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Welcome to Amherst County.

In addition to being a beautiful place to live, Amherst County is a wonderful place to do business.

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Over the River. Through the Woods.

Nestled along the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Amherst abounds with unique B&Bs, wineries, golf courses, campgrounds, shopping, and so much more.

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In Good Company.

The Amherst County Chamber of Commerce provides benefits to over 200 members within Amherst County and the surrounding areas.

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Remarkably Close.

Amherst County is mere minutes north of Lynchburg, just across the historic James River.

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History. Made Daily.

Amherst County blends the best of rural and suburban living with thriving businesses, agriculture, local industries, education, and more.

Welcome to the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce!

Connecting People. Building Business.

The purpose of the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce is to advance commercial, industrial, professional, domestic and global interests in Amherst County and its trade area. We aim to increase members' presence and to be of service in any way we can help, for "your business is our business.” Amherst County is a wonderful place to live, work, and play. Stop in for a visit at the Chamber office to get connected with all we have to offer in Amherst, VA.

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Discover exclusive benefits and networking opportunities by joining the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce. Boost your business and connect with like-minded professionals. Explore the benefits and get all the details here.

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Join the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce and unlock a wealth of resources for your business growth. Connect, collaborate, and thrive within our supportive community of over 200 members.

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Nominations are open!

Nominations are open for our Annual Business Awards! Click the link below to go to the nomination page. We hope you'll join us for this year's dinner at the Madison Heights Community Center on June 6th.

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Showcase Your Business at Our Annual Dinner!

Would you like to showcase your business at our premier event of the year? We have sponsorships available at several levels. Click on the link or email information@amherstvachamber.com for more information. We hope you'll join us for this year's dinner at the Madison Heights Community Center on June 6th.

Click here for the sponsorship form.

Tickets are Now Available!

Tickets are now available for our Annual Business Awards! Click the link below to purchase yours today! We look forward to seeing you at this year's dinner at the Madison Heights Community Center on June 6th.

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