The McDowell Chamber of Commerce, based in Marion NC, brings the local business community together for the future. The area's principle economic base centers on textiles, furniture and other wood product manufacturing, medical products, automotive, retail, health care, education and government.

Marion's Ten Largest Employers (Feb. 2008):
• Baxter Healthcare Corp. (2,100 employees)
• McDowell County Schools (952 employees)
• International Automotive (678 employees)
• Swift Galey (460 employees)
• Coats North America (410 employees)
• Columbia Forest Products (410 employees)
• Ethan Allen (398 employees)
• Marion Correctional Inst. (371 employees)
• McDowell County (311 employees)
• The McDowell Hospital (304 employees)

Join the Chamber for business, social and networking events. There are over 400 companies and individuals involved in the Chamber.

Main Program Areas:
• Membership Services
• Business Development
• Business Assistance
• Visitor Center Operation
• Community Development
• Government Relations
• Events Management
• Relocation Services

Click here to learn more about the McDowell Chamber of Commerce and how they can help you.