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N.C. Department of Commerce Issues 2026 Economic Development Tier Rankings

Dec 01, 2025 08:15AM ● By WNC Business

Eighteen counties, including several WNC counties, will change tiers next year

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Mountain BizWorks Opens Applications for ScaleUp WNC

Nov 14, 2025 08:07AM ● By WNC Business

The non-profit is celebrating a decade of the program

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ArtsAVL Announces 2025–26 Grassroots Arts Grants for 49 Local Arts Nonprofits

Nov 11, 2025 11:19AM ● By WNC Business

Local, state, and federal funding helps arts nonprofits continue serving Buncombe County residents

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Lauren Wilkie Presented with Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteering

Nov 10, 2025 08:11AM ● By Jason Gilmer

Local volunteer and CEO of Safelight in Hendersonville was presented honor that was awarded to her in 2024.

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State Launches AI Leadership Council to Drive Innovation, Advance Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence

Nov 07, 2025 09:33AM ● By WNC Business

The state’s AI Leadership Council convened for its inaugural meeting recently and was established to enhance the state's leadership in artificial intelligence literacy, governance, and deployment.

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Land of Sky Regional Council Honored with 2025 Impact Award

Nov 06, 2025 01:26PM ● By WNC Business

The Land of Sky Regional Council, a multi-county, local government planning and development organization, received the 2025 Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations

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Women in Business: Ashley Schwader

Oct 30, 2025 04:32AM ● By WNC Business

Schwader brings a background of working with national nonprofits to WNC.

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Nonprofits in WNC: A Sector of Strength, Strain, and Opportunity

Oct 28, 2025 11:31AM ● By Emma Castleberry

Western North Carolina’s nonprofit sector is vast, diverse, and deeply woven into the region’s economic and social fabric.

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Asheville Young Professionals Prepare Emerging Nonprofit Leaders with New Get on Board Program

Oct 28, 2025 11:28AM ● By Emma Castleberry

Developed in collaboration with Gwen Rukenbrod Smith of Mountain BizWorks, Get on Board is a six-part leadership series equipping young professionals with the tools for impactful board service.

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Brick by Brick: Helping WNC Nonprofits Rebuild After Helene

Oct 15, 2025 03:11PM ● By WNC Business

Free event offers practical tools, expert guidance, and peer inspiration for WNC nonprofits.

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