Businesses in the Ohio Valley will be booming this weekend because of graduation ceremonies.

Several hotels told NEWS9 they have been booked for months, including the Holiday Inn in Weirton. Restaurants in the area also told NEWS9 they are also bringing in extra workers to handle the rush.

Fanciscan University, WHeeling Jesuit University, West Liberty State College and West Virginia Northern Community College will be handing out degrees this weekend.

Bethany and Ohio University Eastern will hold their graduation ceremonies next week.