Businesses are marked with different special designations to recognize independent, locally owned/operated, and nonprofit organizations.
Independent Businesses/Organizations
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