What We Do

Cultivate Business Growth: We provide the resources, support, and advocacy necessary for our members to expand their businesses, foster innovation, and achieve profitability.

Facilitate Job Creation: By promoting a conducive business environment, we enable our members to create new employment opportunities and attract top-tier talent to drive their success.

We Speak For Business: We serve as the unified voice of the business community, advocating for policies and initiatives that support entrepreneurship, economic development, and the overall prosperity of our state.

Unlock the Full Potential of your business and join a network committed to your success. Please reach out to Kathy Thomas at [email protected] for more information on how to become a Chamber Member.

Uniting Business. Igniting Prosperity. Driving Growth.

Every day, our Chamber’s dedicated staff, leaders, and volunteers are on a mission to enhance the business landscape in West Virginia. We give private-sector employers a powerful voice in state politics and ensure their interests are safeguarded before regulatory bodies, the Legislature, and the courts.
But we’re not just about business; we’re about building a better West Virginia. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Problem Solvers: We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves and tackle the toughest challenges facing our state. From economic hurdles to regulatory complexities, we’re in the trenches finding solutions.
• Champions of Free Market: We believe in the power of competition and advocate for streamlined government policies that foster innovation and growth.
• Catalysts for Progress: Innovation is in our DNA. We’re constantly pushing the envelope, challenging the status quo, and driving forward thinking initiatives to propel West Virginia into the future.
• Partners in Progress: Collaboration is key to our success. We work hand-in-hand with government entities to drive positive change and create opportunities for all.

As the largest and most influential general business organization in the state, we represent a diverse array of sectors, from small business to Fortune 500 corporations. While our membership spans every region and industry, small businesses are the heartbeat of our Chamber, comprising 95% of our membership base.

Join us in shaping the future of West Virginia’s business landscape. Together, we can make a difference.

History: Championing Business Voices for nearly 90 Years

For nearly nine decades, the West Virginia Chamber has been at the forefront of addressing critical issues facing our state, including education, economic development, and workforce readiness. Rooted in the belief that businesses can positively impact our state’s quality of life, we have emerged as proactive leaders, pioneering innovative solutions, and convening the brightest minds at our membership events.

With members spanning the length and breadth of West Virginia, we collectively employ over half of the state’s workforce.
The West Virginia Chamber advocates for the business community’s interests in shaping public policy, promoting ethical business practices and striving for a future where our state thrives economically, competes educationally and preserves our environment responsibly.

We Celebrate the diversity of industries that contribute to our state’s economic vitality, recognizing that a robust and inclusive economy benefits all West Virginians.