Charleston WV Convention & Visitors Bureau Business Offices

Charles Ryan Associates, also known as CRA, offers a range of public relations, advertising and interactive services. Its tourism group provides strategic marketing solutions to ski resorts, water rafting companies, golf destinations and convention bureaus. The company s transportation group offers expertise in crisis management and litigation support. Charles Ryan Associates has also developed full-service advertising initiatives for hospitals, managed care facilities, medical insurance companies and nonprofit organizations. It works with oil and natural gas associations to conduct public issue campaigns. The company s interactive services include Web site design and development, online planning, Internet marketing and database management. Charles Ryan Associates additionally works with coal industry representatives on labor issues. Its clients include Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Texaco, Friends of Coal, CHA Health and BrickStreet Insurance.