Our Mission:

The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization that welcomes, enhances, supports, promotes and encourages tourism, a healthy business environment, and quality of life.

A Message From
Executive Director Linda Harbuck

Welcome to the online extension of the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. We are here to serve your needs. As a visitor, we welcome you and are here to provide information and guidance. As a resident, we are here to support the community in a variety of ways. And as a business, we're here to support you through our many member benefits. Feel free to e-mail me or come by the Chamber office and let us know what we can do for you.
-Linda Harbuck

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors for 2009 includes representatives from all sectors of our membership. Please feel free to communicate with any or all of them to express your concerns or wishes in terms of Chamber direction.

Monthly Board Meetings:

The Board of Directors of the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce meets the 4th Thursday of each month in the Chamber Board Room at 12 noon unless otherwise posted. Members are welcome to attend meetings. Those wishing to address the Board must notify the Chamber office at least one week prior to the meeting date to be placed on the agenda.

2010 Board of Directors

Connie Grubermann
President
Oak Hill Country Inn
828-349-9194
oakhillcountryinn@verizon.net

Dale West
President-Elect
NC Employment Secutiry Commission
828-369-9534
dale.west@ncmail.net

Eddie Bateman
Past President
Macon Printing
828-524-7045
ebateman@dnet.net

Ashley Matthews
Secretary/Treasurer
RBC Centura Bank
828-524-0554
ashley.matthews@rbc.com

Jim Breedlove
United Community Bank
828-524-6197
jim_breedlove@ucbi.com

Scotty Corbin
Overlook Theatre Company
828-524-6467
Scotty.corbin@mcsk-12.org

Linda Cherry
Mary Kay Cosmetics
828-369-5615
LCherry1@marykay.com

John Norris
Cullasaja River RV Park
828-524-2559
john@campnc.com

Paula Alter
Angel Medical Center
828-349-4739
palter@angelmed.org

Steve Penland
Franklin Insurance
828-524-3213
fiapen-steve@dnet.net

Kevin Bell
Mill Creek Country Club
828-524-6458
kevin.bell@millcreekcountryclub.com

Kevin Babin
Wendy's of Franklin
828-369-0881
wendysfranklin@harrisgroup.org

Rachel Hoskins
The Franklin Press
828-369-2010
rhoskins@thefranklinpress.com

Jerry Buschmann
LBJ
828-524-1403
Jbuschmann@fs.fed.us

Trevor Dalton
Economic Development Director
828-369-2306
tdalton@maconnc.org

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Staff
Our staff is delighted to assist visitors, residents, and businesses. Please feel free to call upon them.

Diane Baldwin, Administrative Assistant
Cindy Cavender, Special Events/Marketing Director
Norma Marks, Information Specialist

Volunteers

The Chamber could not function without the gracious help of many, many people. Our volunteers provide many hours of services so that we might better serve the community.

We can use your unique abilities and services as well! If you would be interested in volunteering at the Franklin Chamber of Commerce contact:
Executive Director -Linda Harbuck

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Chamber Committees
All Chamber members are urged to actively participate in our many activities. Volunteer for a committee, help out in special events, spend a few hours at the Chamber or contribute a service or some goods. We have several committees in which we invite your participation.

Special Events
This committee assists the Chamber Director and staff in the organization and execution of the Fourth of July celebration, the Mountain High BBQ & Music Festival, the Christmas Parade and other activities of a general community service nature that the committee shall create.

Membership Development
This committee is to develop plans and implement strategies to recruit membership and to enhance member services and value.

Facilities
This committee is to assist with the maintenance, staffing, and improvement of the Visitor Center, insuring that visitors are provided with a welcoming, safe, and informative experience in an environment that properly reflects the Chamber and its members.

Business & Industrial Development
This purpose of this committee is to assist industrial, construction, retail and other businesses in our community by facilitating communcation, developing work force and seeking growth opportunities.

Executive Committee
This committee consists of the Current President, Past President, President Elect and Secretary/Treasurer.

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Community Service
The Chamber is a vital part of the community, sponsoring many events that contribute to our excellent lifestyle. These events include:

Fourth of July Celebration
Christmas Parade
Gem Shows
BBQ & Music Festival
Showcase of Businesses

In addition, the Chamber maintains a local calendar of events, provides a free ticket service for many events, and is a resource center for new & growing businesses and visitors.

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Join the Franklin Chamber of Commerce
When you become a member of the Franklin Chamber of Commerce, you're not only supporting the community, you'll also enjoy our many member benefits. For more information on becoming a member of the Franklin Chamber of Commerce follow these links.

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