Our Thriving Community

The Greenbrier Valley is a wonderful place to be!  Our area has many developments and the Greater Greenbrier Chamber of Commerce is proud of the achievements in the Greenbrier Valley.  Listed below are some major developments in the area. 

• Generation Greenbrier 
  Generation Greenbrier Valley aims to attract and retain emerging leaders in the region through networking opportunities, social events, and community outreach. Our goal is to engage and empower our members and cultivate a more prosperous economy.
  
  -RETAIN YOUNG TALENT - Generation Greenbrier hopes to retain young talent in the Greenbrier Valley by providing a place for young talent to connect by meeting other members and leaders in the area, enjoying the community they live in by volunteering with local organizations, and advance in their career by participating in leadership and mentorship activitie.VOLUNTEER.
  
  -Through a variety of opportuniti es offered by Generation Greenbrier, members will have the option to raise money, commit time, and participate in activities that will benefit local non-profit organizations. 

Please visit the Generation Greenbrier Valley Web-Site to learn what we do, about Upcoming Events, or to Become a Member!  

http://www.generationgreenbriervalley.org

• The Greenbrier Hotel – The Tavern Casino is now open and will serve as the property’s introductory gaming facility until the highly anticipated new, underground Casino at The Greenbrier officially debuts in Summer of 2010, Prime 44 West Steakhouse is now open, and The Greenbrier Classic scheduled for July 27-31.  http://www.greenbrier.com/site/

• WVSOM– The largest medical school in West Virginia  with 777 students . For the last 11 years  U.S. News & World Report Magazine’s  annual  “Best Graduate Schools” edition ranked WVSOM among the top medical schools in America educating students for the practice of primary care medicine and practice in medically underserved and rural areas.

  The new Clinical Evaluation Center (CEC) is one of most technologically advanced medical education facilities in the U.S. providing learning opportunities using simulated patients (robots) and standardized patients (area residents turned actors) who present assigned medical conditions to the students. Students learn skills working with live “patients” and treating simulated ones that react to a variety of treatments,  medications and testing. WVSOM is a major employer and an economic development engine generating in excess of $200 million annually for West Virginia. http://twitter.com/WVSOM

• Greenbrier County Schools, in partnership with E.T. Boggess, Architects, announces the launch of its school building projects website.  The website has been developed as a tool to keep the public informed and updated about the new school construction and renovation projects currently underway in Greenbrier County. The public is encouraged to access the new website by clicking on the School Building Projects link at: https://www.edline.net/pages/Greenbrier_County_Schools/       
    

• Ronceverte Development Corporation – RDC received a USDA grant.  The grant funds will be used toward the purchase and renovation of the old American Legion Building in Chestnut St in downtown Ronceverte. Edgarton Inn Bef & Breakfast is now open. The city received the Ninth Tree City Award in collaboration with their Arbor Day Celebration. E-mail roncevertemainstreet(at)gmail.com for more information on Ronceverte.

• Greenbrier Valley Airport – Runway expansion completion, flights listed and terminal renovation

• Greenbrier County Convention and Visitors Bureau –
  The Greenbrier Valley Visitor and Interpretive Center is celebrating their 1 year Anniversary in their new home in downtown Lewisburg. The CVB continues to promote the Greenbrier Valley as a premier tourist destination through innovative marketing strategies!  www.greenbrierwv.com
  
  

• Greenbrier Valley Medical Center– Groundbreaking for Emergency Room expansion

• First National Bank – Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of new Downtown Lewisburg Location
  
  

• Trillium Performing Arts Collective announces the completion of extensive renovations and enhancements in its new home at the historic Lewis Theatre.  The community center for performing arts and film is open daily, and is available for special events.  www.trilliumperformingarts.org or call 304.645.3003