WNC Business

This holiday season, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce?launches?Bizzy Bear, a fun and festive way to support local businesses while embracing community spirit. Presented by?Spectrum?and?Duke Energy Corporation, Bizzy Bear encourages residents and visitors alike to explore Asheville’s vibrant downtown and beyond, shopping small and local. #AVLBizzyBear #ShopLocal #AVLCommunity #AVL

Truist Financial has launched "Truist Cares for Western North Carolina", a three-year, $725M initiative to support small businesses, housing, and infrastructure recovery after Hurricane Helene. This effort aims to build long-term resilience by working closely with local partners. Resources will be available starting December 2024. Learn more by clicking on the article. #WNCRecovery #TruistCares #CommunitySupport

For those seeking employment or a career transition following Hurricane Helene, a new ‘Build Your Future Grant’ opportunity can fully fund tuition and fees for most courses and programs this spring at Blue Ridge Community College. While resources are available, all certificate, diploma, and two-year associate degree programs, as well as Short-Term Training courses offered through the Workforce Continuing Education division, are eligible for the grant. Grant eligibility and application information is available by clicking on the article. #CareerTraining #Education #CommunityResilience

If you're a solopreneur or small business owner in the Asheville area and you're trying to recover from Helene, check out this event:

We are thankful for the opportunity to feature Andrea M. Robel, President/CEO of Vistanet Telecommunications, Inc. in this year's Women in Business special edition of WNC Business!

Lowe’s and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) are partnering to support small businesses in Western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene by awarding $2 million in grants. Each of the 100 selected businesses will receive a $20,000 grant to help with urgent needs such as wages, inventory, and past-due bills. Eligible businesses must be located in disaster-designated counties and fall within specific industries. Applications will be open from November 18-22, 2024. #SmallBusinessRecovery #WNCGrants #HurricaneRelief

The upcoming Q1 issue, the #WNCStrong edition, will highlight the impacts, resources, and collaborations emerging from the recent storm. To showcase the strength and resilience of our community, we invite stories from business owners, leaders, and organizations about their experiences working together toward?rebuilding and recovery.?

Exciting news for NC's craft beer community! The NC Craft Brewers Guild has launched the NC Craft Brewers Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on bolstering the industry through emergency grants, workforce development, and scholarships. Their first major initiative, the Business Recovery Grant Program, is helping breweries impacted by Hurricane Helene in disaster-designated counties recover from revenue loss and property damage. This crucial support aims to ensure these businesses can rebuild and thrive. Big shoutout to supporters like Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and DSSOLVR Brewing for contributing through special fundraising initiatives! Click on article for details & donations. #NCCraftBeer #CommunityResilience #CraftBrewing

Festivals and community events can be a game-changer for small towns! Marion, NC, has shown how creative initiatives like Shop Small Saturday and local festivals boost retail traffic and strengthen local businesses. By inviting vendors and engaging visitors, these events draw people downtown, promote local shopping, and foster a vibrant community. The Marion Business Association, through partnerships and innovative programs like Growing Entrepreneurs, supports business growth and keeps local commerce thriving. This is proof that thoughtful community efforts make a lasting economic impact!

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