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SAVE THE DATE!
ROCK THE CHAMBER
September 19, 2026 3:30-8:00
Looking Glass Creamery
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Announcing
Our Inaugural
Rock the Chamber Event
We are excited to announce we will hold our inaugural Rock the Chamber event on September 19 at Looking Glass Creamery. Gates will open at 3:30 with three live bands on stage with the fun closing out at 8:00. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Stay tuned! Advance tickets will be on sale soon! Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available for this event, please email marketing@carolinafoothillschamber.com for more information
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June 2, 2026 12:00 PM Ribbon Cutting: Thermal Belt Outreach Ministries
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June 18, 2026 5:30 PM Business After Hours: Tryon International Equestrian Center
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June 25, 2026 5:00 PM Ribbon Cutting: Aurora Massage and Facial Spa
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July 16, 2026 5:30 PM Business After Hours: Stubborn Mule Restaurant & Brewery
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August 20, 2026 5:30 PM Business After Hours: Polk Vocational Services
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September 17, 2026 5:30 PM Business After Hours: Iron Key Brewing Company
- September 19, 2026 Carolina Foothills Music Festival: Looking Glass Creamery (September 26 Rain Date)
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October 15, 2026 5:30 PM Business After Hours: Looking Glass Creamery
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October 22, 23, 24 2nd Annual Foothills Fright Fest, F.E.N.C.E
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November 18, 2026 5:30 PM Business After Hours: White Oak of Tryon
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January 21, 2027 5:30 PM Business After Hours: Tryon Little Theater
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March 18, 2027 5:30 PM Business After Hours: Firefly Cove Properties
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April 15, 2027 5:30 PM Business After Hours: Barking Fox Farm and Guesthouse
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October 21, 2027 5:30 PM Business After Hours: Purrrfect Bark
| | Member Celebrations and News | | |
Polk County YMCA Welcomes Jasmine Ashley as Program Director
The Polk County YMCA is proud to welcome Jasmine Ashley as the new Program Director, bringing both professional expertise and a deep personal connection to the community she serves.
Jasmine has called Polk County home for more than a decade, where she and her family have built strong relationships and meaningful connections
through community life, a reflection of the strength and close-knit nature of the community.
“My name is Jasmine Ashley, and I am proud to call Polk County home. I have lived here for 11 years, and I feel truly grateful to be a part of this
wonderful community. I am excited to step into my new role as Program Director of the Polk County
YMCA, where I look forward to serving and supporting the community that has meant so much to my family and me. As a mother of three, I have seen firsthand the positive impact that YMCA programs can have on children and families. My own children have participated in sports and summer day camp, and those experiences have strengthened not only their growth and confidence but also our connection to the community. I am passionate about creating opportunities for others to experience the same benefits, and I am committed to helping the YMCA continue to be a welcoming place for all.”
This sense of gratitude and commitment to the community guides Jasmine’s leadership as she steps into this role. The YMCA’s presence in Polk County continues to grow and take shape, with a focus on creating long-term opportunities for individuals and families. This includes expanding access to programs, promoting meaningful connections, and providing resources that support well-being and strengthen the community. The Polk County YMCA looks forward to Jasmine’s leadership and the positive impact she will continue to bring to the community.
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Earth and Soul Adventures
presents The Art of Living Well, a new free monthly community series in downtown Tryon. Monthly morning conversations on the medicine hidden in plain sight, and what most of us were never told about our own bodies.
These gatherings are conversational. Come with your questions, your curiosity, and an openness to learn. Each ninety minute morning combines current research with practical takeaways and is built for people who want to actually engage with the room, not just listen. Connect with a community of growth minded folks in the foothills who care about living well in body, mind, and spirit.
Held the second Wednesday of every month at 157 North Trade Street, Tryon. Doors open 10:30 AM. Talk begins 11:00. Free to attend, limited seating, first come. Full details at earthandsouladventures.com.
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Four Seasons
Designated Best Place to Work
Flat Rock, NC- For the fourth year in a row, Four Seasons, The Care You Trust, was selected as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare. Four Seasons is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization providing Care Navigation, Home Care, Palliative Care, Hospice Care, Pediatric Palliative and Hospice Care, and Grief Services to fourteen counties in Western North Carolina. Four Seasons has received this award five times in total, receiving the honor in 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, and now in 2026. We did not participate in the 2022 awards.
This award program identifies and recognizes outstanding employers in the healthcare industry nationwide. Modern Healthcare partners with Workforce Research Group on the assessment process, which includes an extensive employee survey.
Four Seasons will find out their ranking on the Best Places list and be celebrated at the 2026 Best Places to Work in Healthcare Awards Gala in September of this year.
Interested in joining our team? Four Seasons is now hiring for a variety of positions across our service region! Learn more and apply today!
About Four Seasons
Four Seasons, The Care You Trust is a nonprofit Hospice and Palliative Care organization, providing trusted care to Western North Carolina since 1979. In addition to Hospice and Palliative Care, Four Seasons also offers Care Navigation, Home Care (in some regions), Grief Services, and support for the caregiver and family. Four Seasons is honored to provide care to fourteen counties including Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain and Transylvania. The generous community support through Four Seasons Foundation and Hospice Home Stores, allows Four Seasons to ensure the mission and vision of the organization, providing care to everyone, including those in need. For more information, call 866.466.9734 or visit FourSeasonsCare.org
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Stokes & Company CPAs Awarded
Stokes & Company CPAs is proud to announce that it has been named a 2025 South Carolina Top Workplace, a prestigious recognition that honors organizations committed to building exceptional workplace cultures and employee experiences.
The South Carolina Top Workplaces award is based entirely on employee feedback collected through a confidential third-party survey that measures important aspects of workplace culture, including leadership, communication, employee engagement, and overall satisfaction.
This recognition highlights Stokes & Company CPAs’ continued commitment to fostering a supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment for its team members. The firm has built a culture centered on professional development, innovation, flexibility, and a strong commitment to both its employees and clients.
Stokes & Company CPAs is known for delivering trusted accounting, tax, and advisory services to individuals and businesses throughout the upstate. The firm’s focus on teamwork, integrity, and client service has helped establish it as a respected leader in the accounting industry.
As the firm continues to grow, Stokes & Company CPAs remains committed to investing in its employees while maintaining the high level of service and expertise clients have come to expect.
For more information about Stokes & Company CPAs, visit www.stokescpas.com.
Stokes & Company CPAs is a full-service accounting and advisory firm dedicated to helping individuals and businesses achieve financial success through personalized service, strategic guidance, and trusted expertise. The firm serves clients across a wide range of industries with a commitment to professionalism, responsiveness, and long-term relationships.
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Event Times:
22nd: 6:00 - 9:30
23rd: 6:00 - 9:30
24th: 5:30 - 9:30 (Kids night) -Trunk or Treat: 5:30 - 7:00
*Please Note: Haunted Areas Will Not Open Until Dark
| | Planning is underway for Fright Fest 2026. We are currently welcoming volunteers (Chamber and Community Members) to take part in planning and carrying out this fantastic community event. If you would like to serve on the committee, please reach out to Nolynn Powell: HERE | | |
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Your 2026 Board
Executive Board:
Catina Gray – President
Sarah Schweitzer – Secretary
Board Members:
Michael Karaman
Nolynn Powell
Elizabeth Estrada
Ben Page
Ty Townsend
Jessica Spivey-Toney
Laura Evans
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