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    Business

    Local leaders: Reduce Buncombe’s tourism marketing budget

    Posted on November 14, 2023November 16, 2023 by Asheville Watchdog

    “I did not realize that we were so far ahead of everybody else in North Carolina,” said state Sen. Julie Mayfield, D-Buncombe. “All of these other cities do a great job of marketing themselves, and they don’t spend as much money as we do.”

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    News Roundup: Asheville Humane Society launches new center to help families keep pets

    Posted on November 7, 2023November 6, 2023 by Chase Davis

    The Asheville Humane Society, in partnership with Buncombe County Animal Shelter, is launching a Community Sheltering Center designed to reunite families with their lost pets and provide support for people who are considering surrendering their pet because of a lack of resources.

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    Tourism tax money buys massages, $250 shirts, dinners costing thousands

    Posted on October 31, 2023November 7, 2023 by Asheville Watchdog

    Explore Asheville spent more than $88,000 on a golf tournament in July, flying three stars from the MTV reality show “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” to Asheville and paying $3,591 for VIP transportation, $3,800 for personal bodyguards and amenities that included a $300 golf lesson at the Omni Grove Park Inn.

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    Women in Business: It’s what happens behind the scenes that matters most

    Posted on October 15, 2023October 9, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    “The problem is we see the outcome of hard work but never the many hours and the amount of things that are tried to create a successful business,” says Trina Jackson, owner and operator of Asheville Pro Lash and Salon.

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    Women in Business: Change is good

    Posted on October 15, 2023October 9, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    “Last year I moved out of my basement studio in my house into a studio in the River Arts District, a huge leap for me,” says artist Melissa Moss. “It was scary at first and I was out of my element, but now I love being a part of this artist community and interacting with customers.

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    Women in Business: Validation will come

    Posted on October 14, 2023October 9, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    “I work with toddlers, new parents and schools, so people are often too busy to shower you with compliments,” says Šara Stranovsky, director and owner of Bilingual Birdies Asheville. “Focus on the quality and mission of your work and validation will come.”

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    Women in Business: Live in the moment

    Posted on October 13, 2023October 9, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    “The greatest lesson I’ve learned thus far is to reflect on my progress as I keep moving forward,” says Rachel Baran, owner and operate of Sun Dragon Flower Farm.

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    Local women make strides in male-dominated industries

    Posted on October 13, 2023October 9, 2023 by Brooke Randle

    You might think that Allison Walker’s love of cars was handed down from a family member or mentor. “I’ve always been a car fanatic,” remembers Walker. “I would ask my friends’ parents about their cars: ‘What kind of gas mileage are you getting? Do you have the four-cylinder or the six-cylinder?’ And they were happy […]

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    Women in Business: A radically different approach

    Posted on October 12, 2023October 9, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    “My previous businesses were basically ‘cut and paste,'” says Lisa Genevieve Ziemer, owner of VaVaVooom. “This endeavor was radically different from the norm at the time, 2008, both in concept and presentation.”

    1.9 K views+BusinessNews

    WNC ride-share drivers discuss benefits, drawbacks of life on the road

    Posted on October 12, 2023October 9, 2023 by Justin McGuire

    WNC residents who work for ride-share services like Uber and Lyft say it’s possible to make money in tourist-oriented Asheville, but it takes some time to learn the ropes. We take a look at the benefits of perils of making a living driving other people around.

    2.8 K views+BusinessNews

    Women in Business: Seeing the bigger picture

    Posted on October 12, 2023October 9, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    “When faced with a hard decision try to gather as much information as possible,” says Nicole Laethem, president of TRS Junk Recyclers & The Regeneration Station. “Having a vision and goal setting are needed in starting and maintaining a small business.”

    1.8 K views+BusinessNews

    Women in Business: Challenge yourself

    Posted on October 11, 2023October 9, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    “I feel no matter what kind of person you are, the most important part is to have the desire to approach new opportunities in life and challenge yourself to keep working while constantly improving,” says Salomé Loomis, director of Spanish Academy of Asheville.

    2.5 K views+BusinessEducationNews

    Women in Business: Ignore the naysayers

    Posted on October 10, 2023October 9, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    “It’s easy to get caught-up in the negatives — especially when you’re under so much pressure. My advice would be to follow your instincts and not to let the naysayers inflict self-doubt,” says Emily Quinn, owner of rEvolve, a used clothing store in West Asheville.

    2.2 K views+BusinessNews

    Business, nonprofit roundup: Moog lays off staff

    Posted on October 10, 2023October 9, 2023 by Brooke Randle

    According to a statement from the company, Moog plans to continue to be headquartered in Asheville, where it will continue to design, engineer, service and manufacture instruments, although a selection of instruments will be produced by “trusted partners.” 

    2.9 K views+BusinessCommunity NewsNewsNonprofits

    Women in Business: Dive deep into what you love

    Posted on October 10, 2023October 9, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    “Between caring for patients, handling marketing, managing a team, dealing with landlords and taking a moment for oneself, it’s a whirlwind,” says Autum Kirgan, owner and director of South Slope Acupuncture & Wellness.” My advice? Dive deep into what you love about your business.”

    2.2 K views+BusinessNewsWellness

    Business, nonprofit roundup: Cherokee votes to approve recreation­al marijuana

    Posted on September 20, 2023September 18, 2023 by Brooke Randle

    The measure would make the Qualla Boundary, which is about 46 miles west of Asheville, the only place in North Carolina where marijuana can legally be purchased for recreational use.

    4.1 K views+BusinessCommunity NewsNewsNonprofits

    Asheville’­s mobile tours adapt to tourism trends

    Posted on September 8, 2023September 4, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Representatives from LaZoom and Gray Line discuss their experiences with summer’s tourism decline.

    4.2 K views1BusinessCommunity NewsNewsTourism

    Asheville businesses feel the pain of tourism decline

    Posted on August 1, 2023August 2, 2023 by Asheville Watchdog

    “Usually, it’s like someone flips a switch, and it’s game on,” said Will Gay, the owner of the Diamond Brand Outdoors shop on Biltmore Avenue, regarding the start of July, the second biggest month for tourism after October. “This year, it’s like someone forgot to flip the switch.”

    8.3 K views10BusinessNews

    Shortage trickles through peach economy

    Posted on July 14, 2023July 10, 2023 by Greg Parlier

    WNC farmers are left with bitter losses — 90 percent for peaches in Henderson County alone, amounting to $600,000 in lost revenue, says Terry Kelley, tree fruit expert and director of the Henderson County cooperative extension.

    5.0 K views+BusinessFarm & GardenNews

    Working together: Shared values

    Posted on July 14, 2023July 10, 2023 by Brooke Randle

    Business ideals, such as fair wages, reduced production waste and appreciation for the craft, are part of what brought Sew Co. and East Fork Pottery together.

    3.4 K views+BusinessCommunity NewsNews

    Local vinyl manufactur­ers discuss the industry’s growth and potential

    Posted on July 13, 2023July 14, 2023 by Sara Murphy

    For musicians and fans alike, Citizen Vinyl is one of two local options within the unique industry. Shortly after its launch, the company was joined by American Vinyl Co., located on the South Slope.

    5.0 K views+ArtsBusinessMusic

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