MEDIA ADVISORY & NEWS RELEASE: Power Players Unite: West Virginia Chamber’s 89th Annual Meeting & Business Summit Set For Record-Breaking Year
July 22, 2025
*Credentialed members of the media are invited to attend and must RSVP by emailing Kaylin Jorge at [email protected] by 12 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2025.*
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The largest and most influential gathering of business, industry, education, finance and government leaders from across the state will take place from August 27 to August 29, 2025, at The Greenbrier, as the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce hosts its 89th Annual Meeting & Business Summit.
This year’s theme, “Forging Alliances, Fueling Success,” reflects the Summit’s focus on building partnerships that drive innovation, strengthen communities and create new opportunities for the Mountain State.
With attendance expected to surpass last year’s record-breaking numbers, more than 1,200 leaders will take part in this three-day event. From top-tier speakers and business showcases to exclusive polling data and high-level panel discussions, the Summit is packed with content designed to inform, inspire and ignite meaningful action across sectors.
A Powerful Lineup of Speakers and Special Guests
Two of the nation’s most respected political analysts and commentators will take the main stage to offer timely insights into the current political climate and the direction of the country, including Jonathan Martin, Politics Bureau Chief and Senior Political Columnist at POLITICO and West Virginia’s own Chris Stirewalt, Political Editor at NewsNation and The Hill, and a New York Times bestselling author.
The agenda also includes a distinguished list of West Virginia’s elected leaders and institutional presidents. Some featured speakers include United States Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, Marshall University President Brad Smith West Virginia University’s new President Dr. Michael Benson, Ron Clark, Disney’s “American Teacher of the Year” and CEOs from major healthcare, energy and business organizations.
West Virginia’s city leaders will also be in the spotlight. Mayors Patrick Farrell, Amy Shuler Goodwin, and Tom Joyce will share insights and strategies on how local leadership is building momentum for economic development across West Virginia’s cities and towns.
More than two dozen of the state’s most impactful and forward-thinking businesses will be featured during the Summit. These companies will highlight their ongoing investments in West Virginia and the role they play in shaping the state’s economic future. A full list of participating companies can be found here.
Attendees will also gain fresh insights into the perspectives of West Virginians in the West Virginia Poll, presented by Rex Repass, President of Research America Inc. This exclusive presentation will dive into public opinion on key issues, offering a data-driven view of the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Steve Roberts, President of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the importance of the annual gathering.
“The Annual Meeting & Business Summit continues to serve as a vital platform where leaders come together to exchange ideas and create partnerships that strengthen our economy and improve life across the state. This year’s program highlights the innovation, collaboration and leadership that are shaping the future of West Virginia.”
Roberts continued, “This three-day event showcases the very best of our state and covers critical topics like health, education, energy, the economy and the overall well-being of West Virginians. We’re proud to continue this time-honored tradition that began in 1936.”
A full agenda and list of speakers is available at wvchamber.com.
*Credentialed members of the media are invited to attend and must RSVP by emailing Kaylin Jorge at [email protected] by 12 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2025.*
WHO:
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce; national political analysts, business, industry, education, financial, and political leaders
WHAT:
89th Annual Meeting & Business Summit
WHEN:
August 27, 2025 – August 29, 2025
WHERE:
The Greenbrier
300 Main St W, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
RSVP Required:
Credentialed members of the media are invited to attend and must RSVP to Kaylin Jorge at [email protected] by 12 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025.