Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
Darius "Keevon" Baten currently serves as the Director of Business Recruitment at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, where efforts focus on business attraction and regional economic development. Baten is also a 2024 Access Fellow, leading a program dedicated to underrepresented minorities aspiring to pursue MBAs. As the Founder and Executive Director of Elevated Up And Out, Baten empowers underprivileged youth through global service initiatives. Previously, Baten held positions including Chief Operating Officer at Mountain Rides, Small Business Lender at Mountain BizWorks, and Chief Financial Officer at OpenDoors of Asheville. A former Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch and Peace Corps Volunteer, Baten started with a Bachelor's degree in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law from Appalachian State University.
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Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce is planning for the future of the Asheville area. With the mission of building community through business, the Asheville Chamber is a partnership of over 1,800 businesses, organizations and coalitions supporting the community and each other. The Chamber provides a platform for businesses to come together to work towards common goals. Guided by the Chamber’s Strategic Plan, developed by the board of directors, the Chamber serves as a collective voice to advocate for business issues. Being a member of the Chamber means investing in the future of the area. Being a member of the Chamber is good for business, your business.