Wheeling Business Volunteerism Luncheon

Businesses, organizations and individuals in the Wheeling area have an opportunity to gain insight on the importance of volunteerism as a key business strategy by attending the upcoming Wheeling Business Volunteerism Luncheon on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Wheeling Jesuit University.

First Lady Gayle Manchin, along with state and local representatives, will address the significance of corporate community involvement as a means of moving West Virginia’s communities forward. Local businesses will speak about the role and worth of volunteerism in their companies. The luncheon is an initiative of the West Virginia Business Volunteer Council and is planned locally with support from the Wheeling Chamber of Commerce and Wheeling Jesuit University.  The meeting and luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The luncheon is provided to participants at no cost. BVC initiatives are sponsored by Verizon, Dominion, Allegheny Energy, AEP Appalachian Power and local corporate sponsors. 

Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP by March 19 by contacting the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce at (304) 233-2575, or LMullin@wheelingchamber.com.  For more information, please contact Emily Schoen at (304) 558-0111, emily.r.schoen@wv.gov, or visit www.volunteerwv.org.