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      The Economic Development Coalition of Asheville-Buncombe County’s research team serves as a central point of information for the latest regional data and resources.

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      Membership Ask almost any Chamber member why they are a member and they’ll tell you—in Asheville, it’s the most important way to meet people and grow your business. As North Carolina’s third largest Chamber, the Asheville Chamber includes more than 2,000 businesses, organizations and coalitions. Members know the value a membership provides. Find out how members find value with the Asheville Chamber.
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      The departments of the Asheville Chamber help fulfill the organization’s mission of increasing the region’s livability by advancing its economic vitality. Learn more about the work and roles of the departments that make up your Chamber.

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      Membership opens the door to a multitude of opportunities for making new contacts, getting exposure to new ideas and networking with our region’s foremost leaders during events hosted by the Asheville Chamber. Check out our calendar of events developed especially for members of the Asheville Chamber. Be sure to register online and check back often -- we update our calendar of events frequently!

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      Ranked as one of the country’s “Best Places for Business and Careers” by Forbes Magazine, Asheville successfully embodies a fresh mix of eclectic sophistication within a culturally and economically diverse community. The EDC's research team serves as a central point of information for the latest regional data and resources.

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      Consider the Economic Development staff your one-stop resource for connecting to the Asheville community. Their comprehensive services are free of charge and confidential. Contact the EDC staff to learn how they can assist your company through your relocation or expansion project.

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      Small businesses are the backbone of Asheville’s economy. The community embraces the impact of these companies on our culture and lifestyle. The Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Coalition and other community organizations have developed a variety of resources designed to help all small businesses succeed.

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      Asheville 5x5 Campaign

      Asheville 5x5 is a five-year economic development initiative of the Chamber and the Economic Development Coalition of Asheville-Buncombe County. Read on to learn more about the Chamber's efforts to grow 5,000 new jobs in the region.

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Business Disaster and Recovery

 

Four steps to staying in business (courtesy of the SBA):

  1. Review Insurance Coverage - Find out what records your insurance provider will want after an emergency and store them in a safe place.
  2. Prepare for Utility Disruptions - Examine which utilities are vital to your business' day-to-day operation. Identify back-up options such as portable generators to power the vital aspects of your business in an emergency.
  3. Secure Facilities, Buildings and Plants - Identify what production machinery, computers, custom parts or other essential equipment is needed to keep your business open. Plan how to replace or repair vital equipment. Store extra supplies for use in an emergency. Plan what you will do if your building, plant or store is not usable.

  4. Back-up Financial Records - Back-up financial records and other vital information stored on computer hard drives. Store them at least 500 miles away.

FEMA has a website to help businesses prepare for disasters at: http://www.ready.gov/business/

On the right panel, you will find tools to prepare your business for a disaster, including a free e-Tool to create a disaster plan.

Below, you will find Disaster Recovery resources to use in the event of an actual disaster.

 
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  • PrepareMyBusiness.org: Recovery Planning Tools from the SBA
  • Hurricane Health and Safety: What to do before, during, and after a hurricane
  • Create your own Hurricane and Emergency Management Plan
  • Plan to Stay in Business
  • Disaster planning for business: Information from FEMA
  • Red Cross Ready Rating Assessment for businesses
  • Open for Business; create a Business Continuity Plan
  • Low-hazard business? OSHA Evacuation Plans and Procedures e-Tool
  • Learn how to use a fire extinguisher - video
  • More ideas for business from the American Red Cross
  • Safety and Health Disaster: Who to contact
  • Ways to Protect your Property
  • Business Interruption Insurance

Disaster Recovery  see more
  • National Disaster Help Desk for Business
  • Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry from FEMA
  • Get copies of your tax returns
  • IRS disaster and emergency relief - online videos
  • Getting Back to Business, a pamphlet from the Institute of Business and Home Safety
  • SBA disaster loans
  • Did you or your employees lose pay due to disaster? Here's help
  • OSHA worker safety for recovery of tornadoes, floods and hurricanes
  • After the Flood: Safety tips for Business Owners
  • Business loss? Tax refund
  • IRS Business, Casualty, Disaster and Theft Loss Workbook
  • Calculating Business Damages After A Disaster: Tips To Expedite Your Insurance Claim


 

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