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.
2026 Board of Directors
Bryson Burt
President / Union Home Mortgage
828-524-5144
Hunter Strickland
Past President / Wayah Ins.
828-524-4442
Caleb Peters
President-Elect/ Chick-fil-A
828-369-0830
Tyler Cloer
Secretary Treasurer / Wayah Ins.
828-524-4442
Scotty Corbin
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
828-524-1598
Nathan LiBasci
Wired
828-349-0101
Mia Overton
The Franklin Press
828-524-2010
Greg Proffitt
Nantahala Bank
828-369-2265
Patty Raby
Kaylee's Closet
828-371-0992
Meka Woodring
First Bank
828-524-1000
Dave Porter
Hellcat Tattoos
828-558-3122
Cody Rodgers
Mountain Credit Union
828-524-4464
Scott Manshack
Manshack Insurance Agency
828-524-1200
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 1, 2026
TIME: 7:30 am
TOPIC: Fraud and how to defend against it!
First Bank, Nantahala Bank and Sheriff’s Office
COST: FREE
SPONSOR: First Bank
LOCATION: Franklin Chamber
98 Hyatt Road
DATE: June 5, 2026
TIME: 7:30 am
TOPIC: State of the Town/Amie Owens
COST: FREE
SPONSOR: Wayah Insurance
LOCATION: Franklin Chamber
98 Hyatt Road
DATE: July 10, 2026
TIME: 7:30 am
TOPIC: Small Business Development
SCC Small Business Center & Mountain West/Southwestern Commission
COST: FREE
SPONSOR: Suminski Family Books & Dometrics
LOCATION: Franklin Chamber
98 Hyatt Road
DATE: August 7, 2026
TIME: 7:30 am
TOPIC: State of the County/Warren Cabe
COST: FREE
SPONSOR: KL Metals
LOCATION: Franklin Chamber
98 Hyatt Road
DATE: September 4, 2026
TIME: 7:30 am
SPEAKER: Macon County Education
Joshua Lynch
COST: FREE
SPONSOR: State Farm Insurance
Scott & Amy Manshack
LOCATION: Franklin Chamber
98 Hyatt Road
DATE: October 2, 2026
TIME: 7:30 am
SPEAKER: State of the State/Kevin Corbin
COST: FREE
SPONSOR: Nantahala Bank
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.
