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Below you will find an image of a letter that was sent to West Asheville businesses to come join together. This letter is a copy of what was sent by John L. Lawrence at the end of 1950 to some of the numerous businesses in West Asheville. John L. Lawrence would go on to serve as the temporary chairman and these business people would form the West Asheville Business Association on November 21, 1950.

Dear Business Friend:
What do you think of organizing a Business Club in West Asheville? Do you feel as I do, that if we had such an organization that we could accomplish a great deal in civic improvements and otherwise?
We have over 200 businesses in this section of our city and after talking to quite a number of our business people (both men and women) I feel sure there are sufficient numbers to sponsor and organize such a club.
I would appreciate a letter, card or telephone call expressing yourself on this question.
When we have heard from a goodly number of the business people of West Asheville who favor such an organization, we will call a meeting and proceed to organize.

A letter sent to West Asheville businesses in 1950