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.

WELLSMART Rehab & Fitness and Mace’s Pharmacies are the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce Members of the Month in September.  Mike Holliday (left) is the owner and licensed physical therapist at WELLSMART.  Rich Mace is the owner and Pharmacist at Mace’s Pharmacy in Belington and Mace’s Pharmacy in Philippi.

Several members and guests of the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce participated in an After Hours/Open House at Alderson Broaddus University on the cloudy afternoon of Thursday, September 6th.

The public is invited to meet the candidates whose names will appear on Barbour County’s November election ballot during another Candidates Night at Philip Barbour High School.  Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25th and the program will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m.