BRYSON CITY— The Bryson City-Swain County Chamber of Commerce will hold an open house 6-8 p.m. March 22 to acquaint area businesses and civic groups with the potential impact of the 2013 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships, when the world’s best freestyle kayakers will converge on the Nantahala Gorge.

Event director Zuzana Vanha and members of the Nantahala Gorge Organizing Committee will answer questions and provide information about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities.

The NGOC recently unveiled the Wave Shaper on the Nantahala River, which is part of a $300,000 project that is expected to attract 500 international athletes and up to 10,000 spectators during the weeklong World Championships set for September 2013.

The Chamber of Commerce is at 210 Main St. For more details, call 488-3681.