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 you are just out of school or a veteran of the workforce, Western North Carolina offers outstanding opportunities. The quality of life and low unemployment rate found in the Asheville area draws top-talent from major cities throughout the nation. Professional, creative and technical specialists choose the Asheville area as their home.
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. 
Check our community calendar for a list of upcoming events and happenings hosted by Chamber members.
Find online business listings of Chamber members. This user-friendly search makes this page worth bookmarking as your guide to Asheville area businesses.
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. 
The departments of the Asheville Chamber help fulfill the organization’s mission of increasing the region’s livability by advancing its economic vitality. Learn more about the work and roles of the departments that make up your Chamber.
Membership opens the door to a multitude of opportunities for making new contacts, getting exposure to new ideas and networking with our region’s foremost leaders during events hosted by the Asheville Chamber. Check out our calendar of events developed especially for members of the Asheville Chamber. Be sure to register online and check back often -- we update our calendar of events frequently!
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. 
Each Chamber E-News is filled with updates on events, programs, membership, and information from our members! Read past issues or sign up for the Chamber E-Newsletter.
Get the most recent Chamber news in our press release archive.
Find online business listings of Chamber members. This user-friendly search makes this page worth bookmarking as your guide to Asheville area businesses.
The Chamber executes a number of programs and initiatives that foster member success, create an environment for business and grow jobs in our community. Find out more and get involved.
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. 
Ranked as one of the country’s “Best Places for Business and Careers” by Forbes Magazine, Asheville successfully embodies a fresh mix of eclectic sophistication within a culturally and economically diverse community. The EDC's research team serves as a central point of information for the latest regional data and resources.
Consider the Economic Development staff your one-stop resource for connecting to the Asheville community. Their comprehensive services are free of charge and confidential. Contact the EDC staff to learn how they can assist your company through your relocation or expansion project.
Small businesses are the backbone of Asheville’s economy. The community embraces the impact of these companies on our culture and lifestyle. The Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Coalition and other community organizations have developed a variety of resources designed to help all small businesses succeed.
Many businesses are thriving in Asheville and yours could be next. Here are a few of the local businesses making headlines recently. 
Find local available commercial space right at your fingertips. Whether you are looking for office, retail, restaurant, warehouse, industrial space or even land, you can search here for the perfect business space.
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. Find online business listings of Chamber members. This user-friendly search makes this page worth bookmarking as your guide to Asheville area businesses.
Asheville 5x5 is a five-year economic development initiative of the Chamber and the Economic Development Coalition of Asheville-Buncombe County. Read on to learn more about the Chamber's efforts to grow 5,000 new jobs in the region.
Asheville named one of “5 of the Healthiest & Greenest Cities in America”. Greener Ideal, March 2013
Asheville named number one retirement community in "100 Best Places to Retire for 2013". TopRetirements.com, February 2013
Featured as one of eight cities profiled in "Farmers Markets - A Fun Link to the Local Scene". Where to Retire, February 2013
Ranked #17 of "25 Best Places for Business and Careers", Forbes.com, June 2012
Ranked #13 of 91 "Medium-Sized Cities" and #75 out of 398 "All Cities" in 2012 Best Cities for Job Growth, Forbes.com, May 2012
Voted as One of the 10 Best Locations in the "Best Active Destinations" category of 10Besties Readers' Choice Travel Awards, 10Best.com, February 2012
Named #1 on 2012 List of "Best Places to Retire" TopRetirements..com, February 2012
Asheville Ranked as One of "10 Great Sunny Places to Retire" AARP, January 2012
Asheville Listed Among "15 Destinations on the Rise" TripAdvisor.com, January 2012
Asheville Ranked #24 of 200 Metros in Best Places for Business and Careers Forbes.com, June 2011
Asheville Named a Top 10 Food & Wine Destination in the United States TripAdivsor Travellers' Choice 2011
Included on Princeton Review's list of "Best Southeastern Colleges", UNC Asheville is listed as one of 20 institutions that have "Great College Towns" PrincetonReview.com 2011
Good Morning America included Asheville as one of the "Most Beautiful Places in America" August 2011
Ranked Top Small City for Art American Style Magazine, May 2011
Named among "four scene-stealing, summertime routes around the nation" Wall Street Journal, May 2011
Included as one of 15 Best Places for Second Homes Barron's, March 2011
Listed as top of 2011 Best Places to Retire TopRetirements.com, February 2011
Included among the 21 Places We're Going in 2011, Fodors, January 2011
Ranked 6th among all US cities as a place to do business Forbes.com, July 2010
Boasts four (4) of the Top 50 Most Popular Active Adult Communities for 2010 TopRetirements.com, July 2010
Voted #1 of Top 25 Small Cities American Style, May 2010
Ranked #21 of Forbes 200 Best Places for Business and Careers Forbes, April 2010
Included as one of the 10 Best Places for Second Homes Barron's, March 2010
Named as one of the five Best Small Towns to live in for Retirement ehow, March 2010
Listed as #1 of 100 Best Places to Retire TopRetirements.com, February 2010
Listed as top retirement destination of the top 10 places to retire MarketWatch, February 2010
Black Mountain named as one of the Best Place to Live Now! National Geographic Adventure Magazine, October 2009
Included as one of 10 Best Places to Retire US News & World Report, October 2009
Included as a Favorite City for Business Trips USA Today Road Warriors, August 2009
Ranked #8 of Top 10 Metro Areas for Quality of Life Business Facilities Magazine, July 2009
Ranked #2 as One of the Nation's Top Arts Destinations AmericanStyle Magazine
Ranked #6 Best Metro Places for Business & Careers Forbes.com, March 2009
Included in 21 Best U.S. Towns for Baby Boomers' Active Retirement www.bestboomertowns.com