Your HOME, YOUR BUSINESS... YOur Chamber!
We are here for you and are excited to be given the opportunity to show you how we can support you and your business.
Joining the Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce online is easy. Just follow the links below to the membership application. You may either fill out the form online or download it and bring it in. It’s as simple as that!
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce! We believe there is no better way to promote your business, connect with other area businesses, and support your community than through a Chamber membership.
Joining the Chamber is a smart investment and a smart business decision. The Chamber provides a wide array of business programs and networking opportunities where members can meet other area business people and potential customers. Even if you can’t actively participate in our events or programs, your membership is constantly working for you through referrals, through our website and through word-of-mouth networking.
We look forward to the opportunity to serve you and your business.
If you have any questions, please give us a call at (828) 765-9033.
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A strong Chamber equals a stronger community
Connection
From committees to fabulous shindigs and beyond, get ready to mingle with a whole bunch of cool people and businesses. And guess what? These events usually won’t cost you a dime, giving you the perfect excuse to join in the fun! Most likely you will find a new customer or two in the process.
Referrals
Every week, the Chamber has requests from all corners – online, calls, and walk-ins, all seeking the golden list of businesses. But here’s the twist – we exclusively refer our cherished chamber members. Whether a curious traveler exploring our town or a local in need of a reliable contractor, consider it done with a sprinkle of Chamber magic!
Visibility
Our Chamber Member businesses get to strut their stuff at the Visitor Center, where a whopping 70,000 visitors swing by each year. Your ads shine in our weekly newsletter, your events pop up on our calendar, and your business gets all the attention on our website. Boost your visibility with dazzling spotlights at the Visitor Center or by being a cool event sponsor!
Marketing
We’re like your very own hype squad, blasting your awesomeness across social media, highlighting you at special events, putting our website on rack cards in all NC Visitor Centers, and shining a spotlight on you as our star members!
Credibility
In a 2012 Schapiro Group Study, a staggering two-thirds of consumers thought that joining your local chamber says, “I’m all about the community, folks!” It’s like waving a big flag for good business practices and a thumbs-up for your reputation!
It also showed a 73% increase in consumer awareness and an 80% increase in the likelihood of future returns.
Community
The Mitchell County Chamber throws the biggest bash in town – The NC Mineral and Gem Festival! This 65-year-old event brings an estimated $1 million impact to our county. And that’s not all! From cozy carriage rides to our annual hot cocoa crawl, groovy concerts, ribbon cuttings, outdoor recreation initiatives, and festive shopping promotions – we’re all about supporting our community and local businesses!
Education
The Mitchell County Chamber and Mayland Small Business Center are teaming up to present you with Small Business Summits throughout the year. Our focus and main objective is helping you boost your marketing game, scoring that sweet capital, and dishing out key insights to level up all facets of your business skills. This makes you and our county more successful.
Advocacy
We’re your business cheerleaders and voice in county, state, and all things official! Our superpower? Our connections with lawmakers to give small businesses a boost.