Press release from Explore Asheville:
While travel is not possible at this time due to the significant impacts of Hurricane Helene, Explore Asheville is launching the Love Asheville from Afar initiative in partnership with the Asheville Downtown Association, Go Local Asheville, ArtsAVL, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, Asheville Independent Restaurant Association, MADE X MTNS, Mountain BizWorks, and JD Ellison & Company. Our goal is to create one easy place for people to shop, support, and sustain Asheville area and Buncombe County businesses from afar.
What is Love Asheville from Afar?
This project is designed to help Asheville area and Buncombe County businesses connect with supporters near and far by creating a centralized online space where people can:
- Shop local products in online stores
- Purchase gift cards
- Make direct donations (e.g. GoFundMe or an initiative that best
supports you)
Who can participate?
Buncombe County businesses, artists, and makers that offer one or more of the following:
- An online store/retail presence
- Ability to ship local products and/or gift cards (physical or electronic)
- Fundraisers for operations, staff wages, and/or reconstruction
Even if you don’t currently have an e-commerce option, we hope that you fill out the form with any future plans or barriers so that we can explore ways to help.
How to join:
To request a business listing on the Love Asheville from Afar page, please fill out this submission form with your business information. The form requests a short business description, up to five images to attach to your business profile (product photos preferred), and links to your online retail, direct funding opportunities, and social media accounts. The Love Asheville from Afar page will launch Friday, October 11 on ExploreAsheville.com, and will be updated regularly.
Need help? The partnership team is here to support you. Email partnersupport@exploreasheville.com with any questions or for assistance with the form.
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