Asheville Downtown Association

Thanks to AVLtoday for the recap of our State of Downtown Event. We couldn't have said it better ourselves! https://lnkd.in/eMGx2vSQ

?? Exciting Speaker Lineup for the State of Downtown Event! ?? We are thrilled to announce our incredible lineup of speakers at this year's State of Downtown! Join us for an insightful evening as we dive into the theme "Doing the Work" and hear from: ?? Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer ?? Buncombe County Commission Chair Amanda Edwards, CFRE ?? Nexstreet Founder & CEO Christian Martin ?? Ted Sullivan, Commercial Real Estate Broker ?? Hayden Harrison Plemmons, Executive Director of the Asheville Downtown Association This is a can't-miss opportunity to hear from local leaders and influencers shaping the future of our Downtown community. ?? Mark your calendars: ??? Tuesday, March 18 ?? Battery Park Hall — located between Haywood Park Hotel and the Biergarden ??? Buy your tickets today and be part of this impactful event! https://lnkd.in/exiCZ9vg

?? State of Downtown: Join Us on March 18! ?? As Asheville continues to grow and evolve, it’s important that we come together to reflect on our progress and plan for the future. I’m excited to invite you to our State of Downtown event on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM at Battery Park Hall (located between Haywood Park Hotel and the Bier Garden). ?? Featured Speakers Include: Mayor Esther Manheimer – sharing updates on the city’s growth. Christian Martin, founder of Nexstreet – giving insights on how his company is impacting our Downtown through clean and safe services, with his deep family ties to Asheville. Ted Sullivan, Mansfield Commercial Real Estate – discussing the state of the downtown market. This event will also serve as our Asheville Downtown Association’s annual meeting! It’s a fantastic opportunity to network, hear about key initiatives, and contribute to the conversation on downtown business resiliency and economic development. ?? Tickets are $35, with a discount for members of the Asheville Downtown Association. Don’t miss out – sign up now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/exiCZ9vg ?? We’re also encouraging everyone to take the Downtown Stakeholder Survey! Your voice matters as we work together to shape the future of Asheville’s downtown. It takes just a few minutes, and your input helps us ensure we're addressing the priorities of our community. Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/eG4jTaXx Let’s continue to build a vibrant, resilient Downtown Asheville!

?? Calling All Downtown Asheville Stakeholders! ?? The Annual Downtown Stakeholder Survey is now live, and your input is critical in shaping the future of Downtown Asheville. Whether you’re a business owner, property owner, resident, or visitor, this is your opportunity to weigh in on key priorities like: ? Public health & safety ? Affordable housing ? Cleanliness & beautification ? Economic development & business support With the Asheville Downtown Improvement District (ADID) launching this year, your feedback will help guide investments and initiatives that impact Downtown’s vibrancy, resilience, and long-term success. ?? The survey is open through March 14—it only takes a few minutes, but your voice will have a lasting impact. Click the link below to take the survey and help shape the future of Downtown Asheville! ?? https://lnkd.in/eG4jTaXx

?? Calling All Downtown Asheville Stakeholders! ?? The Annual Downtown Stakeholder Survey is now live, and your input is critical in shaping the future of Downtown Asheville. Whether you’re a business owner, property owner, resident, or visitor, this is your opportunity to weigh in on key priorities like: ? Public health & safety ? Affordable housing ? Cleanliness & beautification ? Economic development & business support With the Asheville Downtown Improvement District (ADID) launching this year, your feedback will help guide investments and initiatives that impact Downtown’s vibrancy, resilience, and long-term success. ?? The survey is open through March 14—it only takes a few minutes, but your voice will have a lasting impact. Click the link below to take the survey and help shape the future of Downtown Asheville! ?? https://lnkd.in/eG4jTaXx

?? We're Hiring! ?? The Asheville Downtown Association is looking for a Development Manager to help drive fundraising, expand our corporate sponsorships, and manage grant writing initiatives. If you're passionate about supporting local businesses and creating a vibrant Downtown, this is your chance to make an impact! ? What you'll do: Raise funds through corporate & individual donors Expand our corporate sponsorship program Oversee grant writing and sponsor fulfillment Revamp our membership program to increase engagement This is a full-time, in-person position with great benefits, including medical, dental & vision insurance, generous vacation/sick time, and professional development opportunities. ?? Apply today and join our team in supporting the heart of Asheville! https://lnkd.in/eSUfdJ2m

It was our pleasure to host the NORTH CAROLINA DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION last week. The group had a taste of Asheville with a LaZoom tour, dinner at Chai Pani Restaurant Group, a beautiful stay at the Flat Iron Hotel, breakfast from Flour and lunch across Downtown at S&W Cafeteria, Jerusalem Cafe, and Early Girl Eatery. We learned a lot, and experienced the best Asheville has to offer!

We are excited to share that the Asheville Downtown Improvement District (ADID) has officially been selected to lead the next chapter in Downtown Asheville’s growth! The Asheville Downtown Association alongside our partners Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Nexstreet are ready to drive consistent investment and foster a vibrant, sustainable, and thriving Downtown. This collaboration will help ensure that our community remains a place where businesses, residents, and visitors can flourish together. We look forward to bringing our shared vision to life and creating lasting impact for Downtown Asheville. https://lnkd.in/djEC6RNP Stay tuned for more updates as we work toward a resilient future for our city! #Asheville #ADID #CommunityLeadership #Partnership

Sound on! ?? Today Explore Asheville launched a new commercial inspired by “Carolina” Eric Church’s heartfelt musical ode to his home state. Debuting at the top of the new year and in the wake of Hurricane Helene, the spot aims to encourage travelers to return to the Appalachian area for vacations and events to support the many small, creative businesses and the people of the region. As part of a broader “Be Part of the Comeback” campaign, the sixty, thirty and fifteen-second spots feature Church’s song “Carolina” alongside images of open doors and welcoming faces as local creators, makers and businesses call visitors to come back to Asheville with heart. In the early days following Hurricane Helene’s devastating impacts to the area, Explore Asheville was honored to step up as presenting sponsor to support Eric Church and Luke Comb’s Concert for Carolina to benefit our region. We are humbled that Eric Church offered "Carolina" -- a siren song for Church’s home state -- to invite people to come back to Asheville and Western North Carolina. Come see us. ??

Proud to host Governor-Elect Joshua Stein to Downtown Asheville. Our members Lexington Avenue Glassworks, Mast General Store, and Chestnut restauarant are staples in the Asheville Community.