Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains, the Asheville area attracts newcomers for its astounding quality of life, low crime rate and welcoming entrepreneurial environment. Known for its culinary delights, history, architecture, natural settings and as a Mecca for adventure lovers, Asheville has something for everyone. 
Whether your ideal Asheville visit takes you gallery hopping on Broadway, antique shopping in Biltmore Village, trekking along the Appalachian Trail, or to a downtown show at a rock club named one of the top five in the country by Rolling Stone Magazine, the Asheville area has something guaranteed to delight every visitor. Don’t just take our word for it…experience it for yourself. 
Ask almost any Chamber member why they are a member and they’ll tell you—in Asheville, it’s the most important way to meet people and grow your business. As North Carolina’s third largest Chamber, the Asheville Chamber includes more than 2,000 businesses, organizations and coalitions. Members know the value a membership provides. Find out how members find value with the Asheville Chamber. 
Look at snapshots from Chamber events and view videos of Chamber programming and events. 
Meet and connect with the leadership team that sets goals and leads the activities of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. 
Young Professionals of Asheville (YPA) is a non-profit organization focused on connecting young professionals through community and social events. Get involved and learn more about opportunities for business networking, professional development, service through volunteering, leadership training and social events. 
Do you have questions about the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce? Are you wondering where we are located, what we do, or how to find photos of the Asheville area? We’ve listed answers to our most frequently asked questions here. 
The Asheville region has expertise in several dynamic talent driven industries. Local businesses, educational programs, and community leaders are working in collaboration to nurture and grow these targeted sectors. 
Many businesses are thriving in Asheville and yours could be next. Here are a few of the local businesses making headlines recently. 
Consider the Economic Development staff your one-stop resource for connecting to the Asheville community. Find a complete list of staff available to help you plan the next phase of your business. 
Asheville’s economy and industry is constantly evolving. Keep up to date on the latest industry announcements and plans here. Contact the EDC staff if your company has exciting news to share with the community. 
Real Estate
Real estate choices reflect Asheville’s diversity
Looking for a mountain luxury home? Or maybe a modern condo downtown? Perhaps it’s a family home in the suburbs or a log cabin surrounded by woods and mountains. Whatever you prefer, Asheville’s got your dream home, premier commercial property or a great piece of land.
You’ll find both good neighbors and a diverse mix of neighbors everywhere, and they look out for each other. People love to get outside and take pride in keeping neighborhoods clean and safe.
Hundreds of licensed real estate professionals serve the Asheville area. In fact, the Asheville Board of Realtors is one of Western North Carolina’s largest trade organizations. Realtors here understand the sometimes complex zoning requirements and steep slope ordinances. Many realtors are also well versed in green building.
Diversity defines downtown
Downtown Asheville includes condos perfect for urban living. Some are completely renovated and ultra modern; others have charming eccentricities in historic buildings. Historic neighborhoods such as Montford close to downtown offer spacious older and new homes or cozy bungalows.
West Asheville: Fun & funky
West Asheville offers a great mix of housing and people. In these neighborhoods, you can find anything from vintage arts & crafts homes to ranchers to new housing overlooking the French Broad River. The area is very walkable, and the retail area includes local restaurants, vintage shops, corner markets and bakeries.
North Asheville: Established neighborhoods and Beaver Lake
North Asheville is known for its single family homes, most with good-sized yards. Beaver Lake is a great place to walk or run and see many dogs and owners. (Asheville is known as a dog friendly city.) The Grove Park Inn neighborhood is lovely with tree-lined streets and English Tudor homes. The small town of Weaverville just north is brimming with art galleries, unusual restaurants and friendly neighborhoods.
South Asheville: Family friendly suburban living
South Asheville is full of suburban neighborhoods, including the venerable Biltmore Forest that borders Biltmore and the charming Biltmore Village shopping area. The corridor south of I-40 down Hendersonville Road is booming with new developments. Excellent schools make this area family friendly, as do the dozens of restaurants and shops nearby. You can also find older neighborhoods with established yards and gardens.
East Asheville: Privacy and small, tight-knit communities
The area east of Asheville is known for larger lots, mountain homes and privacy. Beverly Hills is a long established community that’s family oriented and walkable. Scenic Haw Creek borders the Blue Ridge Parkway and has easy downtown access. The tight-knit, vibrant towns of Fairview, Black Mountain, and Swannanoa are also east of Asheville.
All these neighborhoods offer a range of rental properties from one-bedrooms in apartment complexes, to condos or townhomes, to private homes with acreage.