think local. go local.
who can join?
Businesses and nonprofits must meet the following criteria to participate in the program.
The business has private or cooperative ownership.
The business has a location within Transylvania County.
The business has less than 200 employees at Transylvania county locations.
If the organization is a nonprofit, it must have been granted a tax exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service, and operate in Transylvania County.
special designations
Businesses are marked with different special designations to recognize independent, locally owned/operated, and nonprofit organizations.
Independent Businesses/Organizations
Businesses and organizations in which the decision-making authority is free from outside control.
The business/organization has a limited number of outlets and limited geographic range.
Locally Owned/Operated Organizations
Businesses in which the decision-making authority is vested in local owners and not subject to conditions dictated remotely.
Have owners with over 50% controlling interest living in Transylvania county or one of the surrounding counties.
Nonprofit organizations must be headquartered in Transylvania County and/or have a local board of directors.
Nonprofit Orgainzations
Organization has been granted a tax exempt status by the IRS.