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Welcome to Charleston
Situated at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers, West Virginia’s
Capital City is rich in arts, recreation, entertainment and food. Home to
well-known events like Live on the Levee, ArtWalk, FestivAll, Multifest
and the Charleston Distance Run and historic neighborhoods like the
West Side, East Side and Elk City, Charleston is a hub for excitement.
PHOTO BY JOSH SAUL.
The city’s variety of events wouldn’t be possible without the support
of its bustling business community. Public and private corporations,
small businesses and nonprofits alike join together every day to make
Charleston come alive.
Companies like AARP West Virginia, Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley,
Inc. (GIKV) and United Bank work tirelessly to make not only Charleston
but the entire state a better place to live and work. AARP’s recent steps
to make Charleston the first West Virginia member of the Age-Friendly
Cities and Communities Program, GIKV’s new Goodwill Conference Center
and United’s commitment to volunteerism are just a few examples of
Charleston companies dedicated to community growth and empowerment.
Charleston’s business community is so much more than just big box stores.
The city is filled with unique businesses like Darin Fisher Designer Kitchens
(DFDK) and Sears Monument Company. DFDK offers superior design
services, the finest lines of cabinetry and unmatched personal service to
Charleston residents remodeling their kitchens, bathrooms and office and
entertainment spaces. A true legacy company, Sears Monument Company
has been serving Charleston families during their toughest times for more
than 100 years as the largest memorial monument company in West Virginia.
PHOTO BY JOSH SAUL.
The newly renovated Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, which
was designed by award-winning ZMM Architects & Engineers, and
the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences bring a variety of art and
entertainment to the Capital City. From live music and trade shows to
local art exhibits and hands-on discovery activities, these Charleston
icons open the city up to a world of culture and performance.
Alongside entertainment and community involvement, the city can also be
measured by the quality of education it offers. University of Charleston—
Charleston’s premier private higher education institution—serves nearly
2,500 students with undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs and
has student-athletes competing on the national level in 19 different sports.
PHOTO BY KEVIN JACK.
Whether you are shopping, dining, conducting business, attending
a concert or simply looking for a new downtown scene to explore,
Charleston is the place to be.