Philippi Covered Bridge Audra State Park Alderson Broaddus University

Barbour County, West Virginia has one of the most unique and diversified business climates in America. This region, rich in Civil War history, hosts businesses ranging from Appalachian hardwoods to technology, innovation, and manufacturing. These businesses combine to support a thriving economy. The county offers an excellent educational base to support family-centered activities and many students, both local and international, attend Alderson Broaddus University, located at the county seat in Philippi.

The Barbour County Chamber of Commerce has the privilege of helping to advance business development in the county, by both expanding current businesses, and assisting new businesses entering the community.

Mike Cvechko, Chairman of the committee for the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce, says there is strong interest among candidates in the forthcoming Candidates Night program at Philip Barbour High School on Tuesday, September 25th. 

Al Schopp, the Chief Administrative Officer, Regional Vice President, and Treasurer of Antero Resources will meet with members of the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce and their guests at the Medallion Restaurant in Philippi on Thursday, October 4.  The public is invited. 

Potential employers of Philip Barbour High School students are invited to send a representative recruiter to the Barbour Chamber’s Career Fair on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 7th in the school’s Commons Room.