Future Forward 2025
Growing Our Economy, Strengthening Our Community
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY: Future Forward Summit and Expo
https://brccc.com/future-forward
📅 Tuesday and Wednesday
April 22 & 23, 2025
📍 Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center
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WV Hive & New River Gorge Regional Development Authority
Platinum Sponsor - Cabins at Pine Haven
Media Sponsor - Southern Communications Radio
Media Sponsor – WJLS 99.5fm / WJLS News Network 104.1fm, 560am
Titanium Sponsor - Compliance WV & AtWork Beckley
Audio Visual Sponsors -
Aflac : Chad Hutchinson
Cucumber & Company
Farmer Cline & Campbell - Personal Injury Lawyers
New River Community & Technical College
Raleigh General Hospital
Transcend Realty
Session Sponsors -
Access Health
Appalachian Power Company
City of Beckley
Jan Care Ambulance Service
L. A. Gates Company
Paramount Development Corporation
TRUIST
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Visit Southern West Virginia
EXHIBITORS
Air Evac Lifeteam 121 – Beckley, WV
Ascend HR
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Blue Jacket Rentals / Wild Berry Bakery
BluMine Health
Bluefield State University
BPM Group
First Community Bank
Floyd’s Tree Service
Klockner Pentaplast
Netranom
New River Transit Authority
PCB – Pendleton Community Bank
Sears Monument
Suddenly Spotless
Summit Bechtel Reserve
Thrasher
United Bank
Join us for Future Forward 2025, a premier business and economic summit and expo bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs and commun8ty changmakers to explore the future of economic growth and innovation in Southern West Virginia!
The event kicks off Tuesday, April 22 with a Downtown Developers Forum at 3:30pm followed by the Legislative Reception form 5 to 7pm, offering a valuable opportunity to connect with policymakers and industry leaders. On Wednesday, April 23, attendees will experience a full day of dynamic forums, educational sessions and networking opportunities - all focused on driving our communities toward a prosperous future.
Presented in partnership by the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, the WV Hive and the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce, Future Forward 2025 will feature engaging discussions and insights from industry experts shaping our region's future.
Mark your calendar and get ready to move the Future Forward!
Future Forward 2025 Schedule
Tuesday, April 22
3:30pm-4:45pm - Developers Forum
5pm-7pm - Legislative Reception / Business After Hours
Wednesday, April 23
8:00am Main Hallway – Registration
8:00am - 10:00am Rooms A&B - Full Breakfast
8:00am - 5:00pm Rooms CDEF - Exhibitor Hall Open
9:00am: Rooms A&B - Introductions / Opening Remarks
9:30am: Room A&B - WVU Economic Outlook
10:30am Room A&B: Bowen National Research Regional Housing Needs Assessment
11:30am: Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Carter Room: City of Beckley Planning & Zoning
Beckley Room: Workforce West Virginia Resources
Room CDEF: Exhibitor Networking
11:30am - 1:00pm Rooms A&B - Networking Lunch
1:00pm: Rooms A&B - Small Business & Economic Development: Working Together for Success
2:00pm Rooms A&B: Impact of Tourism
3:00pm Rooms A&B - Legislative Update with Q&A
4:30pm Rooms A&B:Closing Remarks
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