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Welcome to Huntington
Photo by Huntington Area CVB.
Along the Ohio River at
the intersection of West
Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
sits the city of Huntington,
the largest inland port in the
U.S and second largest city
in the Mountain State.
This vibrant city has a rich history of
riverboat and railroad infrastructure
moving lumber and coal toward
the west, but its modern economy
revolves around education, health
care, retail and tourism.
The companies that make up these
fortifying industries are not only
dedicated to employing the people of
Huntington and making an economic
impact but also supporting the city’s
commitment to inclusiveness and
revitalization. The Jewel City is in the
midst of a renaissance that is being
spurred on by its growing number of
locally owned businesses, shops and
restaurants and the My Huntington
movement, a campaign that highlights
all the ways natives and visitors
Photo by Huntington Area CVB.
alike are enjoying the innovation,
redevelopment, beauty, community
and kindness of the city.
The Huntington Area Convention &
Visitors Bureau is participating in this
movement by redefining Huntington’s
conference spaces, restaurants, parks
and businesses while companies like
Edward Tucker Architects and Touma
Real Estate Holdings are practicing
creative placemaking by identifying
spaces and projects that can be
renovated, modernized or restored.
The team at Edward Tucker Architects
is committed to providing its unique
architectural perspective to projects
throughout the city, while Dr. Joseph
Touma of Touma Real Estate has been
restoring historic buildings for more
than a decade. Touma’s vision for
downtown Huntington led national
law firm Nelson Mullins Riley &
Scarborough to locate its West Virginia
offices to spaces that span five historic
buildings across from Pullman Square.
Financial experts like Somerville
& Company and United Bank are
also making a definitive impact in
Huntington. Somerville has been in
Huntington since 1932 honing its
dedication to client and community
service while United’s nationally
recognized team of volunteers serves
local organizations like Branches
Domestic Violence Shelter, Golden Girl
Group Home, Prestera Center, Recovery
Point of Huntington, Gro Huntington,
Coalfield Development and the Boys
& Girls Club of Huntington.
Economic catalysts like Marshall
University and the Robert C. Byrd
Institute (RCBI) are driving innovation
and education in Huntington. RCBI
is connecting local manufacturers,
suppliers and startups with contracting
opportunities while Marshall is
educating the future of Huntington
and expanding its campuses to become
part of the downtown and Fairfield
communities.
Whether you are looking for a unique
food culture, high-quality education,
weekend getaway or exciting new
place to call home, look no further
than Huntington, WV.