Parkersburg, West Virginia — Business Environment
Parkersburg's economy is anchored by chemical and plastics manufacturing (DuPont's former Teflon facility is nearby in Washington, WV), regional healthcare, and Ohio River trade. The city is the economic center of the Mid-Ohio Valley for both West Virginia and southeast Ohio.
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Greater Parkersburg Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Parkersburg Chamber serves the Mid-Ohio Valley's regional trade and manufacturing center — a chemical and plastics manufacturing hub along the Ohio River.
Networking & Events in Parkersburg
Parkersburg chambers connect chemical manufacturers, healthcare providers, and retail businesses through local networking events and regional Ohio Valley business programs.
Chambers in Parkersburg typically host a mix of monthly networking breakfasts and business-after-hours events, signature annual galas, industry roundtables, leadership development programs, and ribbon cuttings for new member businesses. Joining your local chamber is one of the fastest ways to build a referral network in Parkersburg.
How Chamber.Support Helps Parkersburg Chambers
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For Parkersburg businesses, your chamber membership through a Chamber.Support-powered organization means access to a searchable online business directory, event calendar, and member-to-member communications tools.