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.

Regional Task Force Tackles Transportation Gaps, Housing Shortage, and Vandalism at April 2026 Meeting
Elkins, WV — April 27, 2026: The Regional Task Force on Homelessness, Addiction, and Mental Health convened on the afternoon of April 23, 2026, at the Phil Gainer Community Center. The monthly meeting, which was open to the public, brought together local […]
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Elkins Tree Board Celebrates Arbor Day with Memorial and National Tree Plantings
Elkins, WV — April 27, 2026: The Elkins Tree Board celebrated this recognition at the annual Arbor Day celebration at the Phil Gainer Center with representatives of Mon Power’s Arbor Day Tree Line USA program. The representatives, along with Elkins Tree Board […]
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City Hall News: Week of April 26, 2026
Elkins, WV — April 25, 2026: The City of Elkins is asking residents to show their support for the Fire Department during Light the Night week. Elkins is encouraging residents to light their homes red in memory of fallen fire fighters. More […]
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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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