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. 
Major Employers
| Company Name | NAIS 3-Digit Description | Employee Range |
|---|---|---|
| Buncombe County Public Schools |
Educational Services |
3000+ |
| Mission Health System and Hospital |
Hospitals |
3000+ |
| City of Asheville |
Executive, Legislative & Other General Government Support |
1000-2999 |
| The Biltmore Company |
Museums, Historical Sites & Similar Institutions |
1000-2999 |
| Buncombe County Government |
Executive, Legislative & Other General Government Support |
1000-2999 |
| The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa |
Accommodation |
1000-2999 |
| Ingles Markets, Inc. (Home Office Buncombe County) |
Food & Beverage Stores |
1000-2999 |
| VA Medical Center-Asheville Department of Veterans Affairs |
Hospitals |
1000-2999 |
| BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems |
Transportation Equip. Mfg. |
750-999 |
| CarePartners |
Nursing & Residential Care Facilities |
750-999 |
| Eaton Corporation - Electrical Division |
Electrical Equip., Appliance & Component Mfg. |
750-999 |
| Asheville City Schools |
Educational Services |
500-749 |
| Arvato Digital Services |
Computer & Electronic Product Mfg. |
500-749 |
| Sitel, A Subsidiary of Onex Corp. |
Administrative & Support Services |
500-749 |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. |
Machinery Mfg. |
500-749 |
| University of North Carolina at Asheville |
Educational Services |
500-749 |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) |
Educational Services |
400-499 |
| Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center |
Nursing & Residential Care Facilities |
400-499 |
| Kearfott Guidance & Navigation Corp. |
Computer & Electronic Product Mfg. |
400-499 |
| Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Supercenter Store #1317 |
General Merchandise Stores |
400-499 |
| YMCA of Western NC (Young Men's Christian Association) |
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, & Similar Orgs. |
400-499 |
| Burger King Restaurants (Carrols Corp.) |
Food Services & Drinking Places |
300-399 |
| Flint Group |
Machinery Mfg. |
300-399 |
| Givens Estates United Methodist Retirement Community |
Nursing & Residential Care Facilities |
300-399 |
| MB Haynes Corp. (Division Offices) |
Construction of Buildings |
300-399 |
| McDonald's Corp., Corporate Office |
Food Services & Drinking Places |
300-399 |
| Unison Engine Components |
Transportation Equip. Mfg. |
300-399 |
| Taylor & Murphy Construction Company, Inc. |
Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction |
300-399 |
| CPU2 |
Administrative & Support Services |
300-399 |
| Advantage Care Services |
Ambulatory Health Care Services |
200-299 |
| Asheville Radiology Associates, P.A. |
Ambulatory Health Care Services |
200-299 |
| Biltmore Estate Winery |
Beverage & Tobacco Product Mfg. |
200-299 |
| Colbond, Inc. |
Chemical Mfg. |
200-299 |
| Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community |
Nursing & Residential Care Facilities |
200-299 |
| Eaton Corporation - Electrical Division (Avery's Creek) |
Electrical Equip., Appliance & Component Mfg. |
200-299 |
| Genova Diagnostics |
Ambulatory Health Care Services |
200-299 |
| Highland Farms Retirement Community |
Nursing & Residential Care Facilities |
200-299 |
| HomeTrust Bank |
Credit Intermediation & Related Activities |
200-299 |
| Inn on Biltmore Estate |
Accommodation |
200-299 |
| J & S Cafeteria (Buncombe County) |
Food Services & Drinking Places |
200-299 |
| J. Crew Group |
Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores |
200-299 |
| Medical Action Industries, Inc. |
Misc. Mfg. |
200-299 |
| Milkco, Inc. |
Food Mfg. |
200-299 |
| Mills Manufacturing Corp. |
Textile Product Mfg. |
200-299 |
| Nypro Asheville, Inc. |
Plastics & Rubber Products Mfg. |
200-299 |
| Pisgah Valley Retirement Community |
Nursing & Residential Care Facilities |
200-299 |
| Sam's Club Store #6452 (A Division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) |
General Merchandise Stores |
200-299 |
| Swannanoa Valley Youth Development Center |
Justice, Public Order & Safety Activities |
200-299 |
| Tyco Electronics Corp. |
Electrical Equip., Appliance & Component Mfg. |
200-299 |
| United Parcel Service (Asheville) |
Couriers & Messengers |
200-299 |
| United States Postal Service - Asheville Facility |
Postal Service |
200-299 |
| Volvo Construction Equipment North America, Inc. |
Merchant Whols., Durable Goods |
200-299 |
| Warren Wilson College |
Educational Services |
200-299 |
| NC State Alcohol & Drug Abuse Treatment Ctr. |
Hospitals |