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. 
Announcements and Press Releases
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.
January 10th, 2012
Asheville, NC– In conjunction with the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County, American Recycling of Western North Carolina, LLC announced its plans to launch operations in the Asheville market, creating 20-30 new positions within the next three months. The firm’s anticipated $1.5 million investment in its Enka plant will strengthen the company’s significant presence in the Southeast, serving national and international markets.
January 6th, 2012
Tuesday, January 31st 8-10 AM
UNC Asheville Sherrill Center
Kimmel Arena
January 6th, 2012
Asheville, NC- In conjunction with the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County, website management and creative marketing services firm, Cakuun, announces its entry into the Asheville market with a new office in the BB&T Building at 1 West Pack Square.
December 22nd, 2011
The 6thAnnual Homecoming Job Fair will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Biltmore Square Mall in Asheville. Registration for the fair continues through December 27, with 80 employers and job seeker resources slated to attend. The job fair will showcase regional employment opportunities in growth industries throughout Western North Carolina, including advanced manufacturing, financial services, health services, and hospitality.
November 28th, 2011
FLS Energy is pleased to announce its relocation to 130 Roberts Street in the heart of the River Arts District. The new location will provide the fast growing solar energy company more square feet of operating space and a stronger connection to the Asheville community in which it thrives. Over 60 FLS Energy employees will move into the former AVL Technologies building in early 2012.
November 18th, 2011
In conjunction with the EDC, precision plastic products manufacturer Nypro proudly announces a $7.2 million expansion investment in new machinery and equipment and the addition of 26 new production and engineering jobs.
October 27th, 2011
In conjunction with the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County, Linamar Corporation announces a manufacturing job fair on October 28 - 29. The event will be held in the Haynes Building on the A-B Tech Enka Campus at 1459 Sand Hill Road in Candler. The event is scheduled from 9am until 4:30pm on both Friday and Saturday.
September 26th, 2011
Join us for the September 2011 EDC Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, September 29 at 8 am. The meeting will be held in the Asheville Merchants Corporation Boardroom at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.
September 7th, 2011
Asheville, NC– 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.
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.