About Us

  • Financed by members' investments, the Chamber is independent of all other organizations and groups and is the voice of the business community in Washington County, VirginiaThe Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer association of business people working together to improve the economic and civic vitality of our community.



    reply to inquiries about your business
    create favorable impressions for you and your business

    Act as Your Spokesman...

    serve as your voice on questions of taxation and legislation
    serve as your representative at legislative hearings
    >support measures that are good for our area and oppose those which are not

    Serve as Your Sales Manager...

    > sell your area, your products, and your services to people everywhere

    Function as Your Training Agent...

    > conducting seminars and workshops on subjects of concern and interest to your business

    Chamber Officers




    President - Ramesh Murthy, Penn Stuart

    President Elect - Gene Copenhaver, First Bank and Trust Company

    Secretary - Neta Farmer, Chamber of Commerce

    Treasurer - Rob Blevins, Spiegler Blevins & Company, CPAs

    Vice President of Internal Affairs - Roger Ketron, Alpha Natural Resources

    Vice President of Community Affairs - Cathy Lowe, The Male Ego / Alter Ego Gifts

    Vice President of Economic Development - Todd Garrett, Garrett Funeral Home

    Vice President of Public Affairs - Ron Dickenson, Highlands Union Bank

    2010 Board of Directors