ABOUT THE CHAMBER
FRANKLIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCEOur mission, our board, staff and chamber news
Our Mission Statement
Mission Statement
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.
our Representatives
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.
2023 Board of Directors
John Hamlin
State Farm Insurance
828-369-9696
Craig McManus
Edward Jones
828-524-2486
Nikki Corbin
828-524-1598
Patsy Parker
828-421-5014
Dale West
Patron
828-342-0253
Brian Moffitt
828-524-2002
Meka Woodring
828-524-1000
Bonnie Gordon
828-321-3001
Your assistants
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
Linda Harbuck
Executive Director
Diane Baldwin
Administrative Assistant
Cindy Cavender
Director of Marketing & Special Projects
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: Friday, May 5
TOPIC: Student and Job Readiness
COST: Free
SPONSOR:: John Hamlin State Farm
LOCATION: Franklin Chamber
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Your assistants
Volunteer
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
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.
Chamber Masters
Coming soon.