Preserving Tradition, Embracing the Future
The Floyd County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Floyd Tourism Office, operates a Visitor and Resident Information Center that is open seven days a week. The mission of the Floyd County Chamber of Commerce is to support regional business with networking opportunities, informative and educational resources, and to serve as an advocate for our members and community.
Background photo by William Bell, Bell Gallery in Floyd, Virginia.
Chamber Membership
Floyd County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is a membership organization that includes local businesses, civic and nonprofit organizations, and individuals.
We grow together, sharing ideas, inspiration, and information to make our community better. Each member is a valuable part of the Chamber.
Membership Meetings and Events
The Chamber alternates each month between board-focused evening meetings and membership-focused, hour-long lunch meetings. The chamber also works with chamber members to provide Lunch and Learn educational presentations and Business After Hours Socials throughout the year.
Annual Signature Events
May 21, 2020
Thursday (canceled for 2020)
Spring Into Summer Sock Hop Ice Cream Social
This new, admission-free, family-friendly event is held in the Spring at Chantilly Farm. Guests are encouraged to attend in 1950’s attire to enjoy dancing, refreshments and good company as well as learn more about participating chamber members.
August 22, 2020
Saturday (canceled for 2020)
Rubber Duck Race On the Little River
This admission-free, family-friendly event is held in August at On The Water In Floyd. Tickets, each representing a numbered duck, can be purchased to win one of three cash prizes for the first three ducks or a prize for the “Running On Floyd Time” duck that comes in last. No need to be present to win. This event is a fundraiser for the Floyd Visitor Center’s operating expenses.
October 27, 2020
Tuesday (canceled for 2020)
Spooktacular Gala at Chantilly Farm
This free-admission, family-friendly, Halloween-themed event is held every October at Chantilly Farm. Guests are encouraged to come in costume to enjoy refreshments and good company, learn more about participating chamber members, and enjoy special performances.
November 23, 2020
Monday (Canceled for 2020)
Dinner & Silent Auction Social
The election and reelection of chamber board members by the chamber membership and the presentation of the annual chamber awards happens at this event. The silent auction social offers chamber members and their guests the opportunity to mix and mingle while bidding on silent auction items before the dinner starts. The silent auction social is a fundraiser for the annual chamber scholarships and the Floyd Visitor Center’s operating expenses.
Chamber News
2021 Chamber Scholarships Available
Floyd Chamber Accepting Scholarship Applications Your chamber is continuing the chamber scholarships that it has offered for several decades with two $500 scholarships offered again this year. One scholarship is intended for a trade school/community college and...
Visitor Center/Chamber Status for Christmas week
The Visitor Center and Chamber office will be closed starting tomorrow, Tuesday, December 22nd, until Sunday, December 27th. For information on local business hours, including local business hours for Christmas Eve shopping; as...
Membership Dinner Update and Slate of Board Nominees
No Annual Membership Dinner and Silent Auction for 2020 – Virtual Membership Meeting Being Held The chamber board was considering options for replacing our usual membership dinner and silent auction with a different type of gathering with safety practices in place. ...