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Get to Know Us

The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce is the area’s largest business organization and has served the Mitchell County area for more than 50 years. A lot has changed over the last fifty years and while we still value the honest and hardworking community we live in, we understand that businesses and organizations just don’t operate in the same world as they used to. In response we are developing new ways of defining the business community, connecting our member businesses through new networks and encouraging a spirit of renewal in our entrepreneurial community. While we are moving forward with innovative ways of helping our members grow and succeed, we still base our core business models and relationships with our members on old-fashioned mountain values.

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The Chamber At A Glance

The Chamber is an active membership organization that serves the needs of businesses, non-profits and government agencies of all sizes in Mitchell County. There is no other organization that connects you to all of the areas of the region like the Mitchell County Chamber.

Call us and let us tell you how we can help your business, we believe you will understand why hundreds of your business neighbors partner with the Chamber.

Who We Are

The Chamber has been a part of the Mitchell County area for more than five decades. Businesses, non-profits, agencies and individuals choose to be a part of the Chamber because we are a dedicated pro-active business leadership organization. We have proven, through our many projects and initiatives, that working with our community partners and business members results in an organization that benefits our members and our community. Contact us to learn how we support businesses and impact our entire community.

Our Mission

The Mitchell County Chamber is a member driven organization that serves its members by helping to create and sustain a healthy economic climate. Our mission is to support business and promote community.

Board of Directors (Effective 7/1/2022)

President

Gene Self
ECU School of Dental Medicine

Co-chair

Nicki Presnell
WTOE/WKYK

Treasurer

Ethan Finch
State Employees Credit Union

Secretary

Kelly Jones
Aston James/ Proper Realty

Executive Committee

Gene Self
Nicki Presnell
Ethan Finch
Kelly Jones
Mandi Polly

Elected and Appointed Directors

Darlene Butler
Town of Spruce Pine

Starli McDowell
Toe River Valley Watch

Connie Taylor
Sibelco Corporation

Walton Shepherd
L&L Furniture

Steve Rowland
Bowditch Antiques/ Northpole Enterprises

Starli McDowell
Toe River Valley Watch

April Jones
NC Works

Jackie Wall
Little 1/2 Acre Farm

Janeen Long
City Drive In / 670 on Oak

Tommy Perkins
Edward Jones

Natalie Bowman
High Country Arms

Jeff Harding
Commissioner Appointed

Staff

Executive Director
Mandi Polly
Joined the Chamber: 2021

Office Administrator
Sandy Buchanan
Joined the Chamber: 2008

Member Services
Jill Edwards
Joined the Chamber: 2014

Staff
Laurel Self
Joined the Chamber: 2022

Lexie Pitman
Joined the Chamber: 2023