When You Join the Chamber, You Are Not Only Helping Your Business, You’re Strengthening Your Community

As a business owner, membership in the Swain County Chamber of Commerce is your best way to connect with a nationwide audience of consumers interested in visiting the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, and to belong to a group of like-minded individuals who want their community to thrive. Membership Benefits & Application

Chamber Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at noon at the Swain County Business Education and Training Center, 45 East Ridge Drive. Meetings are open to the public.

Chamber Board Members
• President: Monica Brown, Fryemont Inn
• Vice President: Katie Cope, Southbound Boutique
• Treasurer: Toby Allman, Smoky Mountain Accounting & Tax Service
• Secretary, Mike Drinkwater, Drinkwater Properties
• Past President: Chris Royce
• Beth Cline-Stroud, P.A.W.S.
• Ana Martinez, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
• Matthew Kelly, The Chocolate Shoppe & Honey Bear’s Cupcakery
• Carson Ogle, Madison’s on Main

Ambassadors
• Cynthia Womble
• Michelle Lasky
• Sara Eisinger

Administrative Coordinator
• Ricky Sanford

The Benefits of Chamber Membership

A free listing on the Chamber of Commerce website GreatSmokies.com, plus a free direct link to your web page, email and social media.

An opportunity to publicize your special offers and coupons on our Deals and Discounts section.

Free prospective visitor leads via email.

Tailored marketing opportunities designed to fit any budget.

A members-only referral program.

Mailing Lists: The chamber’s membership list is available to all members in Excel format.

Grand opening and ribbon cutting services for new or remodeled business, complete with newspaper coverage, photo opportunities, and email campaign.

Business After Hours: we provide the press and email campaign, you provide the rest! Excellent networking opportunity!

Membership e-newsletter filled with timely news and information for members.

Opportunities for sponsorship of community events such as the Christmas Parade, Downtown Trick or Treat and Freedom Fest. Provides an excellent advertising opportunity!

Advertising opportunities: banner ads on greatsmokies.com, sponsorship of monthly visitor e-newsletter, ads on downtown kiosks and business directional sign.

Member Celebration Banquet, including presentations honoring recipients of the Dennis White Business and Innovation Award, and the Duke Power Citizenship and Service Award.