Signature Events
Insights & Eggs
Monthly networking morning meeting with a guest speaker to highlight current regional events. First Wednesdays of the month except January and July.
Jingle Mingle
Jingle Mingle is held in December in place of the December Insights & Eggs and typically is in the afternoon.Come sip, mingle, and make a difference! This seasonal gathering brings together friends, neighbors, and community leaders to celebrate the holidays while supporting a vital local cause.
ChamberConnects
Members only. Generate leads through in-depth knowledge of your peer group members. This professional peer advisory group helps you overcome your unique business challenges, networking and best practice sharing. Third Tuesdays at 8:00am every month except July and December
Non-Profit ChamberConnects
Members Only, this group of Executive Directors is designed to focus on needs specific to running a non-profit organization. Second Tuesdays at 8:30am every month except July and December.
Women in Business
Meet with other extraordinary women in the community to network, exchange tips and tricks, and find solutions to your challenges. Our platform offers a wide focus on our guest speakers, with a deep concentration on their topic, their brand, and their story. Join the Women in Business of Haywood County for great speakers and unique networking opportunities. Quarterly Meeting
Empower Hour
Part of Women in Business: Hosted by members at their businesses, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and grow with fellow female professionals in our community. Don't miss this fantastic networking opportunity that is open to both members and interested women non-members who want to know more about the Chamber. Alternating months from WIB. Held at a sponsored location where they provide refreshments. Chance for a business to showcase themselves. 4:30pm – 6pm. Quarterly Meeting
New Member Mingle
To celebrate our newest members, we join for an informal networking celebration,—a chance to connect, share, and let us say thank you for being part of the Chamber family. Food, libations, and music. Member location hosts this event. Quarterly Meeting. Food and Drink, complimentary event. 4:30pm – 6pm. Quarterly meeting.
The Exchange
The Exchange is an exclusive, members-only networking series designed to spotlight local businesses and foster meaningful connections within our Chamber community. Each month, one member hosts a casual gathering where fellow merchants and business owners come together to share ideas, build relationships, and celebrate what makes our local economy thrive. Either morning or evening. Third Thursday except July & Dec.
Annual Dinner
Join us for the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce’s premier evening of celebration and connection. We’ll honor outstanding businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders who make Haywood County thrive. Enjoy dinner, entertainment, and inspiring moments as we celebrate the year’s accomplishments and look ahead together — because we are stronger together.
Membership Appreciation Day
An annual celebration for our valued members to show the Chamber’s appreciation to our members that enable us to strengthen business and economic growth across Haywood County. Our chance to say thank you!
Tailgating on the Greens
Our annual Golf Tournament brings together business and community leaders for a day of networking, fun, and friendly competition. Enjoy great company, food, prizes, and a little tailgate spirit on the course! Held at Maggie Valley Club & Resort in May.
Apple Harvest Festival
A Chamber signature event, the festival is named one of the “10 Best Fall Harvest Festivals in the Nation,” this beloved, long-standing festival in downtown Waynesville is a celebration of the season. Enjoy the fall with local apples, regional arts and crafts, live entertainment. Stroll historic Main Street lined with over 180 vendors, shops, and restaurants. Always the 3rd Saturday in October.
Leadership Haywood
Embark on a 9-month journey designed to deepen your understanding of civic leadership and strengthen your connection to Haywood County.
Through this immersive Chamber program, you’ll build lasting relationships with emerging leaders while gaining insight into the opportunities and responsibilities that shape our community. Each month, you’ll engage in dynamic, full-day modules focused on leadership development, networking, and exploring the inner workings of Haywood County. Sessions are held on the second Wednesday of each month from September through May from 8:30am - 4:00pm. (Times may vary - December will be a networking function)
Skilled Trades Alliance
The Skilled Trades Alliance brings together professionals from the building, construction, and skilled trades industries — including builders, electricians, plumbers, HVAC specialists, designers, suppliers, and related fields.
This group provides a space to connect, share resources, and collaborate on opportunities that strengthen Haywood County’s trades community. Members exchange ideas, discuss industry trends, and build lasting partnerships that support local business growth and workforce development.
Coffee with the President
Held quarterly, this is an opportunity to be invited to spend some time and have a cup of coffee with the President and chat in general about the Chamber and our County