Media Releases & Blog
Huntington Regional Chamber Announces July & August Events
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to present its lineup of events for July and August, offering members and the business community a variety of opportunities to network, learn, and engage. From educational programs and ribbon cuttings to Business After Hours events, these gatherings are designed to foster meaningful connections…
A Decade of Fresh Fades: 8th Street Barbershop
A Decade of Fresh Fades: 8th Street Barbershop It is hard to miss the steady hum of activity inside 8th Street Barbershop on a Friday afternoon. Clippers buzz over the sound of beats, Sportscenter, and friendly chatter. Almost every chair in the shop is occupied with customers of all ages getting fresh fades, cuts, and…
Kick Out The Jams: Jerk’s Brings New Life And Live Music To Pullman Square
Kick Out The Jams: Jerk’s Brings New Life and Live Music To Pullman Square If you walk into downtown Huntington’s newest entertainment hot spot on a Friday night, you will likely meet Christy Bare. She is the self-proclaimed “social butterfly” of the operation. “I’ll make it a point to talk to you,” Christy says with…
Huntington Regional Chamber Now Accepting Applications for New Youth Advisory Board
Huntington High School students London Donahoe, Jenna Lindsay and fellow Future Business Leaders’ of America (FBLA) students gather at a local Huntington business. Huntington Regional Chamber Now Accepting Applications for New Youth Advisory Board  HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its inaugural Youth Advisory Board, a…
Frostop Drive-In Continues Its Legacy One Root Beer at a Time
Frostop Drive-In Continues Its Legacy One Root Beer at a Time Long before drive-thrus dominated the fast-food landscape, customers at Frostop Drive-In were pulling into parking spots, placing orders from their cars and enjoying frosty mugs of root beer. More than 65 years later, not much has changed, owner Marilyn Murdock said. …
Inside the Legacy of Glenn’s Sporting Goods
Inside the Legacy of Glenn’s Sporting Goods For more than five decades, Glenn’s Sporting Goods has been a staple of the Huntington community, serving athletes, teams, businesses and Marshall fans alike. What began as a small sporting goods store in 1970 has grown into one of the region’s most recognizable locally owned businesses, current general…
The Skin Study Builds Confidence Through Personalized Skincare
The Skin Study Builds Confidence Through Personalized Skincare In a world filled with day-to-day obstacles and stress, one local esthetician said creating a space where people can fully relax, unwind and genuinely feel cared for is her guiding principle for her business. Jen Burgess, owner of The Skin Study, said she draws on her…
Huntington Regional Chamber Announces Leadership Huntington Class of 2027 and Kirtley Insurance Scholarship Recipient
The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the Leadership Huntington Class of 2027, presented by Marshall Health Network. Launched in 2023, Leadership Huntington is designed to connect, develop, empower, and mobilize current and emerging leaders who are committed to making a difference in Cabell and Wayne counties. The program aims to bring together leaders from…
Huntington Regional Chamber Celebrates Leadership Huntington Class of 2026 Graduates
Huntington Regional Chamber Celebrates Leadership Huntington Class of 2026 Graduates HUNTINGTON, W.Va. Â – The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the graduation of its third Leadership Huntington cohort. After completing a 10-month professional development program, the Class of 2026 officially celebrated their graduation at Guyan Gulf & Country Club, joining a growing…
The Haute Wick Social Glows Through Community Engagement
The Haute Wick Social Glows Through Community Engagement Community-oriented. Creative. Resilient. These words have come to define The Haute Wick Social, a business that has evolved far beyond the candle-making bar it first opened nearly eight years ago. Today, the shop operates as Huntington’s only candle-making bar featuring an ever-growing mix of cruelty-free,…