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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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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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Tomorrow, our President and CEO Mara Campbell Boggs, along with her sister Lee Ann Haley, will serve as the Grand Marshals for the Mineral County Veterans Day Parade! We are so proud of the incredible service these women have provided to our country and the continued leadership they bring to their communities.
Mara will also serve as Emcee for the Veterans Day Parade in Charleston this Tuesday — what an honor to celebrate and recognize our veterans across West Virginia this week! ❤️💙Boyce-Houser American Legion Post 41 is excited to announce that Mara (Campbell) Boggs & Lee Ann (Campbell) Haley have accepted our invitation to serve as Grand Marshals for the 2025 Mineral County Veterans Day Parade, being held Saturday, November 08, 2025, in downtown Keyser.
🇺🇸Mara (Campbell) Boggs is a 1993 graduate of Keyser High School and is a US Army Veteran, having concluded her Service in the rank of Major. Ms. Boggs served as a Combat Engineer Officer and paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division and 1st Cavalry Division. She has received numerous military accolades, including the Bronze Star, Senior Jumpmaster Badge, and Combat Action Badge, as well as leadership awards such as the George C. Marshall Award. Notably, during her second deployment in Iraq in 2006-2007, she served as the first female commander of her unit within the 82nd Airborne Division. Under her command, her unit earned the Army’s annual award for ‘Best Engineer Unit in the Army’ and executed over 800 combat missions. Mara is a member of both the American Legion and VFW, and for several years served in the Office of Senator Joe Manchin.
🇺🇸 Lee Ann (Campbell) Haley is a 1996 graduate of Keyser High School and a US Army Veteran. She was an Army Aviation Officer, piloting the UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter, and a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade. Ms. Haley deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Hurricane Katrina rescue efforts. Lee Ann left the military as a Captain. Her military awards include the Air Medal and the Combat Action Badge. She continues to support Veterans through various initiatives, including the Interagency Veterans Council (IVAC) as Director for Women Veterans Services and Policy, Operation Welcome Home, and the Friends of WVU Army ROTC (FOAR) Association. She also volunteers with the Vet-to-Vet program.
~Mara and Lee Ann are the daughters of Tom and Paula Campbell.
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NEXT WEEK 🤩 Join us for the Ribbon Cutting of Little Caesars in the City of South Charleston, WV !🍕 Taking place on Thursday, November 13 at 10:30 am at 5333 MacCorkle Avenue SW!
The newly reconstructed Spring Hill location is now open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., offering both pickup and delivery service. We will see you there! ... See MoreSee Less
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Today’s Leadership Kanawha Valley session took us to West Virginia International Yeager Airport - CRW where the class toured Marshall’s Aviation program, met Hercules and Ned, and learned about operations, partnerships, and growth for CRW. 🛫
The afternoon sessions featured sponsor Three Point Strategies and we heard from WV Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby, Charleston CVB and Kanawha Valley Tourism! We ended our day visiting the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association for some dog walking. 🐾
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Please join us in welcoming Plot Twist Books as a new member of the Charleston Area Alliance & Chamber of Commerce! 🤩📚
Plot Twist Books is an independent bookstore located in South Charleston, West Virginia, offering a curated selection of new books, used books and bookish gifts. And, with their Bookshop Bungalow rental available through Airbnb, you can spend the night roaming the shelves and learning about the bookselling business. Stop by today and find your next, great adventure! ... See MoreSee Less
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WOW! ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for First Tuesdays last night! We had such a fantastic crowd — it’s amazing to see this event continue to grow month after month!
💙 A very BIG THANK YOU to everyone who brought items for Mountaineer Food Bank — your generosity will make a real difference for those in need right here in our community.
🎶 Shoutout to DJEJ and DJ Ollie for keeping the great vibes going, and to Short Story Brewing for hosting us with delicious food and top-notch service! 🍺🍕
🎄 We’ve got exciting plans in store for our holiday-themed First Tuesdays on December 2 — mark your calendars, and we’ll see you then! ... See MoreSee Less
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What a beautiful afternoon in the great Town of Clendenin! 🤩 Today we helped cut the ribbon at the new Riverview Business Complex in the heart of downtown.
This event marks an important milestone for the community. The Riverview building—once devastated during the 2016 flood that destroyed much of downtown Clendenin—has been beautifully restored and reimagined as a vibrant hub for local business and opportunity. What was once a symbol of loss now stands as a testament to resilience, hard work, and hope for the future.
Eight brand-new business suites are now open for rent at the complex. Please reach out to us if you have any interest in renting one of these state of the art office spaces! Thanks to 25045 - A New Clendenin the Riverview building has been beautifully restored—its 10 upstairs apartments are fully rented, and the second floor is home to the Clendenin Health Clinic, Dental Office, and Pharmacy. ... See MoreSee Less
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