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It's My Job: Kevin White, Director of Operations at Jabil

Aug 19, 2026 09:42AM ● By Emma Castleberry

Read the Q3 Manufacturing Industry "It's My Job" column, featuring Kevin White, director of operations for Jabil's Asheville-area facilities in Arden and Flat Rock.

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It’s My Job: Penny Lonon, Nurse Aide Lead Instructor at McDowell Tech

Aug 12, 2026 12:42PM ● By WNC Business

A day in the life of Penny Lonon, nurse aide lead instructor at McDowell Technical Community College.

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It’s My Job: Lyric East, Farmer and Owner at Wild East Farm

Aug 04, 2026 12:36PM ● By Emma Castleberry

Lyric East, owner of Wild East Farm, spends every day balancing the unpredictable rhythms of land, animals, crops, employees, customers, and weather. While many people imagine farming as idyllic days spent wandering through gardens, East said the reality is much more dynamic.

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Family Business Series: Waynesville Soda Jerks

Jul 30, 2026 12:37PM ● By Emma Castleberry

For Megan Brown and Chris Allen, co-owners of Waynesville Soda Jerks, the overlap between marriage and business creates a level of trust that simplifies many decisions.

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Made in WNC: Outdoor Industry Makers

Jul 22, 2026 12:53PM ● By WNC Business

Western North Carolina is a hub for outdoor industry innovation, but the region also supports a growing ecosystem of smaller makers creating highly specialized products.

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Work/Life Balance: Matthew Rogers

Jul 21, 2026 10:36AM ● By WNC Business

Matthew Rogers, owner of Three Chopt Sandwich Shoppe in Hendersonville, has been performing The Star Spangled Banner at ball games

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Family Business Series: Stuller Power Solutions

Jul 09, 2026 08:36AM ● By Emma Castleberry

Stuller Power Solutions is now a successful generator dealer, but Brian and Cheryl Stuller got their start working out of the family minivan.

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Family Business Series: Burleson Plumbing and Heating

Jul 08, 2026 08:33AM ● By Emma Castleberry

At Spruce Pine's Burleson Plumbing, the third generation owner of this family business has a fresh approach built on a strong reputation.

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Card Boom Hits WNC

Jun 10, 2026 01:58PM ● By Jason Gilmer

Sports cards and trading card games have become big business.

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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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