Partnerships, Mergers, & Acquisitions

Last Updated: Jul 24, 2025 08:20AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Made in WNC: At The Stir, Collaboration Brews Success for Three Asheville Makers

Jul 24, 2025 08:20AM ● By Emma Castleberry

In a light-filled space near a pond in Asheville, three small businesses—Matcha Nude, Spice Witch, and Full Moon Tea Co.—have built a shared headquarters called The Stir, a woman-powered business hub that combines a commercial kitchen, fulfillment center, and creative office in one space.

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Viking M&A Facilitates Acquisition of High Country Furniture & Design

Jul 06, 2025 08:29PM ● By WNC Business

High Country Furniture & Design, a trusted name in premium home furnishings across Western North Carolina, has been acquired by Jake Ballard and Kyle Robins.

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Land of Sky Regional Council WestNGN Partners with Advanced Data & Network Solutions to Close the Digital Divide

Apr 16, 2025 02:58PM ● By WNC Business

Land of Sky Regional Council (LOSRC) and Advanced Data & Network Solutions (ADNS) will partner to support the Land of Sky WestNGN Device Refurbishment Program—an initiative aimed at addressing the region’s digital needs, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

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Mountain West Partnership to Provide Dedicated Economic Development Services to Macon County

Mar 21, 2025 08:04AM ● By WNC Business

The initiative is focused on attracting new businesses, supporting existing enterprises, and fostering job creation and investment throughout the county.

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A Personal Passion Project Initiates Long-Term Recovery Resources

Jan 27, 2025 07:09AM ● By Eli Hashemi, Business Retention & Expansion Coordinator at Mountain West Partnership

When Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, one employee's personal mission aligned with her organization's purpose to spark a powerful, collaborative recovery effort.

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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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HCA Healthcare Donates $85K to MANNA FoodBank

Dec 17, 2024 04:38PM ● By WNC Business

The partnership continues its efforts to support the community following Hurricane Helene.

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McDowell Tech Transfer Students to Benefit From Partnership With App State’s Aspire Appalachian Program

Dec 14, 2024 10:12AM ● By Randee Brown

Aspire is a seamless pathway for transfer students to complete their degrees at App State.

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Blue Ridge Community College Expands Transfer Pathways

Dec 08, 2024 05:07PM ● By WNC Business

A new agreement with Eastern Tennessee State University expands transfer pathways for students.

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AdventHealth Teams Up with Southeastern Sports Medicine and Orthopedics

Dec 02, 2024 01:42PM ● By WNC Business

This new collaboration will expand access to leading-edge orthopedics, spine, and sports medicine care.

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