2010 China Trip Informational Meeting

The Chamber is announcing a special opportunity for business and recreation with a trip to China from April 6 - 14, 2010. The trip will allow local business leaders to make key connections in China and explore the Chinese culture at an attractive price. The trip is open to the community with a special discounted rate for Asheville Chamber members. Anyone interested in the trip should plan on attending an informational meeting September 3, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Asheville Merchants Corporation Boardroom in the Chamber building. You will be traveling with other business leaders and Chamber members in an informal setting with experienced and knowledgeable guides.  Click here to RSVP or learn more about the 2010 Trip to China.

Meet the Success Story: A Panel Discussion

If you want to know how other small businesses “made it” in Asheville, this FREE seminar is for you! Learn tips, principles – many things about becoming a successful business in Asheville. You will hear from a diverse group of successful business owners as they share their ideas and practices. The panel will feature:

Join us for this one of a kind event presented by the Advocates for Small business on September 15 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. at the Chamber Building in the Asheville Merchants Corporation Boardroom.  The event is free but registration is recommended by clicking here.

This program is being offered at no charge thanks to the generosity of Trout Insurance Services which celebrated its 20th anniversary by raising funds for Manna Food Bank, Mountain BizWorks, and the Chamber. David Trout has been an active chamber member and ambassador for a number of years and we continue to appreciate his hard work and support!. Watch the video of the Trout Insurance Services Fun(d) Raisin' by Asheville Video Production.

Is your Business Headed Sky High?

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2009 Sky High Growth Awards presented by Advanced Business Equipment in conjunction with the Advocates for Small Business.  The Sky High Growth Awards is an annual event recognizing the area's fastest growing small businesses for their outstanding achievements and contributions to our region's economy. The event is the October Business After Hours on October 29 at the North Carolina Arboretum but nominations are being accepted now.  Learn more about the awards, the event, and nominations by visiting the event website.

LuLu's Consignment Celebrates Another Expansion!

LuLu’s Consignment in Fletcher is expanding again! This time it will include a men’s clothing
area, not to mention a large teen/juniors section. Scheduled to open 9/1/09 this will bring
the store to 11,000 sq ft to better serve you. More info at ilovelulus.net

Lighten Up 4 Life Begins Today!

The wildly successful Lighten Up 4 Life program presented by Mission Health System has a transformation of its own this year.  Lighten Up 4 Life will now have three four-month-long competitions each year — timed perfectly for back to school (September 1), New Year's resolutions (January 4), and bathing suit season (May 3).  Sign up your team for the fall session by visiting the Lighten Up 4 Life website.