Rumors of Big News Precede Chamber's Annual Meeting

In an email distributed yesterday, Chamber President & CEO Kit Cramer said, "The Asheville Chamber's Annual Meeting & Dinner is always a great place to network, but this year, it will be the only place to hear BIG NEWS that will have a lasting impact on our community." For the unveiling of this news, you won't want to miss the largest Chamber event of the year. The 114th Annual Meeting of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce presented by TD Bank is this Thursday, June 30 at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa. Tickets are $75 per person and tables of eight are $600 per table. Due to the popularity of the event, tickets will not be offered at the door. Please note: There is now a $5 fee for the parking decks at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa (cash and credit cards are accepted). Purchase tickets by clicking here or by calling Miriam Metcalf at 828.258.6114.

Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau Receives Accreditation from International Trade Association

The Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce its accreditation by international trade association, Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI). The CVB was subject to a thorough review by a panel of 11 CEOs from various Convention & Visitor Bureaus around the world. Executive VP & Executive Director of the Asheville CVB Kelly Miller noted, "This designation speaks volumes about the BCTDA / CVB’s continued commitment to constant and never-ending improvement on how we jointly market and manage the destination." Watch this video for more information on the importance of this designation. To find out more about the work of the CVB on behalf of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA), please contact Kelly Miller at kmiller@exploreasheville.com or 828.258.6104.

Montford Farmers Market Open Every Wednesday at Chamber

Asheville's newest farmers market opened last week to a large crowd eager to experience it. Open every Wednesday from 2 - 6 p.m. in the Chamber's parking lot at 36 Montford Avenue, the market carries an eclectic variety of offerings. Vendors lined the parking lot with items like homemade popcicles, flowers, fresh coastal seafood, jams, cutting boards and kitchen wares, artisan breads, and even beer from Asheville Brewing Company. Twenty permanent vendors and six additional day vendors will sell their offerings each week. The market's location, in a residential area at the Asheville Visitors Center, makes this tailgate a perfect stop for those headed home from work, as well as for the many visitors who come to the area, many of whom plan vacations to experience authentic local flavors and neighborhood farms. Don't wait for a chance to sample the new market! View a slideshow of images from last week's grand opening on the Chamber's Facebook page.

Green Drinks to Host Kit Cramer: “It’s Your Chamber, So Let’s Green Asheville”

President & CEO Kit Cramer will join Asheville Green Drinks this Wednesday, June 29 to talk about the Chamber's environmental and sustainability initiatives and what role the Chamber plays in protecting and promoting our region’s environment. Networking begins at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 6 p.m. at Posana Cafe at 1 Biltmore Avenue downtown. Asheville Green Drinks is a networking group and part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement that connects local communities with environmental ideas, media and action. All over the world people who are interested in environmental issues and topics meet up for a drink and to listen to an expert in environment, ecology, and/or social justice.