Outdoor Recreation and Summer Camps

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SylvanSport named A 2023 Fastest Growing Company by Inc. 5000

Aug 16, 2023 03:01PM ● By WNC Business

SylvanSport takes 97th rank among America’s fastest-growing consumer product companies.

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Buncombe County announces opening of new Sports Park

Jul 12, 2023 12:50PM ● By WNC Business

The Grand Opening ceremony of the new turf fields at Buncombe County Sports Park with Ribbon Cutting and family fun is on July 12.

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Last week for Outdoor Economy Conference Early Bird tickets

Jul 12, 2023 09:46AM ● By WNC Business

To be held in Cherokee September 18 through 21, the last day to get Early Bird tickets for you and your colleagues is July 15.

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Brevard awarded $21.4 million grant from the US Department of Transportation

Jul 09, 2023 12:40PM ● By WNC Business

The USDOT demonstrates confidence in the Ecusta Trail by awarding the City of Brevard an additional $21.4 million grant

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The summer camp industry’s impact on other sectors

Jun 22, 2023 09:35AM ● By Randee Brown

Retail, restaurant, and other businesses are heavily impacted by the seasonal influx of summer campers and their families to the region.

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Iconic summer camp opportunities in WNC

Jun 20, 2023 02:56PM ● By Randee Brown

Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont has been offering summer camp programs at three WNC locations for more than 70 years.

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Summer camps feed WNC’s economy while seeding ambassadors for the outdoors

Jun 17, 2023 12:36PM ● By Randee Brown

Western North Carolina is the region of NC with the highest number of summer camps, as well as the region that receives the greatest economic impact from the industry.

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Keeping outdoor recreation a focus for visitors to WNC

Jun 14, 2023 11:49AM ● By Randee Brown

Jeff Griner, President of Adventure America Zipline Company, discusses the importance of keeping outdoor businesses top-of-mind for the region's visitors.

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Advancing opportunities for businesses driving the outdoor recreation industry

Jun 11, 2023 06:07PM ● By Randee Brown

Made X Mountains acts as a facilitator of growth within the region’s outdoor recreation industry.

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Business growth and opportunities in the outdoor industry

Jun 08, 2023 01:08PM ● By Randee Brown

Ken Stamps, CEO of Forest & Park LLC and Co-owner of Navitat Canopy Adventures shares the impact of the natural amenities of WNC on regional business opportunities.

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