Championing Marion County Businesses

​The Marion County Chamber’s Governmental Affairs and Economic Development divisions help the county’s businesses prosper by advocating for legislative changes that enhance the business environment and partnering with other local organizations to improve the local economy.

---

Government Affairs

This division’s objectives include communicating business positions on legislative issues to elected officials, offering guidance for monitoring business legislation and serving as a liaison between government and the local business community. The Marion County Chamber of Commerce works in cooperation with the small cities in Marion County to find way of improving services and reducing the costs associated with those services. Marion County sits in the heart of North Central WV and is poised for growth.   We will only realize our potential by working together. The Governmental Affairs Division supports legislation covering a variety of subjects:

• Support for Fairmont State University & Pierpont Community & Technical College along with our Pre K-12 system
• North Central WV Airport Expansion
• Marion Remote; attracting remote workers from all over the country to move to Marion County
• Support for our I-79 Technology Park as they continue to expand
• Support for all small businesses as they struggle through the Covid-19 Pandemic

In addition, the Chamber's Board of Directors approves a Legislative Agenda each year and works closely with state elected officials on legislative issues.​

2021 Legislative Agenda

2021 Legislative Guide

---

Economic Development

From entrepreneurs starting small businesses to large corporations, the Marion County Chamber of Commerce provides business owners and executives with the information and support they need to make informed, critical decisions on location, infrastructure, job creation and retention, training and financial assistance. Current and proposed economic development projects in Marion County include:

• Palatine Park – Marion County opened its doors to the new Palatine Park in June 2014. Highlighted by a free Splash Park for children, the park now features restrooms, playground equipment, picnic tables all set on a beautiful riverside. The newly rebuilt stage on the riverfront hosts weekend events from April through October of each year.
• Housing Developments - Numerous housing developments are under construction and the MCCC supports and encourages the growth of our local affordable housing market.
• Fairmont State University – The MCCC will continue to support FSU as they continue to grow
• Advanced Technology Center - Located in the I-79 Development Park, this training center, tied to Pierpont Community & Technical College offers numerous options for the workforce.
• Marion Remote - An initiative to attract remote workers to Marion County from all over the country, the program is a collaboration between the City of Fairmont, County Commission, Convention & Visitors Center, HIgh Technology Park and other entities.