Ribbon Cutting for Wholesale Fireworks
Please join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of our new member, Wholesale Fireworks! This a great opportunity to get a sneak peek of their fireworks display right before the holiday! Open to all MOV Chamber members. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
When:Wednesday, June 26, 2019 11:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:Wholesale Fireworks
3101 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg
Women in Leadership Conference
We are planning a fun day of networking, education and inspiration for women in the Mid-Ohio Valley as a CELEBRATION OF SELF.
Women who are passionate about being the best in their careers, making an impact in their community, going above and beyond for the non-profits they volunteer with, cherishing their friends and families.
Let’s celebrate what makes you a leader in the Mid-Ohio Valley with speakers and activities that focus on
SELF-CARE, ENGAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP, and FUN!
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
JUNE 28, 2019 9:00AM – 3:30PM
GRAND POINTE CONFERENCE CENTER
Organized by the MOV Chamber of Commerce and
the Professional Women’s Association of the Mid-Ohio Valley
CLICK links below to register to attend!
Deadline to register is June 19.
For more information, please visit
When:Friday, June 28, 2019 9:00 AM thru 03:30 PM
Where:Grand Pointe Conference Center
1500 Grand Central Ave., Suite 118, Vienna
Chamber Office "CLOSED"
The Chamber office will be "closed" the week of July 1 - we have limited hours Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as we straighten our offices, catch up on filing, and other important office tasks that often fall by the wayside due to all the fun activities we have each week with our members. We will check voicemail and emails periodically this week.
Wishing you a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday!
We will be back to our regular schedule on Monday, July 8.
If you would like to leave us a message, please call
(304) 422-3588 and we will follow up with you upon our return.
When:from Monday, July 1, 2019 9:00 AM
thru Friday, July 5, 2019 5:00 PM
Chamber Champions Committee
This month, we will not hold a formal meeting. Instead, we invite committee members to join us to help us deliver our Proud Member window clings to our 2019 renewing members.
We will meet at the MOV Chamber Office at 12:30pm. Please feel free to bring your lunch with you to the office or have lunch prior to meeting.
We will split into groups and distribute clings and assignments to drop off to various members around town.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend. We would love to have you join us!
When:Wednesday, July 10, 2019 12:30 PM thru 02:00 PM
Where:Meet at the MOV Chamber Office
501 Avery Street, 9th Floor United Building in Parkersburg
Grand Opening Celebration for Hobby Lobby
Join us to welcome Hobby Lobby to the Mid-Ohio Valley! This new store marks the 6th location in West Virginia.
We will cut the official ribbon at 9:15am. Following opening remarks, all attendees will have opportunity to enter the store for refreshments and shopping. Please RSVP you plan to attend this event.
When:Monday, July 15, 2019 9:00 AM thru 10:00 AM
Where:Hobby Lobby
800 Grand Central Avenue, Vienna
Business After Hours Hosted by PARS Brain & Spine Institute
PARS Brain & Spine Institute invites MOV Chamber members for an evening of networking from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 16.
Spend some time meeting with new and familiar faces of the MOV Chamber, all while enjoying delicious hors d'oeuvres and refreshments from
PARS Diner, which benefits the PARS Charitable Giving Foundation for children's art and music education. Bring your business cards!
Open to all MOV Chamber members and invited guests of PARS Brain & Spine Institute. Please RSVP if you would like to attend this event so that we may give a proper count to our hosts to prepare accordingly.
When:Tuesday, July 16, 2019 5:00 PM thru 07:00 PM
Where:PARS Brain & Spine Institute
1212 Garfield Avenue - Suite 300, Parkersburg
CANCELLED Government Relations Committee
It seems many are out for vacation or otherwise unavailable for today's meeting so chair Jeff Matheny requested that we forego this month's meeting.
Thank you for your understanding!
Next committee meeting is September 18.
When:Wednesday, July 17, 2019 12:00 PM
Where:Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley offices
501 Avery Street, 9th Floor
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Annual Dinner Committee Meeting
Do you have a skill set in fundraising, marketing, promotion, or just want to share your great ideas? MOV Chamber members are invited to join us for our first Annual Dinner Committee meeting of the year! This year's Annual Dinner will be held on November 14 at the Parkersburg Art Center. We are excited to share an idea for this year's theme and need YOUR help to help us plan another great event in celebration of our members in 2019. Please feel free to bring your lunch along with you. Open to all members. Please RSVP below if you plan to attend this meeting.
When:Wednesday, August 7, 2019 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Where:MOV Chamber Office
501 Avery Street, 9th Floor United Builidng,
Parkersburg
Ribbon Cutting for the American Job Center
The Workforce Development Board of the Mid-Ohio Valley invites MOV Chamber members to a special Grand Opening event to celebrate the relocation of the American Job Center on Friday, August 9th!
The Workforce Development Board administers programs to assist job-seekers of all ages, as well as employers, for a region that includes Wood, Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, Clay and Mason counties.
As quoted from WBD director Janelle Comstock in a recent publication from the Parkersburg News & Sentinel, "The goal of the move from Lakeview Center to the former hospital facility is “to become a true, comprehensive, one-stop American Job Center."
Join us for special greetings from our elected officials and the official ribbon cutting at 10:30am. Stick around afterwards for refreshments and tours!
Open to all MOV Chamber members. Please RSVP if you plan to attend this event.
When:Friday, August 9, 2019 10:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:St. Joseph's Landing
1824 Murdoch Avenue, 5th Floor, Parkersburg
(Look for signs while entering the main entrance)
Chamber Champions Committee
This month, we will not hold a formal meeting. Instead, we invite committee members to join us to help us deliver our Proud Member window clings to our 2019 renewing members.
We will meet at the MOV Chamber Office at 1:30pm.
We will split into groups and distribute clings and assignments to drop off to various members around town.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend. We would love to have you join us!
When:Wednesday, August 14, 2019 1:30 PM thru 03:00 PM
Where:MOV Chamber office
501 Avery Street, 9th Floor
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Chamber Champions Committee
This month, we will not hold a formal meeting. Instead, we invite committee members to join us to help us deliver our Proud Member window clings to our 2019 renewing members.
We will meet at the MOV Chamber Office at 1:30pm.
We will split into groups and distribute clings and assignments to drop off to various members around town.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend. We would love to have you join us!
When:Wednesday, August 14, 2019 1:30 PM thru 03:00 PM
Where:MOV Chamber office
501 Avery Street, 9th Floor
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Business After Hours Hosted by Wingate by Wyndham
MOV and Belpre Chamber Members are invited to our August “Back To School” Business After Hours at Wingate by Wyndham on Tuesday, August 20 from 5:00pm-7:00pm! Spend some time networking with new and familiar faces of both Chambers, all while learning about Wingate by Wyndham and the services they provide. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres from Grand Pointe Conference Center’s very own Chef Chad Winebrenner, complimentary beer and wine and non-alcoholic refreshments. Don't forget to bring your business cards!
As a special feature to our "Back To School" theme, we are encouraging attendees to bring high school supplies, that will be donated to our local high schools in conjunction with our friends at West Virginia Central Federal Credit Union.
If your LAST NAME begins with A-M, please consider bringing one or more of the following items:
- 3-ring spiral notebook(s)
- Book Covers
- Pens
- Highlighters
If your LAST NAME begins with N-Z, please consider bringing one or more of the following items:
- Number 2 or mechanical pencils
- Post-it/Sticky notes
- Index Note Cards
- Folders
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged by Friday, August 16. We hope to see you there!
When:Tuesday, August 20, 2019 5:00 PM thru 07:00 PM
Where:Wingate by Wyndham
1502 Grand Central Avenue, Vienna
Ribbon Cutting for Mountain Ears Hearing Clinic
Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of our new member, Mountain Ears Hearing Clinic!
When:Friday, August 23, 2019 11:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:Mountain Ears Hearing Clinic
3901 Briscoe Road, Suite 10
Parkersburg, WV 26104
Ribbon Cutting and Open House for PrimeLending
PrimeLending has expanded with a new branch office in Marietta! Please join us to celebrate!
We will cut the ribbon at 3:15pm.
A reception will follow until 6:00pm with appetizers and drinks.
Open to all MOV, Belpre and Marietta Chamber members and invited guests.
Please RSVP if you would like to attend.
When:Wednesday, August 28, 2019 3:00 PM thru 06:00 PM
Where:PrimeLending
Second location in the Mid-Ohio Valley!
104 Front Street, Marietta (next door to the old Rossi Pasta)
Lunch & Learn Hosted by WV Social Media Consultants
UPDATE -
THE ROSTER HAS FILLED FOR THIS EVENT, BUT WE ARE TAKING NAMES FOR A WAIT LIST IN THE EVENT SOMEONE WHO HAS ALREADY REGISTERED HAS TO CANCEL.
Please email us at info@movchamber.org to be added to the wait list.
Please join us for an informative lunch session with WV Social Media Consultants!
Find out the 5 places you should be at online from Kristin Meeks of WV Social Media. Tired of people not knowing about your business or organization? Find out the places to be online (social and beyond) you should be spending your time growing your business or organization. Bring your phone or tablet for this fun and interactive luncheon!
Free for MOV Chamber members. Lunch will be provided.
Please pre-register by Friday, August 23.
Friendly reminder - due to space constraints and the popularity of our Lunch & Learns, attendance is limited to no more than 2 attendees per membership for this event. We are limiting to 20 registrations. Be sure to RSVP today!
When:Thursday, August 29, 2019 11:30 AM thru 01:00 PM
Where:MOV Chamber Office
501 Avery Street, 9th Floor United Building
Parkersburg
Schools & Business Committee
The School & Business Committee focuses on the relationship between education and the business community. They work closely with our local education system to provide opportunities to highlight students, educators and Chamber members through the Partners in Education Program and annual teacher recognitions. Please RSVP by clicking the link if you are planning to attend this Schools & Business Committee meeting.
Not on the roster? Email us at info@movchamber.org and we'll get you added for meeting reminders and updates!
When:Wednesday, September 4, 2019 3:40 PM
Where:Neale Elementary School
2305 Grand Central Ave, Vienna, WV 26105
Sam's Club Breakfast
Sam's Club Breakfast for Chamber members.
The MOV, Belpre and Marietta Chamber members are invited to stop by for breakfast from 7:30am-9:00am at Sam's Club. Free to all Chamber members; Sam's Club membership not required.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend this event.
When:Friday, September 6, 2019 7:30 AM thru 09:00 AM
Where:Sam's Club 1100 Grand Central Ave, Vienna, WV
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Murdoch Heights Apartments
Please join the MOV Chamber, in collaboration with the City of Parkersburg, as we break ground on the future site of Murdoch Heights Apartments. Please RSVP if you plan to attend this event.
When:Friday, September 6, 2019 2:00 PM thru 03:00 PM
Where:Murdoch Heights Apartments
1602 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg (behind St. Joseph's Landing, previous location of St. Joseph's hosptial)
*Parking instructions and directions to be sent to all registrants via email.
Cybersecurity and Fraud Protection Practices
Please join us for a special presentation from Huntington Bank's Don Boian, an accomplished and award-winning technology leader who will share his expertise on cybersecurity and fraud protection practices
Come hungry and bring your questions! Breakfast will be provided courtesy of Huntington Bank.
Pre-registration is required. Open to all MOV Chamber members. Please RSVP to the link below.
When:Wednesday, September 11, 2019 9:00 AM thru 10:15 AM
Where:Huntington Bank
429 Market Street, Downtown Parkersburg
Chamber Champions Committee
We invite you to join us for our next Renew Crew adventure Wednesday, September 11th at 1:30pm. We will not hold a meeting, but would like to do some Renew Crew drop-offs and quick visits in the community. Afterwards, we would like to meet up at the Frostee Shoppe Too, Vienna (prospective member) for treats! Renew Crew for 9/11/19: 1:30pm Meet at MOV Chamber Office (501 Avery Street, 9th Floor United Building, Parkersburg). We'll make a plan for a few visits around town.
1:45pm-3:00pm Renew Crew Cling drop-offs to various locations
3:00pm - Let’s meet at the Frostee Shoppe Too, Vienna (3207 Grand Central Ave) for a frozen treat!
Please RSVP below to let us know if you can make it!
The Chamber Champions are Ambassadors that serve as representatives of the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley. The goal of the Chamber Champions is to facilitate contact with existing Chamber members and work to identify new members through their contact efforts. Please RSVP by clicking the link if you are planning to attend this Chamber Champions Committee meeting. Not on the roster? Email us at info@movchamber.org and we'll get you added to receive meeting reminders, updates, etc.
When:Wednesday, September 11, 2019 1:30 PM thru 03:00 PM
Where:Location varies. Please contact the MOV Chamber at (304) 422-3588 for details.
