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. 
Companies
| ABCCM Veterans Employment and Training Services | ||
| Aerotek | ||
| Aflac | Sales Representative positions | |
| American General Life and Accident Insurance Company | ||
| American Recycling | ||
| American Zipline Canopy Adventures | ||
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | Staff and Instructional Positions | |
| Asheville Family Health Center | ||
| Asheville Radio Group | ||
| Asheville Savings Bank | General Financial Services Positions | |
| General Office Manager, Light Machine Operators, Shipping/Receiving, Assembly. | ||
| AutoBell Car Wash | Crew Member positions | |
| AVL Technologies | Assembly Technicians | |
| Baldor Electric Comapny |
CNC Maintenance Technician, Manufacturing Process Engineer, CNC Machinist |
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| Bayada Nurses | Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistant | |
| Beemer Clinic | Service Writer(Auto Shop Manager), Auto Parts Specialist, BMW Master Technician | |
| BB&T | Varied Financial Services Positions | |
| BeautiControl | Independent Consultant opportunities | |
| City of Asheville | Various openings | |
| Clement Pappas | Machine Set-up Operator, Supervisors | |
| Clear Channel Communication | Sales Positions | |
| Comforce Staffing Services | Industrial, Clerical, Technical, and Professionals positions | |
| Eaton Corp | ||
| Express Employment Professionals | Faculty and Staff positions | |
| Find Great People, Inc |
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| Flint Group |
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| Four Seasons Compassion for Life | ||
| Friday Staffing Services | Assembly, Administration, Maintenance | |
| GE Aviation |
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| Goodwill/Career Connections | ||
| Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa | ||
| Guthy|Renker Fulfillment Services | Call Center Agent | |
| HomeTrust Banking | Administrative and Financial positions | |
| Ingles Markets |
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| Interim Healthcare | CNAs, RNs, | |
| Irene Wortham Center | HAB Technicians, Teacher Assistants, Lead Teacher, Med Technician | |
| J. Crew |
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| Joblink-Mtn Area & BCC | ||
| King Bio, Inc | Lab manufacturing, Customer Service, PR, Machine Operator, Quality Assurance Staff | |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University- Asheville Center for Graduate Studies | Full-time faculty in Business, Counseling, and Nursing | |
| Linamar |
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| Localjobs.com | informational purposes | |
| MAHEC | ||
| Meet the Geeks | informational purposes | |
| Mills Manufacturing Corporation | Informational purposes | |
| Mission Health |
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| North American Roofing | ||
| North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehab Services | informational purposes | |
| North Carolina Highway Patrol | ||
| PalmerWahl |
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| Pardee Hospital | Registered Nurses, CNA I and II, Medical Assistants, Phlebotomists, etc. | |
| Park Ridge Health | ||
| Plasticard Locktech International | Machine Operators, Sales, Sales Admin., Maintenance 3rd shift | |
| PlumDog Financial | Informational purposes | |
| Premier Solutions International | Sales | |
| Primerica Financial Services | Sales/Management | |
| Smokey Mtn. Trucking Institute | informational purposes | |
| Silver- Line Plastics |
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| Sonoco Plastics |
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| South College of North Carolina | informational purposes only | |
| Sunshine Employment Resourcees, Inc. | Machine Operators, Adminstration, Shear Operator, Sewing Machine Operator, Assembly | |
| Information Technology including: Software Maintenance & Development, Data Center Operations (climate specific) | ||
| ThermoFisher Scientific | ||
| UniFirst Corporation | ||
| UPM Raflatac | ||
| Vista Verde-Greystar |
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| WLOS/WMYA-TV | ||
| YMCA of WNC | Member Engagement, Afterschool care, Healthy Living-Aquatics and Wellness | |