The annual Business of the Year Awards are sponsored by Carolina Mountain Title.
- Large Business of the Year: Tar Heel Capital/Wendy’s
- Small Business of the Year: Speckled Trout Outfitters
- Startup Business of the Year: Wonder Pelvic Therapy
The winners will be formally recognized Thursday, January 16, 2025, during the 9th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon, presented by Highstreet Insurance & Financial Partners. We are excited to share that Thursday’s event is officially sold out.
Business of the Year nominations were submitted by Chamber and community members with winners selected by the Chamber’s Business Development committee. The Chamber received over 90 nominations for High Country businesses.
Organizations were awarded based on criteria that includes staying power, growth in sales and/or workforce, innovative products and services, strong response to adversity, contributions to community-oriented projects, and use of local resources in business operations.