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Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Transportation & Location . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 History & Heritage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Residential Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Retirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Mercer County Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Tazewell County Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Culture & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Dining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Government. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Recreation & Leisure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Annual Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Business & Industry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Chamber Membership Directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Mission Statement

To provide vision and leadership for the Greater Bluefield Community with a commitment to strengthen economic development, stimulate growth with area businesses, and enhance the quality of life for all its citizens. To receive your information on becoming a Chamber member contact us at: Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce 619 Bland Street • P.O. Box 4098 • Bluefield, WV 24701 • Phone: (304) 327-7184, Fax: (304) 325-3085 Web Site: www.bluefieldchamber.com • E-mail: info@bluefieldchamber.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/greaterbluefieldchamber Copyright© 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 • Date published: 3/31/2017 This publication was created and produced for the Chamber by the Bluefield Daily Telegraph. Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information in this publication. The Chamber and the Telegraph assumes no responsibility for misinformation. Please contact the Chamber with any additions or corrections. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of the Chamber is prohibited. Photo Credits/Contributors: Tazewell County Tourism, Chamber Staff, Grubb Photo, Bud Clapp, Kathy Kish and Kyle Hurt.

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From the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce

he Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce traces it roots back to 1904 when a group held a “Business Men’s Meeting” and established the Chamber of Commerce. Now, 113 years later, this Chamber continues to be the Voice for Businesses in the two Virginias.

Our mission is simple: “To provide vision and leadership for the Greater Bluefield community to strengthen economic development, stimulate growth of area businesses and enhance the quality of life for all of its citizens.” We strive diligently each day to accomplish that mission. Richard “Bud” Clapp

We are known as Four Seasons Country and our mild climate is the envy of those living in other regions. The Chamber is proud to continue serving free lemonade on the rare occasions when the temperature reaches 90 degrees. Our climate and proximity to major cities makes us an attractive destination for business as well as a great retirement location. Chairman of the Board – 2017

We are pleased to present this Community Guide and Business Directory to you. We appreciate the sales and design staff at the Bluefield Daily

Debbie Maynard

Karen DeHaan

Kora Blackwell

Executive Vice President

Director of Membership

Receptionist/Secretary

Telegraph along with the volunteers for their assistance with this publication. The next few pages highlight all that we have to offer in our area. Our membership, which is the backbone of the chamber, is listed here and we encourage you to support them as well as the advertisers that make this guide possible. A talented and dedicated staff along with the members and countless volunteers truly make this area a great place to live, work and play. Its involvement in the many programs and projects that makes the Chamber the cornerstone of the community. We hope you enjoy this publication and we look forward to serving you for years to come. Richard “Bud” Clapp Chairman of the Board - 2017

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our Seasons Country area is located at a number of major highway intersections, which allows easy 4 access to all of the eastern United States. Interstate 77 is only a short distance away and connects directly with I-81 north and south, as well as I-64 running east and west. US Route 460 is a major corridor linking Mercer and Tazewell counties to the interstate system. Many cities, including Washington, D.C., Charlotte, N.C.,

Pittsburgh, P.A., are less than 400 miles away by car. Norfolk Southern Corporation offers freight rail service to a number of states and connects with other carriers for service around the country. Passenger bus service is provided locally by several systems and nationally by Greyhound bus lines. Rail and ground transportation make this region easily accessible for all types of development. Major highways criss-cross both Mercer and Tazewell counties while well-maintained secondary roads continue to offer a more leisurely travel pace. Public transportation systems include Bluefield Area Transit and Graham Transit, providing reliable travel throughout the communities.

The region of Four Seasons Country is situated perfectly within a one-day drive from more than one-half of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population. Major cities in all eastern states are easily accessible as well as many favorite tourism destinations.

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Steeped in Tradition

History & heritage T

he history of Tazewell ll and dM Mercer County can be traced back to the 1700s, thanks to American pioneers who helped shape the mountains into what we now call home. These first families created 6 the values and traditions maintained by the region’s modern-day families.

Virginia City had been known as Graham in honor of community leader and railway surveyor Thomas Graham, but residents voted in 1924 to change the name to Bluefield to reflect the close economic and social ties with its West The Bluefield, West Virginia, area traces Virginia “sister.” The event was memorialized its origin back to 1780 when two American by a day of celebration that included the pioneers, Andrew Davidson and Richard Bailey, built a fort here to protect their families marriage of a bride from Virginia and a groom from West Virginia. from hostile Indians. The land was used mainly for farming until the discovery of the Bluefield, VA is Virginia’s tallest town, and Pocahontas Coalfields, which marked the Bluefield, WV is the highest city of its size beginning of the Bluefield area’s development east of Denver, Colorado. Nature has endowed as a commercial and industrial center. the Bluefields with spectacular scenery. The community itself is in a valley, with a level, Bluefield, WV, named by early residents narrow center section being occupied mainly for its blue landscape colored by blooming chicory, is a “sister” city to Bluefield, VA. The by the railroad and businesses.

Early settlers of Tazewell and Mercer Counties were predominately farmers, and they followed the traditional pattern of foothills farming that characterized pioneering settlements all along the eastern slope of the Allegheny Mountain Range on the western fringe of the fertile Valley of the Virginias. But that way of life would change dramatically with the large-scale commercial exploitation of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich mineral and forest resources. The Norfolk & Western railway drove a line from Radford, Virginia to the eastern Tazewell County town of Pocahontas in 1882, and started hauling out coal the following year. In 1905, the Virginian Railway brought a rail line through Princeton that sparked coal rail competition through the first half of the 20th Century. It ended with the merger of the two railroads in the mid-1950s. Within a few years of the start of commercial coal mining in the region, huge timber companies emerged throughout the region to take advantage of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incredible forest resources.

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our Seasons Countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural beauty of the Bluefields, set within the mountainous terrain, 8 offers a large variety of housing solutions so you can find the house of your dreams.

A variety of housing options abound, from mountain hideaways to stately city residences, townhouses, condominiums, apartments and mobile-homes. There is something to suit every taste and every income range. For those seeking a peaceful place to retire, the area is known

for having one of the lowest crime rates in the nation, making it more favorable for personal safety. And, with variety in the types and price ranges of housing available, residents agree that the quality of our housing is one of the most desirable aspects of living in the two Bluefields.

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Much to Offer to Retirees

e look at retirement as a combination of 10 relaxation and rejuvenation, and the Greater Bluefield area is a perfect example. Those looking for a place to call home will find plenty of houses with grand porches and rocking chairs. They will also find an active social life through churches, theaters, events and volunteer activities. Retirees willing to volunteer can offer their time and talents to nationally-known civic organizations or to hospitals, nursing homes, libraries, food pantries and schools through

such programs as the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Foster Grandparents. Other senior-focused volunteer and activity programs are available through CASE of WV and the Clinch Valley Retired and Senior Citizenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Program. Cultural events such as plays and concerts allow retirees to actually be part of the cast and crew or to relax in the audience and enjoy the performances.

Health and housing are critical areas to consider when choosing a retirement destination, and the two Bluefields have much to offer in these categories. Modern hospitals, fitness centers and doctors performing state-of-the-art

procedures will help you maintain your active lifestyle, along with your choice of pharmacies that are part of national chains or locally-owned. Housing is affordable in the two Bluefields. Retirees have several options ranging from land for building, a small house in town or a big house in the country. If services are

needed, assisted living and nursing facilities are available throughout the area. We are a great place to retire because of the low cost of living and a low-crime rate. So regardless if you want to relax on the porch or get busy with volunteer opportunities, we are the perfect place.

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Mercer C ounty Tourism

Southern Gateway to Everything!

ere in Mercer County, you will find a destination unlike any other in Southern West Virginia. From thrilling ATV getaways to relaxing tours of historical towns, our communities have small-town charm, rich history, exciting cultural events and beautiful scenery. Looking for adventure? We arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afraid to get dirty in the mud. Want more history? We have plenty of stories to share. Want the arts? There are talented artists, inspiring murals and world-class musical performances. Mercer County has it all. Start planning a getaway and discover Mercer County. We are waiting for you. Connect with us on social media, email or by phone. We are here to help plan an unforgettable experience.

Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, Mercer County, located in the southern part of West Virginia, is home to America’s coal story. It is a story about hard work, determination and family. When coal was discovered deep 14 in the mountains, immigrant workers came to the area to work and live in the communities surrounding Athens, Bluefield, Bramwell, and Princeton. They became coal miners. Businessmen, also known as coal barons, also came to make their fortune in the coalfields. The railroad was not far behind, as men needed ways to ship coal all over the world. These men needed a way to travel from their homes to the big cities of New York and Pennsylvania. The wealthy built lavish houses for their wives and children in small towns. Business emerged, creating downtowns that flourished with people.

The past is Mercer County’s future. America’s coal story in Mercer County will never be forgotten. The railroad, lavish houses and coal mines still stand, ready for rediscovery. Combined with a new sense of excitement in the outdoors and the arts, Mercer County is a perfect combination of history and adventure. Here you will find all four seasons in bloom, no matter when you visit. Explore winter, fall, spring and summer and discover all we have to offer you and your family. Bramwell Bramwell is the hidden gem in Mercer County. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, wealthy coal barons built beautiful Victorian homes for their families while they managed the mines in nearby Pocahontas, Va. The Pocahontas Exhibition Mine, only a few miles

away, is open for tours. The quaint town features brick streets, local dining and ATV lodging. The Pocahontas Trail, part of the larger Hatfield-McCoy ATV Trail system, is located in Bramwell. The town also boasts of the Coal Heritage Trail Interpretive Center located in a reconstructed train depot. Inside, you can walk through decades of coal mining, railroad

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memorabilia, and Bramwell’s famous socialite history. Home tours, so visitors can get a look mansions, available June inside the mansi ions, aare re av vailab ble iin n Ju une aand nd An evening December. A n ev vening gghost hostt ttour our tthrough hrough tthe he Bramwell streets of B ramweell happens happens in October. Occtober. Bramwell, For moree iinformation nformation aabout bout B ramwell, calll 248-7114 orr vvisit www.visitbramwell. (304) 248-7 7114 o issitt w ww.visiitbram mwell. com. Bluefi fieeld ld Oncee ccalled alled d “Little “Litttle New New w York, York,” the the city city downtown of Bluefieeld’s ld’s d own ntow wn area area is is ffamous amous for historical buildings, nine histor r ic a l b uildin ngs, all alll registered registereed on n the National Nation nal Register Register of of Historic Historiic Places. Placess. You You buildings the can walk and d admire admire the the b uildiings from m th he Bluefi 1920s. Bluefi field iiss aalso lso home home tto oB luefield eld SState tate College, the firstt black bllack college colllege in southern soutthern n West West Virginia. Today, the college collegge serves serves students Virginia from southern West Virg ginia and across the country. beautiful In the summer, beautif ful flowers and the hanging baskets adorn th he ssidewalks. idewalks. Summertime is also a perfect chance to get a free glass of lemonade, but only if the temperature in Bluefield reaches a scorching 90 degrees! Also, antique enthusiasts will be happy to know the downtown area boasts of several shops. The Norfolk-Southern Railyard still runs shipping coal to places outside of the area, and the coal-filled trains lined up on the tracks that 16 run parallel to the main avenue of the city add a picturesque quality that reminds one of what Bluefield was founded on. At the Bluefield City Park, children can ride the popular Ridge Runner train from April 1-September 30. Visitors can get a panoramic view of the area from the East River Mountain Overlook, and sports fans will love catching a baseball game at Bowen Field with the Appalachian League’s Bluefield Blue Jays. During the winter holiday season, Bluefield’s Lotito City Park glimmers with over 900,000 lights outlining holiday themes that are sure to amaze with their beauty. The Holiday of Lights

Display has grown with new additions each year, and it now n covers 110+ acres of parkland and provides provide a 1.5 mile drive through the park. People park. People come from near and far to drive through through the display while others come on the evenings when walking tours are featured. One evenings wh of of the largest larges light shows in the two Virginias, The Holiday of Lights opens Thanksgiving evening evvening Nov 31 and runs through December 31. 31. It It is open to the public each evening from 6 p.m. p.m. to 9 p.m. p on Sunday through Thursday and 6 p.m. to and t 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. nights. For For more information about Bluefield, call (304) (304) 327-2401 327-24 or visit www.cityofbluefield. com. com. For more mo information about Mercer County, call the Mercer County Convention and Visitor’s Center at 800-221-3206 or visit www.visitmnercercounty. www.visitmn

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Tazewell ounty C I t has been said that being in the mountains heightens your senses. Nestled in the majestic Appalachian Mountains of southwestern Virginia, Tazewell County is home to spectacular mountains with unparalleled views, gorgeous pastoral areas, and exciting outdoor recreational opportunities. If you’re looking for a slower 18 pace, or if you’re looking for an exhilarating, heart-throbbing experience, you’ve come to the right place. Stop at the Tazewell County Visitor Center first; it is housed in a tenant cottage on the historical Sanders House property at 200 Sanders Lane, Bluefield, VA. You’ll find maps, brochures, and a friendly, knowledgeable staff with information about and directions to all the interesting venues in the county. If you’ve been on the road for a long time or are just out for a Sunday sightseeing day, you can rest a while in the rocking chair on the front porch and take in the

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beautiful, peaceful view of East River Mountain as the backdrop to what was at one time a 3,000 acre working farm; the Victorian style home on the grounds is available for tours from April to October. You are now prepared to continue your tour. If you’re an avid ATV’er and/or have heard about the Original Pocahontas Trail, you’ll want to head to Pocahontas and find the trailhead (near the Pocahontas Fire Department) of a fabulous OHV trail which is being extended day by day. Operated by Spearhead Trails, the Original Pocahontas Trail is in close proximity to the HatfieldMcCoy Trail and riders of both trails find

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lodging and food in Pocahontas and in Bramwell WV, a town built by the millionaires whose companies mined the coal in and around Pocahontas VA. The scenery and views are always great on the trail, but particularly beautiful in the fall. You will want to be sure to visit Pocahontas to see the historic Pocahontas Exhibition Mine and the historical cemetery, which was begun after an explosion ripped through the mine in 1884 killing more than 100 men. Many of the victims were never identified. The guided walking tour of the Mine takes you right through part of the original mine, showcasing the unusual 1012 foot seam of coal and antique mining machinery. The Coal Heritage Museum adjoins the Mine and features a tour of the original mine bathhouse. While a great deal of the original architecture in this historic town is lost, there’s enough left to prove what a beautiful coal mining town Pocahontas once was.

Touted as Four Seasons Country, Tazewell County has exquisite foliage and is a natural habitat for an abundance of birds, wildlife and rare fresh water species. You will hear many songbirds and possibly see a ruffed grouse; white-tail deer and wild turkey are often visible. Six of eight designated points on the Mountain If you’re a motorcycle or sports car Heritage Loop of the Virginia Birding and enthusiast, head to Tazewell for the Wildlife Trail are located in the county; they beginning of the ‘Back of the Dragon’ on include Sandy Head Ostrich Farm, Burke’s Route 61. This 32 mile ribbon across three Garden, Lincolnshire Park/Lake, Cavitt’s mountains into Marion in Smyth County Creek Park/Lake Witten, Historic Crab Orchard is quickly Museum, and The Cove. The Clinch River basin becoming at its headwaters has been declared by the Nature the ‘favorite’ Conservancy as one of only twenty “Last Great ride for a Places” in the world (1990). The world’s largest 20 great many collection of rare and endangered fresh water motor sports species is located here. fans. The One of the most visited places in the county many hairis Burke’s Garden, a National Historic Rural pin curves District, which is the highest valley in Virginia and the at an elevation of 3,080 feet. Burke’s Garden elevation appeals to nearly every tourist and is often changes referred to as “God’s Thumbprint.” It’s a lovely of the place for a leisurely stroll, a gentle run, or a mountains bicycle ride; it also hosts the “Varmint Run,” one with amazing views are unequaled. The of Virginia’s smaller half marathon events where motorcycle festival, held once a year in June, is extremely well attended and season athletes can test their mettle around the loop long the road sees hundreds of motorcycles course through the valley between surrounding mountains. You can also access the Appalachian weekly.

Trail or the Heart of Appalachia Bike Route here. Their Autumn Festival on the fourth Saturday in September is known far and wide. Historic Crab Orchard Museum and Pioneer Park offers a comprehensive overview of Southwest Virginia history in its galleries and living history events. Annual events such as the Skirmish at Jeffersonville Civil War Reenactment and the Tazewell County Old Time & Bluegrass Fiddlersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Convention draw amazing crowds. School children from all over the area enjoy events created especially for them; the big yellow school buses are constantly parked at the museum. Located in the front of the Town Hall in Richlands is a small, well landscaped park containing the Coal Minersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Memorial of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The impressive, hearttouching marble structure presents a life size statue of a coal miner in his work clothes in the front; on the back are names of coal miners from the area who have lost their lives in the mines. Throughout the business section of Richlands, murals on buildings depict the coal mining and railroading history of Tazewell County. Visitors are also invited to drive along the newly created Virginia Coal Heritage Trail depicting the history of industrialization in the region and the Clinch River Artisan Trail, which features numerous artisans and unique restaurants throughout Tazewell, Russell and Buchanan counties in Virginia.

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that houses the Bluefield Area Arts Center was originally Bluefield City Hall and has the original jail cells upstairs. Also upstairs is Brainerd Gallery, featuring the work of Hal Brainerd and other local and not-so-local The Bluefield Area Arts Center in downtown artists. Downstairs, in addition to the theater, Bluefield, WV, is home to the Summit Players. are art exhibits as well as the newly located This community theatre group has been luncheon spot, Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Downtown. performing for decades, and includes veteran The Blue Mountain Performing Arts Series actors as well as the up and coming. The group in Bluefield, WV, and the Chuck Mathena is always welcoming newcomers to act or Center in Princeton, WV, enhance the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volunteer to work behind the scenes. 4PALS cultural appeal with touring performances Productions is a newer theatre group that such as musical theater, symphonies, ballets performs at various locations around the area and nationally-acclaimed artists. More theater and presents it own freshly written plays and shows are available during the Bramwell musicals. Theater Festival held each summer in historic Listed on the historic registry, the building Bramwell, WV.

From music and theater to art and dance, the two Bluefields offer something for those 22 who love to perform and those who love to be entertained.

Music is definitely part of the entertainment scene in the two Bluefields. Live music can be found all-year round. We have contemporary bands and musicians as well as those dedicated to preserving the region’s mountain heritage with old-time and bluegrass music. Music may be heard in auditoriums, local nightspots and at parks and festivals throughout the area. For history buffs, Those Who Served Mercer County War Museum in the Princeton Memorial Building contains an impressive collection of military artifacts from conflicts throughout this nation’s history. Also in Princeton is the Railroad Museum where train enthusiasts will find memorabilia from the days of the railroad. Next door, the Mercer County Agricultural Museum depicts life as a farmer. Coal mining’s impact on the region is preserved at the Eastern Regional Coal Archives in the Craft Memorial Library in Bluefield, WV. The archives contain photographs, equipment, documents and oal other mining artifacts. In Bramwell, the Coal ves Heritage Trail Interpretive Center, also gives ish a glimpse into the coal mining and the lavish wn. lifestyles of coal barons that lived in the town. The region’s coal legacy is also spotlighted at the Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine and Museum in Pocahontas, Virginia. Movie theaters, including the Pipestem Drive-In Theatre, provide entertainment, and various public libraries provide intellectuall enrichment. We have a number of galleriess that exhibit the works of local artists, and local crafters often sell their products at thee e. recently opened Blue Mountain Mercantile. Plays, lectures and art exhibits are also any abundant and open to the public at the many n. local colleges and universities in our region.

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LN odging o matter your traveling style, the Greater Bluefield Area has multiple options for the family and individual. The Bluefield Inn is a favorite among guests who like to stay in a bed and breakfast. Guests will love the historical setting and service. Campers will enjoy the close proximity to Camp Creek State Park and Pipestem Resort State Park. ATV riders will also find accommodations at various locations near the trails in Bramwell, Bluewell, Bluefield and Boissevain. National hotels are located near major highways, business centers, restaurants and area attractions. Most hotels offer various accommodations such as swimming, fitness rooms, dining, conference centers and more.

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The Greater Bluefield Area offers you a variety of shopping venues, all with southern charm and Appalachian hospitality.

Dining Like variety?

ercer and Tazewell Counties have more than 100 choices of restaurants ranging from fine dining, familiar chain favorites, down-home cooking and familyfriendly diners. Throughout our area, foodies will find cuisine ranging from Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, Italian and American, and recently, soul food and Caribbean cuisine has been added to the mix. In addition to all of the national chain restaurants, the area is proud of local cuisine that offers guests and residents a combination of taste and experience. Sprinkled throughout the two Bluefields and Mercer and Tazewell counties are unique dining establishments that

offer a variety of menu items for all tastes. Some of our more recent additions in Bluefield include 25 restaurants that have made their home in the newly developed Commerce Street (and Raleigh St.) area from soup and sandwich cafes to hometown barbeque for the lunchtime crowds, as well as evening music concerts and variety of foods at The RailYard. Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Downtown has also recently taken up residence in the Bluefield Area Arts Center for the lunchtime crowd. Bramwell has a fair share of eateries for ATV riders and visitors who want an old-fashioned ice cream soda, a juicy hamburger and a West Virginia fried green tomato sandwich, and Bluefield, Va. provides a bit of nostalgia with its food.

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The original Tazewell County was formed from portions of Wythe and Russell counties and included parts of what are now Giles, Bland and Buchanan counties in Virginia and Logan, Mercer, McDowell and Wyoming counties of West Virginia. Some of the land in the region was granted to soldiers of the Continental Army in return for service during the American Revolution, but several tracts of land in the region were subject to the land speculation boom of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. As population grew in various parts of the huge county, new political entities were created. Mercer County, Virginia was formed in 1837. But of course, a major change in the parallel development of both counties occurred during the American Civil War when Mercer County joined the group of 55 western Virginia counties that broke off from the Old Dominion to form, West Virginia, the 35th state on June 20, 1863.

Virginia is the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest representative democracy and is a commonwealth. Thus, the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s governing body is a General Assembly with a senate and house of delegates. The governor is limited to a single four-year term, and the other two statewide positions are lieutenant governor, who presides over the senate, and attorney general. The local elected constitutional officers include members of the county board of supervisors, sheriff, commissioner of revenue, circuit court clerk, treasurer, commonwealth attorney and school board members. Circuit court judges are appointed by the general assembly. West Virginia has a state Legislature with a senate and house of delegates and the governor, secretary of state, treasurer, attorney general and commissioner of agriculture serving as statewide office-holders. County elected officials include three county commissioners, a sheriff, circuit court clerk, county clerk, assessor, two circuit court judges, a family law judge, magistrates, prosecuting attorney and board of education. The City of Bluefield, WV has a paid city manager form of government with a five member elected board of directors. Similarly, the Town of Bluefield, VA, has five council members, an elected mayor and town manager. The border between the two Bluefields offers many unique opportunities for cooperation between the two entities.

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p for adventure? Or maybe just a little relaxation? The Greater Bluefield area is one big playground with plenty of ways to enjoy fun and adventure with friends and family. Four Seasons Country has outdoor activities that range from fishing, hunting, boating, camping, horseback riding, rock climbing and other adventure-packed opportunities. ATV enthusiasts can ride on the Hatfield-McCoyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pocahontas Trail System in Bramwell. On the Virginia side, the Spearhead Trail in Tazewell County is open for riders. Dirt bikes also have access to a number of the 28 trails. If you prefer two wheels to four, Back of the Dragon, the two lane ribbon of road on VA Route 16 that stretches 32 miles over the three mountain range between Tazewell and Marion, VA, is a favorite among street bikers. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather peddle, bicycle trails loop around Bluefield City Park, which lies on the border of Bluefield, WV and Bluefield, VA. And if you are up for a little more distance, the Heart of Appalachia bike route and scenic

drive begins its 128-mile journey across southwestern Virginia in Tazewell County’s Burke’s Garden. An 18-mile scenic side trail loops this fascinating area known as God’s Thumbprint. For those who prefer to drive, the East River Mountain Overlook offers a panoramic view of Bluefield. At an elevation of 4,700 feet above sea level, this mountaintop site was West Virginia’s first Visitor Information Center in 1960. Just outside of our area, outdoor activities such as whitewater rafting can be found at the Gauley and New Rivers. Another popular spot among tourists and locals is Winterplace Ski Resort, located off 1-77 near Ghent, WV. It not only provides for skiers and snowboarders but also has a snow tubing slope that provides fun for the entire family. If those sports aren’t extreme enough for you, then jump off a bridge! At 3030 feet long, the New River Gorge Bridge on U. S. Route 19, just north of Fayetteville, WV. is one of the longest steel span bridges in the world, and its height of 876 feet tempts B.A.S.E. jumping parachuters from many different countries. Each year during its annual Bridge Day celebration, daredevils who have signed up in advance, may jump off the bridge and float down to the shores of the New River amid a backdrop of beautiful fall colors. More than 800 jumps were made last year. But then, most people just come to watch. That number is around 80,000 people per year.

pastime comes to life in Mercer County. Two professional minor league baseball teams - the Bluefield Blue Jays and the Princeton Rays play during the summer months in Bluefield, WV and Princeton, WV. The two teams have a friendly competition for the Mercer Cup every year.

Fairs and festivals in the area are held every summer as well. The Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce hosts the Cole Chevy Mountain Festival during late spring. The event features musical entertainment, carnival rides, arts and crafts, food vendors, outdoor 29 recreational events and more. County fairs are also a favorite during the warm months. The annual Tazewell County Fair, held the The region’s sporting and recreational first week in August, draws big crowds. For complexes and facilities offer opportunities more than 50 years, The Mercer County Fair for all ages. Golf, tennis, bowling, roller has hosted a rodeo, livestock competitions, a skating, softball, Little League, gymnastics, pet show, horticulture judging and live music. indoor and outdoor swimming, exercise From Lemonade Days to street fairs, to classes, weight lifting, skateboarding, band competition events and more, the area ballroom dancing and other activities keep presents a venue for all types of recreation visitors and residents on the move. Less and culture events. In the fall, fairs and traditional activities for the very brave include events, such as Princeton’s AutumnFest and paintball fighting and zip-lining. the Autumn Jamboree in Bluefield, VA, are held during September. In summertime, America’s favorite

Education

Traditional & Special Education Programs Education in the Greater Bluefield Area The Greater Bluefield area recognizes that education is needed in order to grow as a community. The area offers a multitude of traditional and special education programs. As a community, we are fortunate to have so many educational opportunities available in our region.

K-12 Education A wide spectrum of both public and private K-12 education opportunities provides families with many choices in the Mercer/Tazewell area. The area school systems incorporate technology into traditional classroom. Many of the schools have video classrooms for distance learning, which provides links to local colleges, universities and other area secondary schools. In addition, there is a long tradition of private education, providing choices that accommodate individual religious beliefs and different preferences for educational methods and approaches.

Higher Education in the Bluefields Area residents do not need to travel far from home to seek a higher education. Whether it be a recent high school graduate or the working adult wanting to obtain a college degree, there are many different options. The region has topnotch technical education with several schools for specialization, as well as private and public colleges and an internationally recognized university. Many of the colleges and universities in the region stress international learning. Students come from a variety of foreign countries to learn about our people and culture. Tazewell County is home to Southwest Virginia Community College, which offers more than 70 different programs of study leading to associate degrees, diplomas, certificates and career studies certificates. The school is also an advocate of the arts and participates in many exhibits, art festivals and more. Bluefield College, located in Bluefield, Virginia, is a private four-year, Christ-centered, liberal arts college that offers 17 majors.

The college boasts nationally recognized academic and athletic programs. While attending Bluefield College, students will have an opportunity to see and change the world through international mission trips to places like South Africa, China, Austria and South America. Bluefield State College, located in Bluefield, West Virginia, is a four-year state-supported commuter college serving southern West Virginia. It offers career and technical two and four year programs. The college offers a variety of baccalaureate and associate degrees that include business, teacher education, arts and science, nursing and engineering technologies. The W. Paul Cole School of Business has released a new baccalaureate program in health services management. Concord University, founded in 1872 in Athens, West Virginia, is a fouryear public liberal arts university with a Continued on 34 1090382635

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technical and certificate programs include tech Valley Vall College, Mercer County Technical Education Center and Tazewell County Career Edu and Technical Center. Valley College offers degrees in a variety Va of medical fields including nursing assistant, m clinical clini assistant, health service administration, and many others. In addition, degrees are available in business administration and avai HVAC HVA work.

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he two Bluefields have always had a strong religious heritage. Since the 1700s, settlers established a broad range of denominations that now represent churches throughout the area. From traditional to contemporary places of worship, the structures represent the relationships between man and the spiritual. This melting pot of religion includes Baptist, Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox churches and a Jewish synagogue. The careful planning and architecture of these buildings speaks of a deep commitment to faith in the area. Many of these beautiful churches are located in downtown Bluefield, WV, as well as in Pocahontas, VA. In addition to traditional worship services, gospel concerts are held at many different churches and venues in the two Bluefields. Youth and other special events are also part of the faith movement in the area. Those looking to find a spiritual home will find compassion and togetherness in a small town.

ealthcare H H ealthcare is one of the most important issues in the United States. At the local level, the commitment to healthcare continues to grow in the Greater Bluefield Area.

Clinics are also available, as well as two local Med Express centers, both in Princeton and Bluefield, WV. The area also has welltrained and staffed rescue squads that serve the entire area.

Excellent & Progressive Medical Care

Mercer and Tazewell counties boast of four quality hospitals: Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Princeton Community Hospital, Carillion Tazewell Community Hospital and Clinch Valley Medical Center. In addition, there are a substantial number of physicians available covering basically any special need. Advanced oncology cancer care is just one of the many areas of available health care. Both counties are served by county health departments. 36

The Behavioral Health Pavilion of the Virginias is an inpatient behavioral health facility, also offering outpatient services. The area also has a number of rehabilitation

and nursing facilities. For our senior citizens, many healthcare companies provide a variety of services, from simple lifestyle needs to complex situations. Assisted living locations and nursing homes can be found throughout the two counties. The area is home to many healthcare professionals, some of whom have graduated from area colleges, universities and technical schools. The region is fortunate to have training programs in nursing, dentistry, radiology, laboratory and many other technical fields to provide support to the various clinics and hospitals. Quality healthcare is the cornerstone of our community, which makes retirement possible in both Mercer and Tazewell Counties. 37

Calendar Days

Annual Events A partial calendar of regular annual events for Mercer and Tazewell counties

January • Annual Dinner – Princeton-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce, (304) 487-1502 • Point of View – Legislative Breakfast (304) 327-7184

February • Concord University Ground Hog Day Breakfast (304) 384-5348 • Bluefield Beautification Winter Warmer (304) 320-2654 • CART (Richlands Citizens for the Arts) For season schedule call (276) 963-3385

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• Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce Four Seasons Women’s Conference (304) 327-7184

• SWCC Festival of the Arts Diversity of Dance: Its Styles, Rhythms and Music (276) 964-7348 • Annual Princess Tea, Tazewell, (276) 988-6755 • Celebration of Appalachia Day Long Festival, Bluefield, VA (276) 326-4203 • Pocahontas’ Annual Ceremony Honoring the 114 Coalminers killed in the 1884 explosion (276) 945-9522 • Mud Pig Day, Bluefield College (276) 326-4212 • Colors of Cancer 5K/10K (276) 988-4652 Pocahontas Coal Heritage Festival (276) 945-9522 • Donnie Lowe’s Kids’ Fish Day (276) 9889588

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June • Mid-June -Late August – Bluefield Blue Jays Appalachian League Baseball Season Bowen Field, Bluefield City Park (276) 326-1326 • Mid- June-Late August – Princeton Rays Appalachian League Baseball Season Hunnicutt Field, Princeton (304) 487-2000 • Bramwell Millionaire Homecoming (304) 248-7114 • Bramwell Spring Home Tour (304) 2487114 • Annual Back of the Dragon Event, Tazewell, VA (276) 988-5726 • Evening Shade Concerts, Bluefield, VA (304) 910-6574 Sunset at the Square (276) 322-4626

• Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce Cole Chevy Mountain Festival, Bluefield City Park Area (304) 327-7184 (May 30June 4)

• The Varmint Half Marathon & 5K Run (276) 979-8044

• Blues & Bluegrass on the Bluestone in Bramwell (304) 248-7114

• Bluefield, West Virginia’s Downtown Merchants Street Fair (304) 327-9686

• Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce 38th Annual Better Living Show Brushfork Armory Civic Center (304) 327-7184

• All Together Arts Week (304) 425-6425

• Mercer County/Princeton – Independence Day Celebration (July 4)

• Grand Opening of the Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine and Museum (April 29) (276) 945-9522 (Main Office) (276) 945-2134 (Pocahontas Exhibition Mine)

• Mountain Man Primitive Rendezvous, Crab Orchard Museum (276) 988-6755

• Pipestem’s Summer Outdoor Amphitheatre Series (304) 466-1800 • Independence Day Celebration and Open House, Historic Crab Orchard Museum (276) 988-6755

• May 20-Sept. 16 Cruise-in & Music on Main Street -Tazewell (276) 385-5745

• Independence Day Celebration-Town of Tazewell (276) 988-2501

• Crab Orchard Cruising and Casino Night (276) 988-6755

April

• Tazewell County Annual Spring Expo, Tazewell County Fairgrounds, (276) 9885091

July

• Blue-Gray Shriner’s Horse Show, Bluefield City Park (304) 327-2448 • Lemonade Night at the Ball Park (304) 327-7184 (July 10) • Tazewell County Old Time & Bluegrass Fiddler’s Convention, Tazewell, VA (276) 988-6755

August • Lemonade Festival in the Bluefields (800) 221-3206

• Princeton-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce, Princeton Autumnfest, Downtown Princeton, WV (304) 487-1502

• Tazewell County Business to Business Showcase, Southwest Community College, (276) 988-1270.

• November 31st – December 31st- Holiday of Lights, Bluefield City Park (304) 327-8770

• Camp Creek Fall Festival – Camp Creek State Park, (304) 425-9481

• Bramwell Ghost Walk (304) 248-7114

• Veteran’s Day Parade, Town of Tazewell, (276) 988-2501

• Annual Coach Bill Mitchell Fall Festival (276) 979- 6661

• Mercer County Veterans Parade, Princeton (304) 487-1502

• Mercer County Heritage Festival – Glenwood 4-H Camp, (304) 910-1857 • Annual Coal Miners’ Reunion – Pocahontas (276) 945-2101

• Athens/Concord Town Social, Concord University (304) 384-5348

• Crab Orchard Corn Maze (276) 988-6755

• Mercer County Fair, PikeView High School Complex. Call (304) 425-7262

• Jason Elswick Scholarship Challenge 5K walk/run, Bluefield College (276) 326-4211

• Tazewell County Fair, Tazewell County Fair Grounds, (276) 322-2366 • Celebration of the Arts, Tazewell, VA (276) 988-8235

September • Burke’s Garden Fall Festival, Burke’s Garden, VA (276) 9885091 • Bluefield Autumn Jamboree, Downtown Bluefield, VA, (276) 322-4628

October • Oktoberfest in the Park – Bluefield City Park – (304) 325-8438

• Peel Chestnut Mountain Pumpkin Festival (276) 9459522

November • Pocahontas Chapter – NRHS Train Show, Bluefield Youth & Recreation Center (304) 431-2593 • Shriners Circus – Brushfork Armory, (304) 248-7347

December • Bramwell Christmas Home Tour (304) 248-7114 • Holiday Reception – Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce, (304) 327-7184 • Bluefield Lemon Drop (304) 325-8438 • Crab Orchard Frontier Christmas (276) 988-6755

• Italian Heritage Festival, Bluefield Youth & Recreation Center (304) 589-3317 • Princeton-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce Women’s Expo Brushfork Armory Civic Center (304) 487-1502

• Shriner’s Oyster Dinner, Brushfork Armory, (304) 2487347

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ith a history rich in coal, timber and railroad, it is no wonder that todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workforce is still involved in the same businesses and industries that started in our area. However, throughout the years, a variety of different businesses and industries have grown, making our area 40 versatile for thousands of businesses and workers. Several businesses evolved in the MercerTazewell region to provide support services to the rail industry as well as the extractive industries of coal and timber. In addition, some service-based businesses evolved to provide support for the management, workers and families of the primary industries. The region benefits from a wealth of healthcare facilities as well as excellent public schools, colleges, universities and technical schools that enjoy broad-based support.

Home to major global industries as well as small enrepreneurships

Mercer and Tazewell Counties have a variety of vibrant businesses and industrial parks with infrastructure in place. The labor pool is skilled and available to work in numerous industries area wide. Flexible job training opportunities are also available throughout the two-county region. The area is home to major global industries as well as small entrepreneurships. Related industries include primary and secondary wood industries, coal mining support companies, telecommunications, healthcare, retail, services and hospitality. Tazewell County is served by the Economic Office of Development and Mercer, the Development Authority of Mercer County. The Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce is the sponsor of the Bluefield Coal Show and Bluefield Coal Symposium. Both counties are home to many educators in the area, both at the higher education level and at the public schools. An expansive healthcare system also allows many medical professionals a place to live and work. Highway

growth and technology has also allowed many urban businesses to find rural settings in our area. This has stimulated growth for both Mercer and Tazewell County. On the tourism side, ATV businesses, including lodging and dining, have developed in order to keep up with the rising popularity of ATV riding and outdoor activities.

Demographics and Labor Force Mercer County Labor Force Year

Workforce

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2012 21,152 7.9 2013 23,139 7.3 2014 22,254 6.7 2015 21,955 6.1 2016 21,683 5.5 Bluefield, WV Demographics 2010 Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,447 2014 Population. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,448 2015 Population. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,323 2016 Population. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,473 %White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71.5 % Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.2 Median Resident Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.9

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16,218 17,172 16,620 17,680

Unemployment Rate 8.6 8.2 7.7 6.8

Bluefield, VA Demographics 2000 Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,084 2010 Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,444 2016 Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,516 % White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.79 % Black. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14 % Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.07 Median Resident Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.5

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Tazewell County Demographics

2010 Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,267 2014 Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..61,785 2015 Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61,164 % White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.1 % Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3 % Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 Mean Household Income 2011- 2015 . . . . . $36,195 Per Capita Income 2011-2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,942 Median value of owner-occupied housing units from 2011-2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70,600 - $103,800

2005 Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43,886 2010 Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45,078 2016 Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,026 Median Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.1 Median Household Income 2016 . . . . . . . . . $37,105 Average Household Income 2016 . . . . . . . . . $49,913 Per Capita Income 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,852 Average Home Value 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $133,483

Wage Rates Classifications West Virginia Median/Mean (Hr) Virginia Median/Mean (Hr) Computer Programmer ................................. $27.89/$31.18 .............................................. $43.97/ $44.21 Shipping/ Receiving ...................................... $14.13/ $15.37. ............................................. $15.42/ $14.46 Machine Operators ........................................ $21.27/$44,250 ..............................................$20.68/$20.55 Construction Laborer ..................................... $13.88/$15.62 .............................................. $13.62/$14.02 Sales.................................................................... $9.59/$13.84 ................................................$11.92/$18.61 Office/Admin Support .................................... $19.90/$18.51 .............................................. $16.11/$17.58 Electronic Technician ..................................... $24.93/$25.72 ...............................................$30.78/$31.48

Demographics and Labor Force

Population by Age Group

Mercer County Tazewell County Under 5 . . . . . . . 1,839 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,173 5-17 . . . . . . . . . . 4,673 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,497 18-24 . . . . . . . . . 2411. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,594 25-34 . . . . . . . . . 3376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,417 35-44 . . . . . . . . . 3711 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2681 45-54 . . . . . . . . . 4114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3167 55-64 . . . . . . . . . 4476 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3421 65-69 . . . . . . . . . 1598. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1275 70-74 . . . . . . . . . 1181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 995 75 + . . . . . . . . . . 3100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981

Utilities Electric Service • Appalachian Power Company Natural Gas • Bluefield Gas Company Water Service • West Virginia - American Water Company Town of Bluefield, VA • Tazewell County Public Service Solid Waste Disposal • Mercer County Solid Waste Authority • Tazewell County Sanitary Landfill

Communications Television • WVVA • WVNS - Fox 59 Cable Providers • Comcast • SuddenLink

Communications (con’t) Radio Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Daily Newspapers . . . . . . The Bluefield Daily Telegraph Weekly Newspapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Telephone Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Verizon South Frontier, A Citizens Communications Co.

Tax Information Mercer County Property Tax Multiplliers Intangible Personal Property Class I . . . . . . . . . . . 14.30 Residential Class II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.60 Commercial Class IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.20 B & O Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rate Per $100.00 Applies to only Bluefield and Princeton, WV Gross Income of Retailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50/$100 Professionals/Service/Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00/$100 Banking and Financing Business . . . . . . . . . . 1.00/$100 Contracting Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00/$100 Wholesale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15/$100

Tazewell County Property Tax The Personal Property Tax Rate for the Town of Bluefield is $.60/ $100 of the assessed value. Real Estate taxes on all land and houses owned, rated at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.185/$100 Retail Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..16/$100 Gross Sale Repair, p Personal and Business Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21/$100 Gross Sale Financial, Real Estate and Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41/$100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 41/$ /$10 1000 Gr Gross Sale Contractors ..15/$100 Gross Cont tra ractorss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1 .15/ 5/$1 $100 00 G ross ro s Sale Wholesale Purchases Wh hol oles esalle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05/$100 .005/$$100 00 Gross Gro ross P urch ur chas a es

General G eneral Tax Tax Information Information Sale les Taxx Sales

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Chamber Members Listed by business category

Accounting/CPA Brown, Edwards & Company Phone: (304) 325-8157 Web Site: www.becpas.com W. David Burnette II CPA Phone: (304) 327-2453 Web Site: www.burnettecpa. com Henry H. Jones, CPA Phone: (304) 809-0022 Web Site: www.hhjonescpa. com LeRoy Mabe, CPA Phone: (304) 327-2542

Advertising Agencies High Impact Media, Inc. Phone: (276) 322-2741 Web Site: www. highimpactmedia.com

Jerry Crews Phone: (304) 327-8595 Ulysses Cundiff Phone: (276) 326-2513 Ben Donevant Phone: (304) 325-7745 Charlie Green Phone: (276) 322-1950

Jim Justice Phone: (276) 322-3648 Don Kersey Phone: (304) 910-3855

Lamar Advertising Phone: (304) 325-3655 Web Site: www.lamar.com

Dr. and Mrs. Albert Paine Phone: (304) 325-9577

Landmark Antiques, Inc. Phone: (304) 327-9686 Web Site: www. landmarkantiquemall.com

Apartment/Home Rentals Tinder Enterprises, Inc. Phone: (304) 323-3379

Associate Member John A. Ayers Phone: (304) 325-8089

Meineke Car Care Center Phone: (304) 323-3322 Web Site: www.meineke.com

Bill Cole Auto Mall Phone: (304) 327-0511 Web Site: www.coledirect.com

George McGonagle Phone: (304) 320-2324

Antiques

Auto Care Center

Jovon, Horton Phone: (304) 325-8472

Gearheart Enterprises, LLC Phone: (304) 320-0879

Mercer County Airport Phone: (304) 327-5308 Web Site: aopa.org/airports/ kblf

John H. Shott Attorney at Law Phone: (304) 327-0573

Automotive New & Used Car

Advertising Outdoor

Airport

Richardson & Davis, PLLC Phone: (304) 327-7158 Web Site: www.facebook.com/ pages/Richardson-Davis

Eugenia Hancock Phone: (304) 325-7643

William H. Looney, Jr. Phone: (304) 325-3481

Tammy Lynn Outdoor, LLC Phone: (304) 320-1885 Web Site: www. tammylynnoutdoor.com

Gene F. Bailey Phone: (276) 326-6401

Cathy Corte Payne Phone: (304) 320-7439 Don A. Rice Phone: (276) 326-1315 Lou Stoker Phone: (304) 248-7402 Shirley Vest Phone: (304) 589-4336 Joe Vinciguerra Phone: (304) 248-7347 Nelson R. Walker Phone: (304) 327-0130

Attorney/Attorney at Law Brewster, Morhous, Cameron, Caruth, Moore, Kersey & Stafford, PLLC Phone: (304) 325-9177 Web Site: www. brewstermorhous.com Katz, Kantor, Stonestreet & Buckner, LLC Phone: (304) 431-4050 Web Site: www.katzkantor.com

Cole Auto Outlet, Inc. Phone: (276) 326-1300 Web Site: www.coleautooutlet. com Cole Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc. Phone: (304) 327-8116 Web Site: www.colechevy.com Ramey Ford of Princeton Phone: (304) 425-2128 Web Site: www.rameycars. com

Automotive Rental Enterprise Rent-A-Car 683B Phone: (304) 431-3030 Web Site: www.enterprise. com

Automotive Service Stations Hometown Service Center, Inc. Phone: (276) 326-1929 Web Site: www.facebook.com/ hometownshell

Automotive Tires Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tire Service Inc. Phone: (304) 325-0575 Web Site: www. kingtireservice.com

Automotive Wash Bluefield Laserwash Phone: (276) 326-6454

Banquet/Private Event Facility The Historic Bank Lobby Phone: (304) 323-2265 Web Site: www. historicbanklobby.com

Beauty & Tanning Salon Beauty Concepts Phone: (304) 327-9592 Web Site: www. beautyconceptswv.com

Beer & Wine One Stop Beverage Mart Phone: (304) 325-7523 Web Site: www.1stopbev. netfirms.com

Beer Wholesale The American Beer Co. Phone: (304) 392-6311 Web Site: www.facebook.com/ pages/the-American-BeerCompany

Bottled and Canned Drinks Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated Phone: (304) 589-3321 Web Site: www. cokeconsolidated.com

Business Services Hollins Exhibits Inc. Phone: (540) 362-3940 Web Site: www.hollins-expo. com

Cellular Service Provider Sprint Phone: (304) 395-0297 Web Site: www.sprint.com

Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Child Protect of Mercer County, Inc. Phone: (304) 425-2710 Web Site: www. mercerchildprotect.com

Chiropractic/Health Dales Chiropractic Phone: (276) 326-3852 Web Site: www. daleschiropractic.com

Churches Christ Episcopal Church Phone: (304) 327-6861 Web Site: www.cecblf.org

Civic & Social Organizations American Red Cross Phone: (304) 255-1508 Web Site: www.redcrosswv. org Bluefield Area Arts Center Phone: (304) 325-8000 Web Site: www. summitplayers.com Bluefield Preservation Society Phone: (304) 589-0239 Web Site: bluefieldpreservationsociety. com Bluefield Union Mission Phone: (304) 327-8167 Web Site: www. bluefieldunionmission.com Rotary Club of Bluefield, WV Phone: (304) 325-3369 Web Site: www.rotargbluefield.org Sales Executives Club, Inc. Web Site: www. salexecutiveclub.com

Colleges/Universities/Jr. Colleges American National University Phone: (304) 431-1600 Web Site: www.an.edu Bluefield College Phone: (276) 326-3682 Web Site: www.bluefield.edu Bluefield State College Phone: (304) 327-4030 Web Site: www.bluefieldstate. edu Concord University Phone: (304) 384-3115 Web Site: www.concord.edu

Rutherfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electronics Phone: (276) 326-3880 Web Site: www.copyit.biz

Country Club Fincastle on the Mountain, Inc. Phone: (276) 326-1178 Web Site: www. fincastleonthemountain.com

Southwest Virginia Community College Phone: (276) 964-7388 Web Site: www.sw.edu

Dr. Harold L. Goforth, Jr. DDS Phone: (304) 327-7135 Web Site: www.facebook.com/ pages/goforth-harold

Valley College Princeton Campus Phone: (304) 425-2323 Web Site: www.valley.edu

Robert R. Stevens DDS Phone: (304) 325-7185 Web Site: www.facebook.com/ pages/Robert-R-Stevens-DDS

Commercial Food Store Equipment Sales & Service Douglas Equipment Phone: (304) 327-0149 Web Site: www. douglasequipment.us

Concrete, Block and Brick

WISE/WV Comm. Serv. for Women Inc. Phone: (304) 324-5809 Web Site: www. wisewomenscenter.org

Shale Advisory Group, LLC Phone: (304) 320-3927 Web Site: shaleadvisorygroup. com

Coronado Coal Phone: (276) 498-6023 Fax: (276) 498-6002 Web Site: www.coronadocoal. com

Copier

James M. Godwin III, DDS Phone: (304) 327-6082

Boxley Phone: (304) 320-6194 Web Site: www.boxley.com

Classic Coal Sales, Inc. Phone: (276) 322-4900 Coalbed Methane & Natural Gas Exploration and Production

S & K Welding Phone: (276) 988-5591

New River Community and Technical College Phone: (304) 929-5445 Web Site: www.newriver.edu

SHRM - Appalachian Chapter of the Virginias Phone: (304) 323-6368 Web Site: www.wvshrm. org/?page=55

Coal Sales

Conveyor Manufacture

Consultant

Contractor/Commercial Building Swope Construction Company Phone: (304) 325-8146 Web Site: www.swopeco.com

Contractors/General DCI/Shires, Inc. Phone: (304) 323-1996 Web Site: www.dcitm.com MAC Contractors, LLC Phone: (304) 327-6440

Dentists

Dermatology Beckley Dermatology, Inc. Phone: (304) 252-2673

Development Authority Development Authority of Mercer Co. Phone: (304) 431-8523 Web Site: www.mercercoeda. com

Ear Nose and Throat Dr. David M. Harris, MD/Allied Hearing Phone: 276-326-2635 Mountain State ENT Phone: (304) 255-2341

Economic Development & Tourism National Coal Heritage Area Phone: (304) 465-3720 Web Site: coalheritage.org

Education South Central Educational Development, Inc. Phone: (304) 325-6105 Web Site: facebook.com/ south-central-educationaldevelopment-inc

Employment Services Saunders Staffing, Inc. Phone: (304) 325-3369 Web Site: www. saundersstaffing.net

Engineering E. L. Robinson Engineering Co. Phone: (304) 776-7473 Web Site: www.elrobinson. com Pruett Engineering Phone: (304) 327-8636 Engineering & Surveying The Thrasher Group Phone: (304) 431-7800 Web Site: www.thrashereng. com

Entertainment Big Walker Lookout Phone: (276) 663-4016 Web Site: www.scenicbeautyva.com Bluefield Baseball Club, Inc. Phone: (304) 324-1326 Web Site: www.bluefieldjays. com Chuck Mathena Center Phone: (304) 425-5128 Web Site: www. chuckmathenacenter.org Historic Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park, Inc. Phone: (276) 988-6755 Web Site: www. craborchardmuseum.com K & K Music Company/ Randomworld, LTD Phone: (304) 327-9309 Web Site: kandkgames.com Mercer County CVB Phone: (304) 325-8438 Web Site: www. visitmercercounty.com Mercer County Fair, Inc. Phone: (304) 887-6716 Web Site: www. fairofmercercounty.com Mountaineer Bowling Lanes, Inc. Phone: (304) 325-7037 Web Site: www. mountaineerbowling.com Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine& Museum Phone: (276) 945-9522 Web Site: www.pocahontasva. org

Fab. Structural Steel Virginia Steel & Fabrication Inc. Phone: (276) 688-2125

Farm and Home Store Rural King Phone: (304) 324-7607 Web Site: www.ruralking.com

Financial Planning/ Investors Ameli Financial Group Phone: (304)589-3317 Ameriprise Financial Phone: (276)326-1670 Web Site: www. ameripriseadvisors.com/ peter.r.romano

Sam’s Club Phone: (276) 326-1583 Web Site: www.samsclub.com

New Peoples Bank Phone: (276) 326-2265 Web Site: www. newpeoplesbank.com

Wal-Mart Store 1763 Phone: (276) 322-3144 Web Site: www.walmart.com/ store/1763

Summit Community Bank Phone: (304) 325-8181 Web Site: www.firstcentury. com

Florist Brown Sack Florist, LLC Phone: (304) 327-9999 Web Site: www. brownsackcreations.net

Food/Beverage

Geological Cardno Phone: (304) 809-0629 Web Site: www.cardnomma. com

Glass Bluefield Glass & Interiors Phone: (304) 325-0588

Government & Government Agencies

First Community Wealth Management Phone: (304) 325-7334 Web Site: www.raymondjames. com/IPC

Country Girl Concessions, LLC Phone: (276) 979-7623

Foundations

Bluefield, VA Town Of Phone: (276) 322-4626 Web Site: www.bluefieldva.org

Investment Planning Advisors Phone: 304-327-0401 Web Site: www.ipabluefield. com

Community Foundation of the Virginia’s Inc. Phone: (304) 324-0222 Web Site: www.cfvinc.org

Bluefield WV, City Of Phone: (304) 327-2401 Web Site: www.cityofbluefield. com

Shott Foundation, The Phone: (304) 327-8907

CASE, WV Phone: (304) 327-3506 Web Site: www.casewv.org

Scott & Stringfellow Invest. Corp. Phone: (276)322-2900 Web Site: www. bbscottstringfellow.com

Financial Institution BB&T Phone: (304) 487-5965 Web Site: www.bbandt.com BB&T Phone: (276) 322-3084

National Bank Phone: (276) 326-3932 Web Site: www.nbbank.com

First Bank and Trust Company Phone: (276) 245-5478 Web Site: www.firstbank.com First Community Bank Bluefield Phone: (304) 325-7151 Web Site: www.fcbresource. com First Community Bank, Corporate Office Phone: (276) 326-9000 Web Site: www.fcbresource. com First Sentinel Bank Phone: (276) 322-1380 Web Site: www. firstsentinelbank.com MCNB Banks Phone: (304) 325-6500 Web Site: www.mcnbbanks. com

Fraternal Organizations Bluefield Elks Lodge Phone: (304) 327-9822 Web Site: www. bluefieldelkslodge269.org Bluefield Lions Club Phone: (276) 326-2606

Funeral Parlors Mercer Funeral Home Of Blfd Inc. Phone: (304) 327-6155 Web Site: www. mercerfuneralhome.com

Furniture, Appliances & Mattresses Kammer Furniture Co., Inc. Phone: (304) 327-6917 Web Site: www. kammerfurniture.com

General Merchandise Stores Mercer Mall Phone: (304) 327-2509 Web Site: shopmercermall. com

King Coal Highway Association Phone: (304) 664-6200 Mercer County Commission Phone: (304) 487-8306 Web Site: www. mercercountywv.org Sanitary Board of Bluefield Phone: (304) 325-3681 Web Site: www. bluefieldsanitary .org Tazewell County Board of Supervisors Phone: (276) 385-1204 Web Site: www. tazewellcountyva.org Town of Tazewell Phone: (276) 988-2501 Web Site: www. townoftazewell.org WV Parkways Authority Phone: (304) 926-1900 Web Site: www.wvturnpike. com

Grocery Food City Phone: (276) 322-2515 Web Site: www.foodcity.com Grant’s Supermarkets Phone: (304) 324-2260 Web Site: www. grantssupermarket.com

Hardware and Building Supply Citizens Building Supply Phone: (304) 327-6118 Web Site: www. citizensbuildingsupply.com

Health & Fitness Greater Bluefield Community Center Phone: (304) 325-5707

Health Services Hospice Compassus Phone: (304) 431-2000 Web Site: www. hospicecompassus.com Med-Response Inc. Phone: (304) 589-3365 Web Site: www.medresponse. com

Heavy Equipment Sales and Service Rish Equipment Company Phone: (304) 327-5124 Web Site: www.rish.com

Home Improvement Raleigh Tile of Princeton Phone: (304) 425-2245 Web Site: www.raleightileinc. com

Hospitals/Rehabilitation Bluefield Regional Medical Center Phone: (304) 327-1100 Web Site: www. bluefieldregional.net HealthSouth Southern Hills Rehab. Hospital Phone: (304) 487-8248 Web Site: www.healthsouth. com Princeton Community Hospital Affiliates Phone: (304) 487-7263 Web Site: www.pchonline.org

In-Home Services for Aged and Disabled Council on Aging, Inc. Phone: (304) 294-8800 Web Site: www.wccoa.com

Industrial Manufacture Charlatte of America Phone: (276) 326-1510 Web Site: www.charlotteus. com

Industrial Supplies Supplyworks Phone: (304) 325-8160 Web Site: www.janpak.com Information Technology Systems & Services (Network Design, Installation& Maintenance)

Professional Insurance Services, LLC Phone: (304) 324-0921 USI Insurance Services Phone: (800) 343-9914 Web Site: www.USI.com

Janitorial & Cleaning Services Systems Maintenance Service Phone: (304) 248-7009 Web Site: www.sysmaint.com

Ladies Apparel, Jewelry, Shoes and Handbags Casablanca Boutique Phone: (304) 327-8197 Web Site: www.facebook.com/ casaqueens

Land Company

Advanced Network Systems, Inc. Phone: (276) 322-1555 Web Site: www.getadvanced. net

Pocahontas Land Corporation Phone: (304) 324-2402

Insurance Agents/Carrier

Grasshoppers Lawn Care and Landscaping Phone: (304) 320-6706 Web Site: www.grasshoppersonline.com

Barry Perdue Agency â&#x20AC;&#x153;Allstate Insuranceâ&#x20AC;? Phone: (276) 326-6969 Web Site: www. allstateagencies.com/52870 Brandon Disney State Farm Phone: (304) 327-7631 Web Site: www. drivewithdisney.com BrickStreet Insurance Phone: (304) 941-1010 Ext:5047 Web Site: www.BrickStreet. com DLH Associates Phone: (304) 324-8001 Web Site: www.dlhinsurance. com First Community Insurance Services Phone: (304) 425-8793 Web Site: www.fcis.com Hartzog Insurance Agency Phone: (304) 325-3406 Web Site: www.facebook.com/ pages/hartzog-insuranceagency Michael J. Romeo/Nationwide Insurance Phone: (304) 325-9357 Web Site: www. Nationwideinsurance.com/ AGENTS/ROMEOM.htm

Lawn Care and Landscaping

Libraries Craft Memorial Library Phone: (304) 325-3943 Web Site: www.craftmemorial. lib.wv.us

Locksmith, Commercial, Residential & Automotive Mountain State Locksmith and Safe Services, LLC Phone: (304) 887-0346 Web Site: www. mountainstatelocksmithand safeservices.com

Lodging Bluefield Inn Phone: (304) 323-2200 Web Site: www.bluefieldinn. com Comfort Inn, Bluefield, VA Phone: (276) 326-3688 Web Site: www.choicehotels. com/virginia/bluefield/comfortinn-hotels/va447 Country Inn & Suites Phone: (304) 425-2200 Web Site: www.countryinns. com/princetonwv

Quality Hotel & Conference Center Phone: (304) 325-6170 Web Site: www.choice hotels. com Quality Inn Phone: (304) 487-6101 Web Site: www.choicehotels. com Sleep Inn & Suites Phone: (304) 431-2800 Web Site: www.choicehotels. com Trailhead Resort Phone: (276) 945-3089 Web Site: www. trailheadatvresort.com

Magazine West Virginia Executive Magazine Phone: (304) 941-0600 Web Site: www.wvexecutive. com

Manufacturer All Purpose Cleaners BlueWolf Sales & Service, Inc. Phone: (276) 326-2583 Web Site: www. bluewolfcleaner.com

Manufacturing Lawrence Brothers, Inc. Phone: (276) 322-4988 Web Site: www. lbimanufacturing.com

Marketing Consulting Beecome Irresistible, LLC Phone: (304) 960-0855 Web Site: www.kymlee.com

Massage Therapy/ Bodywork The Massage Suite Phone: (304) 431-3535 Web Site: www.spaweek.com/ spa/28844/the-massage-suite

Medical Services Community Radiology of Virginia Phone: (304) 327-7177 Web Site: www. communityradiologyofvirginia. com

Meeting & Conference Center Wytheville Meeting Center Phone: (276) 223-3416 Web Site: www. wythevillemeetingcenter.com

Mining Alpha Natural Resources Services, LLC Phone: (276) 791-3550 Web Site: www.alpharnr.com

Mining Machinery Manufacture American Mine Research/ Pemco Corporation Phone: (276) 326-2611 Web Site: www.pemco.net J & R Manufacturing, Inc. Phone: (276) 322-5431 Web Site: www;jrmanufacturing.com Joy Global/Underground Mining, LLC Phone: (276) 326-5144 Web Site: www.joyglobal.com MEFCOR, Inc. Phone: (276) 322-4695 Web Site: www.mefcor.com Peters Equipment Co., LLC Phone: (276) 322-5451 Web Site: www.petersequip. com Tabor Machine Company Phone: (304) 431-4100 Web Site: www.tabormachine. com The Daniels Co. Phone: (304) 327-8161 Web Site: www.daniels-wv. com W & B Fabricators, Inc. Phone: (276) 928-1060

Mining Services Bluefield Manufacturing, Inc. Phone: (276) 322-3441 Web Site: www.bluefieldmfg. com

Mining Supplies Belcher Mining & Industrial Systems Phone: (304) 589-5656 ORICA Phone: (304) 327-5007

Monument Bluefield Monument Company Phone: (276) 326-1174

Motorcycle Dealers Cole Harley-Davidson Phone: (304) 324-8116 Web Site: www.coleh-d.com Hawgpit Cycles Inc. Phone: (304) 324-4294 Web Site: www.hawgpitcycles. com

Newspapers/Publications Bluefield Daily Telegraph, The Phone: (304) 327-2800 Web Site: www.bdtonline.com Coal News, Inc. Phone: (304) 920-2588 Web Site: www.CoalZoom. com Princeton Times Phone: (304) 425-8191 Web Site: www.ptonline.net

Non Profit Organization People Inc. Phone: (276) 619-2243 Web Site: www.peopleinc.net United Way of Southern WV Inc. Phone: (304) 253-2111 Web Site: www.unitedwayswv. org

Nursing Services/ Retirement

Dogwood Crossing Senior Living Phone: (276) 385-7150 Web Site: www.dogwoodcx. com Glenwood Park Retirement Village A Stonerise Healthcare Company Phone: (304) 425-8128 Web Site: www. stonerisehealthcare.com Mercer Nursing and Rehabilitation Phone: (304) 325-5448 Web Site: www.amwmwv.com The Havens at Princeton Phone: (304) 431-3544 Web Site: ridgecare.com The Maples Phone: (304) 327-2485 Web Site: www. mapleshealthcare.com

Westwood Center Phone: (276) 322-5439 Web Site: www.genesishee. com/westwood

Office Products

Photography and Art Grubb Photo Service Phone: (304) 327-7876 Web Site: www.grubbphoto. com

Physicians

Bluefield Office Products Phone: (304) 327-6818 Web Site: www. bluefieldofficeproducts.com

Blue Ridge Urogynecology Phone: (540) 904-2845 Web Site: www. blueridgeurogynecology.com

Bristol Office Supply Phone: (276) 669-7131 Web Site: www.bos-inc.com

Piano, Theory, Composition Lessons

Optometrists Blaydes Eye Associates Phone: (304) 327-8128 Family Eye Health Care Clinic Phone: (304) 325-3603 Web Site: www.drfrankbritton. net

Paint, Glass, Etc. The Sherwin-Williams Company Phone: (304) 327-6194 Web Site: www.sherwinwilliams.com/store-locator/ paint-store/bluefield/wv

Paving Sealpro Asphalt & Paving, Repair & Maintenance Phone: (304) 425-9559 Web Site: pavesealstripe.com

Petroleum and Coal Products Coal Fillers Phone: (276) 322-4675 Web Site: www.coalfillers.com

Pharmacies and Gift Shops Four Seasons Pharmacy, Inc. Phone: (304) 487-0015 Web Site: www. willowgiftgallery.com Goodykoontz Drug Store Phone: (304) 325-7121 Web Site: www. goodykoontzdrugstore.com New Graham Pharmacy Inc. Phone: (276) 326-1166 Web Site: www.newgraham. com

Feuchtenberger Music Studio Phone: (276) 322-2354 Web Site: www. blackandwhiteclassics.com

Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning Contractors Fox & Thompson Plumbing and Heating Phone: (304) 327-6212 Hypes, Bud Plumbing Phone: (304) 425-7208 Web Site: www.budhypes.com

Printing/Specialties Central Printing Co. Phone: (304) 252-5303 Web Site: www. centralprintingwv.com Proforma Four Seasons Solutions Phone: (304) 887-1710 Venture Printing & Office Supply, Inc. Phone: (276) 326-3931 Web Site: www. shopventureprinting.com

Quarry Pounding Mill Quarry Corp. Phone: (276) 326-1145 Web Site: www.pmgc.com

Radio Alpha Media Phone: (304) 324-0570 Web Site: www.J1045.com L & P Broadcasting Phone: (304) 425-2151 Web Site: www.STAR95.com

Real Estate Agents Century 21, Select Properties Phone: (304) 323-2491 Web Site: www.c21wv.com

ERA Advantage Realty Phone: (304) 425-3400 Web Site: www.ERAAdvantageRealty.com RealLiving Solutions Real Estate Phone: (304) 425-7777 Web Site: www. reallivingsolutions.com Regency Real Estate & Auction Co. Phone: (276) 322-3448 Web Site: www. regencypauley.com Cameron Clement (ReMax Refined Realty Agent) Phone: (304) 952-6600 Web Site: www. cameronclement.com Remax Refined Realty Phone: (304) 325-3701 Web Site: remaxrefined.com

Remodeling Green Tek Building Solutions Inc. Phone: (304) 425-4880 Web Site: www.facebook.com/ greenteksolutionsinc

Restaurant Bramwell Main Street Eatery & Catering Phone: (304) 248-7414 Chick-Fil-A at Mercer Mall Phone: (304) 327-6008 Web Site: www.cfarestaurant. com/Mercermall Dairy Queens of Bluefield Phone: (304) 325-6652 Web Site: www.dairyqueen. com David’s Downtown Phone: (304) 325-8145 Web Site: www.facebook.com/ Davids-downtown LaFiesta Fresh Mexican Grill & Cantina Phone: (276) 322-4745 Ext:5 Web Site: www.lafiestafresh. com Little Caesars Pizza Phone: (304) 325-8111 Web Site: www.littlecaesars. com McDonald’s Phone: (276) 988-2558

Patty Joe’s Restaurant Phone: (304) 800-4582 Web Site: pattyjoe’srestaurant. com The Big Whiskey BBQ Co. Phone: (304) 800-4547 Web Site: www. bigwhiskeybbqco.com Tudor’s Biscuit World Phone: (304) 574-0006 Web Site: www. tudorsbiscuitworld.com

Restaurant & Nightly Cabin Rentals Buffalo Trail Properties, LLC Phone: (304) 324-3204 Web Site: www. buffalotrailcabins.com

Restaurant/Bar The RailYard Phone: (304) 800-4141 Web Site: www.railyardwv. com

Retail

Security Agency Wallace Security Agency, LLC Phone: (304) 323-2542 Web Site: www. wallacesecurityagency.com

Suddenlink Media Phone: (304) 253-8899 Web Site: www.suddenlink. com

Social Service Planning

WVNS TV Phone: (304) 929-6409 Web Site: www.wvnstv.com

Children’s Home Society of WV Phone: (304) 425-8428 Web Site: www.childhswv.org Community Connections, Inc. Phone: (304) 913-4956 Web Site: www. strongcommunities.org

State Employment Agency

Frye Roofing, Inc. Phone: (304) 327-5314

Schools Mercer County Board Of Education Phone: (304) 487-1551 Web Site: www.boe.merc.k12. wv.us

Truck Parts

Trucking and Storage

Virginia Steel & Fabrication Inc. Phone: (276) 688-2125 Web Site: www.va-steelweeldey.com

Roofing Commercial/ Residential

AAA Bluefield Phone: (276) 988-6800

Structural Steel Fabrication, Metal Warehousing & Engineering

Hobby Lobby Phone: (304) 323-1640 Web Site: www.hobbylobby. com

O’Reilly Auto Parts Phone: (304) 960-4218 Web Site: www.oreillyauto. com

Travel Services

Cole Truck Parts, Inc. Phone: (304) 325-2223 Web Site: www.coletruckparts. com

Ayers Steel & Engineering Phone: 276-322-7906 Web Site: www. ayersengineering.com

Retail Auto Parts

WVVA Television Phone: (304) 325-5487 Web Site: www.WVVA.com

Virginia Dept. of Rehabilitative Services Phone: (276) 963-1028 Web Site: www.vadrs.org

Ammar’s Inc. /Magic Mart Phone: (276) 322-4686 Web Site: www. magicmartstores.com

The Bronze Look, LLC Web Site: www.onlyonelook. com Web Site: www.bronzelook. com

Television/Cable

Student Residence & Conference Center MountainView Student Residence & Conf. Ctr. Phone: (304) 324-3800 Web Site: www. mountainviewsrc.org

Tax Services H & R Block Phone: (276) 326-1040 Web Site: H&Rblock.com KR Enterprises/Jackson Hewitt Phone: (304) 888-6673 Web Site: jacksonhewitt.com

Telemarketing Dish Phone: (304) 589-1323 Web Site: www.dish.com

Industrial Transport Inc. Phone: (276) 326-2052

Urgent Care Center MedExpress Urgent Care Phone: (276) 322-2085 Web Site: www.medexpress. com

Utilities Appalachian Power Phone: (304) 256-4805 Web Site: www.aep.com Bluefield Gas Company/ ANGD, LLC Phone: (276) 698-3127 Web Site: www.bluefieldgas. com

WV-American Water Company Phone: (304) 425-9631 Web Site: www.amwater.com

Vending Machines & Supplies Kwik Kafe Company, Inc. Phone: (276) 322-4691 Web Site: www.kwikkafeco. com

Veterinary Veterinary Associates Phone: (304) 327-8554 Web Site: www.vetassoc.com

Web Development Miller Interactive, Inc. Phone: (276) 322-4636 Web Site: www. millerinteractive.net

Wholesale Distributor State Electric Supply Company Phone: (304) 327-3464 Web Site: www. STATEELECTRIC.COM

Womens Apparel Bunny’s Suburban Shoppe Phone: (304) 327-6313

Workshop Mercer County Opportunity Industries Phone: (304) 425-3810 Web Site: www.mcoicrp.org

Chamber Members Listed alphabetically

A AAA Bluefield 4003A College Avenue Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 988-6800 Fax: (276) 322-2329 Ms. Kathy Combs E-Mail: kcombs@aaa-alliedgroup. com Travel Services Advanced Network Systems, Inc. 801 South College Avenue, Suite 3 Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-1555 Fax: (434) 973-9322 Web Site: www.getadvanced.net Ms. Lorri Haney E-Mail: info@getadvanced.net Information Technology Systems & Services (Network Design, Installation & Maintenance) Barry Perdue Agency “Allstate Insurance” 2005A Leatherwood Lane Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-6969 Fax: (276) 322-2626 Web Site: www.allstateagencies. com/52870 Mr. Barry Perdue E-Mail: barryperdue@allstate. com Insurance Agents/Carrier

Alpha Media 900 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 324-0570 Fax: (304) 325-7850 Web Site: www.J1045.com Mr. Danny Clemons E-Mail: danny.clemons@ alphamediausa.com Radio Alpha Natural Resources Services, LLC P. O. Box 16429 Bristol, VA 24209 Phone: (276) 791-3550 Web Site: www.alpharnr.com Mr. Mark Stowers E-Mail: mstowers@alphanr.com Mining Ameli Financial Group 4109 Coal Heritage Road Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 589-3317 Fax: (304) 589-7217 Mr. Nick Ameli, Jr. E-Mail: nameli@ft.newyorklife. com Financial Planning/Investors

American Mine Research/Pemco Corporation P. O. Box 1319 Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-2611 Fax: (276) 326-2616 Web Site: www.pemco.net Mr. James J. Johnson E-Mail: johnson-j@pemco.net Mining Machinery Manufacture American National University 421 Hill Top Drive Princeton, WV 24739 Phone: (304) 431-1600 Fax: (304) 487-3852 Web Site: www.an.edu Mr. Denver L. Riffe E-Mail: driffe@an.edu Colleges/Universities/Jr. Colleges American Red Cross 113 Lakeview Drive Charleston, WV 25313 Phone: (304) 255-1508 Fax: (304) 255-1500 Web Site: www.redcrosswv.org Ms. Cynthia Hemphill-Reehling E-Mail: cynthia.hemphill. reehling@redross.org Civic & Social Organizations Ameriprise Financial 524 Virginia Avenue Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-1670 Fax: (276) 326-6550 Web Site: www. ameripriseadvisors.com/ peter.r.romano Mr. Peter R. Romano E-Mail: peter.r.romano@ampf. com Financial Planning/Investors Ammar’s Inc. /Magic Mart 710 South College Avenue Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-4686 Fax: (276) 326-1060 Web Site: www.magicmartstores. com Mr. K. A. (Trey) Ammar, III Mrs. Sara A. Whitt E-Mail: ammars@ magicmartstores.com Retail Appalachian Power P. O. Box 949 Beckley, WV 25802 Phone: (304) 256-4805 Fax: (304) 256-4860 Web Site: www.aep.com Mr. Ronn Robinson Mrs. Tracy Hertig E-Mail: rgrobinson@aep.com Utilities

John A. Ayers 1608 College Avenue Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-8089 Fax: (304) 325-6172 Mr. John A. Ayers E-Mail: jaasales@frontiernet.net Associate Member Ayers Steel and Engineering P. O. Box 923 Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (304) 276-322-7906 Fax: (276) 322-7925 Web Site: www.ayersengineering. com Brad J. Ayers E-Mail: tina@ayersengineering. com Structural Steel, Fabrication & Engineering

B Gene F. Bailey 128 Fawn Circle Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-6401 Mr. Gene F. Bailey E-Mail: gene_golf@hotmail.com Associate Member BB&T 1309 Stafford Drive Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 487-5965 Fax: (304) 487-5928 Web Site: www.bbandt.com Mr. Mori Williams E-Mail: lmwilliams@bbandt.com Financial Institution BB&T 502 Commerce Drive Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-3084 Fax: (276) 322-2892 Mr. Kenny Billings E-Mail: KBillings@BBandT.com Financial Institution Beauty Concepts 1987 Old Princeton Road Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-9592 Web Site: www. beautyconceptswv.com Ms. Kathy Rahall E-Mail: harleyhairstylist@yahoo. com Beauty & Tanning Salon

Beckley Dermatology, Inc. 100 New Hope Road, Suite 102 Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 252-2673 Fax: (304) 929-2350 Nelson Velazquez, DO,FAOCD Dr. Frank Poland E-Mail: drv@suddenlinkmail. com Dermatology Beecome Irresistible, LLC P. O. Box 4104 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 960-0855 Web Site: www.kymlee.com Ms. Kim L. Ross E-Mail: info@kymlee.com Marketing Consulting Belcher Mining & Industrial Systems P. O. Box 3006 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 589-5656 Fax: (304) 589-5935 Mr. Roland W. Belcher E-Mail: rwbelcher@citlink.net Mining Supplies Big Walker Lookout 8711 Stoney Fork Rd. Wytheville, VA 24382 Phone: (276) 663-4016 Web Site: www.scenicbeauty-va. com Mr. Ron Kime E-Mail: sales@scenicbeauty-va. com Entertainment Bill Cole Auto Mall P. O. Box 1810 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-0511 Fax: (304) 323-2362 Web Site: www.coledirect.com Mr. Bill Cole E-Mail: bill@ coleautomotivegroup.com Automotive New & Used Car Blaydes Eye Associates P. O. Box 1380 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-8128 Fax: (304) 327-5912 Dr. Stephen Blaydes E-Mail: eyemd@frontier.com Optometrists

Blue Ridge Urogynecology 510 Cherry St., Suite 105 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (540) 904-2845 Fax: (540) 904-2853 Web Site: www. blueridgeurogynecology.com Ms. Melissa Zimmerman E-Mail: melissa@ blueridgeurogynecology.com Physicians Bluefield Area Arts Center 500 Bland Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-8000 Fax: (304) 325-8855 Web Site: www.summitplayers. com Mrs. Betty Brainerd E-Mail: thesummit@frontiernet. net Civic & Social Organizations Bluefield Baseball Club, Inc. P. O. Box 356 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 324-1326 Fax: (304) 324-1318 Web Site: www.bluefieldjays.com Mr. Rocky Malamisura E-Mail: babybirds1@comcast.net Entertainment Bluefield College 3000 College Drive Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-3682 Fax: (276) 326-4467 Web Site: www.bluefield.edu Dr. David Olive E-Mail: dolive@bluefield.edu Colleges/Universities/Jr. Colleges Bluefield Daily Telegraph, The P. O. Box 1599 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-2800 Fax: (304) 325-3351 Web Site: www.bdtonline.com Mr. Randy Mooney Mrs. Terri Hale Ms. Samantha Perry Mrs. Sue Richmond Mrs. Rhonda Watson E-Mail: rmooney@bdtonline.com Newspapers/Publications Bluefield Elks Lodge P. O. Box 1217 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-9822 Fax: (304) 325-0541 Web Site: www. bluefieldelkslodge269.org Dr. Tony Morris E-Mail: bookbpoe269@blfdelks. comcastbiz.net Fraternal Organizations

Bluefield Gas Company/ANGD, LLC P. O. Box 2543 Abingdon, VA 24212 Phone: (276) 698-3127 Fax: (276) 698-3136 Web Site: www.bluefieldgas.com Mr. James Devens Utilities Bluefield Glass & Interiors 510 Blue Prince Rd. Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-0588 Fax: (304) 325-7450 Mr. Charles E. Collier E-Mail: bluefieldglass@ frontiernet.net Glass Bluefield Inn 2109 Jefferson St. Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 323-2200 Fax: (304) 323-2203 Web Site: www.bluefieldinn.com Ms. Kitt McCarthy E-Mail: info@bluefieldinn.com Lodging Bluefield Laserwash 1000 Leatherwood Lane Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-6454 Fax: (336) 218-8056 Mr. Lawrence M. Smith Automotive Wash Bluefield Lions Club P. O. Box 804 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (276) 326-2606 Mr. Justin Spracher E-Mail: jsprache@firstcentury. com Fraternal Organizations Bluefield Manufacturing, Inc. 215 Suppliers Road P. O. Box 1010 Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-3441 Fax: (877) 326-2255 Web Site: www.bluefieldmfg.com Ms. Rita Peery E-Mail: rita@bluefieldmfg.com Mining Services Bluefield Monument Company P. O. Box 985 Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-1174 Fax: (276) 326-1175 Mr. Gary E. Neal E-Mail: bmc@wvva.net Monument Bluefield Office Products 327 North St Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-6818 Fax: (304) 324-8305 Web Site: www. bluefieldofficeproducts.com Mr. Sam Gentle E-Mail: bbm@citlink.net Office Products

Bluefield Preservation Society P. O. Box 4044 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 589-0239 Fax: (304) 589-5715 Web Site: bluefieldpreservationsociety.com Ms. Debrah Ammar E-Mail: skipcrane@hotmail.com Civic & Social Organizations Bluefield Regional Medical Center 500 Cherry St Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-1100 Fax: (304) 327-1705 Web Site: www.bluefieldregional. net Mr. Derek Cimala Ms. Sherri Cox Mr. Brian Kelbaugh Mr. Mike Makosky Ms. Laura Martin Ms. Carol Miller Ms. Rebekah Ritter Mr. Josh Snow Hospitals/Rehabilitation Bluefield State College 219 Rock Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-4030 Fax: (304) 327-4581 Web Site: www.bluefieldstate.edu Dr. Marsha Krotseng E-Mail: mkrotseng@ bluefieldstate.edu Colleges/Universities/Jr. Colleges Bluefield Union Mission 2203 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-8167 Web Site: www. bluefieldunionmission.com Mr. Craig Hammond Civic & Social Organizations Bluefield, VA Town Of P. O. Box 1026 Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-4626 Fax: (276) 326-1204 Web Site: www.bluefieldva.org Mr. Mike Watson Mayor Don Harris E-Mail: watson@bluefieldva.org Government & Government Agencies Bluefield WV, City Of 200 Rogers Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-2401 Fax: (304) 327-8670 Web Site: www.cityofbluefield. com Mr. Dane Rideout Mr. Josh Cline Mr Tom Cole Police Chief Dennis Dillow E-Mail: citymanager@ cityofbluefield.com Government & Government Agencies

BlueWolf Sales & Service, Inc. 219 Industrial Park Drive Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-2583 Fax: (276) 595-1957 Web Site: www.bluewolfcleaner. com Mr. Sean Lester E-Mail: sean.lester@ bluewolfcleaner.com Manufacturer All Purpose Cleaners Boxley 101 Westview Avenue Princeton, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 320-6194 Web Site: www.boxley.com Mr. Sammy Geso E-Mail: sgeso@boxley.com Concrete, Block and Brick Bramwell Main Street Eatery & Catering P. O. Box 144 Bramwell, WV 24715 Phone: (304) 248-7414 Annette Petrelis & Barbara Reichard E-Mail: breichard01@gmail.com Restaurant Brandon Disney State Farm 513 Cherry St. Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-7631 Fax: (304) 323-2225 Web Site: www.drivewithdisney. com Mr. Brandon Disney E-Mail: brandon@ drivewithdisney.com Insurance Agents/Carrier Brewster, Morhous, Cameron, Caruth, Moore, Kersey & Stafford, PLLC P. O. Box 529 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-9177 Fax: (304) 327-9178 Web Site: www.brewstermorhous. com Mr. Jerry J. Cameron Mr. Kermit J. Moore Mr. Lawrence E. Morhous E-Mail: jcameron@ brewstermorhous.com Attorney/Attorney at Law BrickStreet Insurance 400 Quarrier St. Charleston, WV 25301 Phone: (304) 941-1010 Ext:5047 Fax: (304) 941-1202 Web Site: www.BrickStreet.com Ms. Sara Slamick Insurance Agents/Carrier Bristol Office Supply 28 Moore Street Bristol, VA 24201 Phone: (276) 669-7131 Fax: (276) 669-7259 Web Site: www.bos-inc.com Mr. Dean Edwards E-Mail: deanedwards@bos-inc. com Office Products

Brown Sack Florist, LLC 2011 Coal Heritage Hwy Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-9999 Fax: (304) 327-9990 Web Site: www. brownsackcreations.net Mr. Jim W. Webb E-Mail: james_webb124@ comcast.net Florist

CASE, WV 355 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-3506 Fax: (304) 327-8822 Web Site: www.casewv.org Mrs. Oraetta Hubbard E-Mail: ohubbard@casewv.org Government & Government Agencies

Brown, Edwards & Company P. O. Box 1697 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-8157 Fax: (304) 327-8571 Web Site: www.becpas.com Mr. Gary Cornwell Mr. Brian Fields Mr. Domenic E. Pellillo, E-Mail: gcornwell@becpas.com Accounting/CPA

Central Printing Co. 205 Central Avenue Beckley, WV 25801 Phone: (304) 252-5303 Fax: (304) 252-5310 Web Site: www.centralprintingwv. com Mr. Scott Fazio E-Mail: central@ centralprintingwv.com Printing/Specialties

Buffalo Trail Properties, LLC 190 Buffalo Trail Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 324-3204 Fax: (304) 324-4224 Web Site: www.buffalotrailcabins. com Ms. Regina Peters E-Mail: reservations@ buffalotrailcabins.com Restaurant & Nightly Cabin Rentals

Century 21, Select Properties 3501 E. Cumberland Rd. Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 323-2491 Web Site: www.c21wv.com Mr. Brian Cox E-Mail: brian@c21wv.com Real Estate Agents

Bunnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Suburban Shoppe 1607 Bland Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-6313 Fax: (304) 327-6313 Mrs. Bernice Burnette E-Mail: bburnette2002@yahoo. com Womens Apparel

W. David Burnette II CPA 1704 Vineyard Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-2453 Fax: (304) 327-2455 Web Site: www.burnettecpa.com Mr. W. D. Burnette II E-Mail: bbcpa1@frontiernet.net Accounting/CPA

C Cardno 534 Industrial Park Rd. Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (304) 809-0629 Fax: (276) 322-3102 Web Site: www.cardnomma.com Mr. Scott Keim Mr. David Jones Mr. Brent Scott E-Mail: scott.keim@cardno.com Geological Casablanca Boutique 1603 Bland Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-8197 Web Site: www.facebook/com. casaqueens Mrs. Cheryl Brodnik E-Mail: cbrodnik1@gmail.com Ladies Apparel, Jewelry, Shoes and Handbags

Charlatte of America Box 968 Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-1510 Fax: (276) 326-1602 Web Site: www.charlotteus.com Mr. Mike Fuller E-Mail: mikefuller@charlatteus. com Industrial Manufacture Chick-Fil-A at Mercer Mall 261 Mercer Mall Road, Suite 515 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-6008 Fax: (304) 327-0232 Web Site: www.cfarestaurant. com/mercermall Mr. Nick Cunningham E-Mail: 00177@chick-fil-a.com Restaurant Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Society of WV P. O. Box 5533 Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 425-8428 Fax: (304) 431-3443 Web Site: www.childhswv.org Mrs. Joanne Boileau E-Mail: jboileau@childhswv.org Social Service Planning Child Protect of Mercer County, Inc. 120 Shaker Lane Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 425-2710 Fax: (304-425-9689 Web Site: www. mercerchildprotect.com Ms. Shiloh Woodard E-Mail: childprotect@frontiernet. net Child Advocacy Center (CAC)

Christ Episcopal Church 200 Duhring St. Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-6861 Web Site: www.cecblf.org Rev. Chad Slater E-Mail: secretary@cecblf.org Churches Chuck Mathena Center 2 Stafford Commons Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 425-5128 Fax: (304) 431-5460 Web Site: www. chuckmathenacenter.org Ms. Candace Wilson E-Mail: candace@cmcwv.org Entertainment Citizens Building Supply P. O. Box 1668 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-6118 Fax: (304) 325-2030 Web Site: www. citizensbuildingsupply.com Mr. Carl S. Thomas, III E-Mail: cbsi@citlink.net Hardware and Building Supply Classic Coal Sales, Inc. P. O. Box 1030 Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-4900 Fax: (276) 326-3152 Mr. Dick Johnson E-Mail: classiccoal@comcast.net Coal Sales Coronado Coal 1636 Honaker Branch Rd. Raven, VA 24639 Phone: (276) 498-6023 Web Site: www.consolenergy.com Mr Brett Holbrook E-Mail: brettholbrook@ buchanancoal.com Coalbed Methane & Natural Gas Exploration and Production Coal Fillers P. O. Box 1063 Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-4675 Fax: (276) 322-4677 Web Site: www.coalfillers.com Mr. Charles Bibbee E-Mail: cbibbee@coalfillers.com Petroleum and Coal Products Coal News, Inc. 1448 Carrolton Way Chesapeake, VA 23320 Phone: (304) 920-2588 Web Site: www.CoalZoom.com Mr. Bill Reid E-Mail: billreidcoal@gmail.com Newspapers/Publications Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated Pinnacle View Rd. Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 589-3321 Fax: (304) 589-6650 Web Site: www.cokeconsolidated. com Mr. Bob Stalnaker Bottled and Canned Drinks

Cole Auto Outlet, Inc. Box 235 3085 Stadium Drive Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-1300 Fax: (276) 326-1601 Web Site: www.coleautooutlet. com Mr. Mike Johnston E-Mail: mjohnston@ coleautooutlet.com Automotive New & Used Car Cole Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc. P. O. Box 688 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-8116 Fax: (304) 327-7031 Web Site: www.colechevy.com Mr. Tom Cole Mr. Paul Cole Mr. Brad Greene Mr. John Mahood E-Mail: tcole@colechevy.com Automotive New & Used Car Cole Harley-Davidson 1804 Bland Street P. O. Box 1376 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 324-8116 Fax: (304) 324-8627 Web Site: www.coleh-d.com Mr. Chaz Cole E-Mail: chaz@coleh-d.com Motorcycle Dealers Cole Truck Parts, Inc 1015 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-2223 Fax: (304) 325-2229 Web Site: www.coletruckparts. com Mr. Gerald McVey E-Mail: gmcvey@coletruckparts. com Truck Parts Comfort Inn, Bluefield, VA 38769 Governor G. C. Peery Highway Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-3688 Fax: (276) 326-3002 Web Site: www.choicehotels.com/ virginia/bluefield/comfort-innhotels/va447 Mr. Harry Patel E-Mail: gm.va447@choicehotels. com Lodging Community Connections, Inc. 215 South Walker Street Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 913-4956 Fax: (304) 913-4964 Web Site: www. strongcommunities.org Mr. Greg Puckett E-Mail: cci@strongcommunities. org Social Service Planning

Community Foundation of the Virginia’s Inc. 121 North Street P. O. Box 4127 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 324-0222 Fax: (304) 324-7716 Web Site: www.cfvinc.org Mr. James H. Shott E-Mail: execdir@cfvinc.org Foundations Community Radiology of Virginia P. O. Box 17 Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (304) 327-7177 Fax: (304) 327-5850 Web Site: www. communityradiologyofvirginia. com Ms. Kimberly Cook E-Mail: kcook@ paramountimaging.com Medical Services Concord University P. O. Box 1000 Athens, WV 24712 Phone: (304) 384-3115 Fax: (304) 384-9044 Web Site: www.concord.edu Dr. Kendra Boggess E-Mail: president@concord.edu Colleges/Universities/Jr. Colleges Council on Aging, Inc. P. O. Box 458 Mullens, WV 25882 Phone: (304) 294-8800 Fax: (304) 294-8803 Web Site: www.wccoa.com Ms. Jennifer Gibson E-Mail: gibsonj@wccoa.com In-Home Services for Aged and Disabled Country Girl Concessions, LLC 306 Lawrence Rd. Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 979-7623 Ms. Sylvia Mitchell E-Mail: sylvia.mitchell80@yahoo. com Food/Beverage Country Inn & Suites 111 Halls Ridge Road Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 425-2200 Fax: (304) 425-2201 Web Site: www.countryinns.com/ princetonwv Andres Ofsa E-Mail: gm.countryinn@outlook. com Lodging Craft Memorial Library 600 Commerce Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-3943 Fax: (304) 325-3702 Web Site: www.craftmemorial. lib.wv.us Ms. Eva H. McGuire E-Mail: mcguiree@mail.mln.lib. wv.us Libraries

Jerry Crews 711 Edgewood Rd. Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-8595 Mr. Jerry Crews Associate Member Ulysses Cundiff 405 Hillcrest Drive Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-2513 Mr. Ulysses Cundiff E-Mail: ucundiff@verizon.net Associate Member

D Dairy Queens of Bluefield 3138 Cumberland Road Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-6652 Web Site: www.dairyqueen.com Mrs. Gail Satterfield Restaurant Dales Chiropractic 111-A Sanders Lane Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-3852 Fax: (276) 322-3308 Web Site: www.daleschiropractic. com Dr.’s Joe & Kay Dales E-Mail: joedales2074@yahoo.com Chiropractic/Health David’s Downtown 500 Bland Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-8145 Web Site: www.facebook.com/ David-Downtown Mr. David Hardin Restaurant/Catering DCI/Shires, Inc. P. O. Box 1259 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 323-1996 Fax: (304) 323-3037 Web Site: www.dcitm.com Mrs. Catherine Deeb E-Mail: cathydeeb@dcishires.com Contractors/General Development Authority of Mercer Co. 1500 W. Main St. Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 431-8523 Fax: (304) 487-5616 Web Site: www.mercercoeda.com Mrs. Janet Bailey E-Mail: mercercounty@citlink. net Development Authority Dish 294 Majestic Place Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 589-1323 Web Site: www.dish.com Ms. Michelle Walker Telemarketing

DLH Associates P. O. Box 910 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 324-8001 Fax: (304) 324-8033 Web Site: www.dlhinsurance.com Mr. Charlie Carter E-Mail: charliecarter@ suddenlink.net Insurance Agents/Carrier Dogwood Crossing Senior Living 520 Deer Run Lane Tazewell, VA 24651 Phone: (276) 385-7150 Web Site: www.dogwoodcx.com Mr. Randy Atkins E-Mail: ratkins@ valleycaremanagement.com Nursing Services/Retirement Ben Donevant 1012 Heatherwood Road Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-7745 Mr. Ben Donevant E-Mail: Bendonevant55@frontier. com Associate Member Douglas Equipment 301 North Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-0149 Fax: (304) 325-3848 Web Site: www. douglasequipment.us Mr. Larry Douglas E-Mail: larry@douglasequipment. us Commercial Food Store Equipment Sales & Service

E E. L. Robinson Engineering Co. 5088 Washington St. W. Charleston, WV 25313 Phone: (304) 776-7473 Fax: (304) 776-6426 Web Site: www.elrobinson.com Mr. Randall Lewis E-Mail: rlewis@elrobinson.com Engineering Enterprise Rent-A-Car 683B 464 Old Bluefield Road Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 431-3030 Fax: (304) 431-3005 Web Site: www.enterprise.com Mr. Brent Ball E-Mail: brent.a.ball@ehi.com Automotive Rental ERA Advantage Realty P. O. Box 586 288 Courthouse Road Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 425-3400 Fax: (304) 425-7300 Web Site: www.ERAAdvantageRealty.com Mr. Mike Hazlewood E-Mail: mike.hazlewood@ERA. com Real Estate Agents

F Family Eye Health Care Clinic 3101 Cumberland Road Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-3603 Fax: (304) 325-3605 Web Site: www.drfrankbritton.net Dr. Frank Britton, III Optometrists Feuchtenberger Music Studio 804 Fincastle Drive Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-2354 Web Site: www. blackandwhiteclassics.com Ms. Pat Feuchtenberger E-Mail: pfeuch@comcast.net Piano, Theory, Composition Lessons Fincastle on the Mountain, Inc. 1000 Country Club Drive Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-1178 Fax: (276) 322-3469 Web Site: www. fincastleonthemountain.com Mr. Rick Compton Country Club First Bank and Trust Company P. O. Box 548 Wytheville, VA 24382 Phone: (276) 245-5478 Web Site: www.firstbank.com Mr. Jeff Forlines E-Mail: jforlines@firstbank.com Financial Institution First Community Bank Bluefield P. O. Box 950 211 Federal Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-7151 Fax: (304) 327-9663 Web Site: www.fcbresource.com Mr. Larry Ratliff Mrs. Elizabeth Brewster Ms. Beverly H. Damron Mr. Bruce Terry Financial Institution First Community Bank, Corporate Office P. O. Box 989, One Community Place Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-9000 Fax: (276) 326-9010 Web Site: www.fcbresource.com Mr. Gary R. Mills Mr. E. Stephen Lilly E-Mail: gmills@fcbinc.com Financial Institution First Community Insurance Services 1 Stafford Commons Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 425-8793 Fax: (304) 431-9090 Web Site: www.fcis.com Mr. Daniel O. Dunn E-Mail: ddunn@fcis.com Insurance Agents/Carrier

First Community Wealth Management P. O. Box 1728 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-7334 Fax: (304) 325-7620 Web Site: www.raymondjames. com/IPC Mr. Sam Hill Financial Planning/Investors First Sentinel Bank 801 South College Avenue, Suite 5 Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-1380 Fax: (276) 322-1385 Web Site: www.firstsentinelbank. com Mr. Rick Worley E-Mail: richardworley@ firstsentinelbank.com Financial Institution Food City P. O. Box 1028 Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-2515 Fax: (276) 322-4796 Web Site: www.foodcity.com Mr. John Gallagher E-Mail: 852smgr@foodcity.com Grocery Four Seasons Pharmacy, Inc. 300 Morrison Drive Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 487-0015 Fax: (304) 487-0005 Web Site: www.willowgiftgallery. com Mr. Jason Pritchett Pharmacies and Gift Shops

Fox & Thompson Plumbing and Heating 1701 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-6212 Fax: (304) 327-6212 Mr. James Graham E-Mail: jimmy.graham@ foxandthompson.com Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning Contractors Frye Roofing, Inc. 2000 Princeton Avenue Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-5314 Fax: (304) 325-3700 Mr. J. C. Robinson E-Mail: info@fryeroofing.com Roofing Commercial/Residential

G Gearheart Enterprises, LLC 131 Henderson Drive Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 320-0879 Mr. Marty Gearheart E-Mail: marty.gearheart@ martygearheart.com Advertising Outdoor

Glenwood Park Retirement Village A Stonerise Healthcare Company 1924 Glenwood Park Road Princeton, WV 24739 Phone: (304) 425-8128 Fax: (304) 425-9711 Web Site: www. stonerisehealthcare.com Ms. Lynn Whitteker E-Mail: lwhitteker@glenwoodwv. com Nursing Services/Retirement James M. Godwin III, DDS 2400 Washington Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-6082 Fax: (304) 325-2611 Dr. James M. Godwin, III Dentists Dr. Harold L. Goforth, Jr. DDS P. O. Box 607 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-7135 Fax: (304) 327-0758 Web Site: www.facebook.com/ pages/goforth-Harold-L-jr-dds Harold L. Goforth, Jr. DDS E-Mail: gowvu79@gmail.com Dentists Goodykoontz Drug Store 2924 West Cumberland Road Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-7121 Fax: (304) 327-9701 Web Site: www. goodykoontzdrugstore.com Mr. Jerry A. Bovenizer E-Mail: goodyrx2924@gmail.com Pharmacies and Gift Shops Grantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Supermarkets 1808 Jefferson St. Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 324-2260 Fax: (304) 324-2262 Web Site: www. grantssupermarket.com Mr. Ron Martin E-Mail: ron_grants@frontiernet. net Grocery

Charles E. Green, III P. O. Box 1067 Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-1950 Fax: (276) 322-1961 Mr. Charles E. Green, III E-Mail: charles.green2@axaadvisors.com Associate Member

Hawgpit Cycles Inc. 4775 East Cumberland Road Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 324-4294 Web Site: www.hawgpitcycles. com Mr. John H. Boothe, Jr. E-Mail: jboothe40@gmail.com Motorcycle Dealers

Green Tek Building Solutions Inc. 1004 Stafford Drive Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 425-4880 Fax: (304) 425-4881 Web Site: www.facebook.com/ greentecksolutionsinc. Mr. Roger Ellis E-Mail: greentekbuildingsolutionsinc@ gmail.com Remodeling

HealthSouth Southern Hills Rehab. Hospital 120 12th St. Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 487-8248 Fax: (304) 425-7435 Web Site: www.healthsouth.com Mr. Robb Williams E-Mail: robert.williams@ healthsouth.com Hospitals/Rehabilitation

Grubb Photo Service 1316 Bland Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-7876 Fax: (304) 325-7222 Web Site: www.grubbphoto.com Mr. David McNeil E-Mail: grubb@grubbphoto.com Photography and Art

H H & R Block 1101 Stafford Drive Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (276) 326-1040 Fax: (276) 326-1685 Web Site: H&Rblock.com Ms. Marsha Spease E-Mail: marshapease@hrblock. com Tax Services Eugenia Hancock 104 Wildflower Lane Shepherdstown, WV 25443 Phone: (304) 325-7643 Mrs. Eugenia Hancock E-Mail: thegenie@citlink.net Associate Member

Grasshoppers Lawn Care and Landscaping 139 Angles Hollow Rd. North Tazewell, VA 24630 Phone: (304) 320-6706 Web Site: www.grasshoppersonline.com Mr. Larry K. Dalton, Jr. E-Mail: skip@grasshoppersonline.com Lawn Care and Landscaping

Dr. David M. Harris, MD/Allied Hearing Dr. David M. Harris #3 Westwood Medical Park Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: 276-326-2635 Fax: 276-326-2637 Email: 1davidharris48@gmail. com Ear, Nose and Throat

Greater Bluefield Community Center 703 College Avenue Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-5707 Fax: (304) 327-0872 Ms. Monica Cecil E-Mail: greaterbluefieldcommunity center@yahoo.com Health & Fitness

Hartzog Insurance Agency P. O. Box 1419 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-3406 Fax: (304) 325-3404 Web Site: facebook.com/pages/ hartzog-insurance-agency Mrs. Julie H. Hurley E-Mail: hartzog@citlink.net Insurance Agents/Carrier

High Impact Media, Inc. P. O. Box 1129 Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-2741 Fax: (276) 322-2742 Web Site: www.highimpactmedia. com Mr. Brad McMillion E-Mail: bradm@ highimpactmedia.com Advertising Agencies Historic Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park, Inc. 3663 Crab Orchard Rd. Tazewell, VA 24651 Phone: (276) 988-6755 Fax: (276) 988-9400 Web Site: www. craborchardmuseum.com Ms. Charlotte Whitted E-Mail: cwhitted@ craborchardmuseum.com Entertainment Hobby Lobby 261 Mercer Mall Road Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 323-1640 Web Site: www.hobbylobby.com Mr. Brandon Etter Mr. Kyle Crawford E-Mail: brandon.etter@ hobbylobby.com Retail Hollins Exhibits Inc. P. O. Box 7001 Roanoke, VA 24019 Phone: (540) 362-3940 Fax: (540) 362-8698 Web Site: www.hollins-expo.com Mr. Bill Coburn E-Mail: bcoburn@hollins-expo. com Business Services Hometown Service Center, Inc. P. O. Box 235 Bluefield,, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-1929 Fax: (276) 322-5532 Web Site: www.facebook.com/ hometownsheel Mr. Darryl Mooney Automotive Service Stations

Horton Jovon 730 Parkway Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-8472 Mr. Jovon Horton Associate Member Hospice Compassus 1330 Mercer Street Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 431-2000 Fax: (304) 431-2002 Web Site: www. hospicecompassus.com Ms. Stori Pugh Health Services Hypes, Bud Plumbing 203 Thorn Street Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 425-7208 Fax: (304) 425-7355 Web Site: www.budhypes.com Mrs. Patty Hypes E-Mail: budhypes@frontiernet. net Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning Contractors

I Industrial Transport Inc. P. O. Box 327 Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-2052 Fax: (276) 322-2419 Mr. David Hicks E-Mail: indtrans@comcast.net Trucking and Storage Investment Planning Advisors 3008 E. Cumberland Road Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-0401 Fax: (304) 327-0499 Web Site: www:ipabluefield.com Mr. Michael Patton E-Mail: michael.patton@lpl.com Financial Planning/Investors

J J & R Manufacturing, Inc. 351 Industrial Park Road Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-5431 Fax: (276) 322-5433 Web Site: www.jrmanufacturing. com Mr. Roy C. Riley Mining Machinery Manufacture Henry H. Jones, CPA P. O. Box 1897 3511 E. Cumberland Rd. Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 809-0022 Web Site: www.hhjonescpa.com Mrs. Kim Jones E-Mail: kim@hhjonescpa.com Accounting/CPA

Joy Global/Underground Mining, LLC 1081 Hockman Pike Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-5144 Fax: (276) 326-5147 Web Site: www.joyglobal.com Mr. Rick Johnson E-Mail: rick.johnson@joyglobal. com Mining Machinery Manufacture Jim Justice 15 Fairlane Drive Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-3648 Mr. Jim Justice E-Mail: jyjustice@aol.com Associate Member

K K & K Music Company/ Randomworld, LTD P. O. Box 1561 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-9309 Fax: (304) 324-2397 Web Site: kandkgames.com Mr. James W. Knowles, Jr. E-Mail: KandKmusicCo@gmail. com Entertainment Kammer Furniture Co., Inc. 400 Bland Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-6917 Fax: (304) 325-7933 Web Site: www.kammerfurniture. com Mr. Harry S. Kammer E-Mail: kammerfurniture@ frontiernet.net Furniture, Appliances & Mattresses Katz, Kantor, Stonestreet & Buckner, LLC 207 S. Walker St. Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 431-4050 Fax: (304) 431-4060 Web Site: www.katzkantor.com Mr. Wayne Stonestreet Mr. Norris Kantor E-Mail: wstonestreet@citlink.net Attorney/Attorney at Law Don Kersey 1415 Lebanon St. Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 910-3855 Mr. Don Kersey E-Mail: donkersey1955@gmail. com Associate Member King Coal Highway Association Box 1448 Gilbert, WV 25621 Phone: (304) 664-6200 Fax: (304) 664-6266 Mr. Mike Mitchem E-Mail: mmitchem57@yahoo. com Government & Government Agencies

Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tire Service Inc. P. O. Box 3511 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-0575 Fax: (304) 325-0572 Web Site: www.kingtireservice. com Mr. Randolph King, Jr. E-Mail: king8@earthlink.net Automotive Tires KR Enterprises/Jackson Hewitt 849 Oak Park Drive Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 888-6673 Web Site: jacksonhewitt.com Ms. Shelia Pulliam E-Mail: spulliam90@yahoo.com Tax Services Kwik Kafe Company, Inc 204 Furnace St Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-4691 Fax: (276) 322-4694 Web Site: www.kwikkafeco.com Mr. Dave Herndon E-Mail: kwikkafe@4seasonswireless.net Vending Machines & Supplies

L L & P Broadcasting P. O. Box 5588 Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 425-2151 Fax: (304) 487-2016 Web Site: www.STAR95.com Mrs. Pat Tolley Mrs. Linda Witt E-Mail: pattolley@star95.com Radio LaFiesta Fresh Mexican Grill & Cantina 504 Commerce Drive Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-4745 Ext:5 Web Site: www.lafiestafresh.com Mr. & Mrs. Larry & Amy Price E-Mail: jboothe40@gmail.com Restaurant Lamar Advertising 5507 Ingleside Road Princeton, WV 24739 Phone: (304) 325-3655 Fax: (304) 325-3657 Web Site: www.lamar.com Mr. Shay J. Langley E-Mail: jlangley@lamar.com Advertising Outdoor Landmark Antiques, Inc. 200 Federal Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-9686 Fax: (304) 322-5345 Web Site: www. landmarkantiquemall.com Mrs. Christine Bordeaux E-Mail: landmarkantiquesbluefieldwv@ yahoo.com Antiques

Lawrence Brothers, Inc. P. O. Box 737 203 Lawrence Rd. Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-4988 Fax: (276) 322-5436 Web Site: www.lbimanufacturing. com Ms. Melanie Protti-Lawrence E-Mail: melaniepl@lbiweb.com Manufacturing Little Caesars Pizza 1817 Bland Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-8111 Fax: (304) 325-8111 Web Site: www.littlecaesars.com Ms. Sabrina Donahue-Moore E-Mail: sabrinad@vdm-group. com Restaurant William H. Looney, Jr. 212 College Avenue Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-3481 Fax: (304) 325-3482 Mr. William H. Looney, Jr. E-Mail: whlooneyjr@aol.com Associate Member

M LeRoy Mabe, CPA 403 Bland St Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-2542 Fax: (304) 327-2543 Mr. LeRoy Mabe Accounting/CPA MAC Contractors, LLC 1159 Bland Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-6440 Fax: (304) 327-6449 Chuck McGonagle - Tom Cole E-Mail: maccontractors@frontier. com Contractors/General McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 120 McDonald Street Tazewell, VA 24651 Phone: (276) 988-2558 Fax: (276) 988-3789 Mr. Tim Plumbley E-Mail: gfmcdonalds@adelphia. net Restaurant George McGonagle 1304 Woodrow Avenue Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 320-2324 Mr. George A. McGonagle E-Mail: GMcGonagle@Comcast. net Associate Member

MCNB Banks 3152 E. Cumberland Rd. P. O. Box 170 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-6500 Fax: (304) 436-5614 Web Site: www.mcnbbanks.com Ms. Jennifer Branscome E-Mail: jennifer.branscome@ mcnbbanks.com Financial Institution Med-Response Inc. P. O. Box 3225 - Bluewell Station Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 589-3365 Fax: (304) 589-6319 Web Site: www.medresponse.com Mr. William E. Clarke, Jr. Health Services MedExpress Urgent Care 4003 College Avenue, Suite B Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-2085 Fax: (276) 322-2590 Web Site: www.medexpress.com Ms. Kelly Jennings E-Mail: kjennings@medexpress. com Urgent Care Center MEFCOR, Inc. P. O. Box 818 Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-4695 Fax: (276) 322-4696 Web Site: mefcor.com Mr. Kyle Hurt E-Mail: kyleh@mefcor.com Mining Machinery Manufacture Meineke Car Care Center P. O. Box 608 Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (304) 323-3322 Web Site: www.meineke.com Mr. Justin A. Hamm E-Mail: justin@belttechinc.com Auto Care Center

Mercer County Airport 300 Martell Drive, Suite 201 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-5308 Fax: (304) 327-5308 Web Site: aopa.org/airports/kblf Mr. Clint Ransom E-Mail: mercerap@citlink.net Airport Mercer County Board Of Education 1403 Honaker Avenue Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 487-1551 Fax: (304) 425-5844 Web Site: www.boe.merc.k12. wv.us Dr. Deborah Akers Schools

Mercer County Commission 1501 Main Street Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 487-8306 Fax: (304) 487-8370 Web Site: mercercountywv.org Mr. Bill Archer E-Mail: mercercocommission@ frontiernet.net Government & Government Agencies Mercer County CVB P. O. Box 4088 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-8438 Fax: (304) 324-8483 Web Site: www.visitmercercounty. com Ms. Jamie Null E-Mail: jamie@visitmercercounty. com Entertainment Mercer County Fair, Inc. P. O. Box 457 Athens, WV 24712 Phone: (304) 887-6716 Web Site: www. fairofmercercounty.com Mr. Dusti Snider E-Mail: info@fairofmercercounty. com Entertainment Mercer County Opportunity Industries 238 Career Path Princeton, WV 24739 Phone: (304) 425-3810 Fax: (304) 487-6621 Web Site: www.mcoicrp.org Mr. Stephen Dickerson E-Mail: s.dickerson@mcoicrp.org Workshop Mercer Funeral Home Of Blfd Inc 1231 W. Cumberland Road Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-6155 Fax: (304) 325-3650 Web Site: www. mercerfuneralhome.com Mr. Gary Boyce E-Mail: mercer@ mercerfuneralhome.com Funeral Parlors Mercer Mall P. O. Box 7111 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-2509 Fax: (304) 327-8504 Web Site: shopmercermall.com Ms. Tamy Agee Cox E-Mail: tcox@ershigproperties. com General Merchandise Stores

Mercer Nursing and Rehabilitation P. O. Box 410 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-5448 Fax: (304) 327-7660 Web Site: www.amwmwv.com Mr. Calvin Lucas E-Mail: clucas@amfmwv.com Nursing Services/Retirement Michael J. Romeo/Nationwide Insurance 3144 E. Cumberland Road Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-9357 Fax: (304) 325-9357 Web Site: www. Nationwideinsurance.com/ agents/romeom.htm Mr. Michael J. Romeo E-Mail: romeom@Nationwide. com Insurance Agents/Carrier Miller Interactive, Inc. P. O. Box 610 Bluefield,, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-4636 Fax: (276) 322-4639 Web Site: www.millerinteractive. net Mr. Frazier Miller, Jr. E-Mail: sales@millerinteractive. net Web Development Mountain State ENT 84 Brookshire Lane Beckley, WV 25801 Phone: (304) 255-2341 Fax: (304) 255-2343 Dr. A. James Paine, Jr. E-Mail: leslie.farr@msent.com Ear Nose and Throat Mountain State Locksmith and Safe Services, LLC 3450 Maple Acres Road Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 431-6064 Fax: (304) 487-0524 Web Site: www. mountainstatelocksmithand safeservices.com Mrs. Stephanie Shrader E-Mail: mountainstatelocksmithservices @hotmail.com Locksmith, Commercial, Residential & Automotive Mountaineer Bowling Lanes, Inc. 3224 Cumberland Rd Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-7037 Fax: (304) 323-2370 Web Site: www. mountaineerbowling.com Mr. Carl Mariotti, Jr. Mrs. Loretta Hammond E-Mail: mountaineer3@ frontiernet.net Entertainment

MountainView Student Residence & Conf. Ctr. 704 Bland Street, Box 101 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 324-3800 Fax: (304) 324-3801 Web Site: www.mountainviewsrc. org Mr. Gerald James E-Mail: gjames@bluefieldstate. edu Student Residence & Conference Center

N National Bank 2070 Leatherwood Lane Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-3932 Fax: (276) 326-6202 Web Site: www.nbbank.com Ms. Kelli Sparks Financial Institution National Coal Heritage Area P. O. Box 15 Oak Hill, WV 25901 Phone: (304) 465-3720 Fax: (304) 465-3719 Web Site: coalheritage.org Ms. Christy Bailey E-Mail: cbailey@coalheritage.org Economic Development & Tourism New Graham Pharmacy Inc. 566 Virginia Ave Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-1166 Fax: (276) 326-3784 Web Site: www.newgraham.com Mr. Michael Dye E-Mail: mdye@newgraham.com Pharmacies and Gift Shops New Peoples Bank P. O. Box 517 514 Commerce Drive Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-2265 Fax: (276) 326-1324 Web Site: www.newpeoplesbank. com Ms. Pam Asbury E-Mail: pama@newpeoplesbank. com Financial Institution New River Community and Technical College 280 University Drive Beaver, WV 25813 Phone: (304) 929-5445 Web Site: www.newriver.edu Ms. Lori Midkiff E-Mail: lmidkiff@newriver.edu Colleges/Universities/Jr. Colleges

O Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly Auto Parts 500 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 960-4218 Web Site: www.oreillyauto.com Mr. Bruce Anderson Retail Auto Parts

One Stop Beverage Mart P. O. Box 1259 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-7523 Fax: (304) 323-3037 Web Site: www.1stopbev.netfirms. com Mr. Robert I. Deeb Beer & Wine ORICA 394 Shott Court Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-5007 Fax: (304) 327-2588 Mr. Danny Whitlow E-Mail: danny.whitlow@orica. com Mining Supplies

P Dr. and Mrs. Albert Paine 2120 Mountain View Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-9577 Dr. and Mrs. Albert Paine E-Mail: beacpaine@gmail.com Associate Member Patty Joe’s Restaurant 3029 E. Cumberland Road Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 800-4582 Web Site: pattyjoe’srestaurant. com Mr. Arthur J. McKenna, Jr. E-Mail: smokeyjoe1209@gmail. com Restaurant Cathy Corte Payne 500 Country Club Drive Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (304) 320-7439 Mrs. Cathy Corte Payne E-Mail: ccpayne48@comcast.net Associate Member People Inc. 1173 West Main Street Abingdon, VA 24210 Phone: (276) 619-2243 Fax: (276) 525-1211 Web Site: www.peopleinc.net Ms. Cindy Green E-Mail: cgreen@peopleinc.net Non Profit Organization Peters Equipment Co., LLC P. O. Box 1050 Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-5451 Fax: (276) 322-3991 Web Site: www.petersequip.com Mr. Bob Ramsey Mr. Charles Peters E-Mail: bramsey@petersequip. com Mining Machinery Manufacture

Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine & Museum P. O. Box 128 Pocahontas, VA 24635 Phone: (276) 945-9522 Fax: (276) 945-9904 Web Site: www.pocahontasva.org Mr. Ben Gibson E-Mail: pocahontasva@comcast. net Entertainment Pocahontas Land Corporation P. O. Box 1517 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 324-2402 Fax: (304) 324-2443 Mr. John Payne Mr. Richard “Bud” Clapp Mr. R. N. Stephens Land Company Pounding Mill Quarry Corp. 171 St. Clairs Crossing Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-1145 Web Site: www.pmgc.com Mr. Ed Treadway E-Mail: etreadway@pmqc.com Quarry Mr. Ed Treadway Princeton Community Hospital Affiliates 122 12th St. Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 487-7263 Fax: (304) 487-2161 Web Site: www.pchonline.org Mr. Frank Sinicrope E-Mail: fsinicrope@pchonline.org Hospitals/Rehabilitation Princeton Times P. O. Box 1599 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 425-8191 Fax: (304) 487-1632 Web Site: www.ptonline.net Ms. Tammie Toler E-Mail: ttoler@ptonline.net Newspapers/Publications Professional Insurance Services, LLC 123 Oakgrove Avenue Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 324-0921 Fax: (304) 324-0921 Mr. Wm. Alan Light E-Mail: alight@citlink.net Insurance Agents/Carrier Proforma Four Seasons Solutions P. O. Box 917 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 887-1710 Mr. Gary Denardo E-Mail: gary.denardo@proforma. com Printing/Specialties

Pruett Engineering 1629 College Avenue Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-8636 Mr. Roy Pruett E-Mail: r.e.pruett@comcast.net Engineering

Q Quality Hotel & Conference Center 3350 Big Laurel Highway Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-6170 Fax: (304) 323-2451 Web Site: www.choice hotels.com Ms. Kim Bowman-Smith E-Mail: kbowman.staffordhosp@ gmail.com Lodging Quality Inn 136 Ambrose Lane Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 487-6101 Fax: (304) 425-7002 Web Site: www.choicehotels.com Mr. James Presley E-Mail: j.presley@hospitalityma. com Lodging

R Raleigh Tile of Princeton 315 Thorn Street Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 425-2245 Web Site: www.raleightileinc.com Mr. Brad Brush E-Mail: raleightileofprinceton@ gmail.com Home Improvement Ramey Ford of Princeton 498 Courthouse Rd. Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 425-2128 Fax: (304) 487-2414 Web Site: www.rameycars.com Mr. David Sluss Automotive New & Used Car RealLiving Solutions Real Estate 2215 S. Walker St. Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 425-7777 Web Site: www. reallivingsolutions.com Ms. Barbara Belcher E-Mail: bbelcher1@earthlink.net Real Estate Agents Regency Real Estate & Auction Co. 37615 Governor G. C. Peery Hwy Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-3448 Fax: (276) 322-3440 Web Site: www.regencypauley. com Mr. Eddie Pauley E-Mail: eddie@regencypauley. com Real Estate Agents

Cameron Clement (ReMax Refined Realty Agent) 610 Canary Circle Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (304) 952-6600 Fax: (304) 325-3705 Web Site: www.cameronclement. com Mr. Cameron Clement E-Mail: cclement@remax.net Real Estate Agents Remax Refined Realty 2453 Washington St. Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-3701 Fax: (304) 325-3705 Web Site: remaxrefined.com Ms. Janeen B. Webb E-Mail: janeenbwebb@gmail.com Real Estate Agents Don A Rice 107 Fawn Circle Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-1315 Mr. Don Rice Associate Member Richardson & Davis, PLLC P. O. Box 1778 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-7158 Fax: (304) 325-6483 Web Site: www.facebook.com/ pages/Richardson-Davis Mr. C. William Davis Mr. J. Peter Richardson Attorney/Attorney at Law Rish Equipment Company P. O. Box 330 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-5124 Fax: (304) 327-8821 Web Site: www.rish.com Mr. W. D. Burke Mr. Steve Hamilton Mr. Buddy McGlothlin Heavy Equipment Sales and Service Rotary Club of Bluefield, WV P. O. Box 121 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-3369 Fax: (304) 325-6817 Web Site: www.rotary-bluefield. org Mrs. Melinda Testerman E-Mail: saundersem@earthlink. net Civic & Social Organizations Rural King 261 Mercer Mall Road, Unit 2 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 324-7607 Fax: (304) 327-8087 Web Site: www.ruralking.com Mr. Jim White E-Mail: store87mgr@ruralking. com Farm and Home Store

Rutherford’s Electronics 37709 Governor GC Peery Hwy. Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-3880 Fax: (276) 326-6054 Web Site: www.copyit.biz Mr. William C. Rutherford E-Mail: bill@copyit.biz Copier

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Supplyworks P. O. Box 130 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-8160 Fax: (304) 325-8325 Web Site: www.janpak.com Mr. Keith Hayes E-Mail: khayes@janpak.com Industrial Supplies Swope Construction Company 1325 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 325-8146 Fax: (304) 327-9444 Web Site: www.swopeco.com Mr. Ron Mallory E-Mail: rmallory@swopeco.com Contractor/Commercial Building Systems Maintenance Service P. O. Box 1991 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 248-7009 Fax: (304) 248-8566 Web Site: www.sysmaint.com Mr. William Bowling E-Mail: bnjbowling@frontiernet. net Janitorial & Cleaning Services

T Tabor Machine Company 1176 Shelter Road Princeton, WV 24739 Phone: (304) 431-4100 Fax: (304) 325-2348 Web Site: www.tabormachine. com Mr. Greg Rayburn E-Mail: greg.rayburn@ elginindustries.com Mining Machinery Manufacture Tammy Lynn Outdoor, LLC P. O. Box 50 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 320-1885 Fax: (304) 324-7610 Web Site: www. tammylynnoutdoor.com Mr. Bud Acken E-Mail: Tammy.Lynn@ TammyLynnOutdoor.com Advertising Outdoor Tazewell County Board of Supervisors 108 East Main Street Tazewell, VA 24651 Phone: (276) 385-1204 Fax: (276) 988-2996 Web Site: www.tazewellcountyva. org Ms. Patricia Green E-Mail: pgreen@tazewellcounty. org Government & Government Agencies

The American Beer Co. 1665 Smoot Rd. Smoot, WV 24977 Phone: (304) 392-6311 Fax: (304) 392-6313 Web Site: www.facebook/com/ pages/The-American-BeetCompany Ms. Shirley Runyon E-Mail: shirleyfrunyon@gmail. com Beer Wholesale The Big Whiskey BBQ Co. 610 Raleigh St. Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 800-4547 Web Site: www.bigwhiskeybbqco. com Mr. Travis L. Harry E-Mail: info@bigwhiskeybbqco. com Restaurant The Bronze Look, LLC P. O. Box 111 Princeton, WV 24740 Web Site: www.onlyonelook.com Mr. Randolph Evans E-Mail: Randolph.evans@ bronzelook.com Retail The Daniels Co. 238 Markell Drive Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-8161 Fax: (304) 327-5118 Web Site: www.daniels-wv.com Mr. Surendra M. Jain E-Mail: sjain@daniels-wv.com Mining Machinery Manufacture The Havens at Princeton 2205 New Hope Road Princeton, WV 24739 Phone: (304) 431-3544 Fax: (304) 487-0403 Web Site: ridgecare.com Ms. Lisa Dicker E-Mail: ljames@ridgecare.com Nursing Services/Retirement The Historic Bank Lobby 401 Federal Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 323-2265 Web Site: www.historicbanklobby. com Mr. Jay Disibbio E-Mail: info@historicbanklobby. com Banquet/Private Event Facility The Maples 1600 Bland Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-2485 Fax: (304) 323-4103 Web Site: www.mapleshealthcare. com Ms. Elizabeth Lockett E-Mail: elockett@ mapleshealthcare.com Nursing Services/Retirement

The Massage Suite 463D Old Bluefield Rd. Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 431-3535 Web Site: spaweek.com/ spa/28844/The-massage-suite Ms. Amanda Stephenson E-Mail: amanda_stephenson77@ yahoo.com Massage Therapy/Bodywork The RailYard 530 Raleigh Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 800-4141 Web Site: www.railyardwv.com Ms. Nicole Coeburn E-Mail: nicole.railyard@gmail. com Restaurant/Bar The Sherwin-Williams Company 3104 E. Cumberland Road Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-6194 Web Site: Sherwin-williams. com/stoe-locator/paint-store/ bluefield/wv Mr. Paul Ishihara E-Mail: sw5063@sherwin.com Paint, Glass, Etc. The Thrasher Group 155 Blue Angel Lane Beaver, WV 25813 Phone: (304) 431-7800 Fax: (304) 425-0445 Web Site: www.thrashereng.com Mr. Wayne Morgan E-Mail: wmorgan@thrashereng. com Engineering & Surveying Tinder Enterprises, Inc. P. O. Box 980 Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 323-3379 Fax: (304) 327-5824 Mr. Frank C. Tinder E-Mail: ftinder@frontiernet.net Apartment/Home Rentals Town of Tazewell P. O. Box 608 Tazewell, VA 24651 Phone: (276) 988-2501 Fax: (276) 988-2505 Web Site: www.townoftazewell. org Mr. Todd Day E-Mail: tazmanager@taztown.org Government & Government Agencies Trailhead Resort 465 Miners Park Lane Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 945-3089 Web Site: www.trailheadatvresort. com Ms. Shelena Hughes E-Mail: shughes@atvresort.com Lodging

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U United Way of Southern WV Inc. P. O. Box 5456 Beckley, WV 25801 Phone: (304) 253-2111 Fax: (304) 253-2144 Web Site: www.unitedwayswv.org Ms. Margaret Ann Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal E-Mail: moneal@unitedwayswv. org Non Profit Organization USI Insurance Services 745 S. College Avenue Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (800) 343-9914 Web Site: www.USI.com Ms. Martha Steele Insurance Agents/Carrier

V Valley College Princeton Campus 617 Mercer Street Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 425-2323 Fax: (304) 425-5890 Web Site: www.valley.edu Ms. Misty Testermn E-Mail: mtesterman@valley.edu Colleges/Universities/Jr. Colleges Venture Printing & Office Supply, Inc. 514 Virginia Avenue Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 326-3931 Fax: (276) 326-3931 Web Site: www. shopventureprinting.com Mr. David Moore E-Mail: dmoore@ ventureprinting.us Printing/Specialties Shirley Vest 370 Saxon Pl. Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 589-4336 Mrs. Shirley Vest E-Mail: shirleyv2121@ frontiernet.net Associate Member Veterinary Associates 3717 E. Cumberland Rd. Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-8554 Fax: (304) 425-7668 Web Site: www.vetassoc.com Dr. Joe Blair E-Mail: jblairdvm@yahoo.com Veterinary

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W W & B Fabricators, Inc. P. O. Box 179 111 Enterprise Lane Rocky Gap, VA 24366 Phone: (276) 928-1060 Fax: (276) 928-1062 Mr. Russ Boothe E-Mail: russ@wbfabricators.com Mining Machinery Manufacture Wal-Mart Store 1763 4001 College Drive Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: (276) 322-3144 Fax: (276) 322-2079 Web Site: www.walmart.com/ store/1763 Mrs. Teresa Harrison General Merchandise Stores Nelson R. Walker 108 Springdale Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 327-0130 Fax: (304) 324-8647 Mr. Nelson Walker E-Mail: nrwalker@frontiernet.net Associate Member Wallace Security Agency, LLC 300 Blue Prince Road P. O. Box 5673 Princeton, WV 24740 Phone: (304) 323-2542 Fax: (304) 323-1950 Web Site: www. wallacesecurityagency.com Ms. Malinda D. Shrewsberry E-Mail: wsa1950@yahoo.com Security Agency

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