Partnerships, Mergers, & Acquisitions

Last Updated: Aug 16, 2026 05:08PM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Community College of Appalachia Streamline Transfer Pathways to Better Support Students

Aug 16, 2026 05:08PM ● By Emma Castleberry

The Community Colleges of Appalachia (CCA) has partnerships with Western Governors University (WGU) and Franklin University that address one of the region’s most persistent educational challenges: helping students complete bachelor’s degrees without leaving their communities.

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Hi-Wire Brewing and Appalachian Mountain Brewing Form Partnership

Aug 07, 2026 11:13AM ● By WNC Business

Hi-Wire Brewing and Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) have teamed up on an agreement that leverages Hi-Wire’s enhanced production capacity while supporting AMB’s continued growth. The partnership is one of several new collaborations emerging from Hi-Wire’s expanded contract brewing operations in Asheville.

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Ashe County Business Leaders Take on $5.6 Billion Child Care Crisis

Mar 11, 2026 02:23PM ● By WNC Business

ExCEL NC coalition calls child care “essential economic infrastructure” at regional economic summit.

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NC IDEA Foundation and The Wireless Research Center Announce Joint Venture

Feb 04, 2026 02:22PM ● By WNC Business

WRC Launches RIoT Labs as RAP Team Joins NC IDEA

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New Year, New Strategy for Selling Your Business

Jan 15, 2026 02:07PM ● By Jeff McKeehan, Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions Managing Partner gives tips for new year.

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Southern Conference Announces 10-Year Championship Events Partnership

Nov 19, 2025 12:50PM ● By WNC Business

Announcement reaffirms a long-standing partnerships and the athletic conference's commitment to Asheville and Buncombe County.

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AdventHealth Acquires North Carolina GenesisCare and Asheville Urological Associates Locations

Oct 01, 2025 03:56PM ● By WNC Business

This acquisition comes at a critical time for Western North Carolina, where access to oncology services has declined over the past six years due to closures and consolidations.

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Reliant Mailing Services Acquires NC Printing

Aug 18, 2025 11:16AM ● By WNC Business

The acquisition marks a new chapter in a 15-year partnership.

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Community Colleges of Appalachia Signs Transfer Agreement with WGU

Aug 11, 2025 08:47AM ● By WNC Business

The new agreement paves the way for seamless credit transfer and access to scholarships.

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Ridgeline Investment Partners Acquires 100-Key Hotel in Banner Elk

Aug 08, 2025 08:12AM ● By Emma Castleberry

Ridgeline Investment Partners, the investment firm behind the StayRidgeline hospitality brand, announced the acquisition of a 100-room hotel property in Banner Elk, North Carolina.

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