Businesses, Nonprofits, & Community Stories
Discover stories of local businesses and nonprofits rebuilding, innovating, and strengthening The Valley.
Learn from their experiences and see the impact of collaborative community efforts.
Supporting Our Community During the SNAP Pause
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.
Community Resilience and Recovery Projects: Lifting Each Other Up
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 Support: Collaboration Over Competition
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.
Business Initiatives: Rebuilding Local Strength
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.
Building a Stronger Valley, Together
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.

