Philippi Covered Bridge Audra State Park Alderson Broaddus University

Barbour County, West Virginia has one of the most unique and diversified business climates in America. This region, rich in Civil War history, hosts businesses ranging from Appalachian hardwoods to technology, innovation, and manufacturing. These businesses combine to support a thriving economy. The county offers an excellent educational base to support family-centered activities and many students, both local and international, attend Alderson Broaddus University, located at the county seat in Philippi.

The Barbour County Chamber of Commerce has the privilege of helping to advance business development in the county, by both expanding current businesses, and assisting new businesses entering the community.

 

Peoples Bank at 5 South Main Street, and the Medallion Restaurant, just across the street in Philippi, are the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce Members of the Month in February. 

A large crowd of local officials, agency representatives, and well-wishers (above) attended the ribbon-cutting for Philippi’s first Barber Shop in many years. 

Microblading, a tattooing technique and form of permanent makeup, is now open for business in Barbour County, according to Microblading artist Adriana Knight, who completed her training with Felicity Matos at Browlicity in Morgantown.