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.

 

Attorney Hunter Mullens, left, Vice President of the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce, presented the Chamber’s First Dollar Award recently to owners Angel and Christian Stull at Angel’s Arsenal located at 4 North Walnut Street behind the county courthouse in Philippi. 

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has launched the Save Small Business Grant Fund.  Funded by contributions from corporate and philanthropic partners, the program provides $5,000 supplemental grants to small employers in economically vulnerable communities.

The Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery and Surock Monument and Vault, doing business as Bryan Brothers Memorials, are the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce Members of the Month for April.