Experience Haywood 2024

EXPERIENCE Change at the Chamber

CeCe Hipps Retires, David Francis Steps In

HCC’s Shelley White

Proudly Serves Community

Canton’s Zeb Smathers Leader of the Year

Laura Tragesser First Citizens Bank Chair

Greg Boothroyd Smoky Mountain News Membership

Greg Boothroyd Smoky Mountain News

Patrick Bradshaw Civil Design Concepts

Chris Brown

Haywood Regional Medical Center

Billy Case RE/MAX Executive

Shelley White Haywood Community College

Brannen Cunningham Sparksmith Automotive

Kirstie Arrington First Citizens Bank

Asher Boyd Mountain Credit Union

Shelley White Haywood Community College Economic & Business Development

Ken Howle Lake Junaluska Government Affairs

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ken Howle Lake Junaluska

Travis Hyatt

MB Haynes

John Tench

Hometrust Bank

Jonathan Key The Mountaineer

Emily McCurry

Edward Jones Investment

Latisha Perkins

Atlantic Bay Mortgage

Rich Price Western Carolina University

AMBASSADORS

Cory Nuckolls Lake Junaluska

John Hornsby Hornsby Creative Group

John Tench HomeTrust Bank Treasurer

Jake Robinson Champion Credit Union Incoming Chair

Jake Robinson

Champion Credit Union

Richie Sund

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino

Laura Tragesser

First Citizens Bank

Jenny Wood Haywood County Schools Foundation

Zeta Woody Mountain Credit Union

Jennifer Bennett Duke Energy

Karl Miller The Mountaineer

Lauri SoJourner SoJourner Consulting

STAFF

David Francis — President. |. CeCe Hipps — Past President

Taylor Foxworth — Member Engagement and Communications Manager

Jean Dilley — Special Projects Manager

Christine Gibson — Accountant

Merritt Tongen

LN Davis

Rob Roland Rob Roland Realty

From the President

Dear Chamber Members:

As I write my final letter as the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce President, I want to thank the membership, the board, and my team for a phenomenal 20 years. Without their support, our chamber would not be a thriving, active, engaged and CACCE-certified chamber. I must admit it feels a bit surreal to think about where the past 20 years went.

Together, we have achieved so many milestones through new programming, improved processes, and upgrading and updating our use of technology. We've worked hard to ensure that we are an inclusive organization that provides opportunities for engagement and growth at all levels of a business through innovative solutions, professional offerings, and growth opportunities.

Two of my most proud accomplishments have been our advocacy efforts and engagement of young professionals and women in the chamber. While we created numerous programs and events that support our members' needs, many of which still exist today, advocacy and engagement of women and young professionals are two of my most rewarding and personal accomplishments.

Our development of a Public Policy Committee that led to the creation of legislative

priorities, Elected Officials’ Reception, and an annual legislative visit to Raleigh, which grew to include all Western North Carolina chambers, gained momentum and led to stronger and more accessible relationships with our elected leaders and successful outcomes. This year, we will expand those efforts to travel and meet with our representatives in Washington, D.C.

Ensuring women and young professionals could network and grow professionally has also been very important to me. Establishing the Women In Business, Leadership Haywood and Young Professionals has created a diversified and engaged membership, which has provided the future leadership of the chamber and Haywood County.

changing events: three floods, a recession, a pandemic, and the largest manufacturer in our county being shuttered. Through all those significant events, we maintained that we have always been strong and united in our efforts to save our community. Together, we have also grown as a chamber and as a community. Together, we have accomplished what one single person or entity could not have possibly accomplished.

I have loved my tenure at the Haywood County Chamber and will dearly miss the members, my team, day-to-day operations, and the challenges we collectively overcame.

It has been a pleasure to serve as your President for the past 20 years, and I wish my successor much success in their endeavors in carrying out the mission of the Haywood Chamber of Commerce.

Sincerely,

Together, we have endured many life-

CeCe Hipps

DISTANCES

POPULATION

CLIMATE & LAND

Average High Temperature ....70.7 degrees

Average Low Temperature .....50 degrees

Average Rainfall ..........53 inches/year

Average Snowfall .........14 inches/year

Square Miles ...................553.66

Highest Elevation.6,410-foot Richland Balsam Rivers Pigeon River Lakes........Lake Junaluska, Lake Logan

WAYNESVILLE

Waynesville is Haywood County’s largest town and county seat, containing both the Haywood County Courthouse and town of Waynesville offices. Single-family homes and retail stores surround the historic downtown with its quaint brick sidewalks, galleries, breweries, gourmet restaurants, clothing and gift stores.

Locals mingle with droves of tourists for daily lunches, downtown festivals and gallery strolls. On the outskirts of town, mountain homes look across the valley below with views of the Smoky Mountains stretching for miles.

The town was founded by Robert Love, a Revolutionary War colonel born in Virginia, and named after “Mad” Anthony Wayne, a Revolutionary War hero. After the war Love, his wife and 10 children relocated from their home in what is now part of eastern Tennessee to Haywood County’s Richland Creek area. Love was a wealthy man who had inherited a fortune and worked as a land speculator, lawyer, justice of the peace, surveyor, state senator and clerk of court.

In 1809, Love donated 17 acres for the town of Waynesville, which was where the courthouse, jail and stocks were to be built. A main street and cross street were plotted, along with a public square and 30 half acre lots. The public square was located at the intersection of Main Street and Cross Street — today known as Church Street on one end and East Street on the other.

The town includes the historic Frog Level District, where the old railroad depot was located and where tourists would disembark from trains coming from the hotter climes to the east. This area now includes a brewery, a coffee shop and several boutique retail shops.

The town of Hazelwood, incorporated in 1905, was a town in and of its own right until it merged with Waynesville in 1995. The tiny town initially housed employees at W.H. Cole’s sawmill, but then grew to contain several industries including a furniture factory, a tannery, and a shoe and boot factory.

Now, downtown Hazelwood is a bustling business district with restaurants, a coffee shop, a bookstore, and several unique and locally owned retail shops with plenty of on-site parking.

Hazelwood is home to the Folkmoot Friendship Center, headquarters of the state’s official international festival, celebrated each year in July.

CANTON

The neighboring towns of Canton and Clyde are the bedrock of eastern Haywood County. Canton largely grew up out of service to the. Huge Evergreen Packaging, a large paper mill on the banks of the Pigeon River that employed as many as 1,200 employees in its heyday. The mill abruptly closed its doors in 2023, and Canton is in the midst of a transformation as it figures out what to do with the mill site.

Many of the homes in the area, particularly in downtown Canton, are architectural gems. The tiny but well-designed buildings housed mill workers

Communities OF HAYWOOD COUNTY

and managers. The town rose in the early 1900s and was a bustle of activity Haywood County.

Canton’s downtown buildings are an interesting mix of styles with notable structures such as the Imperial Hotel. Built soon after the railroad reached Canton around 1880, it was originally a private home. Over the years it was advertised as “one of the best commercial hotels of the $2 class in this state,” and in 1918 was renovated to become separate offices, shops and residences.

The town’s Main Street Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and several new businesses have opened in recent years including restaurants, a brewery, a bakery, a coffee shop and specialty retail stores.

Just south of Canton is Bethel, a rural community located in an open valley north of the nowfamous Cold Mountain. The community provides a rural escape where you’ll also find a local restaurant, gas station, produce stand or homerun businesses dotting the miles of rolling pasture land tucked in between mountain peaks.

The Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest are easily accessible via U.S. 276 or N.C. 215 from Bethel. Cruso is south of Bethel along U.S. 276. The community proclaims itself “Nine miles of friendly people and one old grouch.” There’s even an annual contest to elect the old grouch.

Nearby communities include Beaverdam, Dutch Cove, Hominy, Pigeon, Newfound and Sunburst.

CLYDE

Located east of Waynesville and west of Canton, Clyde is largely a residential community with

a small central business district. Clyde’s location makes it a great place for commuters with jobs in the region’s larger towns. Clyde is home to Haywood Community College, with its renowned professional crafts program, and Haywood Regional Medical Center, which is under the Duke-LifePoint umbrella.

The town is also home to what is thought to be the oldest house in Haywood County, the Shook-Smathers Home. Jacob Shook, a Revolutionary War veteran, built the house in 1795. It began as a log house, but the home’s attic was turned into a large chapel. Today the restored home is a museum.

The township of Clyde officially was formed in 1877 but was not incorporated until 1889. The town’s boundary forms a perfect circle. It is said that the circle’s midpoint was a knothole in a floorboard of the town’s train station, and from that knothole a geometric circle was drawn and all the area within that circle became part of the town.

LAKE JUNALUSKA

Lake Junaluska is located in the heart of Haywood County. The community is nestled around a 200-acre lake with incredible views of the Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains. Lake Junaluska was originally established in 1913 as a retreat center for Methodists, and today it is open to all. It was named for Junaluska Mountain, which was named after a Cherokee Indian chief. From the beginning, Lake Junaluska was a conference center as well as a residential community. Today the grounds include two hotels, dormi-

tory and motel-like facilities, a restaurant, coffee shop, bookstore, a campground, a golf course, 16 gardens, meeting facilities and 800 residential homes. The 2.3-mile walking trail around the lake is one of the most popular recreation areas in Haywood County.

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center hosts thousands of guests every year from around the world. The center welcomes corporate and nonprofit groups, families, weddings, reunions, vacation guests and churches of all denominations. It also hosts concerts and other events throughout the year, including the Balsam Range Art of Music Festival, Smoky Mountain Folk Festival and a fantastic Independence Day Celebration.

The lake is open to all to stay in the hotels or vacation rental homes, walk around the lake or participate in recreation activities including a pool, boat rentals, tennis, volleyball and shuffleboard.

The mission of Lake Junaluska is to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through the renewal of soul, mind and body.

MAGGIE VALLEY

The eastern gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Maggie Valley was incorporated as a tourist town, a fact evident by its mix of family restaurants, music and entertainment venues, rental properties and souvenir stores. The town is a bustling center of activity throughout the year and a hotspot for motorcyclists.

Maggie Valley got its name after one of the valley’s 1860s settlers, John Sidney Setzer, realized the town was in need of a post office. No name, no post office, the government said. Four suggestions were sent to Washington, three of them being Setzer’s daughters’ names — Cora, Mettie and Maggie. Maggie was selected, but it wasn’t until about 1947 that the word “valley” was added. Miss Maggie is still around, portrayed by a volunteer who wears a yellow bonnet, waves to passing cars and appears at festivals.

The Wheels Through Time transportation museum houses what some consider the world’s finest collection of vintage motorcycles, and nearly all of them still run. The museum — which also has a classic car collection — attracts visitors from throughout the world and has been featured in several television specials.

BearWaters Brewing has an outpost in the valley and Cataloochee Ski Area, also in Maggie Valley, is one of the South’s premier ski resorts. The festival grounds located along Maggie Valley’s main commercial strip hosts events on many weekends throughout the summer and fall, including the Maggie Valley Arts and Crafts Show.

Maggie Valley is known as a great jumping off point to visit the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, especially Cataloochee Valley and its resident elk herd.

Nearby communities include Dellwood, Jonathan Creek, Hemphill, Ivy Hill, Soco, Rabbit Skin, White Oak and approaching the Tennessee Line, Fines Creek, Harmon’s Den, and Panther Creek.

LAKE JUNALUSKA CONFERENCE & RETREAT CENTER PHOTO

Changes for the Chamber

CECE HIPPS RETIRES, DAVID FRANCIS COMES ON BOARD

This year was one of significant transition for the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce.

CeCe Hipps, who had served as president of the chamber for more than 20 years, retired from her position and the board hired David Francis to replace her.

“We have been fortunate to have had CeCe’s leadership,” said Chamber Board Chair Laura Tragesser. “She has made so many contributions to the success of Haywood County and will be missed.”

“I’m proud of what we have accomplished in making this an attractive place for business growth and have been honored to serve as a voice for the community. Connecting individuals and organizations with opportunities for

professional development has been one of my personal passions,” said Hipps.

New Chamber President David Francis has a background in both the private and public sectors and brings a wealth of knowledge in economic development and public policy. He has 35 years of experience in the business community and has served in several key leadership roles within Haywood County government.

“After a four-month-long nationwide search for the Chamber of Commerce’s new leader, the ideal candidate was found in Haywood County,” said Tragesser, Financial Sales Manager at First Citizens Bank. “We had applicants from all over the country. After interviewing several candidates, we knew that David’s years

of experience within Haywood County government and his deep understanding of regional economic development would be keys to long-term success.”

Francis assumed his role as president and CEO in July.

“I want to thank the citizens of Haywood County for giving me the privilege to work for them over the last 25-plus years. It’s been an honor. A thank you to Haywood County Board of Commissioners past and present,” said Francis. “An appreciation to the county managers I have worked with over the years and most recently Bryant Morehead for his support over the past six years. The work we started has laid a great foundation for the future of Haywood County.”

Members of the Haywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Director at President CeCe Hipps’ (second from left, bottom row) last annual dinner held in June 2024. Also pictured are (front row, from left) Board Chair Laura Tragesser with First Citizens Bank, Hipps and new Chamber President David Francis, (second row, from left) Emily McCurry with Edwards Jones, HCC President Shelley White, Richie Sund of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, Lake Junaluska Conference Center Executive Director Ken Howle, (back row, from left) Brannen Cunningham with Sparksmith, John Tench of HomeTrust Bank, Jennifer Bennett of Duke Energy, and Billy Case of Lucas and Case Realty. THE MOUNTAINEER PHOTO

Hipps Reflects on her Tenure

CeCe Hipps went to college to become a school teacher, a profession she enjoyed for 10 years prior to starting a family and deciding to stay home with her children. A friend and neighbor who worked for the Cary Chamber of Commerce recruited her at that time to apply for a job at the chamber.

“Cary exploded in those years, growing from about 12,000 people to almost 60,000,” said Hipps. That explosive growth was a result of the rapid development of the Research Triangle Park and the creation of thousands of hi-tech and pharmaceutical jobs, which led to thousands of construction and retail sector jobs.

Hipps rose through the ranks at the Cary Chamber, getting the opportunity to go through several training sessions at the national chamber level. When the Owen High School graduate had the opportunity to apply for a position at the Asheville Chamber, she took the chance and got the job. With roles at two large chambers under her belt, Hipps heard about the opening in Haywood and applied, seeing both opportunities and challenges in the position.

“You know I didn’t really get much of a raise moving to this job, and I knew the chamber needed a lot of organizational work and professionalism. To be honest, I really didn’t think I would stay in Haywood County,” said Hipps.

To the contrary, her leadership role at the Haywood Chamber lasted for more than two decades.

During that tenure, the chamber has helped Haywood County navigate natural and economic disasters, including the Great Recession in 2008, the COVID-19 pandemic, the devasting floods in 2004 and 2021 and the closure of the Pactiv Evergreen Mill in Canton in 2023.

“Our response to these events shows the true heart of the community and how we help our neighbors during these times,” said Hipps. “You know when things like Covid or a flood happens, you just drop everything and react to help the business community.”

Hipps said one of the early challenges was getting the right mix of leaders on the chamber board.

“It was almost all tourism then. I thought it needed to be more diverse. And that’s when the chamber became more effective, when we started focusing on the other economic drivers within the county. We tried to get the mill engaged, the banks, something besides mom-and-pop tourism businesses,” said Hipps.

More evidence of the chamber’s success during Hipps’ tenure was how it developed a large volunteer base.

“We reached a volunteer heyday here. Having the Blue Ridge Breakaway bike race required a huge number of workers who volunteered their time, and people did it. They wanted to be involved and engaged, and that showed me we had turned a corner,” said Hipps.

That has led to the success of the Ambassador Program, Leadership Haywood, the Elected Officials Reception, and all the different working committees the chamber now has.

“All of these things are in place and a fundamental part of the chamber now, but it took a lot. Other than a chamber after hours and the annual dinner, there wasn’t a lot going on when I first got here,” she said.

Hipps described the three-person chamber staff — her, Taylor Foxworth and Jean Dilley — as “small but mighty” and credits their work for part of the chamber’s successes.

CeCe’s not sure that she’s completely retired, saying there might be some projects down the road that interest her. But not right now. She’s ready to work on her golf game, spend time with grandkids and her husband, Rob Roland.

Zeb Smathers

Centuries ago, five brothers known as the Schmitters left Europe to settle in Rowan County. They quickly realized their mistake and packed up for Western North Carolina, where their descendants would go on to leave an indelible mark on the history of the region, the county and one tiny mountain mill town.

By the early 20th century and now known by the surname “Smathers,” one of them, Loranzo, opened a humble grocery store in Canton, a booming blue-collar burg oozing with prosperity.

The store wasn’t open on Sundays and didn’t sell booze, but Loranzo stood behind the deli counter, slinging ground chuck and political wisdom with equal aplomb. Often at his feet would be a strapping young lad who would one day go on to become mayor of the town — his son, Patrick. Patrick, in turn, had a son who preferred the cartoonish characters of the cereal aisle.

Today, that old grocery store is the law office of Smathers and Smathers, and that cereal aisle is very near to where Zebulon Loranzo Smathers

sits nearly every day — in the de facto mayor’s office of the town of Canton.

Zeb’s path to that seat, however, has been completely predictable to any reasonable observer.

A Pisgah High School alum, Zeb subsequently graduated from Duke University and then went on to earn his law degree from the University of North Carolina. With literally the whole world before him, Zeb — young, intelligent, compassionate and gifted with a flair for the spoken word — could have done anything he wanted, anywhere in the world.

He chose instead to return to the town of Canton.

“Other than the words, ‘I love you,’ I think the most important word in the English language is ‘home,’” Zeb said during a speech last year. “It’s what connects us — the ones who have been here, and the ones who just got here.”

While his path may have been predictable, the challenges he would face would most certainly not be.

Elected as a town alderman in 2013, Zeb spent four years learning the ropes of municipal government alongside a board presiding over the rapid rejuvenation of Canton’s dilapidated central business district less than a decade after massive flooding laid waste to vast swaths of downtown. In 2017, Zeb was elected to his first term as mayor, unopposed.

In 2021, shortly before winning his second term as mayor, it happened again — a deadly wall of water cascaded down the Pigeon River, devastating businesses and municipal buildings in Canton’s downtown, killing six people along the way.

The death toll very likely could have been eight, had Zeb not waded into the surging floodwaters and carried two people to safety at the height of the chaos.

Throughout the following days, weeks and months, Zeb would go on to spearhead recovery and resiliency efforts with equal parts grit and grace, but fate had not yet finished with him.

On March 6, 2023, Zeb was as shocked as anyone to learn that the 115-year-old paper mill at the heart of Canton, one of Haywood County’s largest employers, would close forever within three months.

“I’m numb,” he said at the time. “Moreover, I’m heartbroken.”

With recovery from a natural disaster still underway, Zeb had instantly inherited a new set of problems from this new human-caused disaster.

Without skipping a beat, Zeb and his Canton colleagues quickly became the center point of a community-wide response to what he called “a Carolina crisis” — the economic effects of which would know no municipal boundaries, no arbitrary lines drawn on a map.

In the 16 months since the closing was an-

nounced, Zeb has worked tirelessly and selflessly to protect the interests of the town, the county, the region and the state.

He immediately stood in solidarity with hundreds of displaced workers. He successfully fought the mill’s request for a property tax break. He collaborated with state and local officials to bring financial resources to plug the town’s massive budget hole. He drew attention to environmental problems at the 185-acre mill parcel. He even acquired the mill’s iconic steam-powered whistles, which had provided a sense of place for generations of Canton residents.

He did all this, and more, without raising the town’s property taxes.

Zeb also pushed for the town’s control of the mill site, which was ultimately not to be, but Zeb

doesn’t live in what Winston Churchill called “the grey twilight where there is neither victory nor defeat.” Zeb dares mighty things, and like all of us, he sometimes fails. But as the mayor of the little town that won’t stay down, Zeb has come to symbolize the rugged spirit of the Southern Appalachian people that choose to call these mountains “home.”

Canton will go on. Flood recovery will continue. Those whistles will still blow from time to time in the fall, under Friday night’s lights.

And as the dying embers of a once-prosperous paper mill ascend towards their inevitable afterlife, Canton’s leader, its biggest cheerleader, its best friend and its native son will still be there — Zeb Smathers, the Haywood Chamber of Commerce’s “Leader of the Year.”

Zeb Smathers was out of the country during the chamber’s annual banquet, so the award was accepted by his father, former Canton Mayor Pat Smathers. THE MOUNTAINEER PHOTO

Smathers with NC Governor, Roy Cooper.

Haywood Community College’s Dr. Shelley White

“There have been mill workers and members of their families who decided, ‘You know what, maybe I want a change of careers during this time.’ It reinforces our mission, in that we are here to help.”

—Dr. Shelley White

Since taking over the position as president of Haywood Community College in Clyde in January 2020, Dr. Shelley White has properly and safely navigated numerous obstacles — the pandemic, a massive flood ripping through Haywood County, and the closure of the Pactiv Evergreen paper mill in Canton.

“We’ve been through a lot of trying times in our community,” White said. “And I think the college is seeing some positive movement from the community. Looking at new training opportunities. Different directions for job opportunities. Just all these momentum changes related to the issues we face in the community.”

As of late, the biggest momentum change in our backyard continues to be the loss of the Pactiv Evergreen mill in the spring of 2023. Around 1,100 workers lost their jobs, with HCC immediately taking action by offering programs to help former mill employees find new career paths — HVAC, truck driving training, carpentry, plumbing.

“That deep-rooted connection to the community has helped us be right at the forefront of being able to respond,” White said of the mill closure. “I [remember] getting the phone call that the mill was closing. I said, ‘We’ve got to get to work.’ In the moment, we are part of the solution. We can part of the puzzle that’s going to help the community move forward.”

Through HCC, numerous former mill workers were able to enter several academic programs to launch this new chapter of their lives. And over a dozen of those workers received certification from the school’s popular truck driver training program, a partnership between HCC and Caldwell Community College in Hudson.

“And some of the funding that we received this past budget cycle through the [North Carolina] General Assembly will allow us to purchase our

own trucks and have our own program here [in Haywood County],” White noted.

Within the next year or so, HCC is also aiming to create a state-of-the-art electrical line worker training course, which will be available onsite in Clyde.

“An electric lineman program doesn’t exist this far west in the state,” White said. “So, we’re really thankful to be able to bring that program to our area.”

And through its Haywood Strong Scholarship, HCC has recently awarded over 50 scholarships to mill workers and their families, with each receiving $1,000 towards education and advancement.

“We’ve had some really great success stories out of that,” White said. “There have been mill workers and members of their families who decided, ‘You know what, maybe I want a change of careers during this time.’”

White estimates over 100 mill workers have be in contact with HCC for career guidance over the last year or so since the closure of Pactiv Evergreen.

“It reinforces our mission, in that we are here to help, we are here to improve the lives of our citizens,” White said. “And it demonstrates that in action, in very tangible stories [of success].”

Even in day-to-day operations and interactions, it’s not lost on White the stories from students — past and present — who have shared their memories of HCC and appreciation for its stoic stance in the community as a place of stability and promise.

“They remember when their dad or grandfather was laid off from [the former] Dayco [plant in Waynesville], and how they came to HCC,” White said. “It’s very powerful to hear stories like that, from another generation who’s experienced something similar — every employee here is living out the mission of the college.”

Amid the changing landscape of college academics currently underway nationally, many prospective students and families are seeing the financial advantages of community colleges — in terms of the programs offered at very agreeable costs — many community colleges are seeing an increase in enrollment numbers.

“We’re really structured to be able to respond quickly and be accessible to community at large,” White said. “There’s very low barriers to entry — we are the open-door institution.”

As the 2024-2025 academic year quickly appears on the horizon, White and the staff/faculty at HCC are gearing up for the 60th anniversary celebration of the inception of the institution — this bastion of knowledge, enlightenment and possibility in the heart of the mountains of Haywood County since 1965.

“Parents, grandparents and other family members have come here and taken programs — people trust HCC,” White said. “[These programs] have helped start a career, move ahead in a job or springboard into a [four-year] university. It’s that long-term legacy and all those folks who’ve been touched here that has really helped position the college to be successful during this time.”

Walking the campus, White can’t help but radiate a genuine sense of pride for where the college started those many decades ago — as place created piece-by-piece by members of the community who believed in its potential — to where it proudly stands as it pushes headlong into the 21st century.

“We owe a debt of gratitude to those who had the vision, the desire and the forethought to establish the community college system,” White said. “But, then also to have Haywood as its own entity, its own location and college — we have this legacy of stewardship to this property, something that continues on today.”

Vicki Hyatt

Remarks delivered by HCC President Shelley White

This year’s Woman of Distinction has been a fierce, tireless, and unstoppable advocate for Haywood County for nearly three decades. Her unwavering dedication to advance Haywood County has touched every corner of life here, from the halls of local government, to the business community, to civic organizations, to the political landscape. This person is unique in that her contributions are often behind the scenes. She is rarely in the limelight herself. Instead, she is a champion, supporter and promoter of the causes and initiatives that have shaped life for every citizen in this county.

As one of Haywood County’s chief influ-

encers, there are very few success stories over the past three decades that she hasn’t made a mark on.

I’m sure most of you in this room have this person on speed dial. Sometimes, when her number shows up on your caller ID, it’s an “uhoh” moment. But you also know it’s your most important call of the day — and you better return her message. And when you need something done, when you need help pulling off a project, when you need a torch bearer, she’s one of the first calls you make.

Few in this room, if anyone, can rival her breadth of institutional knowledge, from the big important issues and challenges Haywood

County has faced over the years, to the most mundane minutiae of a town board vote 20 years ago. She can not only tell who spoke at a ribbon cutting ceremony years ago, but probably what they said.

The Haywood County Chamber of Commerce is honored to present Vicki Hyatt, the long-time editor of The Mountaineer, with this year’s Woman of Distinction award.

When Vicki came to The Mountaineer in the mid-1990s after marrying a local Haywood County boy, she came with the spunk and geter-done attitude of a Montana farm girl. And nearly 30 years later, that spunk, passion and drive has never waivered.

ON THE SCENE — The Mountaineer reporter

Vicki Hyatt covered stories from the 2021 Haywood County flood around the clock for twoand-half weeks. Here she interviews Ron Bogle at the Cruso Community Center. THE

She has written more than 15,000 stories chronicling the people, places, events, success, failures — and yes, the controversies — of Haywood County. During her time as editor, her staff would often joke that she never slept. When marathon county commissioner meetings ended, her night would just be getting started, as she worked into the wee hours of the morning cranking out the news for tomorrow’s pages.

She’s the only one besides the county manager and finance director who would actually read all 627 pages of the county budget — and in her leisure time no less. Vicki was even known to check and send emails from the dentist chair while getting a cleaning.

The job wasn’t easy. Vicki has often faced adversity and resistance for her reporting, even getting doused with a fire hose on one occasion by some who were none too happy with her coverage. But she never stops. She keeps on digging until she gets to the bottom of any story, leaving no stone unturned.

Ultimately, Vicki’s drive has been for a singular purpose: to advance the greater public good of Haywood County, and she’s done so with steadfast passion and zeal. Haywood County is a better place to live, work and play because of her contributions.

J.M. Teague Engineering

While sitting in church one day, listening to the pastor radiate words of wisdom, Mark Teague was struck by one saying within the message of that particular sermon — “a great adventure.”

“And I was thinking about ‘a great adventure’ and how it kind of fit into exactly what I was doing,” Teague said. “So, I started what I called ‘my great adventure.’”

That simple, yet poignant and profound sentiment was just about 15 years ago, the same timeframe by which Teague decided to take a true leap of faith and launch his Haywood County-based company, J.M. Teague Engineering, in 2010.

“I left a stable job in the middle of a recession and started a business,” Teague chuckled. “But, I do love it. And it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

Leading up that point in 2010, Teague had built up a very successful career as a transportation engineering manager for the North Carolina Department of Transportation. With a state gig as the anchor for his financial stability and so forth, Teague still felt underutilized in what avenues he could meander down, in terms of projects, purpose and passion.

“I just always felt constrained to what I could do and my potential,” Teague noted. “My wife ran her own toy store in [downtown] Waynesville, and I got a little bit jealous that she was able to do that — to run her own business and do what she loved to do.”

Specializing in a wide gamut of offerings, J.M. Teague Engineering has had its hands involved in countless local and regional projects throughout its tenure — land use/community planning, forensic/traffic engineering, GIS infrastructure assessment, education/training, wayfinding/mapping, and more.

“I love solving problems. I love being creative,” Teague said. “Ever since I was in college [at N.C. State], I’ve always loved traffic engineering and working with different kinds of organizations.”

More specifically, Teague finds that the most enjoyment of his skillset and vast knowledge resides within the realms of forensic engineering, where he’s asked to come into court and help with a case.

“Working with attorneys and talking with juries, doing depositions and being in the courtroom setting,” Teague said of what’s required of him when it comes to forensic engineering.

J.M. Teague Engineering also offers NCDOT-approved training and certifications in work zone safety, flagging and flagger instructor.

“We’re the only private organization certified by the NCDOT to teach some of these classes. And we also teach other types of classes, like planning boards and different manuals we use,” Teague said. “I’ve never really considered myself a teacher, but I do really enjoy the academic part of what we do.”

Although J.M. Teague Engineering has been tapped for projects by large national and international companies and corporations around Southern Appalachia and the greater Southeast, what really sticks out over the years in opera-

tion is working with communities, being able to come to the rescue in a time of need.

“We do on-call engineering for smaller towns around the area,” Teague said. “And it’s nice to get a call from a town manager and they say, ‘Well, we’ve got a problem. We don’t have the expertise to figure it out and we’ve got a lot of public pressure to figure it out.’ And we come in quickly and give them a solution — those really mean a lot.”

Currently celebrating its 15th anniversary of the business, it’s never lost on Teague about not only the path he’s carved for himself and his family, but also for his employees and the general public he works with on a daily basis.

“It’s pretty amazing,” Teague said in a humbled tone. “It’s hard to believe, but I look back on each year and how we’ve grown, the successes and the struggles and what I’ve learned along the way — it’s almost surreal sometimes to think about 15 years.”

And yet, aside from the anniversary itself, what matters most to Teague is knowing that he’s been able to hire great employees from right here in our backyard, folks who are incredibly talented and driven by what they do, which ultimately leads to sustainability and longevity in the Haywood County business and economic sectors.

“One of the biggest revelations for me, not long after I started the business, was when I walked into Ingles and saw an employee there,” Teague said. “And it hit me that what I’m doing here [with our business] is helping that person buy groceries and make a living — it just really made me happy and proud.”

Mark Teague

Twigs & Leaves Gallery

Just over a year after changing ownership, downtown Waynesville’s Twigs & Leaves Gallery won the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Small Business of the Year Award.

Founded in 1998 by the visionary owners Kaaren Stoner and David Erickson, Twigs & Leaves Gallery has grown from a modest storefront and pottery studio into a downtown staple that attracts art lovers from near and far.

When second owners Carrie and John Keith retired in June 2023 after 17 years of ownership, Roger and Peggy Reid took the reins.

“We are thrilled to be a part of this community and are looking forward to carrying on

the legacy of Twigs & Leaves Gallery,” Roger Reid said.

The nature-themed gallery specializes in showcasing fine American craft, with a particular emphasis on works created by local and regional artists. From intricate pottery and a wide variety of paintings to unique jewelry and handcrafted furniture, Twigs & Leaves Gallery offers an array of art that appeals to collectors and casual shoppers alike.

During his presentation of the award, United Community Bank’s Mel Wilson spoke about what makes Twigs & Leaves stand out, noting that it’s also known for its exceptional customer service and community engagement.

“Customer service is not just their priority,

Lauri Sojourner (from left), Tiffani Watts, Roger Reid, Lenora Hysom and Anna Melton with the Small Business of the Year Award. Not present were Bethany MacMillan, Melissa Burrell.

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Art by Becky Smith

it’s their passion,” Wilson said. “They understand that the little details matter.”

But the gallery’s impact also extends beyond the walls of its charming storefront. Twigs & Leaves Gallery is a generous supporter of local charities and nonprofit organizations. It regularly donates art for charity auctions and sponsors community events, and its management serves on numerous boards and committees further solidifying the gallery’s role as a pillar of the community.

Gallery manager Tiffani Watts said one of the key factors that sets Twigs & Leaves Gallery apart is the staff’s commitment to foster a sense of community where “art is for everyone.”

“‘Team Twigs,’ as we refer to ourselves, be-

“We are thrilled to be a part of this community and are looking forward to carrying on the legacy of Twigs & Leaves Gallery.”

Roger Reid

lieves that art has the power to bring people together, and this belief is evident in every aspect of our business,” Watts said. “We regularly host artist meet-and-greet events and workshops, creating opportunities for residents to connect with artists and each other. These events not only enrich our local culture but also provide valuable exposure for emerging artists.”

“Winning the Small Business of the Year award is a well-deserved recognition of Twigs & Leaves Gallery’s hard work, creativity and community spirit,” Watts added. “This accolade celebrates not only our business’ success but also our team’s positive impact on our town. We have created a space where art and community thrive together, and these contributions have enriched our lives in countless ways.”

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Premier Magnesia

Premier Magnesia, formerly known as Giles Chemical and the U.S.’s largest producer of epsom salt, was named the Business of the Year for 2024-25 at the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner.

Jim Hill, President of Premier, accepted the award and gave these comments:

“One benefit of winning this award is that it gives us a chance to educate more people about the fact our actual company name is Premier Magnesia. Given we have been called “Giles Chemical” since 1950 it is easy to see why old habits are hard to break. But for the record, we actually became Premier Magnesia in 2007 and we are hoping more and more people come to know us by this name.

“When Matt (Haynes) informed me we were going to be given this award it caused me to reflect on the success we have been blessed with. When I arrived in July of 2000 the total number of employees we had in our entire company was 38 (with 34 of these here in Waynesville). When I recently asked our VP of Human Resources what our headcount is, I was excited to hear that we currently employ 301 people in Haywood County alone!

“So I asked myself, what has really been the most important factor in our success? Is it that we have made good decisions?  Sure, we have made some solid business choices, but I would not say that is really the driving force. Has it just been good fortune? Certainly, we have had situations where we found ourselves in the right place at the right time, but still I would not say this is the biggest factor. Instead, if I had to say the main reason why we have been successful is because we have been blessed to employ

amazing people. And while we have fantastic people at all of our operations around the country, it has especially been true here in Western North Carolina. And while our mine in Gabbs is incredibly important to us, it is Waynesville that has really been the heart of Premier’s operations.

democracy are “good,” meaning they are a people who do what is right even when no one is looking. People who value honesty, integrity, hard work and fair play. So I would like to paraphrase his quote and say this, “Premier Magnesia has had great success, because the people of Haywood County are good.”

“Excuse me, I hope this doesn’t sound pedantic, but I would like to paraphrase a quote from Alexis de Tocqueville because I feel it best describes our success. De Tocqueville was a French sociologist who came to America in 1831. The French were curious with the success the United States “democracy experiment” was having. After traveling all about for 10 months he came to a famous conclusion. He said, “America is great because she is good.”

“What he meant by this is that a democracy cannot work unless the people within that

“Everyone in this room tonight is in someway a leader in this community. I am urging you to continue to do the hard work that is necessary to preserve the wonderful culture of goodness that exists here in Haywood County.

“In closing, on behalf of Premier Magnesia’s Owners and its Employees, I am proud and grateful to accept this wonderful award. My hope is that Premier can continue to help promote the economic health of this County and to do our part in keeping this amazing community “good.”

“Thank you and God Bless.”

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino

As one of the largest employers in Western North Carolina, 4,000 of Harrah’s employees live in Haywood County. For 25 years, Harrah’s has made a long-lasting economic impact on our community. Recent impact numbers included $419 million in salaries/wages and $7.5 million to a private nonprofit fund to support regional programs.

Owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee In-

dians (EBCI) and operated by Caesars Entertainment, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort was officially opened in November 1997. Initially launching with 24-hour video poker and gaming machines, the property began offering live table games in August 2012.

Treat yourself to an unforgettable getaway at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Enjoy luxe hotel accommodations and amenities, thrilling

casino excitement, celebrity chef restaurants, world-class golf, high-octane shows/events, shopping and much more. The property itself boasts two pools, four towers and over 1,800 rooms.

With over 121,000 square feet of conference and event space throughout the property, Harrah’s Cherokee can accommodate groups and meetings ranging from 10 to over 3,000 in its state-of-the-art facilities, including the Conference Center, Event Center and the brand-new Cherokee Convention Center.

The Caesars Entertainment corporate legacy began in 1937 when Bill Harrah opened Harrah’s Bingo Club, a modest establishment in Reno, Nevada. What began as a single property expanded over the years to offer more than 50 dazzling casinos worldwide.

Caesars Entertainment joins two successful gaming leaders, Caesars Entertainment and Eldorado Resorts, who have come together to create the largest and most diversified collection of destinations across the United States.

Boasting many of the world’s most prestigious gaming brands, including Caesars Palace®, Harrah’s®, Horseshoe®, Eldorado®, Silver Legacy®, Circus Circus® Reno and Tropicana®, among many others, they are the global leader in gaming and hospitality.

While each of its over 50 world-class resorts offer its own unique amenities, all share a common goal of providing unparalleled familystyle service and exhilarating experiences.

Making Tomorrow’s Leaders, Today

Inside the success of Leadership Haywood

Legendary American football coach and NFL hall of famer Vince Lombardi knew a thing or two about winning — his teams won so many championships, the Super Bowl trophy is named after him. Lombardi also knew that winning, whether it be on the gridiron, in the boardroom or in the game of life itself, often comes down to leadership.

“Leaders aren’t born, they’re made,” Lombardi famously quipped. “And they’re made just like anything else, through hard work.”

The Haywood Chamber of Commerce is doing that hard work of making leaders through Leadership Haywood, a longstanding civic education program designed to bring both established and emerging professionals up to speed on the players, the playbook and the places that help Haywood County win.

“As community members, we walk on the surface of the happenings in the county,” said Jean Dilley, the Chamber’s special projects manager. “This program allows us to dive below to see how different aspects of the county work.”

Although the class topics have changed over the years, they remain focused on a core group of principles and institutions central to Haywood County’s identity and its socio-economic prosperity.

“Effective leaders need to have a deep understanding of all aspects of the communities in which they live and work, and Leadership Haywood has been an efficient and effective way of

Get Involved

Every year, the Haywood Chamber of Commerce offers Leadership Haywood, an intensive nine-session civic leadership academy held from September through May. Each day-long class provides students with the opportunity to visit Haywood County’s civic and cultural institutions while learning from and interacting with a diverse group of local leaders who make Haywood County a great place to live, work and play. Tuition is $800 for Chamber members, $900 for non-members and includes all program costs, meals, orientation, an opening reception and graduation. To enroll, contact Special Projects Manager Jean Dilley via email at jdilley@haywoodchamber.com or call 828.456.3021. For more information on Leadership Haywood, visit haywoodchamber.com/the-chamber/ programs-initiatives/leadership-haywood.

creating well-rounded leaders within the community,” said Ken Howle, Chamber Executive Board member, government relations chair, Leadership Haywood alum and executive director of the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center since 2018.

The 2023 Leadership Haywood cohort was scheduled to tour historical sites and landmarks, paddle Lake Junaluska, build a house with Habitat for Humanity and participate in instructional sessions dedicated to economic development, education, the environment, health care, law enforcement, local government, team building and, of course, leadership.

“Any effective community requires collaboration, and the best way to create that is through an understanding of the goals of all the institutions in the county,” Howle said. “Leadership Haywood has provided that avenue for over 30 years, fostering the teamwork that’s been instrumental in the many victories of Haywood County.”

Presented by Mountain Credit Union, Leadership Haywood is more than just a series of seminars. It also serves as an enduring connection to a network of alumni who have gone on to lead educational foundations, manage multimillion-dollar municipal budgets and occupy central roles in the community. They’re administrators, bankers, CEOs, entrepreneurs, insurance agents, police officers, realtors, reporters and more.

Merritt Tongen of LN Davis is Haywood County’s Emerging Female Leader of the Year

“The Haywood County Chamber of Commerce has allowed me the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people in our community and I am blessed with not only the business connections, but the friendships I’ve made because of this organization,” Tongen said after winning the award. “I am deeply honored to have received the Emerging Leader award and a bit awestruck, if I’m being honest, that I was chosen to accept this prestigious award. We have so many female trailblazers in our county and I look forward to seeing who the baton is passed to in the future!”

A Haywood County native and fourth generation owner of LN Davis Insurance Agency, Tongen serves as chairwoman for the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina’s (IIANC) iLead Committee, previous past chair of IIANC’s Women’s I-A Networking committee, is an Ambassador for the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce, member of HCC’s Regional Center for the Advancement of Children (RCAC) Parental Advisory Committee, and serves as a board member of the Big T Club and Haywood County Schools Foundation. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work Degree along with Nonprofit Studies and Spanish minors from N.C. State University.

Calab Tate, an admissions and recruitment officer at Haywood Community College and 2019 Leadership Haywood alumni, recognizes the importance of the camaraderie he experienced in Leadership Haywood — forging the ongoing relationships between the public, private and nonprofit sectors that help Haywood County put a winning team on the field.

“One of the things I like the most about Leadership Haywood is the fact that now after

I’ve taken the course, after that entire year of getting to know all the different bits and pieces of how the county works, when I go to a networking function, a scholarship luncheon or fundraising event, I am so much more confident to reach out and start those conversations that actually get things done in the community because I know everybody,” Tate said. “And they’ve seen me in the class, so they know me.”

2023-2024 Businesses of the Month

AUGUST 2023: HORNSBY CREATIVE GROUP

The Hornsby Creative Group specializes in working with purposeful brands to craft creative solutions that make the world a better place. Driven by a core strength of connectedness, the company believes that design can support improving the lives of all, being responsible stewards of our environment while maximizing the bottom line.

The business excels where art, design and communication intersect to transcend boundaries and build social bridges. They’re passionate about the power of our stories to connect us through our common hopes, dreams and struggles.

OCTOBER 2023: WARD PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR

Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air is a full-service plumbing and HVAC business that has been serving the people of Western North Carolina for over 45 years in plumbing and HVAC system repairs and installations.

At its core, Ward is the only shop in our area that has the knowledge base and experience to repair both modern and older systems. They’re proud to call this area home and feel privileged to work with people of these mountains.

Ward serves both residential and commercial properties. And they’re very selective about who joins the Ward team, as they want to make sure they send out reliable technicians to install or repair your systems.

NOVEMBER 2023: JUNALUSKA ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Founded in 1967 by Dr. Mack Setser and his partner, Dr. Joe Howell, the Waynesville facility on Asheville Road has become a beacon of medicine, compassion and wellness for animals around Haywood County and beyond over its many decades in operation.

As a full-service veterinary office, Junaluska Animal Hospital offers state-of-the-art testing and diagnostics, an array of advanced care, routine/advanced surgical procedures and many other services to provide your pet with the best possible care.

Junaluska Animal Hospital

Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air

Hornsby Creative Group

As pet owners themselves, they believe that preventative care with wellness exams are the keys to your pet living a longer, healthier and happier life.

DECEMBER 2023: CIVIL DESIGN CONCEPTS

Established in 2000 as a home office by Chris Eller, Civil Design Concepts, P.A. has grown steadily. In 2008, CDC merged with Patrick Bradshaw of Bradshaw Engineering, combining strengths and propelling the company to new heights. Two additional partners, Chris Day and Jesse Gardner, joined the team to strengthen the firm’s capabilities and leadership.

In 2019, the company transitioned to an Employee Owned Company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), empowering its dedicated employees. With this transformative journey, Civil Design Concepts has solidified its position as an industry leader known for building relationships, pushing to add value, solving problems and having a commitment to excellence in civil engineering and site design services.

FEBRUARY 2024: PISGAH PEST CONTROL

Pisgah Pest Control Inc. was founded in 1967 by John Benton “Murph” Felty, who operated the business until he retired in 1988.

In 1988 E. Anne Felty, daughter of Mr. Felty, and Sam Edney bought the business and relocated the office from Murph’s house to the “Pisgah Candy Company” building in downtown Brevard.

Pisgah Pest Control has grown over the years, relocated to Rosman Highway, opening additional offices in Asheville, Cashiers, Hendersonville and Waynesville. It continues to operate with the same focus on the core purpose.

They are a family who values integrity, safety and respect for the environment. Its welltrained team is committed to providing extraordinary service, earning customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Pisgah Pest Control

APRIL 2024: DOGWOOD HEALTH TRUST

Dogwood Health Trust was created in 2018, but its ethos was inspired by a tradition of caring for a community that is more than a century old and rooted in our Southern Appalachian culture.

The founding board established its purpose to dramatically improve health and wellness, grounded in a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Since its inception, the Dogwood board and staff have called on these traditions to shape how we work, across our Western North Carolina region, so that every generation can live, learn, earn and thrive — no exceptions.

MAY 2024: RE/MAX EXECUTIVE

At RE/MAX Executive, they are continually searching for new and better innovations to help agents and broker associates do what they do best — serve their clients’ needs.

They understand that the real estate industry is constantly evolving and its goal and commitment to its agents and clients is to insure RE/MAX Executive remains, now and in the future, “Above the Crowd.”

No one in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX and no RE/MAX franchise sells more real estate in the Carolina region than RE/MAX Executive — “The Real Estate Leaders.”

RE/MAX Associates are the first group of real estate agents to be involved in more than one million transaction sales within a single year. For more than 30 years, RE/MAX has sought the top 20 percent of agents, who are estimated to do 80 percent of the business in residential property sales.

Averaging three times the production and more advanced industry education than other agents, RE/MAX Associates are truly “The Real Estate Leaders” in quality customer service.

Civil Design Concepts

Dogwood Health Trust

RE/MAX Executive

Learning & Networking Through Ongoing Events

Over the years, the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce has initiated and sustained many gatherings, events and educational summits to benefit our members. Some have been created with the goal of networking while others were developed to enhance education and leadership. Below we include the date of inception and description of several popular ongoing events.

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Each month, the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce recognizes the accomplishments, hard work and leadership of local businesses. The Business and Economic Development Committee reviews nominations on an annual, monthly or quarterly basis. Winners are chosen by members of the committee and recognized in the Chamber e-newsletter, the membership directory, Chamber social media and the Smoky Mountain News. The plaque is presented each month at Issues & Eggs.

ISSUES & EGGS

This longstanding event is held the first Wednesday of each month. Members are invited to enjoy breakfast while learning and net-

working. Each event hosts a guest speaker featuring a broad spectrum of topics and issues related to Haywood County. Speakers range from the CEO of Haywood Regional Medical Center to individuals from the NC Department of Commerce to political candidates. During these gatherings, Businesses of the Month are awarded and upcoming events are announced.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Representing the varied skills, creativity and experiences of the individuals in our area, "Women in Business" hosts periodic gatherings to educate, motivate and connect. The storied platform offers a wider focus on guest speakers with a deeper concentration on their topic, brand and story. In terms of guest speakers, the

goal is to encourage relevance and inspiration over title and resume.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF HAYWOOD COUNTY

An affiliate organization of the Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals of Haywood (YPH) engages young professionals through the core values of professional development, networking and community service to make Haywood County a better place to live, work and play. Young professionals between the ages of 22 and 40 (and the young at heart) are invited to join this group by participating in quarterly networking, community service and professional development. YPH events have led to personal and professional relationships that last a lifetime.

CHAMBERCONNECTS

OVERBAY INSURANCE SERVICES

While generating leads through in-depth knowledge of your peer group members, it is also a peer advisory group, helping you overcome your unique business challenges. Each professional participant brings a unique set of problem-solving skills honed over time within their specific industry. The adaption of ideas and resources across those diverse industries creates innovative solutions. It’s the power of many minds focused on a single issue.

Only one business from each sector is represented, so there is no competition within the group allowing for a candid discussion of issues and opportunities. Each group is limited to 25 Chamber members and requires a minimum of five members to start a new group.

There are currently two ChamberConnects groups with meetings on the third Tuesday of each month from 8 a.m. to and noon. Contact Jean at jdilley@haywoodchamber.com to determine if there is available space in your preferred time slot.

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Being in Good Hands

Haywood County has health care covered

Haywood County citizens have plenty of options when it comes to health care.

Haywood Regional Medical Center is a Duke LifePoint Hospital with 169 beds whose services include seven operating rooms, advanced home care, behavioral health, critical care, diabetes education, hospice and palliative care, occupational health, orthopedics, pulmonary rehabilitation, sleep disorders, spine care services and women’s care center.

The hospital has 930 employees and 150 physicians.

Also, Mission Health System has a medical office building in Haywood County that offers primary care, specialty care, imaging and laboratory services.

It also offers tele-medicine that Mission says could save patients a trip to Asheville for even complex care. The 30,000 square-foot building is on 23 acres on Hospital Drive, adjacent to the company's existing outpatient center.

Health Care Facilities

n Urgent Care — Canton Exit 31 off I-40, Canton

8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 7 Days a week 828.648.0282

n Urgent Care — West 556 Hazelwood Avenue, Waynesville

8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 7 Days a week 828.452.8890

n Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center — 54,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility with indoor track, gymnasium, weight machines and equipment, steam and sauna. Day passes available. 828.452.8080

n Mercy Urgent Care

124 Frazier St., Suite 6, Waynesville in the Publix Plaza

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 828.210.2121 www.mercyurgentcare.org

Learning from the Best

“Success for today, preparation for tomorrow and learning for a lifetime” is the mission statement for and sums up the vision of Haywood County Schools. With schools far smaller than the state average, the system is able to offer its 7,200 students a great deal of personal attention.

In terms of student performance, Haywood traditionally ranks in the top 10 to 20 percent of all the districts in North Carolina on test score performance.

Haywood County has 15 public schools and one public charter school.

Public schools

n Bethel Elementary

n Bethel Middle School

n Canton Middle School

n Central Haywood High

n Clyde Elementary

n Haywood Early College

n Hazelwood Elementary

n Jonathan Valley Elementary

n Junaluska Elementary

n Meadowbrook Elementary

n North Canton Elementary

n Pisgah High School

n Riverbend Elementary

n Tuscola High School

n Waynesville Middle School

Charter schools

n Shining Rock Classical Academy

Higher Learning

The universities and community colleges serving Haywood County and all of Western North Carolina are as good as they get, attracting a plethora of local and outof-state students and distinguished professors and faculty members. Those students and faculty add to the diverse, vibrant culture of the region, while the colleges also provide a source of highly skilled employees.

n Haywood Community College offers more than 30 academic programs and a wide variety of continuing education courses for job training and personal interest. About 3,600 students took courses during the most recent academic year in one of these areas. Departments include arts, sciences and natural resources, business and industry, and health and human services. HCC also offers a unique production crafts program that draws aspiring artists from throughout the country and is also well known for its forestry and wildlife biology departments. HCC’s Foundation offers free tuition to all qualifying graduates of Haywood County’s public schools. HCC offers online learning and continuing education opportunities, including training in healthcare, public safety, quilting, upholstery, and creative arts. HCC’s Small Business Center serves our community business owners with seminars and counseling. For more information, visit www.haywood.edu.

n Southwestern Community College provides coursework in arts, sciences, college transfer, career technologies and health services. Over 3.300 students enter more than 60 academic programs, while approximately 6,000 annually participate in the school’s ongoing continuation programs. www.southwesterncc.edu.

n Western Carolina University, part of the University of North Carolina System, serves more than 11,600 students, including 10,000 undergraduates and 1,600 enrolled in graduate programs. Offering more than 115 undergraduate majors and concentrations, WCU features a nationally recognized teacher education program, a criminal justice program used as a model across the state, and the nation’s first accredited four-year emergency medical care program. www.wcu.edu.

n UNC Asheville is the only dedicated liberal arts institution in the 17-institution University of North Carolina System. Perennially selected as one of the best colleges in the country for the price, the university focuses on critical thinking by taking students outside of their chosen fields of study. With over 30 different majors, the D-1 campus employs 214 full-time faculty members, which provides its 3,600 undergraduate students with an average class size of 19. www.unca.edu.

n Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College has an enrollment of more than 11,000 students. Established as a trade school, it has 39 career programs and classes that are transferable to any university in the UNC system. www.abtech.edu.

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Haywood County offers a unique quality of life. Its mix of small-town attributes, cultural amenities and outdoor recreation makes it a truly special place to call home or to visit. And it is surrounded by many special places that attract travelers from across the country. Here are few of the highlights that are either in Haywood or nearby:

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s Cataloochee Valley

History and nature intersect in this picturesque meadow, a long, narrow valley cradled by mountains on all sides that was once a thriving pioneer community that was part of Haywood County.

An elk herd has been re-introduced into the park and calls the valley home. Elk were once common here but were overhunted in the early 1800s to extinction in the eastern states. Elk can be seen on most days, and the best time for viewing is in the early mornings or the early evenings.

Cataloochee Valley is also home to intact farmhouses, churches, schoolhouse and cemeteries that can be toured by car and short walks. There are several hiking trails that start in the valley, and it is also a favored location for trout anglers.

From Maggie Valley, take U.S. 276 north toward I-40, but just before the interstate, turn left on Cove Creek Road, which leads up and over the Cataloochee Divide and winds down into the valley. Beware the narrow, gravel road.

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Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Along with knowledgeable rangers who can help you plan your time in the park, fabulous exhibits will take you back in time among the early settlers and Cherokee who called these mountains home.

The visitor center chronicles the culture and history of the Smokies and is also a great starting point for anyone visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Located on U.S. 441 at the North Carolina entrance to the park, just outside of Cherokee and a few hundred yards from the southern terminus of the Blue Ridge Parkway. 828.497.1904.

The Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway is perhaps America’s most scenic byway, a ribbon of sweeping curves and stunning vistas stretching 469 miles from Cherokee to Virginia that stretches from one end of Haywood County to another.

It’s hard to get lost on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It only goes in two directions — north or south. Short, wooden posts along the edge of the road mark off each mile, making it easy to know exactly where you are. The milemarker number is listed for the recommended stops on the Parkway and should be easy to find by watching the mileposts.

Shining Rock Wilderness

One of the original components of the Wilderness System created in September 1964, it is the largest designated wilderness area in North Carolina and is located entirely in Haywood County.

Purchase Knob

The Appalachian Highland Science Learning Center at Purchase Knob is on 535 acres in Haywood County that is contiguous with the rest of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The site includes a historic cabin, two buildings which contain offices, laboratory space, a 50-person classroom, and housing for up to eight visiting scientists. The center averages about 5,000 visiting scientists, students and teachers each year. Everyday, the staff and program participants thank the family for their generous gift. Beautiful spot for hiking with great views.

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Haywood on Two Wheels

With nearly 50 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway and plenty of scenic highways and rural routes, Haywood County is a paradise for cyclists. Check out some of our favorites routes below (go to www.visitncsmokies.com to download more specific ride information).

Sunburst Climb

A fun ride with little climbing as you pedal deep into the woods west of Canton. Be sure to stop for a few pictures at Lake Logan, an Episcopal Retreat Center where cabins can be rented. If camping is your pleasure, take note as you turn around at Sunburst Recreation Area. On your return, you will pass by numerous farms as you loop back via Lovejoy Road and all too soon find yourself back at Canton’s Rec Park. Ride begins at the Canton Recreation Park on Penland Street/N.C. 215 in Canton. Parking, sheltered picnic tables, and restrooms available. (29.4 miles, for advanced beginner and above)

Hyder Mountain Loop

Head into the country on a well-shouldered road, passing by the Pigeon River. Once over Interstate 40 continue down the river valley until it is time to climb Hyder Mountain. Most of the climb is conquered in the first half-mile with views that will reward your effort. Soon enough you’re on the twisting descent to another crossing of the Pigeon River. Then it’s just a left turn and a right turn back to your bike carrier. Ride begins at Long’s Chapel United Methodist Church on Old Clyde Road (N.C. 209) in Lake Junaluska, N.C. Park in the gravel area next to the Fire Department across from the church. (9.9 miles, for intermediate and above)

Coleman Mountain-Panther Creek Loop

A wonderful bicycle ride loop in the northwestern end of the county. Begin at Sorrell’s Store, a “Bike Outpost,” in Jonathan Valley. Turn right out of the parking lot and after you pass Creekwood RV Park, look for Coleman ‘Mountain Road on your right. Turn there and climb over Coleman Mountain before descending to the Pigeon River. After a long descent look for Iron Duff Road on your left and turn there. Iron Duff Road eventually turns into Rabbit Skin Road, which you’ll follow until you re-emerge in Jonathan Valley This ride is very rural and there is rarely much traffic until you descend back into Jonathan Valley and can enjoy the wide valley view on the way back to Sorrell’s Store. Ride begins at Sorrell’s Marathon gas station and store, which welcomes riders, at 3796 Jonathan Creek Road (also U.S. 276).

Biking on the Blue Ridge Parkway. STEVE YOCOM PHOTO

Teein’ Up

Haywood County is home to a variety of public and private courses, offering some of the finest golf experiences in the Southeast. Rolling hills, lush forests and picturesque ponds are just some of the features found on these majestic fairways and greens.

Courses are challenging for seasoned veterans and yet inviting and enjoyable for novice beginners. With the picturesque mountains of Southern Appalachia as a backdrop, players find comfort and solace in the timeless beauty of their surroundings. Acclaimed professionals and a helpful staff are available at each of these venues, where visitors and local residents alike are shown the true meaning of southern hospitality.

Waynesville Inn and Golf Club, Waynesville

• 18-hole/6,500-yard championship course also includes a 9-hole redesign of the Donald Ross "Original Carolina" portion. For information, waynesvilleinnandgolf.com or call 828.546.3551.

Lake Junaluska Golf Course, Waynesville

• 18 holes, open year-round, pro shop. Other activities available at the lake including tennis and swimming. Par 68. 828.456.5777. lakejunaluska.com.

Laurel Ridge Country Club, Waynesville

• laurelridgegolf.com. 18 holes, open yearround, lessons, pro shop, lodging, dining, tennis, swimming, Par 72. 828.456.3200.

Maggie Valley Club, Maggie Valley

• 18 holes, open year-round, pro shop, lodging, dining, tennis, swimming. 866.659.4725. maggievalleyclub.com.

Springdale Country Club, Cruso

• 18 holes, driving range, lessons, pro shop, lodging, dining. Par 74. 800.553.3027. springdalegolf.com.

Waterfalls

Waterfalls have long had an almost spiritual appeal among humans, and there are plenty in and around Haywood County. Whether one is an avid outdoorsman or an occasional hiker, there is something special about making a gorgeous waterfall the destination for a hike.

The following waterfalls are just a few of the more popular near Haywood:

Midnight Hole

There’s not much of a waterfall at Midnight Hole, but if you’re looking for a good place to jump in the water, this is it. Midnight Hole is very popular and crowded at times. Swimmers can jump off the rocks into the pool. The water is cold and crystal clear and feels wonderful after the hike on a hot, muggy afternoon.

Take I-40 Exit 451 in Tennessee. It will be the first exit after you cross the state line. Stay left after crossing the Pigeon River and follow the road 2 miles. You’ll drive by a power plant and community park. You’ll come to a stop sign at an intersection. Go straight through the intersection and enter the Big Creek section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Follow the gravel road 0.8 miles to a picnic area and campground entrance.

From the parking area, walk back up the road. You’ll see a sign on the left for the trailhead. The hike

to Midnight Hole is about 1.5 miles. Stay on the main path and the hole is on the left. The hike is easy. Horses and their riders also frequent the trail.

Soco Falls

Soco Falls is the closest large fall to Maggie Valley. Two creeks flow over steep rock cascades at a right angle from each other. There’s a wooden platform that faces the higher of the two falls. The other falls is nearly impossible to see face on without going down to the base of the falls. There’s a really steep dirt incline that goes down there without a lot to hold on to. I’ve never gotten the guts to slide down – especially with my camera.

From Maggie Valley, drive north on U.S. 19. You’ll pass under the Blue Ridge Parkway. After passing the Blue Ridge Parkway, drive 1.4 miles to a pull off on the left.

A short, steep path goes down between the guardrails. Follow the trail, which leads to a wooden platform.

Waterfall on West Fork Pigeon River

The waterfall on West Fork Pigeon River runs under an old stone bridge on N.C. 215. Although this waterfall isn’t one to plan a trip around, if you’re driving on N.C. 215, it’s worth a stop. You can take shots from the road and the bridge but watch out for traffic.

The waterfall is under a bridge on N.C. 215, 4.2 miles from where N.C. 215 crosses the Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s 13.6 miles south of where N.C. 215 intersects with U.S. 276.

Fishing

The waterways in the Smoky Mountains attract trout fishermen from around the world, and it’s no wonder. Whether you’re in search of native brook trout or trophy-sized browns, you can find just the right river to make it happen.

Western North Carolina recently hosted the World Fly Fishing championships, and the Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians recently opened in nearby Bryson City.

In Haywood County, places like Cataloochee Valley or the Pisgah National Forest offer miles of backcountry streams. Easily accessible streams like Richland Creek and Jonathan Creek are also popular for those without the time or inclination to venture into the backcountry.

Whitewater

Nantahala

The Nantahala River is a world-class paddling adventure. No experience is necessary to climb on board a raft with an outfitter and take a guided trip down the pristine rapids of the Nanty.

The Nantahala has been called everyman’s river. It is an 8-mile run of basically Class II rapids (19 of them) with Class III Nantahala Falls waiting at the end. There is a slalom course on the river at the Nantahala Outdoor Center as well as “the wave” for playboaters. It is a wonderful river for rafting and beginner kayakers. Several outfitters on the river allow raft rentals without guides, and they’ll also shuttle you to the put-in.

Pigeon

The Pigeon River, which flows through Haywood County, boasts Class IV and Class III rapids along with easygoing sections for a varied whitewater experience with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as a backdrop. The Pigeon has scheduled releases from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, providing a shorter but exciting trip. A number of outfitters are located in Hartford, Tennessee.

Midnight Hole. GSMNP PHOTO

Skiing and Winter Fun

Cataloochee Ski Area

Traditionally one of the earliest ski resorts in the Southeast to open and one of the last to close, Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley has 18 slopes and trails, 740 feet of vertical drop at an elevation of 5,400 feet, and unmatched snowmaking capabilities. The full-service rental shop has more than 4,000 sets of ski and snowboarding equipment plus a state-of-the-art boot drying system. cataloochee.com or 800.768.0285.

Tube World

This tubing park is located near the entrance to Cataloochee Ski Area on U.S. 19 (Soco Road). There is magic carpet conveyor to get tubers to the top of the groomed runs that make use of specially designed tubes for great family fun. cataloochee.com/planning/tube-world.

Winter Hiking and Crosscountry Skiing

With more than 800 miles of trails in the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park and hundreds of miles more in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests and the Shining Rock Wilderness Area, Haywood County is a hiker’s paradise. Many winter days have temperatures in the high 50s, and with all the leaves gone from the trees, every winter hike offers views that just don’t exist during the more popular summer and fall seasons. Whether it’s the popular Sams Knob hike in Shining Rock or a section of the Appalachian Trail in the GSMNP, getting outdoors in winter can be an exhilarating experience.

Also, the Blue Ridge Parkway and many national forest trails are great for cross-country skiing after being blanketed by a winter snow.

ADVERTISING & MEDIA

Allison Outdoor Advertising 35 Outdoor Dr. Sylva, NC 28779 (828) 586-2737 kristie@allisonoutdoor.com www.allisonoutdoor.com

Clark Communications 2 Westside Dr., Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 254-1432 ddiehn@oneclearchoice.com www.oneclearchoice.com

Digital Media Buzz, Inc

50 S Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 421-2807 lorelei@digitalbuzzmedia.com www.digitalbuzzmedia.com

High Bridge Books & Media PO Box 1395 Waynesville, NC 28786 darren@highbridgebooks.com www.highbridgebooks.com

Hornsby Creative Group, LLC 1195 Plott Creek Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 407-0487 hornsbycreative@gmail.com www.hornsbycreativegroup.com

Positively Haywood PO Box 1152 Waynesville, NC 28786 828.476.6055 caroladams@vicinitus.com www.vicinitus.com

Rapid River Magazine 85 North Main St., Canton, NC 28716 (828) 646-0071 rick@rapidr.rmagazine.com www.rapidr.rmagazine.com

Smoky Mountain Living Magazine 144 Montgomery St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2251 office@smliv.com www.smliv.com

Smoky Mountain News 144 Montgomery St. Waynesville, NC 28786 828-452-4251 info@smokymountainnews.com www.smokymountainnews.com

The Mountaineer 220 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0661 jkey@themountaineer.com www.themountaineer.com

The Print Haus, Inc. 641 North Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8622 chris@theprinthaus.com www.theprinthaus.com

WNC Woman Magazine P.O. Box 648 Asheville, NC 28802 (828) 649-9955 sandi@wncwoman.com www.wncwoman.com

APARTMENTS

Mountain Creek Apartments 155 Mountain Creek Way Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 558-0124 mountaincreek@tribridgeres.com www.mountaincreekapartments.com

Palisades at Plott Creek 20 Palisades Ln., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 392-7364

palisadesatPCMGR@southwoodrealty.com www.southwoodrealty.comcommunity/pal isades-at-plott-creek/

VantagePointe Homes @ Balsam Mountain 17 Wilkinson Pass Ln. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 454-5505 leasing@balsammountainapartments.com www.balsammountainapartments.com

ARTS, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT

Adamas Entertainment (828) 450-8724 adamasbilling@gmail.com

CLCC Entertainment AKA Fat Buddies Canton, NC 28716 (828) 476-6904 tinaltuten@gmail.com

Cold Mountain Art Collective 33 Adams St., Canton, NC 28716 (828) 492-1333

Coldmountainartcollective@gmail.com www.coldmountainartcollective.com

David's Home Entertainment 2566 Asheville Rd., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-5534 sales@davidshomeent.com www.davidshomeentertainment.com

Gallery164.com 164 S. Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786 828.550.2249 galleryonesixtyfour@gmail.com gallery164.com

Membership Directory

HART Theatre 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6322 info@harttheatre.org harttheatre.org/ Haywood County Arts Council 86 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 8284520593 director@haywoodarts.org www.haywoodarts.org/ iHeartMedia 13 Summerlin Rd. Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 257-2700 brianhall@iheartmedia.com www.iheartmedia.com

Inspired Art Ministry 180 Lenoir Circle Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-9197 Charspaintings@msn.com www.iamclasses.webs.com

Scenic Tours and Adventures 2961 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 944-0208 info@scenictoursandadventures.com www.scenictoursandadventures.com

Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Rd. Franklin, NC 28734 (828) 524-1598 Info@smokymountainarts.com www.smokymountainarts.com

Smoky Mountain Event Center, Inc 758 Crabtree Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 400-1704 managerhcfg@gmail.com www.smokymountaineventcenter.org/ Smoky Mountain Folk Festival 58 Pigeon St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1688 properties@haywoodrentalsnc.com www.smokymountainfolkfestival.com

Twigs and Leaves Gallery 98 N Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-1940 gallery@twigsandleaves.com www.twigsandleaves.com

ATTRACTIONS

Cataloochee Ski Area 1080 Ski Lodge Rd. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-0285 info@cataloochee.com www.cataloochee.com

Cataloochee Valley Tours, Inc 49 Fancy Ln. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 450-7985 tourguide@cataloocheevalleytours.com www.cataloocheevalleytours.com

Elite Action Gaming, LLC 8716 US Hwy 74 West, Whittier, NC 28789 info@eliteactiongaming.com www.eliteactiongaming.com

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 225 Everett St. Bryson City, NC 28713 (800) 872-4681 marketing@gsmr.com www.gsmr.com

Rolling Thunder River Company 10160 Highway 19 West Bryson City, NC 28713 (828) 488-2030 rafting@rollingthunderriverco.com www.rollingthunderriverco.com

Santa's Land 571 Wolfetown Rd., Cherokee, NC 28719 (828) 497-9191 santaslandmiami@yahoo.com www.santaslandnc.net

Shelton House History, Heritage, and Crafts - The Museum of NC Handicrafts 49 Shelton St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (850) 559-9995 mstoffan@sheltonhouse.org www.sheltonhouse.org

Smoky Mountain Sk8way 19025 Great Smoky Mountain Expressway Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9124 info@smokymountainsk8way.com www.smokymountainsk8way.com AUTOMOTIVE & MARINE

Advance Auto Parts

1275 Russ Ave., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6025 steve.white@advance-auto.com www.advanceautoparts.com

Autobell Car Wash 525 Russ Ave., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 454-0322 www.autobell.com

Autostar Family Dealerships 280 Hyatt Creek Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2841 rick.chandler@autostarusa.com www.autostarusa.com

Crossroads Ford of Waynesville, LLC

524 Russ Avenue

Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-5111

teresa.jackson@crossrd.cars.com www.taylormotorco.com

Ken Wilson Ford 769 Champion Dr. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-2313 kenwilsonford@kwford.com www.kwford.com

NAPA Auto Parts 101 Park St. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 586-6569 www.napaautopartsofwnc.com

Smoky Mountain Steel Horses, LLC 82 Locust Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-7276 info@smsh.co www.smokymountainsteelhorses.com

Sparksmith 60 Communications Dr Waynesville, NC 28786 8285080917 sparksmith.auto@gmail.com www.sparksmith.com

Triangle Automotive Repair 1404 Brown Avenue Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9226 triauto1404@yahoo.com

Waynesville Tire 65 Waynesville Plaza Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-5387 Waynesvilletire@gmail.com www.waynesvilletire.com

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Executive Performance and Solutions, Inc. 114 Staymon Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 dean.russell@eosworldwide.com www.eosworldwide.comdean-russell

Giust Recruiting 41 Utah Mountain Rd Waynesillve, NC 28785 (828) 278-4966 mgiust@patriceandassociates.com www.patriceandassociates.comfranklin28785/

Haywood Community College Small Business Center 144 Industrial Park Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 828-627-4512 vlashley@haywood.edu www.sbc.haywood.edu/

McGill Associates 55 Brd. St. Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 252-0575

mark.cathey@mcgillassociates.com www.mcgillassociates.com

Mercer Health & Benefits LLC 33 Homestead Dr. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (704) 914-6042

sharon.gerard@mercer.com www.mercer.com

RonSpeaking.Com PO Box 155 Sylva, NC 28779

828.508.0951

Ron@RonSpeaking.com www.ronspeaking.com

Smart Processing, LLC

8 Glenn Willow Dr. Ste. 6 Arden, NC 28704 (828) 225-1887

creece@smartprocessing.com www.smartprocessing.com

SoJourner Coaching and Consulting

8 Weldith Heights Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 550-2672 www.lesojourner.com

Star Speaker Academy 93 White Dogwood Ln. Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 (571) 228-0351

linda@starspeakeracademy.com www.starspeakeracademy.com

Transworld Business Brokers - WNC 1 Town Square Blvd. Asheville, NC 28803 (561) 573-3227 fatima@tworld.com www.tworld.comlocations/westerncarolinas

COMPUTERS & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Kituwah Technologies 34 South Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-4414

howen@kituwahtechnologies.com www.cictech.net/

Sharp Business Systems 51 Thompson St., Asheville, NC 28303 (828) 417-1302 www.nc.sharp-sbs.com

T-Mobile

259 Barber Blvd., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 229-8188

Hector.Calles@T-Mobile.com www.t-mobile.com

Verizon Business Group 125 s lexington ave Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 702-9502

stephen.washington@verizonwireless.com verizon.combusiness

Vistanet Telecommunications, Inc. 240 Erwin Hills Rd., Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 348-5366 arobel@vistanet.co www.vistanet.co/

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & CONTRACTORS

Ace Construction Enterprises PO Box 244 Canton, NC 28716 (828) 549-8223 contactus@aceconstructioninc.com www.aceconstructioninc.com

Adamas Construction 1461 Saunooke Rd Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 450-8724 adamasbilling@gmail.com

APAC TN Inc. - Harrison Division P.O. Box 6390 Knoxville, Tennessee 37914 (828) 631-2836 gpfarmer@harrisoncc.com www.harrisoncc.com

Best Built Inc. 4651 Crabtree Mountain Rd. Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 280-0415 bestbuiltinc@outlook.com www.bestbuiltcustoms.com

Clark & Leatherwood, Inc. 179 Industrial Park Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-4500 rleatherwood@clarkandleatherwood.com www.clarkandleatherwood.com

D.R. Horton 80 Peachtree Rd STE 200 Asheville, NC 28803-3160 (828) 817-5707

Distinctive Building and Design, Inc. PO Box 600 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-4730

tom@distinctivecustomhomes.com www.distinctivecustomhomes.com

Haywood Builders Supply OpCo LLC 100 Charles St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6051

dwingate@haywoodbuilders.com www.haywoodbuilders.com

Pisgah Electrical Services, Inc PO BOX 1806 Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 400-8993

julie@pisgahelectric.com www.pisgahelectric.com

Pro Property Services 6349 old Clyde rd. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 646-1105

propropertyserviceswnc@gmail.com Propropertyserviceswnc.com

RCF Inc.

560 Hazelwood Avenue Hazelwood, NC 28738 (828) 456-9570

rcfconst@bellsouth.net

RYSE Construction 57 Hunters Ridge Dr. Mills River, NC 28759 (828) 388-7050

cassie@ryseconstruct.com Ryseconstruct.com

Wester Builders, LLC

149 Bountiful Ln. Waynesville NC 28785 Waynesville, NC 28785 (850) 508-3625

stan@westerbuilders.com

COUNTRY CLUBS

Laurel Ridge Country Club & Event Center 49 Cupp Ln. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0545

info@laurelridgegolf.com www.laurelridgeexperience.com

Maggie Valley Club & Resort 1819 Country Club Dr. Maggie Valley, NC 28786 (828) 926-1616

membership@maggievalleyclub.com www.maggievalleyclub.com

Springdale Resort

200 Golfwatch Rd. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 318-0991 reservations@springdalegolf.com www.springdalegolf.com

Waynesville Inn & Golf Club, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 176 Country Club Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3551 ccorbin@waynesvilleinnandgolf.com www.waynesvilleinnandgolf.com

ENGINEERING

Civil Design Concepts P.O. Box 5432 Asheville, NC 28813 (828) 452-4410 patrick@cdcgo.com www.cdcgo.com

J.M. Teague Engineering and Planning 1155 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 8284568383 daveg@jmteagueengineering.com www.jmteagueengineering.com

FINANCE

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group 387 Dellwood Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 263-6625 latishaperkins@atlanticbay.com www.latishaperkins.com

Bishop Financial Group, Jack Bishop CFP® 635 S. Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-0882 Office@Bishop-Financial.com

Brophy & Associates Consulting, LLC 367 Dellwood Rd Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 558-4300 robbin@brophytax.com www.brophytax.com

Champion Credit Union - Waynesville 311 Walnut St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6268 ccu@championcu.com www.championcu.com

Consolidated Planning- David Jenkins 4 S. Pack Square Asheville, NC 28801 (770) 584-0709 david.l.jenkins@cplanning.com www.cplanning.com

Drake Software, LLC 188 Depot St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 634-6693 joi.frederick@drakesoftware.com

Edward Jones - Emily W. McCurry 101 South Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0161 emily.mccurry@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.comemily-mccurry

Edward Jones - Jeremy Phillips 385 N. Haywood St., Ste 2 Waynesville, NC 28786 (888) 219-4332

Jeremy.Phillips@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.comen_US/fa/index.ht ml&CIRN=510838

Edward Jones - Julie Lucas

101 South Main St.

Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0161

julie.lucas@edwardjones.com edwardjones.comjulie-lucas

Heritage Finance Company Inc.

695 N. Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 357-5121

Heritagewaynesville@gmail.com www.heritagefinanceco.com

HomeTrust Bank - Clyde 8583 Carolina Boulevard Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 627-9621 cody.robinson@htb.com www.htb.com

HomeTrust Bank - Waynesville 800 Russ Avenue Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-7330 patsy.rogers@hometrustbanking.com www.hometrustbanking.com

Merrill Lynch - Susan Sorrells, CFP®, CDFA® , CRPC®

1 North Pack Square, 2nd Floor Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 258-4452 susan_sorrells@ml.com www.fa.ml.comsusan_sorrells

Mountain Credit Union 1700 Russ Ave Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2216 www.mountaincu.org/

Wells Fargo Advisors - Larry East, CFP® Senior Vice President-Investments

52 Walnut St., STE 6 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-7407 larry.east@wellsfargoadvisors.com www.larryeast.com

Wells Fargo Bank 339 Russ Avenue Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-2300 karen.m.morrow@wellsfargo.com www.wellsfargo.com

WNC Community Credit Union 27 Kent Ln. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-1840 rcrawford@wncccu.org www.wncccu.org/ FINANCE & INSURANCE

Champion Credit Union - Canton 3 Academy St. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-1515

ccu@championcu.com www.championcu.com

Community First Bank

37 Church St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 788-2702

jbrant@c1stbank.com www.c1stbank.com

First Citizens Bank 194 Walnut St Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-6310

laura.tragesser@firstcitizens.com www.firstcitizens.com

Independent Accounting Services, Inc.

21 Allison Acres Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3190 tinaprice88@hotmail.com

Lynn Sylvester, CPA, PA 619 South Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6505 lynn@lascpa-nc.com www.lascpa-nc.com

State Employees' Credit Union Waynesville Branch Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 452-3570 waynesville@ncsecu.org www.ncsecu.org/

Telco Community Credit Union 370 N. Main St Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 252-6458 carol.griffiths@telcoccu.org www.telcoccu.org

Underwood, Dills & Associates, PC 154 North Main St., STE 7 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-5370 dills@udcpas.net

United Community Bank of Waynesville 165 N. Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0307 www.ucbi.com

FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES

Garrett Hillcrest Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations 460 North Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8656

chadwell.hamiel@dignitymemorial.com www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com

Wells Funeral Homes Inc. & Cremation Services of Canton 3715 Asheville Highway Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-2371

rjacobson@plcorp.com www.wellsfuneralhome.com

Wells Funeral Homes Inc. & Cremation Services of Waynesville 296 North Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3535

rjacobson@plcorp.com www.wellsfuneralhome.com

GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION & INDIVIDUALS

English for the Job 10416 Remembrance Trl Huntersville, NC 28078 (828) 743-8770

maryanna@englishforthejob.com englishforthejob.com

Haywood Community College 185 Freedlander Dr., Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 627-4516

sywhite@haywood.edu www.haywood.edu/

Haywood County Government 215 North Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-6625

dbfrancis@haywoodnc.net www.haywoodnc.net/

Haywood County Schools Board of Education 1233 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-2400

jwood@haywood.k12.nc.us www.haywood.k12.nc.us/ Lenoir-Rhyne University Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville 36 Montford Ave., Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 407-4263 michael.dempsey@lr.edu www.lr.edu/asheville

Shining Rock Classical Academy 1023 Dellwood Rd., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 476-5150 jmorgan@shiningrock.org www.srca.teamcfa.school/ Town of Clyde 8437 Carolina Boulevard Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 627-2566 joy.garland@townofclyde.com www.townofclyde.com

Town of Waynesville 16 South Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2491 rhites@waynesvillenc.gov www.waynesvillenc.gov/

Western Carolina University 501 Robinson Administration Building Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828) 227-7100 rprice@email.wcu.edu www.wcu.edu

HARDWARE

Haywood Ace Hardware & Garden Center 1391 Dellwood Rd., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 926-0300 haywoodace@att.net www.haywoodace.com

Hometown Hardware - Canton 127 Plaza Loop Canton, NC 28716 (828) 456-8344 info@hometown-hardware.com www.hometown-hardware.com

Hometown Hardware - Waynesville 219 Waynesville Plaza Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8344 office@hometown-hardware.com www.hometown-hardware.com

HEALTH CARE

BenchMark Physical Therapy 275 Barber Boulevard Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-6409

creno@benchmarkpt.com benchmark.urpt.comlocations/waynesville

Blue Mountain Chiropractic, Dr. Mike Hogan 1510 Asheville Rd., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9555

mrihogan@gmail.com www.bluemtnchiro.com

Blue Ridge Health 220 5th Ave. East Asheville, NC 28786 (828) 246-6372

cthompson@brchs.com www.brchs.com

Blue Ridge Weight and Wellness PO Box 780

Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 550-6814

hello@blueridgeweight.com blueridgeweight.com

Carolina Breathing Solutions 755 South Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1919 breathing1@bellsouth.net www.carolinabreathingsolutions.com

Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas 90 Haywood Office Park Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 483-4438 heather.holton@partnercare.com www.cpcdoctors.com

Current Dermatology

243 Jones Cove Rd., Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 627-9616 rray@currentdermatology.com currentdermatology.com

Doc Tek Inc. 1101 N. Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 331-9666 info@doc-tek.com doc-tek.com

Family Circle Chiropractic, PLLC 627 North Main St., STE 2 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 522-4144

drzeke@familycirclechiropractic.com www.familycirclechiropractic.com

Flossy Mountain 600 Hospital Dr., Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 222-0407 dr.chelsea.randall@gmail.com FlossyMountain.com

Four Season, The Care You Trust 571 S. Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731 (828) 692-6178 info@fourseasonscfl.org fourseasonscare.org/

Great Smiles Orthodontic Specialist & Great Beginnings Pediatric Dental Specialist 50 Bowman Dr. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 454-9156 waynesville@greatbeginningspedo.com www.begreatdental.com

Haywood Family Eye Care 1604 Sulphur Springs Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8361

tp@haywoodfamilyeye.com www.haywoodfamilyeye.com

Haywood Lodge & Retirement Center 251 Shelton St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8365

aaron@haywoodlodge.com www.haywoodlodge.com

Haywood Regional Medical Center 262 Leroy George Dr. Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 456-7311

christopher.brown@haymed.org www.myhaywoodregional.com

John M. Highsmith, DDS 78 Nelson St., Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 627-9282 office@drhighsmith.com www.drhighsmith.com

Kim's Pharmacy

479 Dellwood Rd.

Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2313

kimsrx@gmail.com www.kimsrx.com

Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation

75 Fisher Loop

Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-4326

kmathis@maximushg.com www.maggievalleyrehab.com

Mark's Pharmacy

97 Kent Ln., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-6191

Markspharmacy2@icloud.com www.sylvadrugstore.com

Mercy Urgent Care

120 Frazier St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 210-8333

jmedin@mercyurgentcare.org www.mercyurgentcare.org/

Michael D. Gillespie, DDS Family Dentistry

611 S. Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-9007

drgillespie@drgillespie.com www.drgillespie.com

Mountain Eye Associates, PLLC 486 Hospital Dr., Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 452-5816

ajk@mountaineyeassociates.com www.mountaineye.org/

Movement for Life Physical Therapy

13 Haywood Office Park Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 452-1306

eric.yarrington@movementforlife.com www.movementforlife.com

Silver Bluff Village

100 Silver Bluff Dr., Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-2044

lleatherwood@silverbluffvillage.com www.silverbluffvillage.com

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center

1349 Crabtree Rd., Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 454-9260

smk18-admin@smokymountaincare.com www.smokymountaincare.com

Smoky Mountain Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy 270 North Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 550-3923

mary.curtis@smsmpt.com www.smsmpt.com

Southeastern Sports Medicine 35 Valley View Terrace Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 454-9816

heather.underwood@unchealth.unc.edu www.southeasternsportsmedicine.com

Sylvia Jernigan DDS 78 Nelson St., Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 627-9282 edward.jernigan1@yahoo.com drhighsmith.com

Wenzel Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Skin Care Center 61-A Haywood Park Dr. Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 550-3344 drwenzel@beautifulface4ever.com www.wenzelfacialsurgery.com

Yurko Dental Excellence 419 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 316-1988 yde1@yurkodentalexcellence.net www.waynesvilledentist.com

HOME & GARDEN

B. H. Graning Landscapes, Inc. 18 N. Main St., Canton, NC 28716 (828) 492-0837 info@bhglandscapes.com www.bhglandscapes.com

Badcock & More Home Furniture 356 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1522 anthony.moss@badcock.com www.badcock.com

Boyd's Landscaping & Hydroseeding 143 Boyd Farm Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 926-8888 trees@boydmountain.com www.boydmountainchristmastreefarm.com

Carolina Furniture Concepts 121 Eagles Nest Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 454-9293 sandeepgupta@123cfc.com www.carolinafurnitureconcepts.com

Greene Brothers Well & Pump 61 New Clyde Highway Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-3170 gbwp@bellsouth.net www.greenebrothersdrilling.com

Hambleton Lawn Care & Maintenance, Inc. 1975 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 944-0433 adam@hambletonservices.com www.hambletonservices.com

Holland Services of Haywood County 228 Wild Rose Ln. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 421-0487 hollandservicesofhc@gmail.com

M&S Tree and Landscaping Services 45 Dogwood Ln. Canton, NC 28721 (828) 734-2861 mandstree@gmail.com mandstree.com

Magnolia Gray Interiors 437 Ketner Cove Rd. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (407) 341-5446 Ksmith@Magnoliagray.com www.Magnoliagray.com

Massie Furniture Co Inc. 45 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3311 jeff@massiefurniture.net

Tangled Roots Gardening 491 Old Balsam Rd Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 458-9639 tangledrootsgardening@gmail.com tangledrootsgardening.com

The Design Gallery Interiors 90 Depot St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9122 thedesigngalleryinfo@gmail.com www.thedesigngallerywnc.com

The Hot Tub Store 20 Swanger Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 926-8484 thehottubstorewnc@gmail.com www.thetubstore.com

Yesterday's Porch 2499 Soco Rd Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 400-1244 yesterdaysporch@gmail.com

INSURANCE

Allstate Insurance - Georgi Insurance Group, Inc.

283 N Haywood St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2815 olgageorgi2@allstate.com agents.allstate.comolga-georgiwaynesville-nc.html

Apply4Medical2Day, LLC

1523 S Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9950 gibsonc@apply4medical2day.com www.apply4medical2day.com

Farmers Insurance 8330 Boone Blvd Vienna, VA 22182 (214) 557-1214

jeffrey.pearman@farmersinsurance.com www.farmers.com

Highstreet Partners Guidelight Insurance PO BOX 1177 Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 552-5477 wecare@guidelight.com www.guidelight.com

LN Davis Insurance Agency

143 N Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2876 lndavis@lndavis.com www.lndavis.com

New York Life

385 N Haywood St. WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786 (828) 456-6697 ctbennett00@ft.newyorklife.com www.newyorklife.comagent/ctbennett00

Overbay Insurance Services 219 Walnut St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-4699 jon@overbayinsurance.com www.overbayinsurance.com

PMC Insurance Agency

178 Academy St., Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-2632 kstockton@pmcinsagency.com www.pattonmorganclark.com

Sheppard Insurance Group PO Box 1068 Canton, NC 28716 (828) 627-2826

kathy@sheppardinsurancegroup.com www.sheppardinsurancegroup.com

Stanberry Insurance Agency, Inc. PO Box 577 Sylva, NC 28779 18285062341

kevin.stanberry@stanberry-ins.com www.stanberry-ins.com

State Farm - Angie Franklin 1908 South Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8200

Angie@AngieFranklin.com www.angiefranklin.com

State Farm- Chad McMahon 97 Lee St Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0567

chad@chadlmcmahon.com www.chadlmcmahon.com

The Pressley Group Allstate InsuranceJeremy Pressley 418 South Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1898 jpressley@allstate.com www.agents.allstate.comjeremy-pressleywaynesville-nc.html

LEGAL

James Weaver Kirkpatrick III, PA 37 Branner Avenue Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0801 kirk@jwklaw.net www.kirkpartricklawfirm.com

Joel R. Weaver, PA 41 Woodland Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-0880 joel@jrwpa.com www.jrwpa.com

LegalShield Business Solutions 54 Azalea Rd., Arden, NC 28704 (828) 606-6442 identitytheftmonitoring@gmail.com jordan64.wearelegalshield.com

Melrose Law, PLLC 576 Dellwood Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-3141 info@mountainverdict.com www.mountainverdict.com

Pisgah Legal Services 419 N. Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 253-0406 jessi@pisgahlegal.org www.pisgahlegal.org

Ray, Bumgarner, Kingshill and Associates 385 North Haywood St., STE 3 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-4734 markcpa@rbk-cpa.com www.rbk-cpa.com

Smathers & Smathers Attorneys At Law 462 Main St. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-8240 pat@smatherslaw.com www.smatherslaw.com

Wenzel & Wenzel, PLLC 166 Branner Ave., Waynesville, NC 28786 828-452-9099 office@wenzellawfirm.com www.wenzellawfirm.com

LODGING & TRAVEL

Andon-Reid Inn Bed and Breakfast 92 Daisey Ave., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-3089 info@andonreidinn.com www.andonreidinn.com

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn 130 Shiloh Trail Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-4402 managerbwsmi@outlook.com www.bwsmokymountaininn.com

Boyd Mountain Log Cabins

445 Boyd Farm Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 926-1575

info@boydmountain.com www.boydmountain.com

Buffalo Creek Vacations 13 Caboose Way Clyde, NC 28721 8285500960 bcdepot828@gmail.com www.buffalocreekvacationsnc.com

Carolina Vacations, Inc. 1984 Soco Rd. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-0871 management@CarolinaVacations.com www.carolinavacations.com

Cataloochee Ranch Resort, LLC 119 Ranch Dr. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-1401 info@cataloocheeranch.com www.cataloocheeranch.com

Creekside Inn - A Bed & Breakfast 459 Rockcliffe Ln. Clyde, NC 28721 828-246-7795 info@creeksideinnbnb.com www.creeksideinnbnb.com

Creekwood Farm RV Park 4696 Jonathan Creek Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 926-7977 office@creekwoodfarmrv.com www.creekwoodfarmrv.com

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort 777 Casino Dr., Cherokee, NC 28719 (828) 497-7777 janhyatt@cherokee.harrahs.com www.harrahscherokee.com

Haywood County Tourism Development Authority 91 N. Lakeshore Dr., Suite 2 Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 (828) 944-0761 corrina@visitncsmokies.com www.visitncsmokies.com

Haywood Rentals

58 Pigeon St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1688 properties@haywoodrentalsnc.com www.haywoodrentalsnc.com

Holiday Inn Asheville - Biltmore West 435 Smokey Park Highway Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 665-2161 oterrell@virtelle.com. www.ihg.comholidayinn/hotels/us/en/ash eville/avlpp/hoteldetail

Jonathan Creek Inn

4324 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-1232 jeff@jonathancreekinn.com www.jonathancreekinn.com

Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center communications@lakejunaluska.com www.lakejunaluska.com

Oak Park Inn

196 South Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-5328

oakparkinn@aol.com www.oakparkinn-waynesville.com

Parkway Inn 2093 Dellwood Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 926-1841

parkwayinn20@gmail.com

Peppertree Maggie Valley 265 Moody Farm Rd. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 8289263761 info@peppertreemv.com peppertreemv.com

Pisgah Inn

Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 408 Candler, NC 28715 (828) 235-8228

sjohnston@pisgahinn.com www.pisgahinn.com

Premier Vacation Rentals

2787 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-6025

melissa@pvmc.com

The Yellow House On Plott Creek Road 89 Oakview Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0991 info@theyellowhouse.com www.theyellowhouse.com

MANUFACTURING, PRODUCTION & WHOLESALE

Aramark Uniform Services 398 Great Oak Dr. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-2384

kevin.lowery@ameripride.com www.ameripride.com

Champion Janitorial Supply 17 Piney Park Rd. Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 225-1075 bruce@champion-supply.com www.champion-supply.com

Premier Magnesia, LLC 75 Giles Place Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-4784

twilliams@premiermagnesia.com www.premiermagnesia.com

Sonoco Plastics 340 Howell Mill Rd Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-4774

diane.macnichol@sonoco.com www.sonoco.com

Sorrells Merchandise Co., Inc. 3796 Jonathan Creek Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 926-0385

sorrells@cbvnol.com

Wholesale Supply Group 2438 Dellwood Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 564-8212 waynesville@wsginc.com www.wholesalesupply.us/

NON-PROFITS

Affordable Homeownership Foundation, Inc. 112 Virginia Ave Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 553-1863 jason@ahf.today www.ahf.today/

American Red Cross serving Western North Carolina 100 Edgewood Rd. Asheville, NC 28804 (828) 258-3888 mariana.vimbela@redcross.org www.redcross.org/local/northcarolina/greater-carolinas/about-us/locati ons/western-north-carolina.html

Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC, Inc PO Box 431 Waynesville, NC 28786 (321) 543-0359 sarar@bbbswnc.org www.bbbswnc.org/

Dogwood Health Trust 890 Hendersonville Rd., Suite 300 Asheville, NC 28803 (828) 771-6710 support@dht.org www.dogwoodhealthtrust.org/

Environmental Action Community of WNC P.O.Box 1172 Waynesville, NC 28786 info@eacwnc.org www.eacwnc.org

Feline Urgent Rescue PO Box 1352 Waynesville, NC 28786 (844) 888-2287 lasanborn16@gmail.com

Folkmoot USA

112 Virginia Ave., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2997 boardpresident@folkmoot.org www.folkmootusa.org/

Friends of the Smokies PO Box 3179 Asheville, NC 28802 (828) 452-0720 info@friendsofthesmokies.org www.friendsofthesmokies.org/

Goodwill Career Center of Waynesville 160 South Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9233 mwhitmire@goodwillnwnc.org www.goodwillnwnc.org/

Haywood Chamber of Commerce 28 Walnut St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3021 info@haywoodchamber.com www.haywoodchamber.com

Haywood County SCORE 112 Virginia Avenue Waynesville, NC 28786 828-407-7632

dwayne.odvody@scorevolunteer.org www.asheville.score.org/

Haywood Habitat for Humanity PO Box 283 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-7960

rnewell@haywoodhabitat.org

Haywood Habitat for Humanity ReStore 331 Walnut St., STE 1 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9135

restore@haywoodhabitat.org www.haywoodhabitat.org/

Haywood Pathways Center 179 Hemlock St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-0332

mandy@haywoodpathways.org www.haywoodpathwayscenter.org/

Haywood Vocational Opportunities, Inc.

172 Riverbend St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-4455 Ext 1101 agaddis@hvoinc.com www.hvoinc.com

KARE, Inc. 1159 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8995

jschroer@karehouse.org www.karehouse.org/

Kiwanis Club of Waynesville P.O. Box 815 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 734-9003

sally.m.turner51@gmail.com k03727.site.kiwanis.org/about-our-kiwanisclub/

Mountain Projects Community Action 2177 Asheville Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1447 pdavis@mountainprojects.org www.mountainprojects.org/

Mountain View Housing, Inc 116 Patrick Dr. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-3565 mtnviewhousing@gmail.com

NC Works Career Center-Haywood County 1170 N. Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6061 lisa.morris@commerce.nc.gov next.ncworks.gov/location/ncworkscareer-center-haywood-county/ Smokies Life PO Box 130 Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738 (865) 436-7318 mailorder@smokieslife.org smokieslife.org/

The Arc of Haywood County 407 Welch St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1980 admin@arcofhaywood.org www.arcofhaywood.org/

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina 4 Vanderbilt Park Dr. Asheville, NC 28803 (828) 254-4960 info@cfwnc.org www.cfwnc.org/

The Creative Thought Center 449-D Pigeon St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-9697 waynesvillectc@gmail.com www.creativethoughtcenter.org/

The Salvation Army 290 Pigeon St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-7111 david.cope@uss.salvationarmy.org www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/waynesv ille

United Way of Haywood County 81 Elmwood Way Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 356-2832 cwillett@uwhaywood.org www.uwhaywood.org/

Voices In The Laurel P.O.Box 1581

Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 (828) 564-3310

voicesinthelaurel@gmail.com www.voicesinthelaurel.org/

PERSONAL SERVICES & CARE

42 Rue Salon 79 Ed Green Rd. Clyde, NC (828) 702-0375

keturahrb@yahoo.com www.42ruesalon.com

CBT Counseling Centers 166 Banner Ave. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 350-1177

kjoyner@behaviortherapist.com www.cbtcounselingcenters.com

Consider It Done Task Services LLC 191 Hermitage Ridge Waynesville, NC 28785 828-400-3697 consideritdonepronto@gmail.com consideritdonepronto.com

Eagle's Nest Haircutters, LLC 61 Eagle's Nest Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 rich@eaglesnestbarbers.com www.waynesvillebarbershop.com

Elizabeth Lynne Noonan, PLLC 28 Walnut St., Suite 5 Waynesville, NC 28786 dr.lynnenoonan@gmail.com

Golden Rule Cleaning Co. LLC 109 W Marshall St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 276-2464

elizabeth@goldenrulecleaningco.com www.goldenrulecleaningco.com

Neurodivergent Ventures, LLC 100 Haywood Dr., Canton, NC 28716 (828) 550-4442 kristina@neurodivergentventures.com www.neurodivergentventures.com

Studio J: Medical Aesthetics, Wellness, IV Therapy, PLLC 275 N Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-0362 contact@studiojaesthetics.com studiojaesthetics.com

Sundarah Wellness 461 Moody Farm Rd. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 944-0288 info@sundarahwellness.com www.sundarahwellness.com

PETS & VETERINARY

Balsam Animal Hospital PA 1628 South Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1868 dawgtor80@gmail.com www.balsamvet.com

Canton Animal Hospital 74 Radio Hill Rd. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-7800

cahpracticemanager@yahoo.com www.cantonah.com

Junaluska Animal Hospital and Urgent Care

3248 Asheville Rd., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1478

diane.nathan@svp.vet www.junaluskaah.com

Maple Tree Veterinary Hospital 1855 Russ Avenue Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-5211

kbirthright@mapletreevet.com www.mapletreevet.com

The Dog House-Canton 20 Main Streeet Canton, NC 28716 (828) 492-0469

thedoghousepapertown@gmail.com www.thedoghousewaynesville.com

The Dog House-Waynesville 310 North Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3753 hunterwyman6715@gmail.com www.thedoghousewaynesville.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS, PHOTO FINISHING & FRAMING

A Shot Above of WNC P.O. Box 822 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 593-8321

flyguy2010a@yahoo.com www.ashot-above.com

Bruce's Aerial Videography & Photography, LLC P.O. Box 954 Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 702-0916

ralph@brucesaerialvandp.com www.brucesaerialvandp.com

Village Framer 56 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0823

ncjeannie@live.com www.frameshopwaynesville.com

REAL ESTATE, MOVING & STORAGE

America's Home Place 335 NP&L Loop Franklin, NC 28734 (828) 349-0990

rshook@americahomeplace.com www.americashomeplace.comcustomhome-builders-in/franklin

Berkshire Hathaway Home ServicesGreat Smokys Realty (828) 421-1724

kaye@4smokys.com www.4smokys.com

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage 1986 Soco Rd. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-5200

mre@bhgheritage.com www.bhgheritage.com

Beverly-Hanks & Associates Realtors 74 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-5809

briancagle@beverly-hanks.com www.beverly-hanks.com

Blue Mountain Realty Group, Inc.

272 Charles St. Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 565-0229

jennifer@bluemountainrealtygroup.com

Chance Mountain Properties 784 South Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 712-6801

contactus@chancemountainproperties.com www.www.chancemountainproperties

Coldwell Banker

20 Town Mountain Rd. Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 400-8647

george.mills@coldwellbanker.com www.coldwellbankerking.com

Coldwell Banker King

36 S Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 398-5940 tk@cbking.com www.cbking.com

Coldwell Banker King: Michael Monteagudo 36 S Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 476-6407 cbking.com

Dawn Clayton - Beverly-Hanks REALTORS®

224 Skyridge Dr., Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 778-2656

dawnclayton@beverly-hanks.com

dwellAVL: Zachrey Penland 24 Arlington St., Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 407-2966 zach@dwellAVL.com

eXp Realty, LLC: Juliana Weaver PO Box 532 Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 (828) 734-0286 juliana.weaver@exprealty.com

Gaddis Properties

221 West Oakland Park Boulevard Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 (954) 565-8900 pstamos@gaddiscapital.com

Haywood REALTOR Association 695 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-5096 lisa.brown@carolinahome.com www.hcbor.org/

Haywood Secure Storage, Inc. 7066 Old Clyde Rd., Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-0147

mike@haywoodsecure.com www.haywoodsecure.com

McGovern Property Management and Real Estate Sales 284 B North Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1519

mcgovernpropertymgt@gmail.com www.shamrock13.com

Premier Sotheby's International Realty 10 Brook St. Asheville, NC 28803 (828) 277-3238

beatrix.masotti@premiersir.com www.premiersothebysrealty.com

Re/Max - Lucas and Case Real Estate 71. N. Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 508-4527 billyncase@gmail.com

RE/MAX Executive 71 N Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 828-564-9393

jackiec@rmxexecutive.com www.remax-waynesvillenc.com

Rob Roland Realty 33robroland@gmail.com

Select Homes Property Management Company 56 Montgomery St Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6111 rick@selecthomeswnc.com www.selecthomeswnc.com

Smoky Mountain Home Builders Association PO Box 162 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 454-0221 info@smokymountainhba.org www.smokymountainhba.org/

Southeastern Development & Acquisition, LLC 102 Lochview Dr., Cary, NC 27518 (919) 608-1739 sedev@nc.rr.com

The McElroy & Ellege Team 174 N. Main St. Wayesville, NC 28786 mcelroy.ellege@allentate.com www.allentate.comTeam/Detail/mcelroyan dellege

White Oak Partnership 1947 Lee Rd. Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 694-8689 ardaman@fishbacklaw.com www.whiteoakmountain.net/

White Tail Properties Real Estate- Tim Davis (828) 699-7210 tim.davis@whitetailproperties.com

WNC Real Estate Store 3676 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC 28751 828.944.0664 tr@wncforme.com www.wncforeme.com

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

First United Methodist Church 566 South Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-9475

varellano@fumc-waynesville.com www.fumc-waynesville.com

New Covenant Church / Creative Minds Preschool 767 Lee Rd., Clyde, NC 28721 Clyde, NC 28721 18286279000 blakestanbery@newcovenantchurch.com www.newcovenantchurch.com

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Balsam West Fiber NET, LLC 35 Bonnie Ln. Sylva, NC 28779 (828) 339-2900 hhylton@balsamwest.net www.balsamwest.net/

Innovation Woodworking, LLC

126 Poplar Dr. Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 400-1942

dean@innovationwoodworking.com innovationwoodworking.com

Ledbetter's Heating & Air Conditioning

7 Liner St. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 452-4328 ledheatac@aol.com www.ledbettersheatingandair.com

M B HAYNES Corporation

187 Deaverview Rd. Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 254-6141 thyatt@mbhaynes.com www.mbhaynes.com

Mike's Heating and Cooling 329 Dogwood Rd Candler, NC 28715 (828) 665-4343 kim@mikesheatingandcooling.com www.mikesheatingandcooling.com

Mountain Top Appliance Service 220 Amherst Way Canton, NC 28716 (828) 492-0780 mta2003cad@gmail.com www.mountaintopappliance.us/

Pisgah Pest Control, Inc.

125 N. Lakeshore Dr. Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 (828) 377-6052 finance@pisgahpestcontrol.com www.pisgahpestcontrol.com

RNM Engineers

390 Main St., Canton, NC 28716 (828) 492-0677 sdenton@rnm-engineers.com www.rnm-engineers.com

Service Master of Haywood County 2803 Dellwood Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 926-0887 smhayco@charter.net www.servicemasterrestore.comservicemas ter-of-haywood-county/ Terminix Service, Inc. 3241 Asheville Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3729 waynesville@trustterminix.com www.trustterminix.com

The Superior Finish, Inc. 145 Brd.view Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8668 superiorfinish@bellsouth.net www.superiorfinishinteriors.com

Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air 548 Mill St., Sylva, NC 28779 (828) 586-9273 info@wardph.com www.wardph.com

White & Williams Co., Inc 514 Swannanoa River Rd Asheville, NC 28805 (828) 296-0267 dhumphreys@wwhvac.com www.whiteandwilliams.net/ WNC Pressure Washing and Roof Cleaning (828) 331-8118 wncroofcleaning@yahoo.com www.wncpressurewashing.com

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGES

Amici's Italian Restaurant 454 Hazelwood Avenue Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-6475 maryanne@amicisnc.com www.facebook.comamicisrestaurant

Angelo's Family Pizza, Inc. 166 Walnut St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1886

angelosfamilypizza@gmail.com www.angelospizzanc.com

BearWaters Brewing Company: Canton 101 Park St. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 237-4200

kevin@bearwatersbrewing.com www.bwbrewing.com

BearWaters Brewing Company: Hazelwood 101 Park St Canton, NC 28716 www.bearwatersbrewing.comhazelwood

BearWaters Brewing Company: Maggie Valley 4352 Soco Rd. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 944-0009

art@bwbrewing.com www.bearwatersbrewing.com

Birchwood Hall Southern Kitchen 111 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-6111

rcsupik0137@gmail.com www.birchwoodhall.com

Blimpie 1153 Russ Ave. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-9415

kcllkfc@aol.com www.blimpie.com

Bocelli's Italian Eatery 319 North Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-4900

schattie@charter.net www.bocellisitalianeatery.com

Bogarts Restaurant & Tavern 303 South Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1313

bogartswaynesville@gmail.com www.bogartswaynesville.com

Bojangles of WNC, LLC Canton 734 Champion Dr. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-7040 www.bofanatics.com

Bojangles of WNC, LLC Lake Junaluska Highway 19 Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 (828) 277-1660

dminnick.boj@gmail.com www.bofanatics.com

Bojangles of WNC, LLC Waynesville 1850 South Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-6060 dminnick.boj@gmail.com www.bofanatics.com

Boojum Brewing Company 357 Dayton Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 944-0888 kelsie@boojumbrewing.com www.boojumbrewing.com

Bosu's Wine Shop & Restaurant 138 Miller St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0120 bosu@waynesvillewine.com www.waynesvillewine.com

Classic Wineseller 20 Church St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-6000 richard@classicwineseller.com www.classicwineseller.com

Dickeys BBQ of the Carolinas 1778 Dellwood Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (954) 249-5007 rrodriguez@bigaol.com www.dickeys.com

Fat Buddies BBQ 193 Waynesville Plaza Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6368 jstjohn49@gmail.com www.fatbuddiesribsandbbq.com

Frankies Italian Trattoria 1037 Soco Rd. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-6216 louis@frankiestrattoria.com www.frankiestrattoria.com

Frog Level Brewing Company 56 Commerce St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 454-5664 info@froglevelbrewing.com www.froglevelbrewing.com

Haywood 209 Cafe 3360 Crabtree Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 627-3331 drakefultz209cafe@gmail.com www.haywood299cafe.com

Kanini's Restaurant and Catering 1196 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 507-3654 kaninis@kaninis.com www.kaninis.com

Kentucky Fried Chicken 667 Russ Avenue Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6626 kcllkfc@aol.com www.kfc.com

McDonalds Champion Dr. 702 Champion Dr. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 279-0221

marcia.elkins14@gmail.com www.cedwardsgroup.com

McDonalds Plaza Loop 14 Plaza Loop Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-6399

justin.reed01@us.stores.mcd.com www.cedwardsgroup.com

Pepsi Cola Company P.O. Box 1207 Fletcher, NC 28732 (828) 650-7800 msmith@pepsihky.com

Pub 319 319 North Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-4900 schattie@charter.net www.pub319socialhouse.com

Publix Super Markets 124 Frasier St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (704) 424-5017 sunsaneeya.ekmahachai@publix.com www.publix.com

Roll Up Herbal Bar 40 Commerce St Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 263-7777 hello@rollupherbalbar.com www.rollupherbalbar.com

The Scotsman 37 Church St Waynesville, NC 28786 makyia@scotsmanpublic.com www.scotsmanpublic.com

Valley Cigar & Wine Co 20 Swanger Ln., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 944-0686 maggie@valleycigarandwineco.com www.valleycigarandwineco.com

Woof Street Bistro 310 North Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 734-0387 woofst.wnc@gmail.com

SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL

Aaron's 143 Waynesville Plaza Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-3130 C0394@aarons.com www.shopaarons.com

Apotheca Dispensary

19701 Bethel Church Rd Ste 103-300 Cornelius, NC 28031 (704) 936-8339 media@apotheca.org apotheca.org

Ava & Arden

62 N. Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-6777 avaandarden@gmail.com www.facebook.comavaandarden Axe and Awl Leatherworks 41 Depot St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-0996 courtney@axeandawlleatherworks.com www.axeandawlleatherworks.com

Balsam Antique Mall

25 Muse Business Park, STE 1 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-7070 balsammall@yahoo.com www.balsamantiquemall.com

Cold Mountain Toffee

1959 Jonathan Creek Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 926-2459

coldmountaintoffee@gmail.com www.coldmountaintoffee.com

Cornerstone Mercantile

190 Depot St., Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9390

Cornerstonemercantile190@gmail.com www.cornerstonemercantile.com

Dillsboro Chocolate Factory

170 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9838

info@dillsborochocolate.com www.dillsborochocolate.com

J Gabriel 26 N. Main St. Waynesville, NC, NC 28786 (828) 246-0442 jgabrielgifts@gmail.com

Kilwins Waynesville

90 N Main St. Waynesville, NC 28751 18282460896 nc.waynesville.231@kilwins.com www.kilwins.comwaynesville

La Boutique 668 N. Main St Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 476-5066 laboutiqueinwaynesville@gmail.com

Mast General Store 63 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2101

joey@mastgeneralstore.com www.mastgeneralstore.com

Mud Dabbers Pottery

20767 Great Smoky Mountain Expressway Balsam, NC 28707 (828) 456-1916 muddabbers@gmail.com www.muddabberspottery.org

Sassafras on Main 196 N Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-6222

susanne@sassafrasonsutton.com www.sassafrasonmain.com

Staples 89 Waynesville Plaza Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-2089

gm1823@staples.com www.staples.com

The Southern Loft 172 N. Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 400-2498 jmgthesouthernloft@gmail.com www.thesouthernloft.com

The Station on Main 102 N Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9966 thestation1208@gmail.com www.christinasstation.com

Wal-Mart Supercenter 702 S.W 8th Bentonville, AR 72716 (828) 456-4828

Waynesville Shopping Center, LLC 435 Overlook Dr. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-3940

Willow Hill Soap Company, LLC

80 Park St. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 492-0626

hello@willowhillsoapcompany.com willowhillsoapcompany.com

Winchester Creek Farm 386 Walker Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9486

Sales@winchestercreekfarm.com Winchestercreekfarm.com

WNC Billiards 181 Wall St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 507-7997

Dclementsjr@hotmail.com www.wncbilliards.com

SPORTS & RECREATION

The Yoga and Bodywork Collective 274 S. Main St Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-6570

jay@waynesvilleyogacenter.com waynesvilleyogacenter.com

Tuck Fly Shop 110 Depot St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 488-3333 Info@tuckflyshop.com www.tuckflyshop.com

TRANSPORTATION

Asheville Regional Airport Authority 61 Terminal Dr., STE 1 Fletcher, NC 28732-9442 (828) 684-2226 tkinsey@flyavl.com www.flyavl.com

Biltmore Logistics, Inc. 12 Grower Ln. Arden, NC 28704 (828) 399-9650 gainesdavid65@gmail.com

WNC Shuttle Luxury Transportation 523 S Haywood St Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 400-3987 justin@wncshuttle.com wncshuttle.com

UTILITIES & ENVIRONMENT

Blossman Propane Gas 2161 Dellwood Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 926-1537 waynesville@blossmangas.com www.blossmangas.com

UTILITIES & ENVIRONMENT

Brigman Electric Sales and Service, LLC 107 BARBER HILL DR. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-6601

brigmanelec@gmail.com

Consolidated Waste Services P.O. Box 8468 Asheville, NC 28814 (828) 645-0660

swelch@cws-nc.com www.consolidatedwasteservices.com

Duke Energy (800) 452-2777

www.duke-energy.com

Haywood Electric Membership Corporation 376 Grindstone Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2281

mitch.bearden@haywoodemc.com www.haywoodemc.com

NEO Corporation 289 Silkwood Dr Canton, NC 28716 (828) 456-4332

info@neocorporation www.neocorporation.com

Republic Services 650 25th St., NW Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 303-7101

www.santekenviro.com

S&S Waste Services 1001 Upper Crabtree Rd. Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 646-8420 sswasteservices@yahoo.com www.sswasteservices.com

VENUES

Grandview Lodge & Wedding Venue 466 Lickstone Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-5212 gvlbb@yahoo.com www.grandviewlodgenc.com

Lake Logan - Retreat Center/ Camp Henry/ Outdoor School 25 Wormy Chestnut Ln. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 646-0095 eden@lakelogan.org www.lakelogan.org/

Reflections at the Pond managed by White Laurel Design, Co 355 Johnson Dr. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 342-2451 reflectionspond@gmail.com www.reflectionspond.com

ROOM 1902 c/o The Sellers Agency Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 788-4272 PhilFerguson@TheSellersAgency.com www.room1902.com

The 37 Venue 37 Church St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (760) 474-8334 events@the37venue.com www.the37venue.com

The Swag 2300 Swag Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 926-0430 will@theswag.com www.theswag.com

Wells Events & Reception Center 33 Wells Events Way Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 476-5070 info@WellsEventsCenter.com www.wellseventscenter.com