Mars Hill University
Mars Hill University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the mountains of western North Carolina. Founded in 1856 by Baptist families of the region, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in western North Carolina on its original site. Mars Hill’s small campus offers a warm and engaging environment, where students get to know each other, as well as professors and university staff. Mars Hill boasts an eclectic mix of students, and one of the highest percentages of minority students in the region. The university draws students from all over the United States, and the world. Visit mhu.edu
Madison County Economic Development
Just 15 minutes from downtown Asheville, in the verdant heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Madison County, NC offers an extraordinary combination of human and natural resources. Come discover fertile ground for business opportunity and a place like no other for personal rewards.
Explore the scenic French Broad River winding through beautifully historic communities, and leverage the powerful current of innovation that also flows through entrepreneurships, the creative arts, eco-friendly farming and cutting-edge manufacturing.
Enjoy clear air and clear thinking. Get away and get ahead in a recreational paradise, home to 55,000 acres of National Forest and 60 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Hiking, mountain biking, rafting, kayaking, hunting, fishing and skiing help keep mind and body sharp, and enthusiasm high.
Make your mark in a vibrant hub for the creative arts and an emerging tech center recently recognized by the White House. Here in Madison County, we make things that make the world better, with our hands, with our heads and with our hearts.
We are state-of-the-art in the best sense of the word: Earth-friendly, people-friendly, business-friendly. Visit investinmadison.com
Madison County Chamber of Commerce
The Madison County Chamber of Commerce proudly supports and serves its community. The mission of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce is to provide excellent service to all members and residents through volunteer leadership that maintains and enhances the quality of life and the economic vitality of Madison County as well as the rich heritage and natural beauty of the region. Visit www.madisoncounty-nc.com
