Bluefield WV Economic Development

10/02/2026

Did you know you can enter to win prizes like Chick-fil-A for a year when you on Small Business Saturday?👀

Shopping local is always rewarding, but on November 28th, it could come with prizes, too! 🛍️🎁 Don’t miss your chance to enter our annual Small Business Saturday Giveaway just by supporting local.

Visit mybluefield.org/sbs to learn how it works and where to shop or dine to enter.

09/30/2026

📣 Know a young entrepreneur who loves creating, crafting, or dreaming up their own business ideas?

Our annual Youth Small Business Saturday Pop-Up Shop registration is now open! 👏 It’s the perfect opportunity for young makers and entrepreneurs to showcase their talents and sell their products.

Open to participants ages 18 and under.
Visit mybluefield.org/sbsyouth2026 to learn more or register

09/28/2026

📣 Bluefield Business Owners 📣 Want a little extra marketing boost this holiday season? We’re here to help!

👏 Showcase your business through local media with our Cost-Shared Marketing Co-Op
👏 Get featured across our social media channels
👏 Boost the excitement to shop local by donating to our annual Small Business Saturday raffle and giving shoppers even more reason to

Head to mybluefield.org/sbs2026 to register for any of these activities

09/26/2026

The countdown is on! 🛍️🍽️

We’re just TWO months away from one of our favorite days of the year! Save the date for Small Business Saturday and make plans to shop, dine, and support local right here in this holiday season! Every purchase is a chance to show some love to the businesses that make our community special, and oh, did we mention you just might win prizes like Chick-fil-A for a year if you do? More details coming.

📣Bluefield WV Business Owners: You can now register for our Small Business Saturday marketing activities at mybluefield.org/sbs2026

09/15/2026

We were honored to partner with Visit Mercer County, WV to put together a beautiful gift basket for their Princeton location Grand Opening Giveaway, showcasing some of our wonderful Bluefield businesses!

A special thank you to each local business that generously donated items to help make the basket possible. We’re grateful for your support and proud to see Bluefield represented!

Basket Includes Gifts From:
Aubade Coffee - Gift Card and coffee beans
The Blue Spoon Bakehouse & Catering - A dozen gourmet cupcakes
Burke & Herbert Bank - Bluefield, WV - Tumbler, Gift Card, and Office Items
Chris and Jim Justice - Longaberger Basket
Cole Harley-Davidson - Hat and Shirt
David's Downtown - Gift Card
First Community Bank - Bluefield, WV - Cutting board, snacks, and bottle
Glass, Glaze & Thyme by Bing - Bluefield Collection Chicory Ceramic Coasters
Goodykoontz Drug Store - Pumpkin and Gnome decor
Monogram Magic - Hat
Sourdough Co. Cafe - Gift Card
The Granada Theater - Theater Ornament and gift card

09/09/2026

Take your Excel skills to the next level by exploring advanced tools, functions, and techniques 📊💻

Join us on September 25th for a free workshop on Advanced Excel Essentials. This hands-on workshop will explore advanced tools, functions, and techniques designed to help you work more efficiently, organize and analyze data, and simplify everyday tasks.

🔗 Register at mybluefield.org/workshops (Open to all business owners)
⏰ September 25th | 9am - Noon
📍Bluefield State University

09/04/2026

📣 Calling Local and Regional Business Owners 📣

Build connections, network, explore collaborations, and enjoy refreshments and fellowship at our Empower to Grow (E2G) Business Networking Summit on September 23, celebrating the culmination of our program!

Whether you're looking to grow your network, promote your business, or connect with fellow entrepreneurs and professionals, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.

🔗 Register for free at mybluefield.org/workshops (Open to all business owners)
⏰ September 23rd | 4-6pm
📍The Granada Theater
🍽 Complimentary Refreshments

09/02/2026

✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨

Film to Table is returning downtown for the holiday season! 🎄✨

Join us December 3, 2026, for a very special experience where the magic of the holidays comes to life through food, film, and a little wonder. 🎥🍽️

More details to follow soon!

08/31/2026

There's still time to register for tomorrow's free workshop, "Pitch Like a Pro - From Nervous to Notable". We’re thrilled to once again partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s VA-Richmond District Office to bring this valuable opportunity to our community! 👏

✅ Free to attend
📍 500 Bland Street, Bluefield WV
🎟 Register today at https://bit.ly/prepseriespitch

We are thrilled to be partnering again with the U.S. Small Business Administration VA-Richmond District Office to help host a free workshop, "Pitch Like a Pro - From Nervous to Notable", next Tuesday, September 1st👏

✅ Free to attend
📍 500 Bland Street, Bluefield WV
🎟 Register today at https://bit.ly/prepseriespitch

08/25/2026