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.

 

The Hot Dog Hut and the Barbour Country Club are the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce Members of the Month in November.  Bill Mick, left, is the elected President of the Country Club.  Teri Andrick is the Manager of Philippi’s Hot Dog Hut. 

Dr. Barbara Smith, the Barbour County author and editor of some twenty books, has recently published a new novel with the title, Family Court. 

 

Dr. Tim Barry, President of Alderson Broaddus University and President of the Chamber of Commerce, left, presented Associate Professor of English Kayla McKinney recently with the Barbour Chamber of Commerce engraved crystal apple award recently in a private ceremony at the university.