SHARE:  

Building Business for a Strong Community

Tuesday, November 12th, 2024

First Benefits Mutual specializes in North Carolina Worker's compensation and has
 been providing quality service to Chamber members for over 20 years.
Who is Hiring? Check out Member Job Postings

Helene Relief Resources

City and County - Helene Relief
LoveHendo Business Recovery Fund
Dogwood Health Trust - Helene Resources
Community Foundation of WNC Emergency and Disaster Response Fund
Mountain Bizworks WNC Strong - Helene Business Recovery Fund
FEMA
SBA
US Chamber 
News and Information

Junior Leadership Development of Henderson County Program Celebrates 25 Years

Article by the Chamber

11.12.2024


The Junior Leadership Development of Henderson County Program, now in its 25th year, continues to provide high school juniors with unique opportunities to develop their leadership skills and gain insight into the Henderson County community. This year, students from Henderson County Public Schools, Veritas Christian Academy, and FernLeaf Community Charter School will participate, engaging in sessions designed to help them explore local industries, social and economic issues, and civic responsibility.


Each year, schools nominate students with demonstrated leadership qualities, creating a diverse group of future leaders. Through interaction with community and business leaders, the program encourages students to discover their potential, gain new perspectives, and consider meaningful ways to contribute to the community.


The 2024 - 2025 program is made possible through Presenting Sponsorships from Kimberly-Clark and Champion Comfort Experts, with additional support from AdventHealth, Camp Glen Arden, Chick-fil-A, and many other community partners.


For more information about the Junior Leadership Development of Henderson County Program and how you or your business can be involved, please contact the Chamber at 828-692-1413 or visit our website at www.hendersoncountychamber.org.

Stay Up To Date with the JLP on our Socials

October 2024 NC Economy Watch: Farewell to the COVID-Era Labor Market

Article by NC Department of Commerce Labor & Economic Analysis

11.08.2024


In this edition of NC Economy Watch, we take stock of how labor market conditions in North Carolina and nationwide have changed since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past two years, hiring new employees has gotten easier while finding a new job has become more difficult. Although the future is uncertain, it’s clear that the COVID-era labor market is now a thing of the past.

Farewell to the COVID-Era Labor Market


Think back to the red-hot labor market of 2022. The economy was booming on the back of rock-bottom interest rates, trillions of dollars of federal government spending, and the widespread lifting of social distancing mandates. Employers were adding to their payrolls at a breakneck pace while struggling to fill open positions. Workers were hopping from job-to-job in pursuit of better pay and working conditions. It was, by many measures, the tightest labor market on record.


We’re in a different world now. As the economy came down from its COVID-era sugar high, the labor market began to normalize, and leverage shifted away from jobseekers and back toward employers. Over the past two years, both nationwide and in North Carolina, the number of job openings has plummeted, and rates of hiring by employers and job-hopping by employees are now well below their pre-COVID levels.

Read More Here
Events

Business Morning Update

Wednesday, November 13th

7:45 AM - 9:00 AM


Elk's Lodge

546 N Justice St,

Hendersonville

Register Here

Young Professionals Social

Wednesday, November 13th

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM


The Buzz

225 S Grove St,

Hendersonville

Register Here

AM Power Hour

Friday, November 15th

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM


Mast General Store

529 N Main St,

Hendersonville

Register Here

Empower Hour

Tuesday, November 19th

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM


Hendersonville Welcome Center

201 S Main St,

Hendersonville

Register Here

Business After Hours

-LoveHendo Edition-

Thursday, November 21st

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM


Trailside Brewing Co

873 Lenox Park Dr,

Hendersonville

Register Here
View All Upcoming Events

Thank You to October's All-in-for-Hendo Contributors

Member News


Have something to include in Member News? Please send information on upcoming events, announcements, and other news your business would like to share with fellow members to: chamber@hendersoncountychamber.org

Follow the Chamber
Facebook  Instagram  Linkedin  
Henderson County Chamber of Commerce
204 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville, NC 27839
828.692.1413