The Alleghany Highlands provides programs and services which foster a healthy business environment and promote economic growth, thereby enhancing the quality of life in the community.

Organized in 1906 the Chamber of Commerce strives to maintain quality programs in the areas of business development, communication, awards, education, governmental links, organizational development, and tourism. Our members represent a wide spectrum of industrial, technological, retail, and service oriented businesses. It is a non-profit, action oriented organization that serves as the leading spokesman for business in the Alleghany Highlands.

Board of Directors
Tom Kirlin, (President) - Riders Up! Outfitters
Charlie Conner, (Vice President) - Douthat State Park
Greg Madsen, (President Elect) - Alleghany Regional Hospital
Lisa Schoppmeyer, (Past President) - Schoppmeyer Accounting
Bryan Thompson, (Treasurer) - Highlands Community Bank

David Arritt - Arritt Funeral Home
Louise Belmont - The Company Store
Ione Callender - First Citizens Bank
Matt Garten - Greenway's Real Estate & Auction Co.
Ross Hammond - Commonwealth Contracting Services, Inc.
Teenie Kegley - Rupert Real Estate
Tiffany King-Sanders - Chapman Plumbing, Heating & AC
Janet Neathawk - S. J. Neathawk Lumber, Inc.
Kevin Persinger - Sonabank
Mike Persinger - Dawn Warehousing
J. W. Tingler - Covington Farm & Fuel

Staff
Teresa Hammond - Executive Director
Jodi Burgess - Administrative Assistant
Brenda Lemons - Special Projects
Kara Asboth - Special Projects