Swannanoa’s Beacon Village is undergoing major changes with the development of a new bike park and sidewalk improvements. These projects aim to enhance recreation, safety, and connectivity, but the community’s input is still vital. Learn more about what’s coming and how residents can help shape the future of the Valley.

The Valley’s first-ever Career Fair connected local employers with job seekers and resulted in an immediate hire. This inaugural event is the start of an ongoing, community-driven effort to strengthen workforce connections and support economic recovery.

As SNAP benefits pause, families across the Valley are facing new challenges. The Black Mountain–Swannanoa Chamber Foundation is working to share food resources, strengthen partnerships, and bring local organizations together to find lasting solutions to food insecurity in our community.

Supporting long-term recovery in the Swannanoa Valley by connecting people, programs, and resources to build resilience, strengthen communities, and ensure every voice is heard.

Nonprofit Nights and Foundation initiatives help local organizations collaborate, share resources, and strengthen their impact. Together, we turn challenges into opportunities and show the power of community in action.

Through partnerships, funding support, and one-on-one guidance, the Black Mountain–Swannanoa Chamber Foundation is helping business owners rebuild, reconnect, and strengthen the Valley’s economy for the long term.

Through business support, nonprofit partnerships, and community initiatives, the Black Mountain–Swannanoa Chamber Foundation helps restore stability, foster collaboration, and strengthen The Valley for the long term.