Chamber of Commerce Hosts Business After Hours at White Oak Medicine

The event featured a tour of the holistic wellness clinic and networking among local professionals.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours event at White Oak Medicine in Columbus, North Carolina. The event was hosted by Veronica Johnson, the owner of the holistic Direct Primary Care and wellness clinic, who provided guests with an informative tour of the facility. The event also featured healthy food, networking, and a business card raffle.

Why it matters

The Business After Hours event allowed the Chamber to showcase a local business that takes a unique approach to healthcare, focusing on identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues rather than just treating symptoms. It also provided an opportunity for local professionals to connect and collaborate.

The details

White Oak Medicine emphasizes a 'Heart-Mind' approach to healing, integrating traditional medical training with functional psychiatry and nervous system regulation to promote whole-person wellness. The event featured healthy food from Huckleberry's and a business card raffle, helping to foster a welcoming atmosphere for networking and collaboration among local professionals.

  • The Business After Hours event was held on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
  • The Chamber's next ribbon-cutting and Business After Hours event will be held on March 19, 2026 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Wheat Creek Outpost.
  • The Chamber's Thrive Talks with Four Seasons, originally scheduled for January, has been rescheduled to March 26, 2026 at 8 a.m.

The players

Veronica Johnson

The owner of White Oak Medicine, a holistic Direct Primary Care and wellness clinic that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues.

Olivia Whiteside

The Marketing Director of the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce.

Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce

A local business organization that supports businesses across Tryon, Landrum, Columbus, and Saluda, North Carolina.

Huckleberry's

A local business that provided healthy food for the Business After Hours event.

Wheat Creek Outpost

The location of the Chamber's next ribbon-cutting and Business After Hours event.

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What they’re saying

“It was a great event with several new members in attendance. We learned about what Veronica does and some upcoming events that she will be part of. I would reach out and ask her about her apothecary as well! It's amazing.”

— Olivia Whiteside, Marketing Director (Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce)

What’s next

The Chamber's next ribbon-cutting and Business After Hours event will be held together on March 19, 2026 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Wheat Creek Outpost. This event will also celebrate a joint ribbon-cutting for Coiner, Harrelson, and Mullens, taking place earlier that day at 1 p.m. in partnership with the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce.

The takeaway

The Business After Hours event at White Oak Medicine showcased a local business that takes a unique, holistic approach to healthcare, highlighting the Chamber's efforts to support and promote diverse businesses in the community. The event also provided an opportunity for local professionals to connect and collaborate, fostering a sense of community and supporting the growth of the local economy.