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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS CAROLINA FOOTHILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2753 Lynn Road, Suite A, Tryon, NC 28782 828-859-6236, carolinafoothillschamber.com
The chamber’s goal is to promote Save Local/Buy Local/ Hire Local, encouraging the economic stability and growth of our community, helping to make it a great place to live and do business. The mission of the chamber is to provide leadership in developing area businesses and economic opportunities that enhance the quality of life in our Polk County and Landrum communities. Chamber membership benefits are monthly Business After Hours events, promotion through the website, member directory, member discount program, the Business and Community Expo, Chamber Bucks gift certificates, monthly newsletters, business education, use of the chamber facilities, referrals, ribbon cutting ceremonies, and sponsorship opportunities.
FIRST PEAK VISITOR CENTER 20 East Mills Street, Columbus, NC 28722 828-894-2324 • 800-440-7848 firstpeaknc.com
Call, click or stop by the official visitor center for Polk County. The First Peak Visitor Center has information spanning from Polk County to all of Western North Carolina to help people find their way. They will provide a warm welcome for newcomers, plus local information, detailed road maps and phone books. For those wanting to entertain visiting family and friends, stop by to find just right things to do during their visit. And, of course, locals and visitors alike will discover nearby interests: small towns, waterfalls, wineries,
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shops, restaurants, outdoor adventures and scenic drives around Columbus, Saluda, Tryon and beyond. Their web site provides instant access to this information, plus an events calendar for the area.
LANDRUM AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 100 North Shamrock Avenue, Landrum, SC 29356 864-457-3000, cityoflandrumsc.com/business-association
The Landrum Area Business Association is a membership organization of all types of businesses and nonprofits in Landrum, dedicated to promoting the economic vitality of the area. The organization sponsors multiple events throughout the year aimed at drawing visitors and residents to the historic downtown area, including a town Easter Egg Hunt, Christmas and Halloween Strolls and the annual Christmas Parade. The association meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. at Landrum City Hall, 100 N. Shamrock Ave.
OUR CAROLINA FOOTHILLS ourcarolinafoothills.com
With the tagline “Four Towns, Two States, One Great Experience,” Our Carolina Foothills is an initiative that promotes Landrum, Tryon, Columbus and Saluda as a unique tourist destination. By working directly with town management and business owners, the organization promotes the agricultural, viticultural, culinary and artistic heritage of the area.
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