Franklin Chamber Information
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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.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors include 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 8:00 am 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.
2025 Board of Directors
Hunter Strickland
President / Wayah Insurance
828-524-4442
Matthew Corbin
Past President / Corbin Dental.
828-524-6111
Bryson Burt
President-Elect/ Union Home Mortgage
828-524-5144
George Young
Secretary Treasurer / Backlot Cinemas
828-349-5800
Tyler Cloer
828 Vets
828-524-4442
Nathan LiBasci
Wired
828-349-0101
Deborah Patterson
First Citizens Bank
828-524-2164
Greg Proffitt
Nantahala Bank
828-369-2265
Patty Raby
Kaylee's Closet
828-371-0992
Caleb Peters
Chick-fil-A
828-369-0830
Brooke Reale
The Kitchen Sink
828-524-2956
Cody Rodgers
Mountain Credit Union
828-524-4464
Laura Brooks
Cowee School Heritage Center
828-369-4080
Chamber Staff
Our staff is delighted to assist visitors, residents, and businesses. Please feel free to call upon them.
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
Networking – Eggs & Issues Business Forum
Eggs & Issues is Macon County’s monthly business forum where our community gathers to network and discuss business issues of the day. Please join us for a delicious breakfast, networking and discuss business issues of the day.
For more information or to RSVP contact the Franklin Chamber of Commerce by calling (828) 524-3161.
Eggs & Issues Business Forum
DATE: May 2, 2025
TIME: 7:30 am
SPEAKER: Southwestern Community College with emphasis on Business Industry
Dr. Tomas & Curtis Dowdle
COST: FREE
SPONSOR: Wayah Insurance
LOCATION: Franklin Chamber
98 Hyatt Road
DATE: June 6, 2025
TIME: 7:30 am
SPEAKER: State of the Town with
Amie Owens, Town Manager
COST: FREE
SPONSOR: Union Home Mortgage,
Bryson Burt
LOCATION: Franklin Chamber
98 Hyatt Road
DATE: July 11, 2025
TIME: 7:30 am
SPEAKER: Sheriff’s Office –
Safety in the Workplace
COST: FREE
SPONSOR: Wired
LOCATION: Franklin Chamber
98 Hyatt Road
DATE: August 1, 2025
TIME: 7:30 am
SPEAKER: State of the County
COST: FREE
SPONSOR: Dometrics
LOCATION: Franklin Chamber
98 Hyatt Road
DATE: September 5, 2025
TIME: 7:30 am
SPEAKER: Macon County Schools – CTE Program. Internships, and Certifications
COST: FREE
SPONSOR: Corbin Dental
LOCATION: Franklin Chamber
98 Hyatt Road
DATE: October 3, 2025
TIME: 7:30 am
SPEAKER: State of the State with
Kevin Corbin
COST: FREE
SPONSOR: TBA
LOCATION: Franklin Chamber
98 Hyatt Road
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Volunteer
The Chamber could not function without the gracious help of many, many people. Our volunteers provide many hours of service 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
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.
