Honor Our Local Heroes!

Do you know someone in Wetzel, Tyler, or Monroe County who is making a difference in our community? Whether it’s a dedicated teacher, a selfless volunteer, a youth leader, a first responder, a community leader, or even a quiet neighbor who goes above and beyond—**Now is the time to say “I see you. Thank you.”**

We don’t start with fixed categories—we create them based on your nominations.

Past categories have included:

• Educator of the Year

• Youth Leader of the Year

• Business of the Year

• Employee of the Year

• Volunteer of the Year

• First Responder of the Year

• Non-Profit of the Year

How to Nominate

1. Suggest a category
2. Nominee’s name & contact information
3. Your name & contact information
4. A short paragraph about why your nominee deserves to be recognized
5. Submit your nominations via this form: 2025 Community Awards Nominations Form

**Deadline: April 25, 2025**

An independent panel will review submissions.

Let’s spotlight the people who make Wetzel, Tyler, and Monroe Counties a better place to live, work, and serve.

The 2025 Annual Community Awards will be held on May 14, 2025. Be sure to follow us on our Facebook page for the latest updates.

Welcome, Mustard Seed Arts Academy

We’re excited to welcome one of West Virginia’s vibrant small businesses to the Wetzel-Tyler Chamber of Commerce! This creative and energetic space offer classes in dance, art, and more for kids, youth, and adults—bringing color, movement, and inspiration to our community.

Whether it's a child's first dance class, a teen exploring their artistic talents, or an adult looking to reconnect with creativity, this business provides a welcoming space for self-expression and growth at every age.

Their passion for the arts and commitment to accessible, high-quality instruction make them perfect for our Chamber family. We can’t wait to see their impact on our communities!

Let’s show them some love by following, sharing, and checking out their classes and upcoming events!

Membership Dues Changes for 2025

The Wetzel-Tyler Chamber of Commerce is introducing updates to our membership fee structure to better align with the size and nature of our member organizations and businesses. These changes are designed to make membership more accessible for small businesses and nonprofits while ensuring fairness.

Membership Fee Structure for 2025

For-profit businesses:

• 0–5 employees: $100
• 6–10 employees: $150
• 11–25 employees: $300
• 26–50 employees: $500
• 51–100 employees: $750
• 101+ employees: $1,500

Nonprofit organizations:

• 0 employees: $50
• 1–50 employees: $100
• 51+ employees: $250

Other categories:

• Banks/Credit Unions: $1,000 (no change)
• Students: $25 (no change)
• Individuals: $50 (no change)

Comparison to Current Structure

The current structure offers fewer tiers, leading to broader categories. For instance:

• For-profit businesses with 0–10 employees are currently charged $125. Under the new structure, the cost is reduced to $100 for 0–5 employees and $150 for 6–10 employees, providing a more precise reflection of company size.

• Nonprofit organizations currently pay $100 across the board. The new structure introduces a lower tier for nonprofits with no employees ($50) and adjusts rates for larger organizations.

Why the Change?

This update ensures that membership fees are equitable and reflect the diversity of our members. Smaller organizations and nonprofits will benefit from more affordable rates, while larger businesses will contribute at a level aligned with their capacity.

This structure will strengthen our Chamber by encouraging participation from all community segments.

Please note that you can easily renew your membership through the link below:



These trainings are free to municipal employee and well worth the time commitment in pursuing federal grants!

The Northern Panhandle Workforce Development Board, Inc. and the Region VI Workforce Development Board (Morgantown area) from WV has joined forces with local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) in the States of PA and Ohio to form the "Tri-State Apprenticeship Consortium." The "Consortium" has secured Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) funds for this Project. 

The ultimate goal of the "Tri-State Apprenticeship Consortium" is to strengthen and expand registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs in OH, PA, and WV. We plan on working together to identify ways to make apprenticeships more appealing to employers and accessible to participants, ways for employers that draw employees from all three states to utilize apprenticeship programs drawing across state lines, and potential changes in apprenticeship policy that could streamline the process for all parties. The "Consortium" will determine methods to stimulate more employer involvement and interest in a way that will benefit all parties involved.

So, we want to hear from you to determine if area employers/organizations feel there is a need for strengthened/expanded registered and pre-apprenticeship programs in the Northern Panhandle of WV. Below is a link to a digital survey that we are respectfully requesting employers/organizations in PA, Ohio and West Virginia to take. This survey is set up to identify the primary county of an Employer/Organization. 

https://forms.gle/xv2DHziEigKt6LDz8

This survey will be accessible through May 30, 2025. 

The "Tri-State Apprenticeship Consortium" appreciates your input. We will keep you posted on the results as we move forward.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you.

NPWDB, Inc. Staff

npwibinc@gmail.com

"We want all West Virginians to be able to access resources that can ensure their success in seeking and obtaining meaningful career employment. Navigate the chaos and complexity of accessing training, education, and employment-related support services where there is No Wrong Door."

What is West Virginia Invests?

The WV Invests Grant is a state-funded grant program that pays toward the full cost of basic tuition, mandatory fees* and academic program fees** for select certificate and associate degree programs at a West Virginia public two- or four-year institution. Priority is given to programs in high-demand fields, such as information technology or healthcare, as determined by the West Virginia Department of Commerce.

This is a last-dollar-in program, meaning it will pay for any amount up to the total cost of tuition, mandatory fees, and approved academic program fees not already covered by other state or federal grants or scholarships and institutional tuition waivers.



*The maximum award amount is limited to the total cost of tuition and approved fees minus other grant or scholarship aid. Certain programs charge additional fees not approved for this program. These fees, along with the cost of textbooks and other course materials, must be paid by the student if other forms of financial aid are not available to offset these costs.

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COPIES ARE AVAILABLE AT OUR OFFICE.

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Please use the form linked below to submit your request for Fiscal Year 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending funding. Programmatic requests (non-CDS) will not be accepted if submitted via this form. All CDS funding requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, April 22 to be considered as part of Senator Capito's FY26 Appropriations requests.

All requests must comply with Rule XLIV of the Standing Rules of the Senate. Among other things, Rule XLIV bars members from carrying any financial or pecuniary interest in any CDS project they support and requires members to publicly list each of the CDS projects they request each fiscal year.

The Appropriations Committee limits CDS funding to public and not-for-profit entities. Private businesses and other for-profit entities are not eligible.

All CDS funding is contingent upon enactment of FY26 appropriations bills.

Please contact Thompson Moore at (202)224-6472 with any questions.

Senator Shelley Moore Capito FY26 Congressionally Directed Spending Request Form

Thompson Moore | Appropriations Director

Office of Senator Shelley Moore Capito 

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