Testimonials

“The Asheville Chamber of Commerce hosts a spirited community of small business owners and passionate leaders.  The Chamber provides networking, marketing, and social opportunities for professionals to connect and refer business locally.  At a minimal cost investment, it is an invaluable asset to our firm.”

– Jane Soboleski, Attorney at Law, Soboleski Law, PC

“The Asheville Chamber of Commerce has given me many and varied opportunities to meet and work other Chamber members. Activities range from formal networking Business Before and After Hours, Ribbon Cuttings and the We’re for Business Awards Ceremony to team building activities such as the Chamber Golf Classic and the Chamber Challenge 5K. I truly value my Chamber relationships.”

– Katherine Morosani, University of Phoenix

“The Asheville Chamber is a vital part of my business success. The Chamber offers tools for my business, such as leadership training and information about best-practices for businesses.  It also provides ample opportunities to network with my peers, generating referrals that are the key to success for small businesses.  These benefits have been the building blocks of my travel agency.”

– Arlene Weinstein, Arlene's Fun Travel

"Being involved with the Asheville Chamber has been a great business decision.  They offer a wide variety of events Mega Networking, Business Before and After Hours, Ribbon Cuttings, Professional Networking Groups etc...so even the busiest people can get involved. Our active participation has helped us to develop strong ties and a great reputation throughout the community."

– Shannon Foster, Task Mania

“Joining the Asheville Chamber has been the best advertising and social networking decision I have made for my company. I enjoy the people in my Professional Networking Group (PNG) and look forward to Wednesday mornings when our group meets.  It is helpful to be a part of a supportive and knowledgeable group of people who share information, leads and laughs.”

– Mary Love, Love The Green

“When we decided to expand our operations in to WNC, we knew it would take some time to introduce our company to the community and build new client relationships. After only four months, we have experienced a significant increase in brand recognition and owe much of that success to our Chamber membership. Not to mention that our first, second and third clients were fellow Chamber members!”

– Jes Garner Williams, Find Great People, LLC

“When we joined the Chamber, we gained access to people and companies in the area that we would not otherwise have been able to reach. The Chamber’s learning opportunities and networking events have allowed us to grow our business, even in a down economy.  Active participation pays off in a big way!”

– Gary Gallagher, Express Employment Professionals

“When I moved to Asheville several years ago to start my marketing, media and communications consulting business, the first thing I did was attend a few chamber events as a potential member. Less than two weeks after attending my first Chamber “after hours” event, I signed my first two Ashevilleclients. I have been an active member for six years and the Asheville Chamber is the number one source of new business for The DM Shop.  You can’t afford not to join the Asheville Area Chamber if you want to do business in this wonderful city.

– Bob Perlstein, The DM Shop

“When I decided to move to Asheville in 2008 to open my own law firm, I joined the Chamber before I even moved here. I knew that a Chamber membership would be important in getting my name out, but did not expect this active a Chamber, or the excellent networking response I received. As I help new and established businesses now, I tell them of my success through the Chamber and recommend they join.”

– Sam B. Craig, Craig Law Firm, PLLC