Events for January 2018
Charleston Area Alliance
Jan 4    Leadership Kanawha Valley 2017-2018

Leadership Kanawha Valley is a program to develop, support and connect emerging talent throughout the region. From young professionals to senior executives, the program gives participants the tools, knowledge, experiences and connections to enhance their community impact.

Sponsored by Frontier Communications and Thomas Health System, Leadership Kanawha Valley builds strong connections across private, public and nonprofit sectors and helps graduates find their place in the community. 

Through the eight-month program, participants learn about the issues shaping the community from the experts working on them, form lasting bonds with classmates who are active leaders and strengthen professional skills with a leadership development curriculum. The program works to inspire participants to become more impactful leaders and maintain involvement in the social, business and political fabric of the community.

Since 2004, more than 325 have joined the Leadership Kanawha Valley alumni network. 
 
Date: January 4, 2018
Location: Leadership Kanawha Valley locations vary each month. 
Contact: Susie Salisbury
EMail: ssalisbury@charlestonareaalliance.org
Date/Time Details:

Full-day program sessions are scheduled on the first Thursday of every month September 2017 - April 2018*. 

  • Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017
  • Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017
  • Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017
  • Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017
  • Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018
  • Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018
  • Thursday, March 1, 2018
  • Thursday, April 5, 2018
*Program sessions are subject to change. Participants must attend seven of the eight scheduled program sessions to graduate.
Fees/Admission: Registration is $495 for Alliance members and $595 for future Alliance members. This fee includes all program expenses and admission to Alliance Business After Hours networking events September 2017 - April 2018.  

If you are not yet a member of the Alliance, we invite you to join today. Click here for more information.


 
Jan 10    Issues & Eggs Legislative Breakfast 2018
Join the Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce for its annual Issues & Eggs legislative breakfast Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 at the Charleston Marriott Town Center.  

For more than 50 years, Issues & Eggs has served as an enriching kickoff for the legislative session and shines a spotlight on policies that promote Kanawha County business and advance economic development and growth throughout the state.

Hear directly from representatives on issues that matter to your business. More than 400 business and community leaders are expected to attend. 

With keynote remarks by West Virginia’s legislative leaders and a preview of the Chamber’s current-year legislative agenda, Issues & Eggs supports the Chamber’s efforts to champion economic prosperity and quality of life for the Kanawha Valley.

Location:
Charleston Marriott Town Center
200 Lee Street, East
Charleston, WV 25301

Date/Time Information:
Wednesday, Jan. 10
7:30 a.m.  Check In
8 - 9:15 a.m.  Breakfast Program

Fees/Admission:
$50 for Alliance members
$60 for future Alliance members.
Add $10 if registering after Jan. 5.  

Click here to learn more about joining the Charleston Area Alliance

Invoicing is available for groups of 10 or more. No refunds are issued within 48 hours of the event. Please email Paula Sims with any dietary requests or restrictions. 

The Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce is an affiliate of the Charleston Area Alliance.
Date: January 10, 2018
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Contact: Jeri Adkins
EMail: jadkins@charlestonareaalliance.org
Jan 18    Business After Hours - University of Charleston Innovation Center 2018

Join us for Business After Hours at the University of Charleston Wehrle Innovation Center. Network with colleagues and connect with business and community leaders at this monthly Alliance event. 

At the newly-opened Innovation Center, UC is educating entrepreneurs and innovators — ensuring students have the problem solving and communication skills to perform future jobs with excellence. The Innovation Center is changing the way students learn, faculty teaches and the community embraces UC’s innovative spirit. 

Registration is $15 for Alliance members and $25 for future members. Add $10 if registering fewer than 24 hours in advance. 

Invoicing is available for groups of 10 or more. No cancellation refunds within 48 hours of event. 
Date: January 18, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:

University of Charleston Wehrle Innovation Center
2300 MacCorkle Ave. SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Contact: Jeri Adkins
EMail: jadkins@charlestonareaalliance.org
Fees/Admission:

$15 Alliance members
$25 future members
Add $10 for tickets purchased fewer than 24 hours in advance.