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.

 

Adaland Mansion and the Blue & Gray Reunion are the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce Members of the Month in July. 

Forty students from nineteen West Virginia schools attended the in-person Youth Leadership Association Entrepreneurship Camp at YMCA Camp Horseshoe near Leadmine June 13-19, sponsored by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce and supported by the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce. 

Graduating Seniors Peyton Gregory, left, and Alex Thompson were named Barbour County Chamber of Commerce Scholars in 2021 by Chamber President Dr. Tim Barry, center, during recent awards ceremonies at Philip Barbour High School.