Chamber Blog

            There are four economic drivers in Henderson County – agriculture, manufacturing, retirement and tourism. According to the industrial directory published by the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, over 135 manufacturers call Henderson County home. They range from the large industry leaders such as Meritor and Wilsonart to the small family owned companies such as Mountain Rug Mills and Southern Appalachian Craft Brewery. With over 5,000 employees making an average of $940 plus a week, you can see why organizations such as the Chamber and the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development work hard at maintaining the quality of life that is so important when companies are looking to build or relocate their facility.

            Just a few of the aspects that make Henderson County so attractive are:

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The infographic below will give you tips on how you can increase the number of visitors to your Expo booth and be the center of attraction to your target customers.

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           Many people join Chambers of Commerce expecting immediate return on investment (ROI). While there are many benefits to joining the Chamber, expecting immediate ROI is unrealistic. Like many investments, your investment in Chamber membership may take a while to fully accrue.

            Many membership benefits are obvious and immediate. Your listing on the website membership directory, access to member-only events, and placing your promotional materials in the Chamber reception area can all happen within a couple of days. Others take a while longer to develop and realize ROI. New members join the Chamber in hopes of building their network, generating new revenue streams, and taking advantage of educational opportunities.

            Setting reasonable goals for your Chamber membership is critical for ensuring your overall satisfaction as a member and realizing your long-term goals for your ROI. Where do you start in setting goals? Try starting with a set of SMART goals. The acronym SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-based.

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Henderson County is blessed with many positive attributes which make our community a great place to live, work and raise a family. Being located in an idyllic location that experiences four seasons and has spectacular scenery is a gift we all appreciate. Having an economy that boasts a low unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is the 5th lowest in the state, is something we have worked diligently to attain. Much of that success can be attributed to the four economic engines that drive Henderson County’s economy – retirement, manufacturing, tourism and agribusiness.

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"Henderson County is blessed to enjoy a vibrant business community that embraces and enhances our high quality of life. Our community not only has a great business climate - it is a great place to live, work and raise a family." 

~ Bob Williford, President - Henderson County Chamber of Commerce

The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce is a 1000+ membership based business organization representing businesses, not just in Henderson County, but all around the Western North Carolina region. I am Paul Parker, President of Carolina Information Technology Resource Corporation and I am one of those businesses.

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