The Kanawha Valley: An Attractive & Prosperous Place to Live & Work
Economic Development
From site selection to innovation support, we help attract and grow businesses across industries large and small.
Community Programs
Enhancing local engagement with initiatives like #KeepItLocalKV, Downtown Open, Charleston in Bloom, and the Holiday Window Display Contest.
Small Business & Startup Support
Expert training, funding, and mentorship via our Business Incubator, Small Business Grants, and Faster WV programs.
Chamber of Commerce
Driving local business growth through networking, advocacy, affinity programs, and exclusive member opportunities.
Catalyst for Change in the Kanawha Valley
The Charleston Area Alliance serves as a catalyst for change for Kanawha County, leading with innovative and collaborative approaches to shape a prosperous economy that fosters growth and attracts people and investment. The Charleston Area Alliance is: proactive, thinks long-term, aligned with our partners and the community, collaborative, efficient, and provides value in all our services.
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Charleston Area Alliance partners with Breeze Airways, the State of West Virginia, Yeager Airport, Kanawha County, and the City of Charleston to expand air service.
CHARLESTON, WV– Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that Breeze Airways, the acclaimed...
Charleston Area Alliance Welcomes Ellen Cappellanti as New Chair of the Board of Directors
Charleston, WV (June 24, 2025) – The Charleston Area Alliance is proud to announce that Ellen...
Charleston Area Alliance & Optimum Business Announce Lifting Up Small Business Grants
Optimum Business will award 25 small businesses each a $5,000 grant to further support the...
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Building a Thriving Region
Charleston, WV is growing through a blend of historic industry and emerging opportunities. The Charleston Area Alliance supports this progress by driving economic development, strengthening local businesses, and leading community-focused initiatives that enhance the region’s vitality and appeal.
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Workforce Initiatives
Leveraging partnerships like Faster WV and internship programs to build local workforce pipelines.
Downtown Revitalization & Housing Initiative
Making our downtown more vibrant and livable for residents, workers, and visitors.
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Please join us in welcoming WVCEO as a new member of the Charleston Area Alliance & Chamber of Commerce! 🤩
The WVCEO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves as the central hub for information and resources regarding employee ownership in West Virginia. WVCEO's mission is to educate business owners and their advisors (lawyers, bankers, accountants, wealth advisors) on the benefits of employee ownership via Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPS), worker cooperatives, and Employee Ownership Trust (EOTs), by providing no cost consultations, webinars, seminars, case studies, and articles, as well as a list of service providers who can assist with employee ownership transitions. WVCEO's primary goal is to maintain jobs in West Virginia by growing the number of employee-owned businesses. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to Mosaic Wellness on the ribbon cutting of their beautiful new home on Kanawha Boulevard! ✂️🎉
Their new space is warm, welcoming, and full of historic charm, a perfect reflection of the care they provide to our community. From mental health counseling and wellness services to support for individuals and families, Mosaic Wellness offers a wide range of resources to help people thrive.
We're excited to celebrate this new chapter with their team and encourage everyone to check out their incredible new facility and learn more about the services they offer. It was a lovely Friday, Congratulations! 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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Earlier this week, during our Board of Directors meeting, we welcomed several new board members, and over the coming days we'll be introducing you to each of them.
We're kicking things off with a familiar face! Please join us in welcoming back Matt Bond, Market President of United Bank. Matt has been a dedicated supporter of the Charleston Area Alliance for many years, and we're excited to have him serving on our Board of Directors again. More about Matt below:
As Market President Matt is responsible for United's business development and day to day banking operations in the market. Matt started his career with United in 2008 after graduating from Wofford College in Spartansburg, South Carolina, with a bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics. After leaving to earn a law degree from the Charleston School of Law in Charleston, South Carolina, Matt returned to United in 2014 as a Special Assets Officer. In 2015, Matt transitioned back to commercial banking as United's Commercial Banking Department Head in Charleston, West Virginia.
As a Charleston, West Virginia, native Matt is committed to the economic and cultural vitality of West Virginia's capital city and the surrounding region. Given this commitment Matt has served in various roles a board member for the Charleston Area Alliance and Charleston Catholic High School. ... See MoreSee Less
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You're invited! 🎉✂️ Join us TOMORROW at 12:30 p.m. as we celebrate the Ribbon Cutting & Open House for Mosaic Wellness!
Come and tour their beautiful new space, meet the team, and learn more about the wellness services they offer. Following the ribbon cutting, guests are invited to stay for the open house until 4:00 p.m.
📍 Mosaic Wellness
2406 Kanawha Blvd. East
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Happy Anniversary, West Virginia Regional Technology Park! 🥳
Congratulations on 15 years of innovation, collaboration, and making a lasting impact on our region. We have been incredibly fortunate to partner with the Technology Park through the years, and we're grateful for all they do to support business growth, economic development, and opportunity in our community. ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Birthday to our VP of Economic Development, Drew Dunlap! 🎉
In the coming days, we're celebrating Drew by highlighting one of the exciting projects he's been working tirelessly to bring to life: the Charleston Lift Center. Keep an eye on our page for exciting updates and join us in wishing Drew a very happy birthday! 🎂🎈 ... See MoreSee Less
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