Small businesses in WNC can gain financial benefits, improve employee satisfaction, and enhance their community reputation through certifications like Living Wage, Recovery...
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As baby boomers retire, business owners look to succession planning options like employee ownership to secure a sustainable future for local businesses.
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ARC study reveals challenges, disparities, and opportunities for entrepreneurs and microbusinesses in the region.
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Rose Jenkins, Communications and Marketing Director for Conserving Carolina, examines how conservation can have tangible business benefits.
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Family-owned business attributes longevity to strong foundation, financial prudence, and commitment to employees.
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Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Awarded $5 Million Grant for Regional Tourism
ARISE grant supports Blue Ridge Rising initiative in 22 Blue Ridge Parkway counties in North Carolina and Virginia
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Pratt & Whitney to Expand Asheville Facility, Bringing More Than 300 Jobs to Western North Carolina
The aerospace company’s decision to invest in the region is a testament to the area's strong, business-forward economy and workforce development programs.
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Rebecca McCall Presented with 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award for Henderson County
McCall’s leadership has spanned multiple domains, from disaster recovery to workforce development and education.
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America Nature’s Horizon National Mural Mosaic Reveal in Rutherfordton on April 22
Rutherfordton was chosen to host an international art movement mural, the first of its kind in North Carolina.
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