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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Happy Birthday to our Chief Financial Officer, Debra James! 🎉
Debbie keeps our books spotless and works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the Charleston Area Alliance runs smoothly day in and day out. We are so grateful for her dedication, expertise, and steady leadership. Here's to a wonderful birthday and year ahead! 🎂 ... See MoreSee Less
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Please join us in welcoming We B Fryin Snacks as a new member of the Charleston Area Alliance & Chamber of Commerce! 🤩
We B Fryin Snacks story innocently began while Connie and her husband were visiting an out-of-state festival. There, they discovered a "pork rind" that was made with wheat, no pork! Since they had never heard of such a thing, they had to try these, and they loved them! At that time, they knew they had to bring these delicious snacks to our fellow WV Mountaineers! After acquiring the trade secrets and some personal training, they began perfecting their own recipes, and here they are today. Their goal at We B Fryin' Snacks is to provide fresh, locally made, quality snacks that bring a smile with each delicious crunch. From "make-believe pork rinds" to comforting cinnamon treats. Made fresh in Charleston with WV Pride! They have something to satisfy your snack cravings! ... See MoreSee Less
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From our Alliance family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thank you for being part of our incredible community—we look forward to another year of growth and opportunity together! 🎄✨🤩 ... See MoreSee Less
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Please join us in welcoming Venom & Velvet as a new member of the Charleston Area Alliance & Chamber of Commerce! 🤩
Venom & Velvet is an alternative, appointment-based salon located in Downtown Charleston, West Virginia. They specialize in hand-painted art expressions and provide luxury-level manicures, pedicures, esthetics, and hair services (coming soon). Their focus is on providing a form of artistic expression to their clientele that is unique to their individuality, in addition to providing a safe haven that they pride themselves on. They value their clientele, customer experience, and craft at Venom & Velvet. ... See MoreSee Less
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✨🎄 And the windows have spoken! 🎄✨
We’re excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Charleston Holiday Window Display Contest—what an incredible showcase of creativity, community pride, and holiday spirit! A huge thank you to American Electric Power - AEP for sponsoring this year’s contest and helping make this festive tradition possible.
🏆 Best in Show (selected by our panel of judges)
• Children's Theatre of Charleston
🎉 People’s Choice Winners (chosen by YOU!)
• Downtown: Venom & Velvet
• East End: WV Secretary of State's Office
• Kanawha City: Tim Hogans Design Gallery
• South Hills: Charlie
• West Side: Capitol Business Interiors
Nearly 1,000 votes were cast online to select the People’s Choice winners across Charleston’s five districts—thank you to everyone who voted, participated, and spread the holiday cheer throughout our city. 🎁✨
Congrats to all our winners and thank you to every business that helped make Charleston shine this season! ... See MoreSee Less
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✨ What a way to wrap up 2025! ✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our final Business After Hours of the year. We’re so grateful for the incredible turnout and the connections made.
A huge thank you to the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center for hosting—your beautiful setup and delicious spread of food and drinks made the evening extra special.
We can’t wait to see everyone again for Business After Hours in 2026—stay tuned for details! 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
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