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Eli Hashemi Named Director of the Mountain West Partnership

Jun 11, 2026 08:52AM ● By WNC Business

Eli Hashemi has been named Director of the Mountain West Partnership. Eli brings more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry and four years of regional economic development experience.

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Barbara Darby Presented with Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Jun 10, 2026 10:18AM ● By WNC Business

Barbara Darby, Assistant Workforce Director with Mountain Area Workforce Development Board at Land of Sky Regional Council, was presented with the "Order of the Long Leaf Pine" Award from NC Governor Josh Stein for 30+ years of exemplary service to the State of North Carolina.

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Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Named Finalist for 2026 Chamber of the Year Award

Jun 06, 2026 09:54AM ● By WNC Business

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for the 2026 Chamber of the Year award, presented by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.

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Venture Asheville’s Optimist Ventures Launches Disaster Recovery Accelerator Supporting Asheville Small Businesses

Jun 01, 2026 12:56PM ● By WNC Business

Federal recovery program combines capital access, entrepreneurial training, and business stabilization support following Tropical Storm Helene.

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First Asheville Business Marketplace Scheduled for Thursday May 28

May 27, 2026 01:13PM ● By WNC Business

A new recurring event, the Asheville Business Marketplace aims to make the process of buying or selling a business more approachable.

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Asheville Training Brand Opens with AI Workshop for Realtors

May 26, 2026 10:34AM ● By WNC Business

Applied Momentum, a new training and coaching brand based in Western North Carolina, has launched and presents "AI for Realtors," a three-hour workshop scheduled for June 24.

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Small Business Spotlight: Brian Coutu Mortgage

May 21, 2026 12:16PM ● By WNC Business

Brian Coutu is a seasoned residential mortgage professional with nine years in the industry, currently serving as Regional Sales Manager and Branch Manager at Cornerstone First Mortgage.

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Kudzu Brands Launches Summer Brand Camp for Nonprofits and Minority-Owned Businesses

May 10, 2026 02:12PM ● By WNC Business

Branding and marketing agency Kudzu Brands has announced the launch of Kudzu Brands Summer Camp.

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BizHero Launches Event Offering $20K+ in Pro Bono Support to WNC Organizations

May 04, 2026 12:39PM ● By WNC Business

On June 8, Johanna Hagarty will host The Biz Hero Solutions Lab at The Restoration Rooftop in Asheville: a hands-on experience designed to help Western North Carolina entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and purpose-driven organizations solve real challenges—and potentially access more than $20,000 in pro bono strategic support.

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Seeking Feedback from WNC Businesses to Assess Hurricane Helene Recovery Progress and Ongoing Needs

Apr 22, 2026 01:35PM ● By WNC Business

Businesses of all sizes and industries across Western North Carolina are encouraged to respond to a collaborative survey facilitated by Riverbird Research on the impacts of Hurricane Helene on their business.

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