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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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Help Shape the Recovery of WNC with the Helene Impact Business Response Survey

Feb 06, 2025 08:23AM ● By WNC Business

Riverbird Research, in partnership with local and state agencies, has launched the WNC Helene Impacts Business Response Survey to assess impacts and needs across our region.

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Down, But Never Out

Feb 05, 2025 08:49AM ● By Brooke Souhail

Brooke Souhail, owner of Asheville's Casablanca Cigar Bar, reflects on the rebuilding process after Hurricane Helene.

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NC IDEA Opens Applications for Spring 2025 Grant Cycle on Jan 27

Jan 24, 2025 04:03PM ● By Emma Castleberry

$10k and $50k awards for early stage, growth-oriented companies in North Carolina.

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$40,000 Distributed to Hurricane Recovery Grant Recipients Through Avery County Young Professionals "Build Back Avery" Program

Jan 21, 2025 08:46AM ● By WNC Business

Avery County Young Professionals distribute $40,000 in grants to help residents recover from Hurricane Helene, addressing critical needs like home repairs, utilities, and essential expenses.

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Women Entrepreneurs Unite to Revive Asheville's Spirit After Helene

Jan 14, 2025 10:40AM ● By Randee Brown

WE ARE creates a unique raffle event to support women business owners in Asheville.

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January Brings New County Development Tier Designations

Jan 12, 2025 12:28PM ● By WNC Business

The 2025 County Development Tiers went into effect on January 1, with a relatively large number of counties shifting tier from 2024. In total, eighteen counties changed tier in 2025.

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Asheville Restaurant Week Coming Soon

Jan 08, 2025 07:26PM ● By WNC Business

More than 40 participating restaurants will have special offerings beginning January 21.

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November Unemployment Rates Ease

Jan 06, 2025 11:42AM ● By Blue Ridge Public Radio

Asheville and Buncombe County's unemployment rates have decreased from October to November following Hurricane Helene.

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New Data Dashboard Published to Track Demographic Characteristics of People Seeking Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Jan 01, 2025 05:40PM ● By WNC Business

The NC Commerce Department intends to provide weekly claims data by county, industry, and other demographics.

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