The Chamber
The Jackson County Chamber is committed to improving the quality of life and welfare of the citizens of the Jackson County by promoting a prosperous and diverse business community that compliments the region’s natural beauty, through an engaged active Center providing exemplary guest services for new residents, members, and visitors.
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is headquartered in the historic Hooper House at 773 West Main Street in downtown Sylva. The Hooper House, built in 1905, was completely restored in 2002 and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The Hooper House is also home to the Jackson County Visitor Center, Explore North Carolina room, and Destination Cherokee Gallery. The Chamber offers a variety of thoughtfully branded souvenir and gift items representing the area.
The Chamber office:
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The Chamber & Visitor Center Headquarters in Sylva operates year round, and is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and is open on select Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., with no Sunday hours. The Chamber maintains and regularly stocks six visitor kiosks in Dillsboro and Sylva, providing guests with access to info at all times. The Chamber and Visitor Center observes the following holidays and is closed: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and select days during the holiday season.Contact Us: 828-586-2155, 800-962-1911, JacksonChamberTeam@gmail.com
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There are numerous reasons and benefits to chamber membership. Read 30 amazing reasons why here!
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**Any person, association, corporation, partnership or estate having an interest in the objectives of the organization shall be eligible to apply for membership. Applications are subject to review by the membership committee and/or the board.
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Membership Benefits
Membership BenefitsJackson County Chamber of Commerce members benefit from the following services:
A free listing in the annual Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory and Community Magazine, Our Town. The guide is available online at www.mountainlovers.com and is mailed out to all potential new residents and distributed from our office to all members and interested visitors. Members may purchase advertising in this publication, independent of their free listing. Restaurant members receive a FREE listing in the directory of the annual Eating Out in Jackson County dining guide. This is distributed to anyone visiting our office and is available online HERE, in kiosks and other locations in Jackson County.
The benefits of our members-only referral program. We provide our members with a Member Benefits report, showing statistical data and quantifiable leads from our site to your site. We also serve as the Jackson County Visitor Center, where thousands of visitors and newcomers to the county are greeted and serviced each year. Your promotional materials would be available for disbursal in our Chamber office, Visitor Center and five external kiosks.
A free listing on the Chamber of Commerce website, www.mountainlovers.com, FREE link to your web page, FREE link to your Facebook and Instagram pages.
The opportunity to display brochures and literature in our Visitor Centers and kiosks, with exposure to more than 35,000 visitors annually.
An ability to post “828 Digital Deal” coupons on our website, list job opportunities, market your new or gently used business items on our MarketSpace page, and list your major events on our website calendar of events.
Inclusion in our Facebook page “Like” section to increase your Facebook following, as well as a new member “shout out.” We have a very healthy following on our social media networks of Facebook & Twitter.
Ribbon-cutting/Grand Opening ceremonies, Relocation packages and Grand Opening banners are available to new or expanding businesses along with several services provided by the Chamber Ambassadors Club (some geographical restrictions apply on grand openings.) Click HERE for ribbon cutting and grand opening options or click HERE for relocation options. Click HERE for groundbreaking ceremony information.
The chamber offers members a chance to celebrate their anniversaries of being in business in increments of five years. For more information, click HERE for our Work Anniversary brochure and the two options we offer for celebrating your big milestone.
The Chamber has endowed two scholarships at WCU and SCC. Preferences will be given to candidates closely affiliated with the Chamber, as well as meeting other requirements.
The chamber provides its members a request for Proposals/Services benefit.
Opportunity to partner with the Chamber and market your business at premier events such as Concerts on the Creek, July 4 festivities, attended by thousands of people each year.
Exposure through our monthly e-mail “This Month in Jackson County,” featuring all upcoming calendar events posted by Chamber members.
Join the Chamber Now! Download our Chamber Membership Application, which details all the benefits of being a member!"
**Any person, association, corporation, partnership or estate having an interest in the objectives of the organization shall be eligible to apply for membership. Applications are subject to review by the membership committee and/or the board.
Jackson County Tourism Development Authority
The Chamber partners with the Jackson County Tourism Development Authority (www.DiscoverJacksonNC.com) to carry out the daily program of work, responding to all tourism-related inquiries and fulfilling other aspects of the TDA's responsibilities. We work cooperatively with the TDA to increase the number of visitors to our county, while encouraging local awareness of the economic impact of tourism.
The Tourism Development Authority Board of Directors meet on the third Wednesdays of most months at 1 p.m. The complete meeting schedule and locations is available online at www.JacksonCountyTDA.com. If you wish to be on the Tourism Authority agenda, please contact Executive Director Nick Breedlove at director@discoverjacksonnc.com
A Note from our Director
Welcome!
We’re glad you’re here. Our Chamber works every day alongside local businesses, community partners, and civic leaders to make Jackson County a wonderful place to live, work, and play. Through programs, partnerships, and hands‑on support, we’re committed to ensuring every member receives meaningful value and a strong sense of connection.
Jackson County is home to an incredible variety of local businesses more than 400 and growing. We invite you to explore them in our Membership Directory: https://business.mountainlovers.com/list
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, an extended stay, or considering making Jackson County your new home, this website is designed to help you discover the best of our community. From scenic outdoor adventures to vibrant events and welcoming people, there’s always something to experience here. Our partners at Jackson County Tourism Development Authority have plenty of great information at discoverjacksonnc.com. Also drop in our visitor center for local knowledge with a friendly smile!
The Chamber proudly produces the Concerts on the Creek summer music series, heading into its 17th season, and has coordinated Sylva’s July 4th fireworks celebration for the past decade. We champion local shopping year‑round and invest in our future workforce by providing annual scholarships to students at Western Carolina University and Southwestern Community College.
We also fund a Community Grant Program that has returned more than $151,000 to local nonprofits, strengthening the organizations that serve our residents. Throughout the year, we host S.T.I.R. Business After Hours events, the Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament, Friends Night Out, and more opportunities for connection and collaboration. We are also the founders of the WNC Fly Fishing Trail and proudly helped establish Jackson County as the Trout Capital of North Carolina.
Welcome to Jackson County we’re excited to share this special place with you.
Sincerely,
Todd Vinyard
Executive Director
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center