NEWS + UPDATES

The Hampshire County Chamber of Commerce celebrated a very special milestone during this year’s Summer Business Social. Held during the week of Summer Harvest Festival, the event officially marked one year since the Chamber’s return. Over the past year, the Chamber has grown, reconnected with the business community, and continued building momentum throughout Hampshire County. We are proud to share that since our return, the Chamber has grown to 138 members and paid partners a

Image Source: Google The Hampshire County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a networking evening at South Branch Inn in Romney, bringing together local businesses, professionals, entrepreneurs, Chamber partners, and community members for an evening of conversation, connection, and feedback. The event was designed to create a relaxed space for local professionals to meet one another, learn more about the Chamber, and share thoughts on how the Chamber can continue supporting

Hampshire County Chamber of Commerce Meeting Minutes Romney Brew Station May 6, 2026 I. Call to Order – 10:03 AM II. Approval of Agenda – Motion to approve – JT Hott, 2nd Cathy Simon – motion passed unanimously III. Approve Meeting Minutes – Motion to approve – Tina Ladd, 2nd Christy Kauffman – motion passed unanimously IV. Reports: · Treasurer’s Report - checking balance - $11,827.28 o Motion to approve Christy Kauffman, 2nd

Hampshire County Chamber of Commerce Meeting Minutes Romney Brew Station April 1, 2026 I. Call to Order – 10:08 AM II. Approval of Agenda – Motion to approve – JT Hott, 2nd Tina – motion passed unanimously Approve Meeting Minutes – Motion to approve – JT Hott, 2nd LeeAnn Wiki – motion passed unanimously Reports: Treasurer’s Report - checking balance - $11832.05, Coffee Connections income of $40, 2 new partners - $1,000 and $500. Motion to approve Jod

I. Call to Order – 10:04 am II. Approval of Agenda o 1st – JT Hott o 2nd – Tina Ladd o Unanimously approved III. Approve Meeting Minutes o 1st – Tina Ladd o 2nd – JT Hott o Unanimously approved IV. Reports: Treasurer’s Report – checking balance $11,154.89, $600 pending for IRS, revenue was $124.00 from classes and membership 1st – Jodi Adams 2nd – Tina Ladd Unanimously approved Marketing Report – see attached report from Jenna.

Notes from 2/04/2026 Chamber meeting Meeting started at 10:07 AM Spoke with Jake Brumback and Steven Baublitz from Orion Strategies about the CPV project. Great conversation was had Approval of the Agenda – Motion made by JT and seconded by Christy – Motion passed unanimously Approval of the previous meeting minutes – Motion made by Christy and seconded by Tina – Motion passed unanimously Treasurers report – Marketing report – Up to 400 followers on FB and things are getti

Call to Order Approval of Agenda Approve Meeting Minutes Reports: Treasurer’s Report - Motion by Cathy, 2nd by Christy, approved unanimously. Checking balance is $10,389 Expenses for Holiday Event will be broken out when autobooks is setup and more detailed income and expense reporting will be provided. Deposits – income from event and new members JT and Cathy worked diligently making phone calls to increase our attendance at the holiday event Marketing Report – Motion by

The Hampshire County Chamber of Commerce was proud to host our very first Coffee + Connections morning networking event on March 27th , bringing together over 20 attendees including current members, partners, and new faces from across the community. Despite a rainy start to the day, the turnout and energy in the room made it clear—there is a strong desire for connection, collaboration, and community among businesses and professionals in Hampshire County. A Strong Start to a

Photo Credit: Jenna Gelow Designs On February 26, 2026 , the Hampshire County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Hampshire County Development Authority (HCDA), proudly hosted our first community Job Fair —bringing together local employers and job seekers for an afternoon focused on opportunity, connection, and workforce growth. Held at the Brannon Building on the WVSDB Campus , the event created a welcoming space for businesses and individuals to meet face-to-face,

Photo Credit: Jenna Gelow Designs On Saturday, March 14th , the Hampshire County Chamber of Commerce had the pleasure of joining our partners, Almost Heaven Canine Resort , to celebrate their official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting . Surrounded by friends, family, community members—and of course some very happy furry guests—this special moment marked the opening of a thoughtfully designed, state-of-the-art boarding facility right here in Hampshire County. Almost Heaven Cani