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.
*The Visitor Center is a separate entity from the chamber and tourism office.
**Hours and days of week are reduced due to the pandemic.
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 Event
Thursday (canceled for 2020 and 2021)
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 28, 2021
Saturday (Tentative)
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 26, 2021
Tuesday
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 22, 2021
Monday
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
Visitor Center and Chamber Hours For Spring
The current Visitor Center and Chamber of Commerce hours are: Monday and Thursday, 10am-5pm Friday, 11am-5pm Saturday and Sunday, 11am-4pm (will change to 10am-3pm starting May 1st Closed Tuesday and Wednesdays (occasionally open by chance)
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...