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.
Anissa Starnes
President & CEO
Burke County Chamber of Commerce
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