The Kanawha Valley: An Attractive & Prosperous Place to Live & Work
Economic Development
From site selection to innovation support, we help attract and grow businesses across industries large and small.
Community Programs
Enhancing local engagement with initiatives like #KeepItLocalKV, Downtown Open, Charleston in Bloom, and the Holiday Window Display Contest.
Small Business & Startup Support
Expert training, funding, and mentorship via our Business Incubator, Small Business Grants, and Faster WV programs.
Chamber of Commerce
Driving local business growth through networking, advocacy, affinity programs, and exclusive member opportunities.
Catalyst for Change in the Kanawha Valley
The Charleston Area Alliance serves as a catalyst for change for Kanawha County, leading with innovative and collaborative approaches to shape a prosperous economy that fosters growth and attracts people and investment. The Charleston Area Alliance is: proactive, thinks long-term, aligned with our partners and the community, collaborative, efficient, and provides value in all our services.
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Join our network of entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and corporate leaders driving regional progress.
Recent News & Events
Latest News
Charleston Area Alliance partners with Breeze Airways, the State of West Virginia, Yeager Airport, Kanawha County, and the City of Charleston to expand air service.
CHARLESTON, WV– Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that Breeze Airways, the acclaimed...
Charleston Area Alliance Welcomes Ellen Cappellanti as New Chair of the Board of Directors
Charleston, WV (June 24, 2025) – The Charleston Area Alliance is proud to announce that Ellen...
Charleston Area Alliance & Optimum Business Announce Lifting Up Small Business Grants
Optimum Business will award 25 small businesses each a $5,000 grant to further support the...
Upcoming Events
Join us for professional development, advocacy sessions, networking, and more.
Building a Thriving Region
Charleston, WV is growing through a blend of historic industry and emerging opportunities. The Charleston Area Alliance supports this progress by driving economic development, strengthening local businesses, and leading community-focused initiatives that enhance the region’s vitality and appeal.
Program Spotlight:
Workforce Initiatives
Leveraging partnerships like Faster WV and internship programs to build local workforce pipelines.
Downtown Revitalization & Housing Initiative
Making our downtown more vibrant and livable for residents, workers, and visitors.
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We're excited to invite you to a RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATION for Consumer Credit Counseling Services' new Charleston Office!
📅Wednesday, May 27
🕔10:30AM
📍815 Court Street, Charleston (inside Habitat for Humanity)
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📢Update for tonight's Live on the Levee! 🌧 ... See MoreSee Less
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Our 39 member Board of Directors is elected by our MEMBERS! Thank you to all our members who participated in our elections this year and we look forward to welcoming new board members in June! ... See MoreSee Less
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We greatly appreciate Truist’s support of our Small Business Incubator and look forward to a ribbon cutting celebration soon! 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉Please join us in welcoming Elk City Cycles to the Alliance membership family! Since opening in 2020, Elk City Cycles has been committed to offering Charleston and the surrounding communities a full-service bicycle shop- check them out at elkcitycycles.com 🚲 ... See MoreSee Less
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We were proud to be at the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center Metal Tech Expo today, where Victoria Russo, VP of Business Retention and Expansion, connected with metalworking companies and suppliers from across the region!
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