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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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...
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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.
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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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🌟Congratulations to Calvary Placement Agency on their Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening! This is their first location in WV- and it’s right here in Charleston! ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉Please join us in welcoming Charleston Job Corps back to our member family!
Job Corps is changing lives by providing young adults ages 16 through 24 with no cost career training, education, and real world opportunities that prepare them for long term success. From hands on training in high demand trades to earning a high school diploma if needed, students are building a foundation for a better future. Job Corps is excited to continue strengthening partnerships in our community and creating more opportunities for the next generation. 🌟 ... See MoreSee Less
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‼️ Due to unforeseen circumstances- the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Calvary Placement Agency today will be at 3:00 PM!Join us for Calvary Placement Agency's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! 🎀✂️🥳
📆Thursday, April 2nd
⏰1:00 PM
📍1038 Quarrier St., Suite 100, Charleston WV 25301
Calvary Placement Agency provides behavioral health case management, wellness checks and life skills to children ages 5-17.
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We're excited to celebrate a full circle journey- and new Alliance member McCrary Health & Wellness, GNC! From store associate to owner- Grant wants to assist customers with helping reach their physical and wellness goals, offering a variety of vitamins and minerals as well as sports nutrition supplements. Visit him at the GNC at Dudley Farms Plaza! 🏋️♀️🥤💪 ... See MoreSee Less
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A nice walk on the boulevard with friends? See you at noon tomorrow! ☀️👟April 1st is National Walking Day. In collaboration with the County Commissioners’ Association of WV, and Governor Morrisey’s Mountaineer Mile initiative, we’d like to invite you to join us for an afternoon walk at lunchtime tomorrow, April 1, 2026. We will meet at the Kanawha Boulevard entrance of the Kanawha County Courthouse at 12pm, and we’ll walk along the boulevard for about twenty minutes. Wear comfortable shoes and breathable clothing, because it’s going to be pretty warm tomorrow with a high of 82 degrees. We hope to see you there. 😊 ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us for Calvary Placement Agency's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! 🎀✂️🥳
📆Thursday, April 2nd
⏰1:00 PM
📍1038 Quarrier St., Suite 100, Charleston WV 25301
Calvary Placement Agency provides behavioral health case management, wellness checks and life skills to children ages 5-17.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend- we hope to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less
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