County Assets

Regional Assets There are many organizations that exist to assist the residents of Jackson County in the task of economic development.

We group these organizations into five primary categories: state-level groups (like the NC Department of Commerce); regional groups (like Advantage West); groups that focus on entrepreneurship in particular (like SCORE) or business in general (like the Chamber of Commerce), educational entities (like WCU) and county government.

 

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Browse our menu links or click on the links below for more information:

State Entities

Regional Groups

Business & Entrepreneurs

Higher Education

County Government

 

 

SWCC: Industry Training

SWCC

The Business and Industry Training classes offered by Southwestern Community College are a tremendous resource to any company looking to re-train or build new skills within its workforce. These courses are customized to suit client needs and are often available at little cost to the client. Such courses can provide the critical missing piece as your firm strives to stay competitive in the global marketplace.

To find out more, go to SWCC's Center for Business and Industry or contact Karmen Reis, the Business and Industry Training Coordinator (828.488.6413).

 

Interview: Mayor Oliver

Mayor Brenda Oliver of Sylva discusses her experience with the Downtown Sylva Association and her thoughts on the region's economy.

This video can also be viewed in QuickTime for higher resolution.