Mega Networking is Back!

Mega Networking is the business world version of speed dating; you'll meet face-to-face with prospects from a variety of industries and generate business for your company during this fast-paced networking event. In four hours, you'll get exposure to potential new customers in a fun environment! This is a bi-annual event so don't miss out!  The fall Mega Networking session will take place on Tuesday, November 17 from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Biltmore Village.  a continental breakfast and coffee will be served. Attendance will be limited to one attendee per company and five attendees per business category. So reserve your spot today! Cost is $40 per Chamber member.

Meet The Media Presented by the Advocates for Small Business

Meet the Media, presented by the Advocates for Small Business, is your opportunity to learn about local media operations and hear from local media experts representing newspaper, radio and TV on how to submit information to them, their policies on news releases, faxes, e-mails and photography. The panel discussion will be moderated by Linda Brandt of LB Marketing Services.

The session takes place Thursday, October 22, from 9 - 11:30 a.m. at the Asheville Merchants Corporation Boardroom in the Chamber Building.  Please register for the Meet the Media session on the Chamber website.

Sky High Growth Awards at the October Business After Hours

The 2009 Sky High Growth Awards presented by Advanced Business Equipment, in conjunction with the Advocates for Small Business, is an awards ceremony and Business After Hours wrapped into one great evening.  The Sky High Growth Awards is an annual event recognizing the area's fastest growing small businesses for their outstanding achievements and contributions to our region's economy. The event is the October Business After Hours and takes place at 5:30 p.m. on October 29 at the North Carolina Arboretum. The Business After Hours are presented by Clear Channel Asheville.

Final 2010 China Trip Informational 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 on October 27, from 5 - 6 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.  Click here to learn more about the 2010 Trip to China.   If you are interested in the 2010 China trip, please reserve your spot now by contacting Miriam Metcalf at 828.258.6114.

Express Clydesdales at the 2009 Asheville Holiday Parade

What kind of "horse cents" do you have when it comes to showing your company's community commitment? Express Employment Professionals invites you to show your company's Horse Cents and help children this holiday season. We are bringing the Express Clydesdales to town to lead the Asheville Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 21. Knowing how much these gentle giants delight and excite big and little kids alike, we are offering your employees and their children a chance to ride on the Express Clydesdales Wagon and meet one of the Clydesdales for a photo session. All you have to do is show your Horse Cents for Mission Children's Hospital. Visit us at expresspros.com/Horsecents to learn how your company can help.

Asheville International Children's Film Festival Gala Event

The Manor Inn is hosting a magical evening celebrating the official opening of AICFF. Enjoy live music, delectable food, NC wines, local brews, fantastic entertainment, and a sneak peek of selected films. The event host, Madison J. Cripps, is an actor, comedian, and marionette master. Tickets are $50 per person and available at aicff.org. All proceeds for this event go to AICFF and Little Pearls (littlepearls.org). For more information, call AICFF at 828-298-4789