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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. 
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. 
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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. 
The Weight of the Nation
Date: Tuesday, January 15th 2013
Time: 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Description:
A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ABOUT OBESITY SOLUTIONS
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Wilma M. Sherrill Center, UNC Asheville
There is no fee for this program but preregistration is required as space is limited.
In the U.S., two thirds of adults and almost one third of children are overweight or obese.
NORTH CAROLINA IS THE 14th MOST OBESE STATE IN THE NATION.
• Join members of the WNC community including businesses, health care organizations,
schools, faith organizations, agencies and policymakers for a conversation about solutions
to the obesity epidemic in our region.
• View film clips from the HBO documentary, Weight of the Nation and participate in
discussions about how our region can respond to this problem.
• Make a pledge to improve healthy living and healthy weight in WNC.
For general inquiries email us at: gro.rebmahcellivehsa@rebmem
Event Location:
227 University Heights
Asheville, NC 28804
Phone: (828) 258-6114