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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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
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✨ Thank you to everyone who came out for Business After Hours last night! ✨It was one of our most well-attended events ever, and we have SO many people to thank for making it all possible.
A very special thank-you to Commissioner Ben Salango and the entire Charleston Dirty Birds team for bringing Light the Night to life year after year. We are so lucky to have this beautiful gem right here in our city! 💡🌃We also enjoyed seeing so many of our board members and Senator and Mrs. Manchin!
We also want to recognize Adam Krason, our previous Board Chair, for his tremendous contributions to our organization. Adam was out of town during our “We Love Our Community Awards,” and we’re so glad we had the chance to honor him last night with the James R. Thomas Outstanding Volunteer Award. Also a big thank you to ZMM Architects and Engineers for sponsoring last night's festivities!
A HUGE thank you to John Sibold with Commercial Photography Services of WV for taking our photos last night - we will have them available to you on our website and social media next week. 👀
⭐️ Light the Night is officially open TODAY through January 1st — and it is an absolute MUST-SEE! Bring your family and friends and experience the magic.
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Please join us in welcoming Labcorp as a new member of the Charleston Area Alliance & Chamber of Commerce! 🤩
Labcorp is a global life sciences and healthcare company harnessing science for human good. Every day, their mission is to improve health and improve lives. From test results that give healthcare providers insights into individual patient care, to the ability to recruit participants and provide insights at scale for clinical trials, we help connect the dots between diagnostics and drug development. Labcorp also has a clinical Laboratory with a Women’s Health testing facility in Charleston. ... See MoreSee Less
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We're expecting a BIG crowd for our Business After Hours tomorrow so please be advised with this Know Before You Go ⬇
Location & Entry
All attendees will enter the park through the gate near Abruzzi. Once inside, guests have full run of the park! The Alliance will host light refreshments and our brief award presentation in our large suite, which will be clearly marked with signage.
Run of Show
Our Business After Hours event runs from 5:00–7:00 PM, though the park will remain open until at least 9:00 PM for anyone who’d like to stay and enjoy the attractions. This is an informal, drop-in-as-you-please gathering.
At 6:00 PM, we’ll hold a short award presentation in our suite!
Photos
Photographer John Sibold will be on-site to take family and group photos near the suite. Images will be posted afterward for attendees to download and use!
Attire
Casual—and please dress warmly ☺️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Please join us in welcoming the American Legion Department of West Virginia as a new member of the Charleston Area Alliance & Chamber of Commerce! 🤩
For God and Country! The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation's Veterans. We are honored to have the Legion as a member and look forward to the good work we will do together. ... See MoreSee Less
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✨ Calling all Charleston businesses! ✨
Register today for our Holiday Window Display Contest and help spread some serious cheer across the community this season! This is the perfect way to showcase your business, get creative, and join in on the magic of the holidays.
🎄 Ready to shine? Register your business HERE: bit.ly/3LLiFjE
We’re even decking out our own windows at the Alliance Business Hub & Incubator this year — and seeing our vision come to life was amazing! A huge thank-you to one of our newest members Wordsinshapes.com for making it a reality ❄️🤩 ... See MoreSee Less
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