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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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
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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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What a busy day we’ve had! 🎉 We were excited to also cut the ribbon on Valley Renovations, LLC new facility in Marmet. Andrew Weirick has truly built his business from the ground up, and having his entrepreneurial & craftsmanship expertise right here in the Kanawha Valley is something we can all be proud of. If you have a project in mind or are looking for custom woodworking, be sure to reach out to Valley Renovations — congratulations on this exciting new chapter! ... See MoreSee Less
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What a great morning cutting the ribbon on Goodwill Industries of the Summit new Outlet! 🎉 Not only do they provide a fantastic shopping experience for our community, they also create jobs and help people get back into the workforce. Congratulations to the entire Goodwill team on this exciting new adventure, we’re proud to celebrate this milestone with you! ... See MoreSee Less
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An American Success Story!
Thank you to Congresswoman Carol Miller for visiting Industrial Bolting today to tour this very special family owned business. A special thanks to Mike McCown for the behind the scenes look, and to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for helping facilitate this visit.
We truly appreciate our small business community and recognize the vital role local manufacturing plays in strengthening our region and economy. ... See MoreSee Less
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If you’re snowed in today, cozy up and take a look at what we accomplished together ❄️ 2025 brought big progress, and the momentum we’re carrying into this year has us more excited than ever. Thanks for being part of the journey—there’s so much more ahead.
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Due to the weather, we’ve decided to postpone our Business After Hours hosted by Fazios and in collaboration wirh the South Charleston Chamber of Commerce this Monday. A new date will be announced soon, and we’ll share more details as they become available.
The safety of our members and community always comes first—stay safe out there & we’ll see you soon! ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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🎣🦌 The West Virginia Hunting & Fishing Show is officially underway at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center!
Come out and enjoy the show now through
🗓️Friday, January 23 | Noon – 9:00 p.m.
🗓️ Saturday, January 24 | 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
🗓️ Sunday, January 25 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Don’t miss a weekend full of outdoor fun, vendors, and excitement for all ages! ... See MoreSee Less
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