Davis & Elkins College, Chamber, and City of Elkins Launch Small Business Survey
Elkins, WV, October 27, 2025 — Davis & Elkins College, the Elkins-Randolph County Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Elkins are partnering on a new initiative to understand the needs of our local small businesses. Student researchers from D&E are leading this project to gather valuable feedback to share with the Chamber and City.
Your honest and anonymous responses will be used to shape future support programs and resources. The survey data will be kept confidential, and D&E will release the results only in an aggregated format.
The survey is now live and can be accessed here.
As of press time, D&E would like participants to complete the survey by Wed., November 5.
Thank you for your participation. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Susan Aloi at alois@dewv.edu.
City Hall News: Week of April 19, 2026
Elkins, WV — April 18, 2026: Mowing season is here! With the rapid change in seasons comes the common but avoidable challenge of grass clippings ending up in city streets. While they may seem harmless, grass clippings on pavement will reduce tire […]
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City of Elkins Wastewater Department Now Has One Apprenticeship Opportunity Open
ELKINS, WV – April 6, 2026: The City of Elkins Wastewater Department announces it still has one position open for its Apprenticeship Program, which offers a paid pathway to a stable and skilled career. The Wastewater Department will accept applications until this […]
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Proclamation from Mayor Jerry Marco for Gold Star Spouses Day
WHEREAS, on April 5 of each year, our nation observes Gold Star Spouses Day to recognize the enduring sacrifice and resilience of the husbands and wives of United States service members who gave their lives in defense of our freedoms; The term […]
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Independent Audit Confirms Elkins’ Financial Integrity for 13th Consecutive Year
Elkins, WV — April 1, 2026: The City of Elkins recently received an “unmodified” opinion from BHM CPA Group for its fiscal year (FY) 2025 audit, marking the 13th consecutive year its finance department has achieved the highest possible audit rating. The […]
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Regional Task Force Advances Mental Health and Transportation Initiatives at March 2026 Meeting
ELKINS, WV — March 30, 2026: The Regional Task Force on Homelessness, Addiction, and Mental Health convened on the afternoon of March 26, 2026, at the Phil Gainer Community Center, bringing together local officials and community partners to address ongoing challenges in […]
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Elkins City Council Approves FY 2027, Preserving Core Services for Residents
Elkins, WV — March 20, 2026: At its March 19 meeting, the Elkins City Council approved its general fund budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY 2027) that addresses rising costs across city operations while supporting core services and maintaining the City’s property-tax […]
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