fuel the work being done across our communities and ensures our volunteers have what they need to make a difference.



👉 To view our Community Cares Week Wish List: click here.

You are invited to join the St. Mary Medical Center School of Nursing as we celebrate 100 years of educating the next generation of nurses!

DATE: Wednesday, May 27

TIME: 11:00 AM

LOCATION: St. Mary's Conference Center - 2853 5th Ave. Huntington, WV. 25702

Join us as we celebrate this incredible milesonte!

Every Friday and Saturday in May, we will be drawing a random winner every hour from 6:30PM-10:30PM for a chance to win up to a $1,000 gift card for Big Sandy's Superstore! At 11:30PM, we will draw a final winner for a grand prize for a $6,000 value home renovation package. 

Guest must earn their entries every week, and entries will be reset to 1 (their free bonus entry) after the final drawing at 11:30 each. Saturday. 25 points= 1 entry. 

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Join Hospice of Huntington for a special celebration honoring the 20th Anniversary of the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House on Thursday, June 4, at 4:30 p.m.

The community is invited to tour the Hospice House and its peaceful gardens while discovering what makes this place so meaningful to the patients and families it serves. During a brief program, guests will hear reflections from Hospice and community leaders and join us in remembering the lives of those cared for at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.

Marshall University's June Harless Center is celebrating 20 years of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in West Virginia, and we hope this year's fundraiser will be our biggest and best yet! 

Enjoy this family-friendly event with music, vendors, and prizes for Best Dressed Dolly contest in adult, child, and Doggy Parton categories!

Register at tristateracer.com/dollydash2026 

Each registration sponsors a child’s one year enrollment and includes the 20th anniversary commemorative t-shirt!

Be A Valued Sponsor - Dolly Dash 5K Race For Reading - 20th Anniversary!

Click the link to check out our sponsorship levels and perks, including the commemorative 20th Anniversary t-shirt design. 

Every year, over 50,000 children statewide receive a monthly delivery of a brand-new, high-quality, professionally selected book comprising their very own home library promoting early literacy, school readiness, long-term academic achievement, and lifetime success including substance use prevention. 

With increased postage costs, we are faced with challenges to sustain this impactful program and need your support. All proceeds directly purchase and deliver books to West Virginia’s youngest learners.

Want to be part of the action at every concert, convention, and live event? We’re looking for energetic, reliable bartenders to join our arena team!

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love creating great guest experiences, and want flexible event-based scheduling, we’d love to meet you!

• Must be 21+ to apply
• Offering competitive hourly pay plus tips
• Exciting atmosphere
• Pour drinks. See shows. Get paid.

Apply at the button below today and help us bring unforgettable nights to life!

The Business Retention and Expansion Manager works under the direction of the HADCO President & CEO and the Executive Director. The BR&E Manager will manage, coordinate, and implement programs and projects that support the retention and expansion of businesses in Cabell and Wayne Counties. This role will also assist with economic development projects as it pertains to business retention and expansion, including supporting the growth of targeted industries in the HADCO service area.

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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