Chamber announces Business of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year

Vicki Hyatt, The Mountaineer, Waynesville, N.C.
·5 min read

May 30—The Haywood County Chamber of Commerce honored a host of individuals and business owners at its annual awards presentation in May.

Nominations were submitted from the community for top awards, which went to BearWaters Brewing, Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Resort, J.M. Teague Engineering, Inc. — along with a host of honorees, including special Mill Town Strong awards.

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