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Brevard awarded $21.4 million grant from the US Department of Transportation

Jul 09, 2023 12:40PM ● By WNC Business

The USDOT demonstrates confidence in the Ecusta Trail by awarding the City of Brevard an additional $21.4 million grant

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Resident doctors to host Wilderness Medicine Conference in the High Country

Jul 05, 2023 10:24AM ● By WNC Business

The inaugural Wilderness Medicine Conference aims to provide opportunities to network and learn about practicing medicine in resource-sparse environments.

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It's My Job: Cory Greene - Talisman Summer Camp

Jun 28, 2023 03:27AM ● By Randee Brown

Cory Greene shares what makes his job as Camp Director at Talisman Summer Camp extra meaningful.

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The summer camp industry’s impact on other sectors

Jun 22, 2023 09:35AM ● By Randee Brown

Retail, restaurant, and other businesses are heavily impacted by the seasonal influx of summer campers and their families to the region.

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Iconic summer camp opportunities in WNC

Jun 20, 2023 02:56PM ● By Randee Brown

Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont has been offering summer camp programs at three WNC locations for more than 70 years.

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Summer camps feed WNC’s economy while seeding ambassadors for the outdoors

Jun 17, 2023 12:36PM ● By Randee Brown

Western North Carolina is the region of NC with the highest number of summer camps, as well as the region that receives the greatest economic impact from the industry.

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Keeping outdoor recreation a focus for visitors to WNC

Jun 14, 2023 11:49AM ● By Randee Brown

Jeff Griner, President of Adventure America Zipline Company, discusses the importance of keeping outdoor businesses top-of-mind for the region's visitors.

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Advancing opportunities for businesses driving the outdoor recreation industry

Jun 11, 2023 06:07PM ● By Randee Brown

Made X Mountains acts as a facilitator of growth within the region’s outdoor recreation industry.

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Business growth and opportunities in the outdoor industry

Jun 08, 2023 01:08PM ● By Randee Brown

Ken Stamps, CEO of Forest & Park LLC and Co-owner of Navitat Canopy Adventures shares the impact of the natural amenities of WNC on regional business opportunities.

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Spreading awareness and visitation across NC’s State Parks

Jun 06, 2023 01:08PM ● By Randee Brown

With an increase in interest in outdoor recreation, North Carolina State Parks receive millions of visitors a year.

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