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.

 

Members of the Tygart Valley United Way employees and friends recently cut a ribbon to open the Born Learning Trail at the Barbour County Fairgrounds Park. 

The Philippi branch of Freedom Bank and Mullens and Mullens Attorneys are the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce Members of the Month in July. 

A recent ribbon-cutting at 150 North Crim Avenue in Belington marked the opening of Ashes to Ashes, a tattoo service, under the direction of Abby Suder, a graduate of Philip Barbour High School who attended West Virginia Wesleyan College and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York with an Associate Degree in Occupational Studies.