The Chamber welcome center is run by volunteers who enjoy sharing their knowledge of the local area with visitors and newcomers.
The Chamber Welcome Center is open year 'round from Monday thru Saturday. Current hours (dependent on volunteer availability) are found in the footer of the page.
The Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce works with the community to run several special events each year. These include our weekly outdoor summer concerts, the Easter Egg Hunt, The Fourth of July Parade, and the Small Town Christmas in Banner Elk.
In addition to these annual events the chamber is always looking for ways to boost the business community and make Banner Elk a great place to live, play and do business!
Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce Board Members:
David Tate -President
Carol Seitz-Vice President
Patty Robinson-Treasurer
Marsha Ruppard-Secretary
Sara Brewer
Mary Jo Brubaker
Kevin Phillips
Bill Seitz
Tamara Seymour
Nancy Simmons
Cinda Ebner
As the President of the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce, one of my favorite activities is serving as one of the volunteer hosts at our Welcome Center. On Mondays, I am honored to welcome our many visitors to my hometown and answer questions about my favorite place to be. In fact, the slogan written on our shirts at the Welcome Center is, “Just BE.” Just being in Banner Elk is a pleasure for me, as it is for our full-time residents, part-time residents and our many visitors throughout each season of the year.