Partners

The Pocahontas County CVB is dedicated to providing support to our industry partners. Please click here to sign up for our monthly newsletter for up-to-date industry trends, countywide happenings and partner updates. For additional resources, please visit call the Pocahontas County CVB directly at (304)799-4636. 

Partner Resources

The Pocahontas County CVB is dedicated to providing support to our tourism partners through a multitude of different ways.

Pocahontas County CVB Marketing, Advertising and Social Media Support:

The Pocahontas County CVB offers countywide partners with one-on-one marketing, advertising and social media support, as well as social media partnerships. If your business, organization, or event is interested in learning more, please call 304-799-4636 or email Jake Hyer, jhyer@pocahontascountywv.com or Makinsey Poeppel, mpoeppel@pocahontascountywv.com

Pocahontas County Tourism Scholarship:

The Pocahontas County Tourism Scholarship Award of $2,000 will be granted annually to a Pocahontas County High School Senior entering a two or four year college or university as a freshman.

Students with the intent to pursue a career in travel and tourism and who have submitted a complete application and meet program qualifications will be considered. This Scholarship Award is provided in partnership with the Pocahontas County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Snowshoe Foundation.

Click here to complete the application. For more information, please call the Pocahontas County CVB at 304-799-4636

Make It Shine: Pocahontas County CVB Road Clean Up Campaign

The Pocahontas County CVB in partnership with the WV Department of Environmental & Protection, aims to foster a litter free community while supporting our local non-profits and youth organizations.

For a full month from April 22 to May 22, local non-profits, businesses and youth groups participate in cleaning our highways for a $100 donation per mile cleaned. In 2024, 150+ miles of county highways and routes were cleaned, granting our local non-profits and youth groups with over $15,000 in donations.

To apply for the 2025 Pocahontas County Make It Shine Road Clean Up Campaign, click here.

Pocahontas County Tourism Person of The Year Award

The Pocahontas County CVB is now accepting applications for the 2025 Tourism Person of The Year. This annual award recognizes an individual, organization, or business that enhances our Pocahontas County hospitality industry through their efforts and engagement. To submit a nomination for this year’s annual Pocahontas County Tourism Person of The Year Award, click here.

Pocahontas County Grant Opportunities & Mountain Culture Hospitality Training

In order to assist and enhance tourism within the county, the CVB offers financial grants to local groups and organizations for promoting events held in Pocahontas County.  The attached PDFs include all the required information and forms for you to request event grant funding. Please open and review each required PDF and if you have questions, call the CVB office.

The Pocahontas County CVB is committed to quality guest services. To build a high quality guest service experience in Pocahontas County, WV, the CVB encourages Pocahontas County businesses and attractions to invest in hospitality training.

If you are interested in our Mountain Culture Hospitality Training program, feel free to call the CVB office at 304.799.4636