Fourth Annual Elected Officials Reception presented by Mountain Council for Accountable Development

Chamber members will have a great opportunity to meet and network with public and private leaders from throughout our region on August 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Chamber during the Elected Officials Reception. Elected officials from Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania counties, as well as municipalities in our region, have been invited to participate. The event is free for Chamber members and $15 for non-members. For additional information, please contact Jeff Joyce at 828.258.6122. Register online today!

2010 China Trip Information Meeting

The Chamber is announcing a special opportunity for business and recreation with a trip to China from April 6 - 14, 2010. The trip will allow local business leaders to make key connections in China and explore the Chinese culture at an attractive price. The trip is open to the community with a special discounted rate for Asheville Chamber members. Anyone interested in the trip should plan on attending an informational meeting September 3, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Asheville Merchants Corporation Boardroom in the Chamber Building. You will be traveling with other business leaders and chamber members in an informal setting with experienced and knowledgeable guides.

Advertising space in Asheville Magazine Still Available

The official Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce-sponsored magazine targets a defined audience of potential residents, new businesses and visitors and will be distributed throughout the year. Advertisers will be able to advertise in print and online, and have the option to develop a customer acquisition and retention program. View the current online edition of Asheville at imagesasheville.com. For more information on becoming a part of Asheville contact Jolene McKenzie at (828) 258-6101, Toll-free at (800) 333-8842 or by e-mail at jmckenzie@jnlcom.com.

EDC Annual Meeting - Thursday, August 27

The Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC) invites you to attend the Annual Meeting of the EDC on Thursday, August 27, 2009. The meeting will be held 8 – 9:30 a.m. in the Asheville Merchants Corporation Boardroom at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. Coffee and pastries will be available.

At this meeting you will:

• Learn about the EDC’s annual activities and its future direction
• Hear from representatives of local companies on how the EDC has served them
• Hear from our partners in both city and county government
• Have the opportunity to participate in an open Q&A session

We hope you will attend this free and informative event. Please RSVP by contacting Debra Harris dharris@ashevillechamber.org or 828.258.6117.

Daniel Boone Council's 7th annual Sporting Clay Tournament

On Friday, September 18th, 2009, the Daniel Boone Council, Boy Scouts of America will hold its 7th annual Sporting Clay Tournament at Smoke Rise Field Club, located near Brevard. The cost for participants is $225 per person or $800 per team of 4, which includes ammunition, use of a golf cart for the day and lunch from Outback Steakhouse. Event sponsorships are also available. For registration forms and more information, visit www.danielboonecouncil.org or call 828-329-2724.

Liberty National Life "We're Hiring" for Asheville Area Jobs
Liberty National Life Insurance Company will hold a “We’re Hiring” event on Wednesday, August 19, in Arden, NC. Liberty National is in the most aggressive growth mode in the company’s 109-year history and plans to hire more than 50 agents in the Asheville area. Liberty National also offers employee benefits. The event is Wednesday, August 19, at 9 a.m., Noon, 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. at the Quality Inn in Arden.  Call 828-280-2222 to reserve an interview time. Please use Authorization #2222 in all correspondence even if you walk in for interview, put #2222 on application. Fax resume to 866-524-4844 (2pg. maximum) prior to interview or bring updated copy with you.