Ohio River Hemp Company is the newest member of the Wetzel-Tyler Chamber of Commerce! Located in the New Martinsville Plaza beside Tractor Supply, Ohio River Hemp Company is a retail location offering help for those suffering from pain, insomnia, anxiety, digestive issues, or many other ailments. They sell a large variety of items made from hemp containing CBD and related compounds. Their knowledgeable staff is passionate about the products they offer, most of which are grown and manufactured right here in West Virginia. Ohio River Hemp Company will be celebrating its Grand Opening on May 1st. Power Country 99.5 will be transmitting live from their store from noon to 2 PM, and the Wetzel-Tyler Chamber of Commerce will be holding a ribbon-cutting at 12:30 pm. Hemp farmer Rob Good will also be in attendance to describe the hemp growing process and answer questions from those who attend. Join us on May 1st, or stop by Monday - Saturday, 11 - 7 to check out all of the great products Ohio River Hemp Company offers. You can also find them online at https://ohioriverhempcompany.com/

The Wetzel-Tyler Chamber of Commerce is looking for an Executive Director to help lead the organizations in the post-COVID-19 world. This position requires someone with a history of working and living in the community who understands the people and resources available around our region. This person would ideally be someone who has a passion for improving the lives of people in the area, knowledge of how businesses operate and has a desire to make a difference in the everyday lives of everyone thorough out Wetzel and Tyler Counties. The ideal candidate will have a love for our community, enjoy working with people, have a flexible schedule, and possess a bright, outgoing and creative personality. Past experience with computer programs such as QuickBooks and Microsoft Office would be a bonus as would be a past history of grant writing.

This week's Local Trivia Challenge is sponsored by 1st Mutual Bank. 1st Mutual is a local community Bank with Branches in New Martinsville, Parkersburg and Belpre. They specialize in investing in the local community and provide loans both to individuals and small business. Here is your question for this week - 1st Mutual was created when two smaller banks joined together. One of those banks was chartered in New Martinsville in 1896. What was the name of that bank when in was chartered 125 years ago? If you know the answer, send an email to Office@wetzelcountyChamber.com or send a Facebook message to - Wetzel-Tyler Chamber of Commerce One correct respondent will win there choice of a 31 style tote bag or a wireless recharger for Android or iPhone (Pictured Below)

Last week, the Local Trivia Challenge questions asked what charitable organization Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union gives the proceeds from their golf scramble to. The correct answer: Children's Miracle Network! Keep up the great work Bayer!