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2024 PROpel AVL Award nominees

Apr 18, 2024 08:48AM ● By WNC Business

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce announces nominees for the inaugural PROpel AVL Award.

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Seeking Work-Life Harmony

Apr 10, 2024 02:40PM ● By Randee Brown

The Asheville Chamber's recent WomanUP workshop featuring speaker Meredith Ellison focused on achieving work-life harmony.

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Chamber event celebrates WNC manufacturing

Mar 22, 2024 11:11AM ● By Randee Brown

Manufacturing Mornings is an event facilitated by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce that highlights the importance of the region's manufacturing industry.

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Employer registration open for WNC Career Expo

Mar 20, 2024 10:43AM ● By WNC Business

Employers are encouraged to register for attendance at the April 17 WNC Career Expo.

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Call for nominations: Recognizing excellence in business

Mar 11, 2024 07:30PM ● By WNC Business

Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce asks for participation in nominating the area's leaders in business.

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New partnership to revive Beacon Mill site

Mar 07, 2024 08:09AM ● By Clark Duncan

The power of partnership: The legacy and rebirth of manufacturing at the Beacon Mill site

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Celebrate wellness with the Chamber Challenge

Mar 06, 2024 07:05PM ● By WNC Business

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual 5K in May.

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Asheville Chamber introduces PROpel AVL

Feb 20, 2024 05:38PM ● By WNC Business

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals Association evolved its brand to PROpel AVL, Professional Resources & Opportunities Promoting Emerging Leaders.

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Asheville Chamber announces 2024 Intercity Strategic Leadership Visit

Feb 14, 2024 06:49PM ● By WNC Business

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce invites business and community leaders to participate in an upcoming networking and learning opportunity in Charleston, SC.

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Asheville Chamber shares annual 5K details

Feb 04, 2024 03:41PM ● By WNC Business

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce's 2024 5K Challenge celebrating workplace wellness will take place on Friday, May 3.

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Economic growth facilitates industry opportunities

Jan 03, 2024 12:50PM ● By Randee Brown

The business and professional services industry continues to expand, serving other area industries as they grow.

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2023 Metro Economy Outlook

Dec 21, 2023 03:47PM ● By Randee Brown

A summary of the Asheville Chamber of Commerce's 2023 Metro Economic Outlook, featuring keynote speaker John Manzella.

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Restaurants Invited - 2024 Asheville Restaurant Week

Dec 06, 2023 06:05PM ● By WNC Business

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce invites local restaurants to participate in the 2024 Asheville Restaurant Week.

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Metro Economy Outlook to feature John Manzella as keynote

Nov 16, 2023 12:07PM ● By WNC Business

The 2023 annual Metro Economy Outlook, hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce at the Omni Grove Park Inn, will feature speaker, author, and columnist John Manzella.

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Metro Economy Outlook to feature John Manzella as keynote

Nov 16, 2023 12:07PM ● By WNC Business

The 2023 annual Metro Economy Outlook, hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce at the Omni Grove Park Inn, will feature speaker, author, and columnist John Manzella.

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Nominations now open for Venture Asheville Honors

Nov 13, 2023 08:41AM ● By WNC Business

Applications and Nominations are now open and close November 27 for the Venture 15 rankings and Honors.

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Local women in business celebrated at 2023 WomanUP Awards

Nov 05, 2023 02:22PM ● By Randee Brown

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce recognized seven of the area's women business leaders at the eighth annual WomanUP Awards.

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Asheville Chamber announces Downtown Business Improvement District survey

Nov 01, 2023 07:43PM ● By WNC Business

Community members are asked to share their opinions on service priorities for the coming Downtown Asheville Business Improvement District.

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Diana Blackett and Caleb Parsons join team at Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce

Oct 26, 2023 08:00AM ● By WNC Business

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development Team welcomes Diana Blackett and Caleb Parsons.

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Chamber program encourages success for women business leaders

Oct 16, 2023 10:32AM ● By Randee Brown

WomanUP, a program of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, focuses on connectivity, support, and inspiration for women in business.

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Venture Asheville announces next Demo Day

Oct 10, 2023 01:16PM ● By WNC Business

Demo Day 2023 is scheduled for October 24.

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Asheville Chamber awards $130,000 in grants to local nonprofits

Sep 29, 2023 02:54PM ● By WNC Business

Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce awarded thirteen $10,000 grants to local non-profits in honor of its 125th anniversary.

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Employer registration open for WNC Career Expo

Sep 27, 2023 06:09PM ● By WNC Business

Employer registration for Fall 2023's WNC Career Expo is now open.

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Asheville Chamber celebrates 125 years

Sep 21, 2023 10:14AM ● By WNC Business

Join the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce for a remarkable evening to celebrate 125 years of building community through business at our evening garden party outside the Asheville Chamber!

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Announcing two new Venture Asheville incubators: Insight and Inspire

Jul 18, 2023 05:48PM ● By WNC Business

New incubators for Chamber members who are entrepreneurs in new businesses and an incubator for supporting and empowering leaders and experts in entrepreneurship have been announced.

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Land of Sky P20 Council appoints new member

Jul 13, 2023 12:24PM ● By WNC Business

Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Director of Workforce Partnerships Samantha Cole was appointed to the Land of Sky P20 Council.

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Sydney Lyons named Member Services Assistant

Jul 10, 2023 10:42AM ● By WNC Business

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce named Sydney Lyons their new Member Services Assistant.

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Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce accepting Smart Series proposals

Jun 22, 2023 01:37PM ● By WNC Business

Chamber members are invited to submit a proposal for the 2023-2024 Smart Series beginning September 2023.

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125th Anniversary Grant Nominees

Jun 16, 2023 02:45PM ● By WNC Business

Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce announces the nominees for the 125th Anniversary Grant which will go to 12 of the area's nonprofit organizations.

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Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce announces Leadership Award recipients

Jun 15, 2023 03:01PM ● By WNC Business

Care4Carolina, Mountain Housing Opportunities, Fosnight Center for Sexual Health, Capstone Health Alliance, SDV Office Systems, and Biltmore were recognized for various leadership aspects.

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Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn expanding in Asheville & Buncombe County

Jun 14, 2023 12:24PM ● By WNC Business

Local popcorn maker, Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn, announced the local expansion of its facilities.

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A new opportunity for Hispanic and Latin entrepreneurs

Jun 01, 2023 08:27AM ● By Randee Brown

The Latin Business Council was created to ensure equitable opportunities for entrepreneurs of any descent.

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Local businesses celebrated at Sky High Growth Awards

May 30, 2023 09:19AM ● By WNC Business

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce recognized a variety of businesses at their annual Sky High Growth Awards at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company.

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Butter Biscuits & Better Business

May 15, 2023 08:35AM ● By WNC Business

Biscuit Head helps Asheville celebrate Small Business Week

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Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates Small Business Week

Apr 27, 2023 08:21AM ● By WNC Business

May 15 through May 19 is Small Business Week, and the Asheville Area Chamber has several events scheduled to salute local small businesses.

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Venture Asheville announces milestones in capital and revenue

Apr 20, 2023 11:07AM ● By WNC Business

From the mountains to the market: Inside Venture Asheville’s incubator helping startups surpass $50 million in capital raised and $100 million in revenue.

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2023 Small Business Leader of the Year Nominees

Apr 19, 2023 06:52PM ● By WNC Business

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce announces its 2023 Small Business Leader of the Year Nominees

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Broadband Expansion panel coming soon

Apr 19, 2023 11:35AM ● By WNC Business

AT&T, Western Carolina University, and The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a panel on Broadband Expansion in WNC on April 27.

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Deadline Extended - Nominations requested for Small Business & Family Business of the Year

Apr 06, 2023 09:04AM ● By WNC Business

Due to the holidays, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce is extending the deadline for award nominations.

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Take action for critical child care infrastructure

Apr 04, 2023 05:38PM ● By WNC Business

At this Asheville Chamber WomanUp in Action event, learn how to promote the policies and investments needed to support the workforce behind the workforce.

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Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce highlights area manufacturing at event

Mar 28, 2023 09:36AM ● By Randee Brown

Manufacturing Mornings, an Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce event, was recently hosted by GE Aviation to highlight the importance of manufacturing to the region.

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WNC Career Expo opens Thursday with newly extended hours

Mar 22, 2023 10:31AM ● By WNC Business

With event hours extended to 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM to serve additional job seekers, the WNC Career Expo offers free resumé reviews, on-site interviewing, and child care search information at the event.

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Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce requests nominations for business leader awards

Mar 15, 2023 02:04PM ● By WNC Business

The Chamber's annual leadership awards recognize outstanding businesses and leaders.

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Sky High Awards applications open

Mar 13, 2023 08:41AM ● By WNC Business

Asheville Chamber members are invited to apply for the 2023 Sky High Awards recognizing business growth and accomplishment.

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WNC Career Expo coming March 23, 2023

Feb 22, 2023 02:41PM ● By Randee Brown

Presented by the Mountain Area Workforce Board and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, the WNC Career Expo will allow hiring companies to meet directly with prospective employees.

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New grants available for local nonprofits

Feb 02, 2023 11:50AM ● By WNC Business

The Community Betterment Foundation will offer 12 $10,000 grants in celebration of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce's 125th anniversary.

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Keevon Baten announced as new Director of Business Recruitment

Feb 01, 2023 07:40PM ● By WNC Business

Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce announces Deevon Baten as the new Director of Business Recruitment

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