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. 
Asheville 5x5 Campaign
Download the Campaign Brochure
What is Asheville 5x5?
Asheville 5x5 is a five-year program in which public & private sector businesses invest in local economic development efforts to create approximately 5,000 new jobs in the Asheville area & help existing businesses grow.
Asheville 5x5 Press Releases
Public Phase of Asheville 5x5 Announced: $1.37 Million Already Secured of $3 Million Goal
Asheville 5x5 in the News
"Asheville Area Chamber goal: create 5,000 jobs in five years"
Asheville Citizen-Times | August 13, 2011
"Chamber push on jobs aggressive, promising"
Asheville Citizen-Times, Opinion/Editorial | August 17, 2011
"Metro Economy Outlook to feature strategy to grow jobs in Asheville"
Asheville Citizen-Times | August 17, 2011
"Asheville Chamber unveils Asheville 5x5 jobs initiative"
Asheville Citizen-Times | August 18, 2011
Contacts
Kit Cramer, President & CEO
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
(828) 258-6123
kcramer@ashevillechamber.org
Ben Teague, Executive Director
Economic Development Coalition for Asheville - Buncombe County
(828) 258-6130
bteague@ashevillechamber.org
Campaign Co-Chairs
Jack Cecil, President
Biltmore Farms
(828) 274-1800
jcecil@biltmorefarms.com
Suzanne DeFerie, President & CEO
Asheville Savings Bank
(828) 250-8419
SDEFERIE@ashevillesavingsbank.com
Oscar Wong, Owner
Highland Brewing Company
(828) 299-3370
oscar@highlandbrewing.com
Download an Investment Commitment Form
2011 Metro Economy Outlook Materials
View current data on the jobs outlook and more for the Asheville metro region
Thank you to the many local businesses investing in job growth through the Asheville 5x5 Campaign!
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