The Anderson County Chamber Foundation, Inc. was formed as a non-profit 501c3 in 2022 and is an extension of The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce.  

The specific purpose of the Foundation is to provide training to future community leaders, assist to unite local businesses and citizens in the progressive development of Anderson County along with various other activities which will enhance the Anderson County community.  

Foundation Programs include but are not limited to:  Business Development, Education & Workforce Development, Leadership Anderson County, Youth Leadership Anderson County, Purses & Pearls of Anderson County, ONWARD-Young Professionals of Anderson County, and Dream It. Do It. East Tennessee.

Chamber President Rick Meredith notes, “The formation of this Foundation will provide the opportunity to construct a new Anderson County Chamber of  Commerce facility with a “state-of-the-art” training facility for our members and the community.”