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West Virginia Chamber of Commerce 2025 Women’s Leadership Summit March 26-27

  (Charleston, W.Va.) The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite members of the media […]

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Serving Up Love: Welch restaurant providing meals during McDowell flood recovery

  WELCH, W.Va. – In flood-stricken McDowell County, a restaurant has been serving up love by […]

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West Virginia businesses optimistic as new leaders take office

  Charleston, W.Va. — West Virginia has a new governor. And in one week the country […]

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West Virginia Chamber Urges Senators Manchin and Capito to Oppose Lauren McFerran Re-Nomination to National Labor Relations Board

  Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is urging U.S. Senators Shelley Moore […]

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West Virginia Chamber of Commerce New Website Receives National Design Award

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that its newly redesigned website, wvchamber.com, has […]

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West Virginia Chamber PAC Celebrates Strong Election Night with Pro-Business Candidates

  CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The voice of business was heard loud and clear across West Virginia […]

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West Virginia Chamber PAC 2024 General Election Endorsements

    2024 General Election Endorsements   U.S. House of Representatives Congresswoman Carol Miller – 1st […]

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Roadmap For West Virginia’s Success: West Virginia Chamber Launches 21st Century Competitiveness Agenda

  CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch […]

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West Virginia Chamber Joins Effort Calling for President to Invoke Taft-Hartley Act Amid Port Strikes

  CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has joined the United States Chamber […]

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“The Case for Childcare in West Virginia”: The Case for Childcare in West Virginia: West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Releases Report Highlighting Childcare Challenges & Proposed Solutions

  West Virginia stands at a critical crossroads in its pursuit of a thriving future for […]

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West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Releases West Virginia Campaign For Jobs 2024 Digest Tracking the State’s Economic Health

  The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the release of the West […]

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West Virginia Chamber of Commerce PAC Endorses Patrick Morrisey for Governor

  The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee endorsed Attorney General Patrick Morrisey in […]

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West Virginia Chamber Announces New Board of Directors Chair

The membership of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has elected its Chair of the Board […]

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West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Unveils New Website with Enhanced Features

  The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of its newly […]

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West Virginia Chamber debuting 2024 edition of CourtWatch at 88th Annual Meeting & Business Summit, offering CLE credit to West Virginia attorneys

  The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2024 edition of CourtWatch: […]

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West Virginia Gubernatorial Candidates, National & International Speakers, Record Crowds Anticipated at West Virginia Chamber 88th Annual Meeting & Business Summit

  The largest gathering of business, industry, education, finance and political leaders from around West Virginia […]

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West Virginia Chamber of Commerce PAC Announces First Round of Endorsements in 2024 Primary Elections

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee has announced its first round […]

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West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Women’s Leadership Summit: Women Driving Excellence

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite members of the media […]

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West Virginia Chamber Congratulates West Virginia’s Selection as Hydrogen Hub Location

Charleston, W.Va. The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is congratulating the selection of West Virginia as one […]

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Op-Ed: West Virginia Business Summit Focusing on Growth

Charleston, W.Va. When the 87th Annual Meeting and Business Summit of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce […]

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Gubernatorial Forum, Economic Development & Workforce Announcements, Large Crowds Anticipated at West Virginia Chamber 87th Annual Meeting & Business Summit

Charleston, W.Va. The largest gathering of business, industry, education, finance and political leaders from around West Virginia […]

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West Virginia Chamber Releases New Polling Information on Statewide Races

Charleston, W.Va. The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is releasing new polling information conducted in the Mountain […]

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West Virginia Chamber Applauds Congresswoman Carol Miller for Vote on Debt Limit Deal

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is applauding the passage in the U.S. House […]

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West Virginia Applauds Senator Capito for Permitting Reform Bill

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is applauding the rollout of the RESTART Act […]

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Senator Mike Woelfel, Delegate Matt Rohrbach Recognized by West Virginia Chamber of Commerce as a Champions of Free Enterprise

Huntington, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce recognized West Virginia State Senator Mike Woelfel and […]

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West Virginia Chamber Reacts to Disappointing 2022 NAEP Scores

Charleston, W.Va. – An analysis of the just-released National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) shows West Virginia […]

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West Virginia Chamber: Passing Amendment 2 Is Best Way to Axe Vehicle Tax

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is advocating for passage of Amendment 2 as […]

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West Virginia Chamber Releases New Polling Information on Key Issues

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is releasing new polling information on the feelings […]

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West Virginia Chamber Announces New Board of Directors Chair

Charleston, W.Va. – The membership of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce elected its Chair of the […]

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Record-Breaking Year, Economic Development Announcement Anticipated at West Virginia Chamber Annual Meeting & Business Summit

Charleston, W.Va. – The largest gathering of business, industry, education, financial, and political leaders from around West […]

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Overflow Crowd Attends West Virginia Chamber Environmental and Energy Conference

Charleston, W.Va. – Top experts in the environmental and energy fields came together Tuesday to present to […]

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West Virginia Chamber Announces Rollout of Poverty Project

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is rolling out its new “Poverty Project,” designed […]

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West Virginia Chamber Announces Rollout of Poverty Project

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is rolling out its new “Poverty Project,” designed […]

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West Virginia, U.S. Chambers Extend Statewide Advocacy Campaign Thanking Senator Manchin for Putting West Virginians First, Stopping Reconciliation

Charleston, W.Va. – Today, the West Virginia and U.S. Chambers of Commerce announced an extension to their […]

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West Virginia Chamber Celebrates Strong Primary Election Night

Charleston, W.Va. – The voice of business rang true last night as the West Virginia Chamber of […]

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West Virginia Chamber of Commerce PAC Announces First Round of Endorsements

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee has announced its first round […]

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West Virginia Chamber PAC endorses Congressman David McKinley

The West Virginia Chamber works to create an environment that allows our members to: Grow their Business. […]

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West Virginia Chamber Hosts Largest Gathering of Women Leaders in the State at Spring 2022 Women’s Leadership Summit: Empowered Women Leading the Way

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its biggest crowd ever for the […]

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West Virginia’s Economy Continues to Thrive as We Look Ahead To Spring Job Growth

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the state’s outstanding economic strides as […]

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West Virginia Chamber Applauds Senate Passage of SB 656

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is applauding the West Virginia Senate for the […]

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Historic Low Unemployment Numbers & Strong Job Growth Show West Virginia is Emerging Stronger

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is celebrating another record-breaking month for unemployment rates […]

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West Virginia Scores with Today’s Trifecta Economic Development Announcements

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is applauding today’s trifecta of economic announcements that […]

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West Virginia Chamber Congratulates Appointees to New Intermediate Appellate Court

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce congratulates those appointed today by Governor Jim Justice […]

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West Virginia Chamber Supports Sen. Manchin’s Decision To Vote “No” on Build Back Better Act

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is coming out in strong support of Senator […]

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West Virginia, U.S. Chambers Extend Statewide Advocacy Campaign Thanking Senator Manchin for Putting West Virginians First as Senate Reconciliation Bill Looms

Washington, D.C. – West Virginia and U.S. Chamber of Commerce today announced an extension to their statewide […]

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West Virginia Chamber Encourages Passage of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is supporting the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and […]

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New Polling Shows Overwhelming Opposition to West Virginia Legislature Prohibiting Employers from Responding to COVID-19 Pandemic

Charleston, W.Va. – A new poll released by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has found that […]

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West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Releases 2021 Legislative Scorecard

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has recently published its 2021 Legislative Scorecard, highlighting […]

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April Jobs Data Shows Strength of West Virginia Economy

wvc-April-2021-Jobs-Data-Strength-of-Economy-5-19-21Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the positive jobs data that was […]

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West Virginia Chamber Celebrates Intermediate Appellate Court

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the bi-partisan passage and signing of […]

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West Virginia Legislature’s Policies – Including Right-to-Work – Are Making a Difference

Charleston, W.Va. – With the West Virginia Legislature entering its third full week of the 2021 Legislative […]

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West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Thanks Sen. Shelley Moore Capito for Urging Strict Scrutiny of RDOF Auction

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is applauding the actions of Senator Shelley Moore […]

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West Virginia Chamber of Commerce PAC Endorses Governor Jim Justice for Re-election

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee endorsed Governor Jim Justice in […]

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Bookmark and Share Senator Ryan Weld Recognized by West Virginia Chamber of Commerce as a Champion of Free Enterprise

Wheeling, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce recognized West Virginia State Senator Ryan Weld as […]

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W.Va. Chamber Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision in U.S. Forest Service v. Cowpasture River Preservation Association

Charleston, W.Va. – This morning the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 7-2 decision in the case of U.S. […]

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West Virginia Chamber Releases “A Business and Economic Recovery Plan for West Virginia”

Charleston, W.Va. – While the COVID-19 pandemic has been ongoing in the state, the West Virginia Chamber […]

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West Virginia Chamber Calls for Thorough Search for New State Superintendent of Schools

Charleston, W.Va. – Following the announcement earlier today that State Superintendent of Schools Steve Paine will retire […]

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2019 Average Annual Total Employment Highest Since 2008

Charleston, W. Va.—West Virginia saw yet another year of job creation according to data released today […]

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W.Va. Chamber Helps Hobby Lobby Celebrate Grand Opening of New Charleston, W.Va. Store

OKLAHOMA CITY – Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., a privately held national retail chain of craft and […]

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Second Annual Women’s Leadership Summit an Overwhelming Success

Charleston, W.Va. – The second annual Women’s Leadership Summit of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce was […]

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Latest Jobs Report: 19,000 Jobs Added from October 2018 to October 2019

Charleston, W.Va. – The monthly state data release from Workforce WV that became available this afternoon shows […]

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West Virginia Chamber Wins 1st Place in 4 of 6 Categories During National Awards Ceremony

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has been recognized as a leading state chamber […]

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August Jobs Report Shows West Virginia Continues to Have Best Year Since 2008

Charleston, W.Va. – The monthly state data release from Workforce WV that became available this afternoon shows […]

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Workforce WV’s July Jobs Report is Best Since 2008

Charleston, W.Va. – The monthly state data release from Workforce WV that became available yesterday afternoon shows […]

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W.Va. Chamber to Welcome Republican Whip Steve Scalise to West Virginia

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced today that Republican Whip Steve Scalise will […]

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W.Va Leads Nation in GDP Growth

Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia led the nation in GDP Growth in the 1st Quarter of 2019 […]

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Latest Jobs Report Represents Best June Since 2008

Charleston, W.Va. – The monthly state data release from Workforce WV that became available this afternoon shows […]

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CNBC 2019 Top States for Business Shows Improvement for W.Va.

Charleston, W.Va. – Today CNBC released its annual “Top States for Business Rankings,” and West Virginia saw […]

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W.Va. Chamber Celebrates Nation-Leading Personal Income Growth

Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia led the nation in personal income growth in the 1st Quarter of […]

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May 2019 Jobs Report Brings Great News for W.Va.

Charleston, W.Va. – The monthly state data release from Workforce WV that became public today shows that […]

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West Virginia Manufacturers Association and West Virginia Chamber Support the Student Success Act of 2019

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Manufacturers Association and the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce have both […]

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West Virginia Chamber Announces Five-Diamond Employer Winners

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has announced that eleven West Virginia companies have been […]

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W.Va. Chamber to Host Nationally-Renowned Speaker on Diversity and Inclusion

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce will host featured speaker Dr. Steve L. Robbins […]

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W.Va. Chamber Applauds Senate Passage of “Last-Dollar-In” Community and Technical College Education Bill

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce applauds the passage of a comprehensive bill to […]

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W.Va. Chamber Releases Tool to Track Education Progress

Charleston, W.Va. – A new tool is now available to track public education progress in West Virginia. […]

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Best States for Business Report shows much work remains to be done in W.Va.

Charleston, W.Va. – Forbes Magazine’s recently-released Best States for Business report highlights that West Virginia still has […]

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W.Va. Chamber Encouraged by Jobs Report

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is encouraged by the latest state data release […]

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Pat Graney Re-Elected as W.Va. Chamber Chairman

White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – The membership of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce unanimously re-elected Patrick […]

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W.Va. Chamber 2018-2019 Board of Directors Elected

White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – The membership of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce elected their Board […]

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W.Va. Chamber Announces Five-Diamond Employer Winners

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has announced that sixteen West Virginia companies have been […]

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W.Va. Chamber PAC Announces 2018 Primary Election Endorsements

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber Political Action Committee today announced its endorsements for the 2018 […]

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W.Va. Chamber Applauds House Passage of Government Spending Bill

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing […]

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W.Va. Chamber to Honor and Welcome State Leaders

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2018 Legislative Reception entitled, “Celebrating […]

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W.Va. Chamber Statement on China Energy Deal

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Commerce has announced China Energy Investment Corporation Limited’s plan to invest […]

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West Virginia Chamber’s Vision for the 2018 Legislature

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its Vision for the […]

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Pat Graney Elected as Chairman of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce

White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – The membership of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce unanimously elected […]

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Board of Directors Elected for the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce

White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – The membership of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce elected their […]

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Canada’s Deputy Head of Mission to the United States to Speak at W.Va. Chamber Meeting

Charleston, W.Va. – When the 81st Annual Meeting and Business Summit of the West Virginia Chamber […]

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West Virginia has Nation’s 2nd Highest GDP Growth in 1st Quarter of 2017

Charleston, W.Va. – Information released last week by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic […]

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June Employment Figures Signal Growth

Charleston, W.Va. – Recently released numbers from Workforce West Virginia and the U.S. Department of Labor’s […]

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W.Va. Chamber Responds to CNBC Report

Charleston, W.Va. – Yesterday CNBC released its “America’s Top States for Business” rankings. Unfortunately, West Virginia […]

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University Presidents Gee and Gilbert to Speak at 81st Annual Meeting and Business Summit

Charleston, W.Va. – When the 81st Annual Meeting and Business Summit of the West Virginia Chamber […]

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W.Va. Chamber Notes Election Results and Future Goals

Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia Chamber President Steve Roberts this morning stated, “November 8, 2016 was […]

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W.Va. Chamber PAC Endorses Bill Cole for Governor

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber Political Action Committee today announced its endorsement of Bill […]

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Andrew Jordon Re-Elected as Chairman of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce

Charleston, W.Va. – The membership of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce unanimously re-elected Andrew Jordon […]

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West Virginia Chamber 80th Annual Meeting and Business Summit to Attract Record Crowd

Charleston, W.Va. – When the 80th Annual Meeting and Business Summit of the West Virginia Chamber […]

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W.Va Chamber Responds to Right-to-Work Hearing

Charleston, W.Va. – A hearing was held yesterday afternoon in Kanawha County Circuit Court regarding West […]

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West Virginia Chamber Foundation Assists Small Businesses

Charleston, W.Va. – Following the devastating floods that struck West Virginia on June 23, the West […]

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W.Va. Chamber Hosts 2015 Environmental Conference

Charleston, W.Va. – The W.Va. Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Environmental Conference at the Charleston […]

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W.Va. Chamber Notes 2015 Legislative Session Successes

Charleston, W.Va. – The W.Va. Chamber of Commerce applauds the hard work of the West Virginia Legislature […]

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W.Va. Chamber Applauds West Virginia House’s New Rule on Economic Impact Statement

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce applauds the leadership of the West Virginia Legislature […]

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W.Va. Chamber Raises Concerns about Division of Labor’s Proposed Emergency Rules

Charleston, W.Va. – The W.Va. Chamber of Commerce is raising concerns about recent “emergency” rules filed by […]

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W.Va. Chamber Board Endorses 2015 Legislative Initiatives and Meets with New Legislative Leadership

Charleston, W.Va. – At its annual retreat last Friday, the W.Va. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors […]

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W.Va. Chamber Reacts to 2014 General Elections

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce today offered appreciation for the hundreds of thousands […]

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West Virginia Chamber Annual Meeting & Business Summit Draws Record Attendance

Charleston, W.Va. – When the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s 78th Annual Meeting & Business Summit […]

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W.Va. Chamber to Visit EPA Region III

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce will be leading a visit to the U.S. […]

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W.Va. Chamber Responds to New EPA Rules

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce was highly critical of the new rules […]

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