Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center

"For over 120 years, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce has been the catalyst for economic vitality in our community. We believe that together, we are more. We connect 1,700 members (consisting of businesses large and small representing more than 80,000 employees) to valuable resources such as economic development and research, business education, marketing opportunities and advocacy. Our initiatives have stimulated economic development, influenced public policy and supported the growth of thousands of local and regional businesses in the Asheville, NC area. We are the convener, the connector and the cultivator of leaders and influencers. And we are the local champion for a balanced thriving economy."