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Endurance Sport Nutrition Firm Invests in Asheville’s Outdoor Economy

Jun 05, 2025 03:15PM ● By WNC Business

Fuel Goods Headquarters and Distribution Facilities to Open in Buncombe County.

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North Carolina Invests $1.24 Million in Trail Development and Safety Initiatives

Jun 05, 2025 08:04AM ● By Emma Castleberry

Grants from the Recreational Trails Program support projects that enhance outdoor recreation opportunities and foster economic growth.

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Running a Business on a Nature Preserve

May 01, 2025 11:52AM ● By Rose Jenkins

Rose Jenkins, Communications and Marketing Director for Conserving Carolina, examines how conservation can have tangible business benefits.

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10th Annual Get in Gear Festival on April 26

Apr 21, 2025 03:39PM ● By Emma Castleberry

The Outdoor Business Alliance’s Get in Gear Festival showcases local outdoor brands, promotes collaboration, and drives economic growth for the region's thriving outdoor industry.

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Trail Folk Strong: The Path to Recovery in WNC

Feb 21, 2025 08:38AM ● By Daniel Sapp

The outdoor beauty of The Great Trails State is one of its biggest assets, and it's one of the most important pieces of the economy for the western part of the state.

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Liberty Bicycles Announces New Leadership, Continuing a Legacy of Excellence in Asheville

Feb 13, 2025 02:04PM ● By Emma Castleberry

Liberty Bicycle's founders Claudia and Mike Nix are transferring ownership to locals Ben and Bonnie Hamrick and longtime Liberty General Manager Sam White.

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Winter Sports Season Hopes to Lift NC Mountain Tourism

Jan 30, 2025 08:23AM ● By Emma Castleberry

NC ski resorts gear up for a robust winter season, offering economic recovery and exciting new experiences for visitors after Hurricane Helene.

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Outdoor Business Alliance Supports Hurricane Recovery with $34,500 in Micro Grants to 16 Businesses

Jan 22, 2025 02:32PM ● By WNC Business

Sixteen WNC outdoor businesses receive vital funding to aid recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene, thanks to the OBA Business Recovery Fund and community donors.

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Black Folks Camp Too Launches New Online Training Platform

Jan 05, 2025 04:39PM ● By Randee Brown

Online training opportunities help better prepare the outdoor industry, outdoor professionals, and higher education staff for changing audience demographics.

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USDA Forest Service Releases Update on Helene's Impacts on Ecosystem, Infrastructure

Nov 05, 2024 06:01PM ● By WNC Business

Preliminary data is released on Helene's impacts on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests.

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