Feb 20, 2025 07:52AM ● By WNC Business
On Wednesday, Labor Commissioner Luke Farley visited Spruce Pine to meet with small business owners and learn about the community’s concerns related to Helene recovery.
Feb 18, 2025 08:19AM ● By Emma Castleberry
The Small Business and Technology Development Center offers counseling and educational services to help small businesses increase sales, create jobs, and access capital.
Feb 14, 2025 08:14AM ● By Randee Brown
The WNC construction industry pivots to Hurricane Restoration while facing a skilled labor shortage.
Feb 13, 2025 08:35AM ● By Emma Castleberry
How Asheville's art community is rebuilding after Hurricane Helene, one lost artwork—and one powerful collection—at a time.
Feb 07, 2025 08:01AM ● By Emma Castleberry
Small Business Centers offer a range of services and assistance with accessing emergency funding opportunities to help businesses rebuild and stabilize.
Feb 06, 2025 08:54AM ● By Randee Brown
Asheville's 50+ breweries faced water shortages, power outages, and road closures, impacting operations and tourism. Breweries became community hubs, showcasing resilience and collaboration in the face of adversity.
Asheville's AVL 5X5 strategy had to pivot to economic recovery after Hurricane Helene. Collaboration, tourism support, and addressing pre-existing challenges like housing are key focuses for the multi-year effort.
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.
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.
Feb 04, 2025 08:28AM ● By WNC Business
Grants of up to $50,000 (up to $25,000 for businesses with revenue $1,000,000 or less) are available to small businesses across the region that sustained physical damage from Hurricane Helene.
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