For more information on joining the Chamber, please contact Kathy Thomas at [email protected]
Driving Growth: Commitment to Job Creation and Business Success.
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce offers unparalleled networking and business-to-business opportunities, with a tangible return on investment evident in our key achievements. Our members join us because they believe in our mission and witness the success we bring to businesses.
Our primary focus is promoting job creation in West Virginia. We work closely with state lawmakers and the business community to provide incentives for existing and potential employers, fostering a positive economic climate. By creating a business-friendly environment, we aim to generate more jobs, strengthen communities, and enhance West Virginia’s appeal for businesses. Job creation is our top priority!
Why Join the West Virginia Chamber?
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce offers unparalleled networking and business-to-business opportunities, with a tangible return on investment evident in our key achievements. Our members join us because they believe in our mission and witness the success we bring to businesses.
Unparallelled Representation, Engagement & Resources
- A Powerful Voice of Representation in West Virginia’s Courts and Legislature
- Promoting policies that help you grow your business in West Virginia
- Defeating bills and repealing laws that limit your business potential
- The opportunity to offer input through Chamber Committees and Working Groups
- Members-Only training opportunities and Education Credits
Signature Events
Information & Initiatives
- Business Academy
- CourtWatch
- Chamber Magazine
- Campaign For Jobs
- Daily Legislative Agenda Emails (During the Legislative Session)
- Weekly Legislative Breakdowns
- Legislative Scorecard
- Weekly Member-Wide News Updates
- Business Education
- Local Chamber Network
- Committees & Working Groups
Vision for the Future
- Continue Improving Our Competitive Business Climate
- Excellence in K-12 Education
- Build A Strong Workforce & Talent Pipeline
- Fair Legal Landscape and Judiciary System
- Support Economic Development
- “All-of-the-above” Energy Approach
- Advance Small Business Opportunities
- Foster Technological Advancement
- Increased Manufacturing Production
- Promote Quality of Life and Public Safety
- Leverage Travel and Tourism Assets
- Enhance Health and Wellness
Success Stories For An Improved Business Climate
WORKER’S COMP SYSTEM
Major reforms to and privatization of the state’s Workers’ Compensation system
RIGHT TO WORK
Passage of Right-to-work
REGULATORY REFORMS
Regulatory reforms that promote fairness and efficiency
BUSINESS TAX REDUCTIONS
Reduction in business taxes
INSURANCE & LEGAL REFORMS
Passage of several insurance and legal-reform measures
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CRISIS
A solution to the state’s medical malpractice crisis
BURDENSOME LABOR-BACK MEASURES
Stoppage of onerous labor-backed measures (captive communications, mandatory overtime prohibitions)
TAX RELIEF FOR TECH
Tax relief for the technology services industry
PEIA REFORM
Passage of PEIA Reform to ensure solvency of plan
CHILDCARE TAX CREDIT: WORKFORCE & JOBS
Passage of childcare tax credit legislation for employers
TAX RELIEF FOR ALL
Tax relief for all West Virginians
TAX REFORM: PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES
Passage of tax reform for pass-through entities
MODERATE WV SUPREME COURT
Electing a rule-of-law WV Supreme Court
MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION REFORM
Passed legislation to ensure small businesses and individuals can’t be annexed without their consent
$100 MILLION IN SAVINGS
Insurance reforms amounting to $100 million in savings
For more information on joining the Chamber, please contact Kathy Thomas at [email protected]