Events

Chamber's 6th Annual Energy Symposium set for Nov. 9    

The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 6th Annual Energy & Natural Resource Symposium, presented by Natural Resource Partners L.P., will be presented on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the new MU Foundation Hall, Home of the Erickson Alumni Center. The event will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. with a reception following from 5 to 6 p.m.

     The Keynote Speaker will be Hal Quinn, president of the National Mining Association. In this role, he is involved with the key energy and environmental issues affecting coal and its use in electricity generation. His career has also included roles with the Interior Department and the Labor Department. He is a graduate of Denison University and the law school at Wake Forest University.

     This annual event addresses energy and natural resource issues which impact the business community. Corporate tables of six are available for $200; Individual tickets are $50. Additional speakers will be announced soon. To make your reservation, contact the Chamber at (304) 525-5131.

Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Business After Hours Networking Event

* September 16, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the MCTC Cooking & Culinary Institute, 917 Third Ave. Huntington. Sponsored by Mountwest Community & Technical College

* October 21, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Natural Resource Partners LP, 5260 Irwin Road, Huntington. Sponsored by Natural Resource Partners LP.

     Business After Hours is designed as a premier networking event for members of the business community. Cost is $15 for Chamber Members if registered in advance; $20 for non-members and walk-ins. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted. All cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance. To RSVP, contact the Chamber at (304) 525-5131.

MCTC credits available for business training through Workforce Development Institute  

     The Workforce Development Institute is offered by Marshall Community & Technical College and sponsored by the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Institute, along with the support of the Chamber of the Chamber, was created to enhance the training efforts of local business and industry by offering a service to convert specialized training into college credit for the employee.

     When an employer expresses interest in offering these incentives to their employees, MCTC qualified representatives evaluate the training and if it meets the required standards, award college credit to employees who have earned it and want to participate.

     The two degrees these earned credits can be used toward are the Board of Governors Associate in Applied Science and Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies. Both degrees are designed to assist adult learners in establishing professional credentials and meeting their occupational, professional, and personal goals. With the blending of the Workforce Development Institute and these specific degree programs, MCTC has in place a mechanism to deliver educational programs to nontraditional students desiring to complete their post-secondary education conveniently.

     The WFDI also benefits the employer with fewer requests for course reimbursements, a more highly-trained and degreed staff, and it’s free! There is no cost to the employer to evaluate and possibly award these credits. The employers use their own instructors and materials; MCTC just has to make sure that the courses offered meet the required learning outcomes and assessment. The best advantage though is for the employee, the applications fee and tuition costs for any credits received through this program are waived.

     To learn more about this program and how your business can become involved, contact Erika Bailey at (304) 525-1466. Information is available at www.mctc.edu.