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. 
Success Stories and Testimonials
Many businesses are thriving in Asheville and yours could be next. Here are a few of the local businesses making headlines recently.
Accolades and Best of Lists
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Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP
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Emdeon
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G3 Medical
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Genesys
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Industry Nine Componetry
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NCDC
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NyproNypro Inc, a global plastics manufacturer of products for the healthcare, consumer, electronics and packaging markets is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world. When Nypro and its partner, Novo Nordisk, were looking for a location to produce a next generation injectable insulin pen, Buncombe County quickly became the logical choice. |
Thermo Fisher Scientific
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The rumors are true. Asheville is a great place to work and live. Not only do the people who live in this great mountain community believe it, but others are taking notice as well. Asheville’s accolades are accumulating, ranging from one of the best US cities to “do business” by Forbes Magazine to one of the most active adult communities by TopRetirements.com.
With its headquarters here in Asheville, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP is the largest CPA firm headquartered in the southeast, employing over 1,200 individuals with 20 offices in eight states. The headquarters in Asheville is a tremendous asset for Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP as they are able to attract and retain top talent who not only desire a great job at a civic minded company, but also a great quality of life.
If you’ve ever set foot in a pharmacy – and it’s almost certain that you have – then you’ve probably been affected by Emdeon without even knowing it. Emdeon’s industry-leading electronic solutions have been working in the background to help retail pharmacies spend less time managing and processing insurance claims so they have more time to spend with you, their customers. Through its Asheville location, Emdeon operates the country’s largest Medicare Part B and state Medicaid DME (durable medical equipment) billing processing center.
G3 Medical CEO, Steve Woody, and his family have called Western North Carolina home for four generations and as a result he knew that Buncombe County had the resources he needed to succeed. G3 Medical a one-stop shop to fulfill any medical manufacturing need serves not only to medical device manufacturers but also healthcare providers with their custom sterilizer, extensive packaging equipment, expert engineering, and experienced production staff.
When Gensys CEO, Jason Ramsey, first investigated high-intensity discharge (HID) ballast products, he saw an opportunity for innovation, collaboration, and most importantly creation of jobs - jobs here in Asheville not oversees. Ramsey, a graduate of Western Carolina University, returned to Asheville in 2008 to conduct his research and launch his revolutionary product.
Industry Nine, a small team of bicycling zealots, makes performance grade bicycle wheels and hubs with a focus on strength, lightweight, and aesthetics. Industry Nine’s wheels are 100% made in there Asheville, NC facility.
The National Climactic Data Center (NCDC), located in downtown Asheville’s Federal Building, is the world's largest active archive of weather data. It presence in Asheville for more than 60 years has spawned a thriving industry of weather related research and technology innovation in the community.
In 2009 when Thermo Fisher Scientific was restructuring their United States operations, Buncombe County’s quality workforce and a 25+ year history of success led to a $5 million investment and the addition of over 104 new jobs. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science - enabling their customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.