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Commissioner Farley Visits Spruce Pine to Meet Small Business Owners Devastated by Hurricane Helene

Feb 20, 2025 07:52AM ● By WNC Business

On Wednesday, Labor Commissioner Luke Farley visited Spruce Pine to meet with small business owners and learn about the community’s concerns related to Helene recovery.

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Golden LEAF Announces $10.5 Million in Funding at February Meeting

Feb 06, 2025 04:48PM ● By WNC Business

The Golden LEAF Board of Directors has awarded a total of $10.5 million in funding to support job creation and economic investment, workforce preparedness, and agriculture projects.

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Restoring Asheville’s Economy Through Unity and Innovation

Feb 06, 2025 08:54AM ● By Emma Castleberry

Asheville's AVL 5X5 strategy had to pivot to economic recovery after Hurricane Helene. Collaboration, tourism support, and addressing pre-existing challenges like housing are key focuses for the multi-year effort.

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ArtsAVL Announces 2024-25 Grassroots Arts Program Grant Awardees

Feb 06, 2025 08:08AM ● By WNC Business

Forty-one art programs and nonprofit organizations receive grants totaling $192,617

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Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Grant Program Creates Cleanup and Humanitarian Jobs in WNC

Feb 03, 2025 07:41AM ● By Emma Castleberry

Land of Sky Regional Council leads economic recovery efforts in WNC following Hurricane Helene, providing vital support to businesses and workers.

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BCTDA Board of Directors Approve Reduced $25.7 Million Operating Budget for FY25

Jan 30, 2025 03:45PM ● By WNC Business

Revised forecast shows a 33% drop in revenues in the wake of Helene.

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Partnership Forms Between Two Nonprofits in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

Jan 24, 2025 07:40AM ● By Emma Castleberry

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Asheville Habitat for Humanity and MANNA FoodBank join forces, supporting each other’s recovery while continuing to serve Western North Carolina families in need.

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Land of Sky Regional Council Seeks Responses for Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Survey

Jan 23, 2025 08:43AM ● By WNC Business

Take the 2025 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) survey to guide funding and development for our region.

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Capital is Critical for Economic Recovery

Jan 23, 2025 08:32AM ● By Emma Castleberry

Governor Cooper’s $3.9B recovery proposal aims to support businesses, workers, and communities impacted by Hurricane Helene, helping to rebuild, restore jobs, and stimulate economic recovery.

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Nationwide Generosity Boosts Recovery Efforts in WNC

Jan 20, 2025 04:22AM ● By Emma Castleberry

Catholic Charities provides aid, rebuilding support, and hope after Hurricane Helene with donations that nearly double the organization's budget.

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