Murphy NC 28906

Appalachian Community Bank will host Business After Hours for the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at the bank’s new location, 592 US 64 W, Murphy, NC 28906.

Business After Hours is open to chamber members, their guests, and anyone interested in knowing more about the chamber.

For more information, call 828-837-2242.

The Cherokee County NC Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at noon on Thursday, January 31, 2008, for Celebration Station in Peddler’s Village, US 64 West, in the Ranger community.

Snack sandwiches and drinks will be served to all who attend.

For more information, call 828-837-2242.

Mountain Valley Pac and Ship-It is under new ownership. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be hosted by the Cherokee County NC Chamber of Commerce at noon on Wednesday, January 30, 2008.

The business is at 1320 Blairsville Highway, Murphy, NC 28906.

For more information, call 828-835-9663.

The Cherokee County NC Chamber of Commerce will hold its 38th annual Dinner Meeting and third Awards Night on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the Millrace Farm Banquet Hall off Hendrix Road in Murphy, NC.

Lee Ebert, president and CEO of the North Carolina State Chamber of Commerce, will be the keynote speaker.

Social hour is from 5:00 PM through 6:00 PM, with dinner following at 6:00. Music will be provided by John C. Campbell Folk School players.

The dinner is being catered by The Longhouse Restaurant.

Tickets are $30 per person.

For more information, call the Chamber at 828-837-2242.

The Cherokee County NC Chamber of Commerce is planning its first Fish Fry and Boat Show in hopes of “reeling in tourists and new chamber members,” chamber Executive Director Sande Kimball said.

The boating extravaganza is set for Saturday, June 23, 2007 at the TVA boat ramp in downtown Murphy, NC. Activities will spill over into the L&N Depot on Hiawassee Street.

The show will open at 10:00 am and end at 4:00 pm. There is no cost to attend.

Fish sandwiches, cole slaw, and a drink will be served between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. The fish fry will be $6.00 per person.

The Longhouse Restaurant is doing the fish fry for this event to benefit the chamber.

Participating in the boat show so far are Smith Power, Nick’s Marine, High Country Canvas, and Appalachian Outfitters.

Some vendors will have boats in the water and will give demonstrations.

While in town for the boat show, Kimball said to be sure to walk into the historic downtown area of Murphy, where many businesses will be open, including a farmers market, gift and antique shops, restaurants, and more.

Jo Crowe, owner of Appalachian Land Co. and new member of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, recently presented a check for $1,000 to immediate past Chamber board president Marvin Raper for the Chamber’s building fund.

Framing on the conference room and office space addition began the week of January 16, 2006.

Attending the presentation were Chamber board member Bill Vespasian; Barbara Hughes, Chamber ambassador; Jo Crowe; Chamber board member Betsy Lane; Marvin Raper; and Chamber Executive Director Sande Kimball.

The Chamber’s building fund has reached $60,000, including cash and donations.

For more information, call 828-837-2242.