Charleston Area Alliance, FAQ's

Charleston Area Alliance, FAQ's
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How do I contact the Alliance?
1116 Smith Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: 304-340-4253
Toll-Free: 800-792-4326
Fax: 304-340-4275

Web Site - www.charlestonareaalliance.org
Blog - http://charleston-west-virginia-economic-dev.blogspot.com/   
What is the Charleston Area Alliance?
The Charleston Area Alliance is a multi-faceted economic, business, and community development organization as well as the largest regional Chamber of Commerce in West Virginia.
   
What are the driving directions to the Alliance office?
From I-64/I-77, take Exit 100 Leon Sullivan Way/Capitol Street
Stay in right lane off exit ramp
Turn right onto Smith Street
The Alliance is located 2 buildings down from Capitol Market on the left side of street, directly across from Enterprise Rent-a-Car.    
What are the neighborhoods and schools like in Charleston?
Kanawha County has several distinct neighborhoods - downtown Charleston, East End, West Side, Edgewood, Kanawha City, South Hills, North Charleston, South Charleston, St. Albans, Dunbar, Nitro, Belle, Sissonville - all of which offer safe, affordable places to live, work and play.   
How do I get to Charleston?

Directions from Huntington:

Interstate 64 East
To I 77 South/ I 64 East
Take Exit 100 Leon Sullivan Way/Capitol Street
Stay in right lane off exit ramp
Turn right onto Smith Street
Charleston Area Alliance is located two buildings down from Capital Market on the left side of street, directly across from Enterprise Rent-a-Car

Directions from Beckley:

Interstate 77 North/I 64 West
Take Exit 100 Leon Sullivan Way/Capitol Street
Stay in right lane off exit ramp
Turn right onto Smith Street
Charleston Area Alliance is located two buildings down from Capital Market on the left side of street, directly across from Enterprise Rent-a-Car

Directions from Clarksburg:

Interstate 79 South
To I 77 South/ I 64 East
Take Exit 100 Leon Sullivan Way/Capitol Street
Stay in right lane off exit ramp
Turn right onto Smith Street
Charleston Area Alliance is located two buildings down from Capital Market on the left side of street, directly across from Enterprise Rent-a-Car

Directions from Parkersburg:

Interstate 77 South
To I 64 East/ I 77 South
Take Exit 100 Leon Sullivan Way/Capitol Street
Stay in right lane off exit ramp
Turn right onto Smith Street
Charleston Area Alliance is located two buildings down from Capital Market on the left side of street, directly across from Enterprise Rent-a-Car   
What are the healthcare options in Charleston?
Charleston is home to West Virginia's largest medical center, Charleston Area Medical Center. CAMC is ranked among the top 10 heart centers in the US in volume, has a Level 1 Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Other area hospitals include Thomas Memorial Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, CAMC Teays Valley, and Boone Memorial Hospital.   
What are the housing and cost of living rates in Charleston?
Based on the Coldwell Banker Home Price Comparison Index, the average sales price for a 2,200 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 2 car garage home in Charleston is $179,050. This compares favorably with other cities such as $204,336 in Charlotte, NC; $243,634 in Louisville, KY; $224,250 in Cincinnati, OH; and $727,250 in Washington, DC.

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