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Community Programs
Enhancing local engagement with initiatives like #KeepItLocalKV, Downtown Open, Charleston in Bloom, and the Holiday Window Display Contest.
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Expert training, funding, and mentorship via our Business Incubator, Small Business Grants, and Faster WV programs.
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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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Please join us in welcoming S.A. Comunal as a new member of the Charleston Area Alliance & Chamber of Commerce! 🤩
S.A. Comunale Co., Inc. delivers comprehensive, cutting-edge fire and life safety solutions, along with full mechanical contracting services, including plumbing, HVAC, process piping, custom fabrication, and emergency services. ... See MoreSee Less
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Mark your calendars 📅✨
We’re excited to announce that we’re partnering with the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council for an Elevations & Empowering Women Luncheon 💚
This new event will take place on Wednesday, May 13, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston, bringing together business professionals, community leaders and those who believe in investing in female leaders.
Register here: wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E19423&id=92&fbclid=IwY2xjawQuP-dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABic...Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council is proud to announce the Empowering Girls Luncheon, hosted in collaboration with the Charleston Area Alliance & Chamber of Commerce. 💚
This new event will take place on Wednesday, May 13, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston, bringing together business professionals, community leaders and those who believe in investing in female leaders.
Guests will hear presentations from an inspiring lineup of speakers, including Jan Rader, the first woman to reach the rank of chief for a career fire department in West Virginia, and Girl Scout Delegates Ellie and Abigail, who will represent our region at the United Nations 70th Annual Commission on the Status of Women.
From local leadership to global advocacy, the Empowering Girls Luncheon will showcase the impact of leadership and what’s possible when we invest in girls.
Mark your calendar for May 13 and join us for this meaningful afternoon! 📅
Tickets are now available at girlscouts.info/empower.
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Wild & Wonderful! 🌿✨ Love seeing our state showcased on Good Morning America! ... See MoreSee Less
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Please join us in welcoming Bee Real Estate Services as a new member of the Charleston Area Alliance & Chamber of Commerce! 🤩
Bee Real Estate Services is dedicated to making real estate transactions go smoothly- whether managing transactions, refining works flows, or building tools that make life easier for agents and clients, Founder and Transaction Coordinator Shelby Pritt is there to make your real estate transactions as stress-free as possible! Check out Bee Real Estate Services at www.beereal.biz/home! ... See MoreSee Less
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Even if the weather today doesn’t quite feel like it, the 2026 Downtown Open is right around the corner! ⛳🎉
Now’s your chance to get your business in on the fun. Show off your company’s creativity and boost your visibility by registering a hole for our annual pop-up putt-putt course through downtown!
The Downtown Open is a proud part of FestivALL , and this year the course will run May 21 – June 11. It’s a fantastic way to engage with the community while putting your brand front and center. Ready to join the fun? Register your hole and learn more here: bit.ly/4s8Q5Jn
The Downtown Open is made possible by support from West Virginia International Yeager Airport - CRW , West Virginia American Water, Vandalia Health CAMC Women and Children's Hospital & GAI Consultants. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for Business After Hours last night, hosted by the wonderful team at Truist! We’re so grateful for their top-tier hospitality and entertainment that made the evening such a great time for networking and connecting with our community. It’s always great to see familiar faces and welcome new ones into the mix!
We hope to see everyone again next month for our rescheduled Business After Hours at Fazios on April 27—mark your calendars and come out for another great evening together! 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
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