Lincoln County Area Business Alliance, Inc.
Lincoln County Opportunity Company building in Hamlin, West Virginia.

Lincoln County, West Virginia

Lincoln County Area Business Alliance, Inc.

Bringing business leaders, nonprofits, and community partners together to focus on economic growth, stronger connections, and new opportunities across Lincoln County.

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2026 Founded
Quarterly Board meetings

Mission Statement

Building a connected local economy.

We formed this new nonprofit to bring business leaders together in Lincoln County to focus on economic growth.

The alliance creates consistent space for collaboration, resource sharing, workforce connection, and strategic partnerships so local businesses and nonprofits can grow together instead of working in isolation.

Core Programs

Practical gatherings with county-wide impact.

01

Monthly Convenings

Regular gatherings for nonprofit organizations and business leaders to collaborate, share resources, and develop strategic partnerships.

02

Community Job Fairs

Events that connect local employers with job seekers, volunteers, nonprofit partners, and workforce training opportunities.

03

Networking Events

Targeted engagement opportunities that strengthen relationships across sectors and improve service alignment within the county.

04

Partnership Development

A hub for shared problem-solving around workforce gaps, funding limitations, service coordination, and economic opportunity.

Welcoming New Members

Local businesses and nonprofits are invited to join.

Membership is open to Lincoln County employers, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, civic partners, and community-minded leaders who want to help build a stronger local economy.

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Members Can Expect

  • Connections with local decision-makers and partner organizations.
  • Opportunities to help plan county events and workforce activities.
  • Visibility for business and nonprofit needs across Lincoln County.
  • A shared voice for community economic development.
Key partner LCOC helped shape the idea for a county business alliance and remains an important local partner.

Partners

Working with organizations rooted in Lincoln County.

Community Partner

Lincoln County Opportunity Company, Inc.

The Opportunity Company was established in Lincoln County and serves residents through programs focused on seniors, lower-income individuals, and community support.

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Board Members

Community leadership for the alliance.

President

William F. Carpenter

Vice President

William B. Carpenter

Treasurer

Johanna Eplin

Secretary

Fran McComas

Member

Deanna Carpenter

Member

Brandi Smith

Member

Samuel Boone

What Is Ahead

Planning for 2026 and beyond.

The alliance is reaching out to businesses interested in joining quarterly planning meetings, community events, and long-term economic development efforts.

Now

Welcome new members and organize founding business and nonprofit partners.

Next

Host convenings that identify shared needs and build practical county-wide solutions.

Ongoing

Support job fairs, networking events, and community engagement opportunities.