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. 
Chamber Press Releases
The Asheville Chamber keeps its members informed of the region's business news. The latest Chamber news releases can be found below.
January 31st, 2012
The Chamber is pleased to recognize Russ Stinehour and Troy Tolle, co-founders of DigitalChalk, as Entrepreneurs of the Month. Launched in 2007, DigitalChalk is an e-learning system offering multimedia-based training as an on-demand service. The e-learning delivery system, the first of its kind, simplifies the process of creating online trainings so that anyone can publish high quality online trainings without needing additional complex desktop programs.
January 17th, 2012
More than 50 people gathered Thursday, January 12th for our first Public Policy forum of the year, the Health & Wellness Forum. Moderator Meridith Elliot Power guided the panel in a discussion of health and wellness issues facing our community.
January 4th, 2012
The 6th Annual Homecoming Job Fair presented by Sun Trust Bank hosted its largest employer participation and job seeker attendance on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011.
September 6th, 2011
In conjunction with the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County, Thermo Fisher Scientific announced its plans to expand operations in Asheville, with the creation of 110 new positions within the next seven months.
September 6th, 2011
The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce is assembling a diverse delegation of community leaders to participate in a two-day collaborative exchange during its 2011 IntraCity Visit, UNSUNG ASHEVILLE, on Thursday, September 15 and Friday, September 16.
August 19th, 2011
The 12th Annual Metro Economy Outlook marked the kick-off of the public phase of the Asheville 5x5 Campaign, an aggressive five-year economic development initiative of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC) to raise $3 million to create 5,000 new jobs in the Asheville area.
August 2nd, 2011
A presentation of the latest significant economic trends at the local and national level will be offered by the Research Department of the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC). The event will be held on Thursday, August 18, at the Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 South Pack Square.
July 4th, 2011
The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce has named its 2011-2012 board of directors and appointed LaVoy Spooner, external affairs regional director at AT&T North Carolina, as chairman.
June 30th, 2011
The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated 114 years of serving the business community at its Annual Meeting presented by TD Bank on Thursday, June 30 at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa. Seven individuals received leadership awards, including....
June 30th, 2011
In conjunction with the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC), Canadian-based Linamar Corporation proudly announces its newest manufacturing facility in Asheville, with the creation of 400 jobs and an investment of $125 million by 2020.