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The Charleston Area Alliance

The Charleston Area Alliance is an economic and community development organization working toward creating a more prosperous Kanawha Valley. The Alliance is your resource for business development and community events.
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The Kanawha Valley is nestled among the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, and is located within an overnight drive of half of the United States’ population, and one-third of Canadian's population. Our region offers world class outdoor recreation, a favorable business climate, a workforce of more than 440,000 and pertinent infrastructure, including three Interstates flowing through the Capital City in addition to rail, air and water transportation options.

Charleston Area Alliance Staff

Matthew Ballard

President and CEO

Jeri Adkins

Vice President, Administration

Caitlin Cook

Communication Manager

Lesli Forbes

Downtown Charleston Coordinator, Part Time

Debbie James

Chief Financial Officer

Holly Wilson Goheen

Director of Development & Member Services

Mary Poke

Administrative Assistant

Susie Salisbury

Vice President, Community Development

Paula Sims

Executive Assistant

Cody Schuler

Entrepreneur Project Manager

What's Happening?

Annual Golf Scramble

Game On!

Enjoy West Virginia's pristine scenery at Edgewood Country Club's professional course while entertaining and networking with other business leaders in the Kanawha Valley. Gather your foursome today and sign up for the 2016 Golf Scramble set for September 12.

Autopods Roll Into Town

The Pittsburgh-based company selected Charleston as its first satellite operation.

The Alliance recruited the microtransport company through its Radical Entrepreneurial Ventures program, which is funded by the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation. Visit autopods.us for more information on the triple bottom line startup.

Downtown Streetfest

The ultimate block returns September 17 featuring Qiet!

Meet up with friends and family from 4:30 to 9 pm, along Capitol Street, between Kanawha Boulevard and Virginia Street, for live music, food and drinks, kid's activities, pop-up shops and more. The event is sponsored by Proud Eagle and Goose Island Brewery, along with support from Tony The Tailor, the Charleston, WV Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Kanawha County Public Library.