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Our Town is published in cooperation with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce

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Sylva, NC 28779
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Businesses large and small in Jackson County are working creatively to develop their own niches in these challenging economic times, proving that a spirit of entrepreneurship and a willingness to roll up one’s sleeves and work more often than not will lead to success. READ ABOUT THEM HERE
COMMUNITY FOCUS: Sylva named one of nation’s ‘great places’ Sylva has been the one of Western Carolina’s best-kept lifestyle secrets for 20 years, but the word’s getting out that the town belongs on the national map of outdoor living destinations. Pride of the Mountains band receives marching’s highest honor Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band won the Sudler Trophy in 2009, presented annually to a college marching band by the John Philip Sousa Foundation. Making home a better place Providing insurance may be the Stanberry family’s specialty, but the company’s owners have yet other forté — serving their community.
			It’s tee time at Sequoyah National A spectacular new golf course has blossomed in the Great Smoky Mountains of Jackson County


	BUSINESS FOCUS: Graning’s landscaping business takes root Ben Graning launched his college career in Chapel Hill, certain that he’d be headed to medical school four years later. New office building vital to expanding medical campus New memory care facility boosts care options for aging Jackson County is already a great place to retire, and with the addition of The Hermitage. Zaxby’s owner takes pride in giving back to community Jim Rodgers is no ordinary chain restaurant owner. Though he does spend a great deal of time running his Zaxby’s restaurant in Sylva, Rodgers never forgets to give back to the community he loves.