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08-05-2025
- Business
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Harrison County Chamber of Commerce holds 106th annual awards dinner
CLARKSBURG, (WBOY) — The Harrison County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 106th Annual Awards Dinner Meeting on Thursday evening at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in downtown Clarksburg, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs and community stakeholders. Throughout the evening, the chamber honored outstanding individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional contributions to the local community and economy. Awards were presented in a variety of categories, including: New Business of the Year Citizen of the Year Community Champion of the Year Young Entrepreneur Business of the Year Lifetime Commitment Chairman's Award Outstanding Leadership Award Each award highlighted the remarkable efforts and achievements of those making a meaningful impact in Harrison County. Upshur Leadership graduating class holds Community Skills Share event 'We've done 13 ribbon cuttings so far this year, we've got five more on the calendar over the next month, and we've got many more in the pipeline, businesses that are relocating, expanding, new businesses that are coming to the area. So, we are super excited about the business growth,' the President of the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce, Kathy Wagner, said. The event also served as a vibrant networking opportunity, fostering connections among business professionals and civic leaders. 'We've got a lot going on in the county with the soon-to-be-open new airport terminal, the expansion and growth at Charles Pointe as well as the expansion and growth of United Hospital Center,' Wagner added. 'We've got a lot of major projects going on as well as the small business projects.' Chamber representatives expressed great enthusiasm about the momentum and growth occurring within Harrison County, emphasizing how the region is emerging as a standout in north central West Virginia, citing numerous ongoing development projects and economic initiatives. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
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29-01-2025
- Business
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Harrison County Chamber holds 2025 legislative preview lunch
BRIDGEPORT, (WBOY) — To give its members an opportunity to meet with local representatives before they head to Charleston for the 2025 West Virginia Regular Legislative Session, the Harrison County Chamber hosted its annual legislative preview lunch on Tuesday. Chamber President Kathy Wagner said that another important facet of this annual event is to allow delegates and senators to share with the community what they expect to see in the upcoming session. 'It's gonna be interesting,' Wagner said of the coming session, with the committee structure being a little different this year and Governor Patrick Morrisey recently announcing a potential state deficit. How a federal funding freeze could impact programs across West Virginia 'So, that's always a question and we wanna monitor taxes on business, keep track of infrastructure in Harrison County and north central West Virginia, and just make sure that there's nothing that would be a detriment to the business climate,' she added. Wagner added that it's important to ensure that business owners and the local community are aware of what's going on and who to reach out to with any concerns. 'If there is an issue, you wanna make sure you […] know who your delegates and representatives are.' The Harrison County Chamber invited both district senators and all four of the delegates who represent Harrison County to attend this luncheon. After they were given the floor to speak about what they anticipate is coming up during the session, attendees got to participate in a Q&A to discuss matters that are important to them as well. Wagner stated that she was grateful to have a great turnout, adding that the chamber is appreciative of the representatives for all they do for Harrison County residents in Charleston. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
