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Partner Community Capital Hosts 14th Annual Western North Carolina Business Showcase

Jun 05, 2026 12:56PM ● By WNC Business

Partner Community Capital recently hosted its 14th Annual Western North Carolina Business Showcase, bringing together community leaders, funding partners, economic development professionals, and entrepreneurs for a multi-day event focused on rural investment and small business success across the region.

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Got Heat? Saunas Do

Jun 02, 2026 01:24PM ● By Jason Gilmer

As part of our industry spotlight on tourism for Q2, Jason Gilmer looks at the U.S. sauna sector, which is expected to grow by $151 million between 2025 and 2029.

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Insurance Agent Finds Balance Hunting Arrowheads

Jun 02, 2026 01:22PM ● By Jason Gilmer

Mike Alessi balances life and work with walks searching for arrowheads.

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ArtsAVL Releases Draft Asheville-Buncombe Arts Recovery Framework for Public Review

Jun 01, 2026 01:14PM ● By WNC Business

ArtsAVL has released the draft Asheville-Buncombe Arts Recovery Framework, a long-term vision and planning framework designed to strengthen and better align the systems that support arts and culture across Buncombe County and Western North Carolina.

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GBX Group Forms Local Partnership to Advance Arts-Themed Campus in Asheville’s River Arts District

Jun 01, 2026 01:01PM ● By WNC Business

GBX Group LLC will partner with Asheville-based development leaders Chris Eller, Eddie Dewey, and Brent Starck (the “Foundy Team”) for an the investment in restoring historic properties on Foundy Street in the River Arts District.

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McCormick Field Ready For Its (Re)Debut

May 31, 2026 08:40PM ● By Jason Gilmer

The $38.5 million renovation of Asheville's historic McCormick Field is the largest single construction project ever undertaken by the City of Asheville in terms of dollar value.

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What Are Colleges Teaching Future Business Leaders?

May 28, 2026 05:46AM ● By Jason Gilmer

From resume writing to using AI, college students are learning a lot to prepare for entering the business world.

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First Asheville Business Marketplace Scheduled for Thursday May 28

May 27, 2026 01:13PM ● By WNC Business

A new recurring event, the Asheville Business Marketplace aims to make the process of buying or selling a business more approachable.

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UNC Asheville Selected for National Student Success Initiative

May 26, 2026 12:33PM ● By WNC Business

The University of North Carolina Asheville has been selected to join a national cohort of more than 35 colleges and universities participating in Advancing Student Success: Strategic Prioritization for Student Success, an initiative led by the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Higher Education, in partnership with the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) and supported by the Gates Foundation.

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Ideas to Keep Employees in a Small Business

May 22, 2026 01:20PM ● By Jason Gilmer

Retaining employees has become one of the more important aspects of being a small business owner. Here are some tips for keeping employees once you've hired them.

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