Press release from the French Broad Food Co-op: We are excited to let you know that our long planned expansion has begun. In 2018, we redirected our focus to save and restore our existing 114 year old buildings. We’ve been hard at work trying to create solutions for growing the store while staying open, protecting […]
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NC IDEA and the North Carolina Black Entrepreneurship Council announce ECOSYSTEM grant
Press release from NC IDEA: NC IDEA, a private foundation committed to supporting entrepreneurial ambition and economic empowerment in North Carolina, with their newly formed North Carolina Black Entrepreneurship Council (NC BEC), announced today that applications will be accepted beginning October 5th from organizations throughout the state executing on innovative and transformational ideas that will […]
Area employers encourage voter participation
Press release from Vote AVL: As we enter election season during this crazy year, we as local business owners have a unique opportunity to help our employees participate in the democratic process. This power is why I started a voter outreach campaign called Vote AVL back in 2018- so that we can all ensure that […]
Local artists raise awareness and funds for organizations supporting racial justice
Press release from Pink Dog Creative: In Solidarity, an exhibition by Pink Dog Creative artists and associated friends, seeks to speak to the violence, fear and grief caused by centuries of injustice to Black people and to celebrate the many contributions made by people of African descent to the culture of this country and the […]