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.

 

Valerie Hurst, President of Freedom Bank with headquarters in Belington, received the Directors Special Award from Chamber President Hunter Mullens during the recent Annual Banquet Meeting of the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce.

Cheryl Wolfe, left, Director of the Barbour County Development Authority, is pictured receiving a $ 2,000 contribution from the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce, this year from Chamber President Hunter Mullens during the Chamber’s Annual Banquet at Alderson Broaddus University. 

Betty Payne, Financial Specialist with the Belington branch of Freedom Bank, recently presented a check in the amount of $ 1,000 to Dave Cooper, Director of Youth Leadership Association Camp Horseshoe in Tucker County, in support of this year’s annual West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurship Camp.