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The mission of the Hampshire County Chamber of Commerce is to strengthen existing business in, and attract new business to, Hampshire County, and to provide leadership to maximize the county's economic potential.
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CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Sandra Hunt (Western), 304-822-4350 Hunt Country Properties
Vice -President: Patricia Maxwell (Central), 304-496-8589 DNS Pool & Spas Services, Inc.
Secretary: tba
Treasurer: tba
Director: Jonathan Rayburn (Central) 304-676-4038 cell Executive Excavation Enterprises
Director: Melissa Shockey (At-Large) 304-434-8000 Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College
Director: Michelle Abruzzino (Western), 304-822-7527 Hampshire Center,
Genesis ElderCare Network
Director: Anne-Renee Livingston (Central) 304-496-9515 Glasshouse Studio
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CHAMBER MEETINGS

Chamber board meetings are generally on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8AM at Taggart Hall Visitor Center. See calendar of events. Times DO vary, so be sure to check.


COMMITTEES

Participation on committees is a great way to network. Members are welcome and encouraged to serve on any of the following committees. Contact chairperson or an officer if you're interested in participating.

Membership

Chairperson: To be appointed
Contact information:

Purpose: Plans ways to expand Chamber membership and programs for Chamber events such as breakfasts and After Hours gatherings.
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Programming
Chairperson: To be appointed
Contact information:
Purpose: Plans ways to expand Chamber membership and programs for Chamber events such as breakfasts and After Hours gatherings.
Committee Members:

Economic Development
Chairperson: To be appointed
Contact information:
Purpose: Working toward improving our business climate by strengthening existing businesses through training and support, and encouraging new businesses to choose Hampshire County to create jobs for our residents and a greater tax base for improvements to county infrastructure.
Committee Members:

Education
Liaison: to be appointed
Contact information:
Purpose: Works with county school system to provide a business point-of-view and encourage graduates who will be good employees for local businesses. Business partner with Hampshire High School. Represented on HHS Local School Improvement Council.
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Newsletter
Chairperson: To be appointed
Contact information:
Purpose: To disseminate information about Chamber activities and business concerns to members quarterly.
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Ways and Means
Chairperson: To be appointed
Contact information:
Purpose: To identify and develop revenue sources to fund Chamber activities.
Committee Members


CHAMBER ACTIVITIES
  • Provides networking opportunities among local businesses throughout the year
  • Provides training in business skills
  • Provides forums for presentations by various entities that seek interaction with the business community (Eastern WV Community College, Small Business Development Center, Region VIII, etc.)
  • Conducts surveys to determine membership needs
  • Publishes a newsletter and website to share information with member businesses
  • Issues News You Can Use e-mail alerts
  • Publishes the county map to help residents and visitors find their way around and find Hampshire County businesses that can serve them.
  • Assists visitors and those interested in relocating to the county by phone and in person at Chamber Headquarters.
  • Publishes the Here in Hampshire Community Guide/Membership Directory to showcase members to prospective customers and orient newcomers to doing business locally
  • Refers inquirers to local businesses (Chamber members first!)
  • Displays members' brochures and business cards at Chamber Headquarters
  • Partners with Hampshire High School and the county school board to encourage practices that will help provide businesses with a competent workforce.

The Hampshire County Chamber has also:

  • Organized Home Shows and Business Expos to showcase member businesses to the general public to encourage them to patronize these businesses
  • Facilitated cooperative advertising in the state travel guide and other vehicles targeting prospective visitors before Hampshire County Convention & Visitors Bureau was spun off.
  • Produced a county Visitor Guide to equip local businesses to assist visitors in finding what they want in Hampshire County
  • Served as umbrella for Hampshire Heritage Days until the Visitors Bureau assumed responsibility for the community's premier annual event.
  • Assisted the County Commission in considering the Lodging Tax and subsequently set up the Hampshire County Convention and Visitors Bureau to take on tourism marketing and assistance.

    If there is a project or activity you'd like to see the Hampshire County Chamber undertake, please let us know.
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