Build your business contacts for the new year by networking with other business professionals at Business Before Hours. Our host for December is Apple Tree Honda.

Apple Tree Chevrolet was founded in 1972 on Smokey Park Highway. Over the next 10 years, the dealership grew to also sell Honda and DeLorean. In 1985, Apple Tree became one of the first Acura dealerships in the nation. Apple Tree was one of the first car dealerships to build a facility in South Asheville.  At that time, Airport Road was two lanes and very rural.  Wow, has that changed!  In the late 90's, they acquired the Acura store in Asheville and built it next to the Honda store. Due to increases in both sales and servicing needs in the area, Apple Tree completed the new facility in September, 2015 to provide the area with one of the most advanced automotive facilities in the Carolinas.  With over 38,000 square feet, Apple Tree has the ability to provide exceptional customer service to the area for the foreseeable future. 

Apple Tree is a locally owned and family run business.  Krafton Locke, the owner, has been in the Asheville area since 1981.  He has three sons that are involved in the business.  Jason Locke is the General Manager of Apple Tree and has been employed with the business nearly 30 years.  Two younger brothers, Krafton Locke II, and Kelby Locke, have been working in the business for over 12 years each.  Krafton II is a used car manager at their pre-owned facility (the former Honda store) and Kelby is their Internet Manager.  Together, their goal is to provide the best customer service and buying experience whether it is on a new or preowned vehicle.  Their history proves their committment to ever improving and advancing Apple Tree to be one of the largest dealerships in the area, the Apple Tree Automotive Superstore. 

Come enjoy a tour of the facility, some light breakfast items and great door prizes as you network with and get better acquainted with other Chamber members.

Parking will be available in the front of the store, and to the left of the service entry area.

This event is offered as a benefit for Chamber membership and no registration is necessary. If you're considering Chamber membership and would like to attend this event we welcome you to come and check us out! Please contact Canio Costanzo at ccostanzo@ashevillechamber.org