Chamber Classic Golf Tournament presented by Asheville Elevator

Returning to the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa on August 17, this annual tournament for golfers from member businesses is full of networking, camaraderie and fun!

• Great networking with fellow business professionals
• The “famous” buffet lunch from ED Boudreaux’s Bayou Bar-B-Que
• Awards reception catered by Savoy
• Chance to win a two-year lease on a BMW Z4 Roadster from BMW of Asheville!
• Unlimited beverages
• Loads of fun hole contests and prizes sponsored by Chamber members!
• And so much more!

The tournament is a shotgun start. There are two flights, morning and afternoon. Players may have their preference based on availability. Download the registration form and register today! Questions? Call (828) 232-2247 or email Laura Wolf!

HR Professionals: Earn up to 4.5 HRCI Credits in one day

The Chamber and the University of Phoenix are partnering to bring a full day Human Resources workshop approved for up to 4.5 HRCI credits.  The workshop will take place on Thursday, August 13, at the new University of Phoenix facility in Biltmore Park.  The morning session (2.5 HRCI credits) will focus on the art of smart hiring while the afternoon session (2.0 HRCI credits) will focus on a variety of workforce development topics.  Individual sessions are $40 each and include a networking lunch; the full day can be purchased for $70.  For more information or to register visit our website or contact Carol Hensley at 828.258.6116. The Advocates for Small Business make the educational programming for small businesses possible through financial support!

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 Fourth Annual 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!

Bagels and Banter: Healthy Cooking Seminar

Join us as our Doughnuts and Dialogue series goes on a diet and becomes Bagels and Banter. The YMCA of Western North Carolina is hosting Bagels and Banter, presented by Crescent PPO, with the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce at the new Neighborhood YMCA at Woodfin on Thursday, July 30 from 8-9 a.m.  This is your chance to see the new Neighborhood YMCA at Woodfin and enjoy a quick and healthy breakfast. Leah McGrath, the Ingles dietitian, will discuss healthy meal ideas, and will be presenting with Mayor Terry Bellamy during the breakfast. Bagels and Banter is free for Chamber members and just $10 for non-members. Register online today!

Asheville Citizen-Times' Asheville 2.0 Project

August 3 to November 1: The Asheville Citizen-Times is offering the lowest advertising rates of the decade and free matching advertising through the Asheville 2.0 Project. New customers of the newspaper have the opportunity to buy nine ads and get nine free. Current newspaper customers can request a tailored program that could double the power of each dollar they invest. Small businesses can run three ads per week for as little as $360 a week. Asheville Area Chamber Members are invited to participate by contacting Christina Corey, Business Development Manager at 828.236.8978. To view a video of the 2009 Asheville Metro Economy Outlook visit CITIZEN-TIMES.com/Asheville2-0Project.