We have been a trusted resource for local, regional and national businesses and their employees since 1945. We are an independent, non-profit organization governed exclusively by our local board of directors and not a construct of a national or state organization. Whether we are helping existing businesses grow, providing assistance to business start-ups, striving to establish a world-class workforce, or advocating for business-friendly government, we work every day to create the best business climate in western North Carolina.