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Holly Jolly Returns To Downtown Black Mountain Dec. 6!
The Black Mountain and Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its annual Holly Jolly festival will return to the streets of downtown Black Mountain on Friday, Dec. 6.
The free, all ages event invites the community to enjoy live music, special guests and local purveyors for an evening of holiday cheer.
Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating this Swannanoa Valley tradition!
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Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber Welcomes New Executive Director
Melinda Hester Executive Director The Board of Directors of the Black Mountain/Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Melinda Hester as the new Executive Director effective Jan 1st, 2024.
Ms. Hester was the first full-time Executive Director at the Edisto Chamber of Commerce in South Carolina. During her five years of service, she grew Chamber membership from 85 to 150. She then served six years in Haiti as a missionary, the administrator of a medical facility, and In-Country Field Director. Upon her return to the U.S., Ms. Hester accepted the position of administrator and finance officer for the Edisto Island Open Land Trust, whose annual revenues were over one million dollars at the time of her departure.
Ms. Hester’s extensive 24-year tenure in the nonprofit sector is set to breathe new life into the Chamber’s aspirations. Her adeptness in fundraising, event coordination, and fiscal management positions her background as a driving force, poised to strengthen and elevate the Chamber even further, guiding it toward its full potential.
Melinda warmly encourages everyone to reach out to her, extending an open invitation to call or drop by with any thoughts, concerns and suggestions.
Please join us in welcoming Melinda to our Black Mountain Community and be sure to say hi when you see here out and about in town.
Black Mountain Swannanoa Board of Directors
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Tim Helms Appointed as Interim Director
We have hired an Interim director, Tim Helms.
Tim brings a wealth of knowledge along with Chamber experience. He served as director of the Gaston County Chamber and is a certified Chamber Executive. Tim previously was president of a manufacturing company and has been involved in business education at the community college level. He has extensive leadership experience, including serving as the current Mayor of Montreat. Our shared vision is for Tim to serve in our transition while also helping to guide us strategically; as we look to improve service(s) to you our partners and the great community we serve in the Swannanoa Valley. Please keep an eye out for Tim within the community, he will be meeting with as many partners as he can to gather YOUR input as we plan the future of our chamber.
Thank you for your support!