Message From The President
Welcome
It is a pleasure to welcome you to what may be your initial introduction
to the magnificence of Burke County. Situated in the foothills of the
Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina, Burke County welcomes
individuals of all ages who are looking for that perfect place to raise
a family or seeking a charming and progressive community where they can
fill out the golden years of life. Many who reside in Burke County found
it almost by accident. Driving east to the Atlantic coast or west to the
mountains on Interstate 40 there was some alluring power that tempted
them to venture off the highway to be engulfed in the splendor of the
region.
We hope to unfold for you what we in Burke County wake to each morning,
encounter daily in our lives, and retire to after an exciting and event
filled day.
There is so much that is positive to express about Burke County that it
is hard to know where to start. For nature lovers, the scenery in the
area is magnificent. It ranges from lofty, tree covered mountains
engraved with hiking trails and cold streams that are filled with native
and stocked trout to the clean clear waters of Lake James that provides
over 6,500 acres of opportunities for fishing, camping, swimming,
boating and recreation.
The arts abound in Burke County’s communities. You can tap your toes and
sing along to the musical entertainment that takes place on Friday
evenings in the spring and summer months in downtown Morganton and
Valdese. Festivals, with a limitless number of craft and food booths,
are held in nearly every community in Burke County throughout the
summer, fall, and at holiday time.
Single and multi-family housing of all styles and price ranges are
available for raising families. Educational opportunities range from
pre-K to graduate studies in both public and private institutions.
Specialty and department stores are scattered throughout the area to
meet every shopper’s needs.
From our home page you can link to dozens of other sites to find
additional information on health care, real estate, government, tourist
attractions, and education. If you don’t find answers to every question,
we welcome your call at (828) 437-3021. Our friendly staff is available
to assist you with all of your needs. For those who plan to visit the
area, we hope you will stop by the Chamber of Commerce office so we can
tell you more about Burke County and everything good that it has to
offer.
Please take a few minutes to browse through other sections of this site.
When you finish, we are positive you will want to personally experience
the splendid quality of life that abounds in Burke County.
Michael J. Jackson
President/CEO
Burke County Chamber of Commerce
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