ROUND 1:

Are you smarter than a 5th grader?

Do you have smart friends or family members?

Do you have smart co-workers?

Do you know the answers to Jeopardy before the contestants ring in?

Do you just enjoy a fun evening out?

Answer "Yes" to any of these Round 1 questions and you must sign up today to play in for our inaugural Team Trivia Night to be held on Tuesday, February 25 at the Parkersburg Art Center.

$25 for a team of 4 

(add up to 2 additional teammates for $5 each)

Teammates can be co-workers, family, friends 

- no requirements except that they be over the age of 21

Come up with a cool team name

Wear matching outfits or costumes for the Spirit Award 

- not required, only that you wear clothes

Refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages included

BYOB if you so desire - but we kindly request just beer or wine

Win $$ for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams

Doors open at 6pm.

Games begin at 6:30pm and the evening ends at 8:00pm.

Click the following link to register : 

Register Here

ROUND 2:

Who has the best fellow Chamber members? 

Who wants to see our events succeed?

Who wants to announce the winners?

Who wants their logo on the event materials?

Who wants to do a fun Facebook video? 

Answer "I do" to any of these Round 2 questions and sign up today to be one of 3 exclusive sponsors for our inaugural Team Trivia Night to be held on Tuesday, February 25 at the Parkersburg Art Center.

Click the following link for Sponsorship Opportunities :

Sponsorship 

This month's meeting will be used to for planning for the Women in Leadership Conference, to be held on Friday, June 26, 2020. 

The Special Events Committee members possess interest and skill in event planning and fundraising while marketing and networking with a variety of businesses. Please RSVP by clicking the link if you are planning to attend this Special Events Committee meeting.

Not on the roster? Send us an email at info@movchamber.org and we'll add you to the list to receive our updates, meeting reminders, etc.

Join Fouss Auction and Appraisal for an informative lunch session!

Special Topic: Settling the Estate of a Parent or Loved One

We will explore and discuss:

• What can you do today to make the process easier on your heirs and children?
• As an heir, guardian, or child, what are the questions you should be asking your aging parents now
• So you have been appointed the Executor of an estate. What are the most common questions, mistakes, and successes you can expect in this role?

Join Rob Fouss of Fouss Auction & Appraisal LLC for this informative presentation and discussion designed to help prepare families for this inevitable change in life. Learn from actual examples from over 20 years of assisting local families in working through these challenging times. Whether you are starting the process of pre-planning to help your heirs navigate the challenges of your own estate or working with siblings to plan or settle the estate of a parent or loved one, everyone will leave with some simple takeaways designed to help alleviate the stress of the unknown that typically surrounds this process. 

Lunch is provided courtesy of Fouss Auction & Appraisal. 

Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.

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.

Update as of 3/13/2020 -

After discussions with the leadership team at Chemours, we are postponing this event as the company is limiting visitors and non-essential staff on the plant premises.  They are very excited to host a Business After Hours and they have rescheduled their event for 2021.

Thank you for your understanding!

Please join us for our March Business After Hours Hosted by The Chemours Company! Join us for an evening of fun Chemistry Demonstrations, Bus Tour of the Chemours' Operations, Food, and Networking. Drawings for Door Prizes! Spend some time with the great team at Chemours and learn more about their products and the process of how they make them. Flat, closed toe shoes are encouraged! Please RSVP by March 13

Update as of 3/12/20:

All of us in the business world have had to make decisions under situations of uncertainty and this one certainly qualifies. 

I am sad to share that we have decided to postpone the Partners in Education luncheon, that was scheduled for next Thursday March 19 at WVU-Parkersburg.  After discussions with leadership from WVU-P and area schools, we felt it was in the best interest of all parties to forego next week’s luncheon as we await guidance from state leadership on gatherings such as the size of this event.  

It is my plan that the event will be rescheduled – we have not yet secured a new date.  For those that have already paid for your reservations, thank you – we will keep track of the reservations and apply your payment to the rescheduled date.  For those that have not paid for your reservation as of today, if you want to wait until the rescheduled date to pay for your attendance, that works for us.  

Thank you so much for your understanding during this uncertain time.  If you have any questions, please drop me a note. 

This year marks our 35th annual luncheon to bring together students, teachers, principals and business representatives in celebration of the MOV Chamber's Partner in Education program. 

Each school’s Business Partner is asked to help offset the cost of the luncheon so that 2 students, 2 school representatives and 2 business representatives attend on behalf of each partnership.

If your business is one of several partners for the same school, I recommend that you connect with one another and the principal (or the school's partner in education liaison) to decide how many attendees you want to sponsor or other special reservation instructions. There is a section on the form to jot those instructions or give me a call to chat. Once I receive the business partner RSVPs, I then follow up with the principals with an exact count so that tables are set up correctly and things flow smoothly on the day of the event. 

On-line registration is now LIVE.  Click here to register (deadline to register is Friday, March 13.)  

Please call the Chamber office at 304.422.3588 with any questions.

Payment is appreciated prior to the event either via credit card or check.

Update as of 3/13/2020 -

Following our goal to limit gatherings over the next 3 weeks, we are working to organize this meeting as a WEBINAR so that those that want to participate can join from the convenience of their homes/offices.  Please RSVP using the link below so that we can communicate with you to send you the instructions for joining the meeting webinar on March 25.  

Thank you for your understanding!

Update as of 3/14/2020 -

After discussions with Dr. Pickering and his staff, we are postponing this event.  They are very excited to host an Open House and Ribbon Cutting and we will work to secure a new date.  As soon as the rescheduled date is set, we will inform all the registrants as well as the entire Chamber membership.  

Thank you for your understanding!

Join us as we welcome Mountain State Diabetes as a new member of the MOV Chamber and a new business in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Dr. Pickering and his staff are excited to show off their space and let you know all about the services that Mountain State Diabetes has to offer. There will be an open house from 3:00 PM to 7:00pm, and we will officially cut the ribbon at 4:00 pm.

Update as of 3/13/2020 -

After discussions with the team at Chapman Printing, the decision was made to postpone this event.  They are very excited to host a Field Trip and we will work to secure a new date. As soon as the rescheduled date is set, we will inform all the registrants as well as the entire Chamber membership.

Thank you for your understanding!

Field Trip!! MOV Chamber members are invited to come along for a tour of Chapman Printing. Come out to tour their Ann street facility and learn more about the printing process! Open to all chamber members. Size is limited to 20 attendees. So register today.

Update as of 3/13/2020 -

After discussions with the team at Chapman Printing, the decision was made to postpone this event.  They are very excited to host a Field Trip and we will work to secure a new date. As soon as the rescheduled date is set, we will inform all the registrants as well as the entire Chamber membership.

Thank you for your understanding!

Field Trip!! MOV Chamber members are invited to come along for a tour of Chapman Printing. Come out to tour their Ann street facility and learn more about the printing process! Open to all chamber members. Size is limited to 20 attendees. So register today.

Updated 3/31/2020

We have scheduled our Schools and Business meetings via Zoom. You will receive an email from Committee Chair,  Brian Raitz, with information on how to join the meeting.

Thank you for your understanding! 

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!

Update as of 3/20/2020

Following our goal to limit gatherings, we are working to organize this meeting as a WEBINAR so that those that want to participate can join from the convenience of their homes/offices. This will be held on Thursday, April 2.

Thank you for your understanding!

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.

Updated 3/20/2020 

Due to recent events we have decided to postpone the Chamber 101 event scheduled for April 9th.

As soon as the rescheduled date is set, we will inform all the registrants as well as the entire Chamber membership.  

Thank you for your understanding!

**Please note that pre-registration is requited to attend** Chamber 101 is a fun orientation to the MOV Chamber. Spend an hour with our Chamber Champions for an informative and interactive session in which we orient members to all the benefits of the Chamber. New member of the MOV Chamber? This is a perfect opportunity to get a quick snapshot of all the Chamber has to offer. New employee in your company and want to take advantage of your organization's Chamber membership? Join us for lunch, fun and fellowship at Chamber 101. Feel free to bring business cards or brochures for your organization as our Chamber Champions are excited to learn more about your organization too! Lunch will be provided We are currently confirming our menu, but we will follow back up with registered attendees to select their meal option. Due to the popularity and space constraints of Chamber 101, attendance is limited to no more than 2 attenees per membership for this event.

With our goal to limit gaterings during this time, after discussion with the team at Combined Worksite Solutions, we have decided to postpone the Lunch and Learn Session. They have rescheduled for Thursday, September 10.

Thank you for your understanding! 

Join Combined Worksite Solutions for an informative lunch session! 

Special Topic:

We will explore and discuss:

• Who Worksite Solutions is.
• How we can help with benefit communication, adding additional benefits, and employee rentention

Linda Shinn is the Area Manager at Combined Worksite Solutions and has a combined experience of 20 years in the business.

Lunch is provided courtesy of Combined Worksite Solutions. 

Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.

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.