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. 
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 Savings Program
Chamber Savings Program
The Chamber Savings Program is a package of exclusive benefits offered to Chamber members. We've partnered with companies to negotiate special pricing on the products and services our members use most. By taking advantage of one or more of these offers, your business will see a return on your membership investment immediately.
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Save up to 35% on your phone bill
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Save an average of 51% on your Office Supplies
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Save more than 10% on your Internet marketing needs
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Save up to 15 % on direct mail marketing targeted programs
Reliable telecommunications is not an option; it's a requirement!
Building an effective business communication and technology structure for your business is no easy task. Working with multiple vendors, constantly changing technologies and confusing promotions make this virtually impossible. EarthLink Business provides simplified offerings with the necessary elements YOUR business needs; after all no two businesses are alike.
EarthLink Business is a trusted communication and technology partner which is why more than 200 Chamber members have already made the switch. These members reduced their communication costs last year alone by over $250,000, with an average member annual savings of $1,150. Are you saving yet? If not, contact Jordan Wright at 864.201.2650 or by email at jordan.wright@corp.earthlink.com.
Save an average of 51% on your Office Supplies!
The Asheville Chamber’s partnership with Office Depot combines the purchasing power of chambers across the country to offer our members steep discounts on commonly purchased office products. The exact percentage of the discount varies based on the popularity of the item. A “Best Value” list of 195 items, which are most frequently ordered by partner chambers, averages a 51 percent discount off the list price. An additional 30,000 items in the general catalog are discounted 10 percent off the list price. Larger companies are able to earn additional discounts based on their purchasing patterns.
To start saving now, or for more information, click here or contact Jason Harbour at 828-506-7113 or jason.harbour@officedepot.com.
Save more than 10% on your Internet marketing needs!
All Chamber members receive a 10% discount on MyNewsletterBuilder (MNB). MNB is one of five largest email marketing companies in the country and is headquartered right here in Asheville. Start a successful email marketing campaign today.
Services include:
- Easily create colorful, informative newsletters with our powerful template editor
- Manage your e-mail list online
- Send your custom newsletters from our servers
- View tracking and reporting info for each campaign
- Operate from any computer
- Create unlimited newsletters each month for as little as $8 per month (before your Asheville Chamber discount)
Start saving now: Call 828.232.0016, visit MyNewsletterBuilder.com or e-mail.
Save up to $250 on targeted new customer acquisition programs using Direct Marketing, Advertising and Communications
Local businesses cannot exist without adding new adding customers every month. The DM Shop is a full service media, marketing and communications consulting company offering targeted markets reaching the right audience at the best times. The DM Shop saves you time and money by offering turnkey direct mail packages using oversized postcards to deliver your message with clarity. The total program includes design, printing, targeted lists and mailing services. Complete targeted email programs are created and deployed as well. The DM Shop takes care of all aspects of your marketing campaign from inception to completion.
Chamber members in good standing receive a credit up to $250.00 when purchasing a monthly subscription program for services. Discover the many benefits of using a media, marketing and communications specialist through the Chamber Savings program and start saving now by calling Bob Perlstein at The Direct Marketing Shop at 828.255.0515 or 828.645.8411 or emailing bperlstein@thedmshop.com.