Press release from Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: ASHEVILLE, NC (January 14, 2016)—ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) kicks off 2016 with their 13th Annual Business of Farming Conference and an expanded matching funds program supporting farm marketing efforts. Both initiatives help provide farmers with tools and resources they need to improve farm businesses. The Business of Farming […]
WNCW and Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project have teamed up to launch a new radio series called Growing Local; Villagers hosts a class on fermenting garden products into alcoholic beverages; Living Web Farms offers a knife skills workshop; plus Asheville Restaurant Week and Asheville Wing War approach.
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Smiling Hara Tempeh is bolstering its partnership with Whole Foods with the release of a new heat-and-eat product line in addition to opening a new factory; winter farmers markets are kicking off in Western North Carolina; MANNA FoodBank warehouse is sporting a new roof, thanks to several local businesses; and PennyCup Coffee Co. has a new downtown store.
Decades spent as a soul food chef, restaurateur and champion of equality issues have led Asheville resident Hanan Shabazz to her current role an instructor in the Green Opportunities Kitchen Ready culinary training program.
It makes sense that Asheville’s music scene is not only broadening in terms of numbers of bands, venues and genres, but in the range of ages of its musicians. And, as local music gains wider recognition, more talent moves to town — or grows up here.
From The Blood Connection Press release The Blood Connection has announced a new hospital partner in Highlands, North Carolina. On December 1, 2015, TBC became the primary supplier of blood products for Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, a member of Mission Health. “We are pleased to partner with The Blood Connection which helps us continue to offer our […]
” I want a community that thinks deeper and questions appropriately [the] motivations of big business.”
A silent auction at Appalachian Vintner raises money for local charities; a grant allows the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project to coordinate a conference on farm-to-school programs; the Biltmore Estate adds a new restaurant; and Season’s at Highland Lake offers a Christmas Eve buffet.
“Just for the record, I’m spiritual, not religious.” If you live in Asheville, this probably sounds familiar. But when does spiritual exploration become more of a distraction than a path to a deepening connection with others and our best selves?
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Although chronic homelessness has been curtailed substantially since 2005, the combination of a severe economic downturn, an acute shortage of affordable housing and the rising cost of living has hindered the overall progress in eradicating homelessness. Despite those setbacks, partners in the project are forging ahead with new initiatives to combat housing insecurity and ensure that those in need of shelter get it.
From Accelerating Appalachia Press release Applications are now being accepted until January 15, 2016 for Accelerating Appalachia’s spring 2016, hosted in Kentucky and North Carolina. Businesses may apply from anywhere, but preference is given to Appalachian regions of Kentucky, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee and Ohio. Accelerating Appalachia connects nature-based businesses from the rural […]
Through grassroots community collaborations, Food Connection saves many thousands of pounds of fresh, unused food from the trash each year, transporting it by taxi to be distributed to residents in need. A federal law allows businesses to donate wholesome food items to feed the hungry without legal liability.
Press release from Mountain BizWorks: Hot on the heels of a highly impactful first year of ScaleUp WNC, Mountain BizWorks is very pleased to announce the call for applications for the third and fourth ScaleUp WNC cohorts. Cohort 3 will begin in March, and Cohort 4 will start in June. Based on previous interest, Mountain […]
From The Blood Connection Press release Piedmont, SC – While blood donations often decline during the busy holiday season, the need never goes away. To make it easier for donors to give blood, The Blood Connection has partnered with Belk at the Asheville Mall for a holiday blood drive. Every blood donor will receive a […]
Press release: ASAP Receives USDA Training Grant to Increase Farm to School Capacity in Southeast Asheville, North Carolina (December 9, 2015) – ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) is pleased to announce that they are one of 74 projects spanning 39 states receiving support this year through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm to School […]
The Christmas Jam is sold out but the Jam by Day and Kevn Kinney Jam are both open to listeners.
From Mountain BizWorks: (Asheville, NC): Starting a business is hard work. Scaling a business is equally hard, and often requires different strategy and skills than used in the startup phase. The ScaleUp WNC program works with existing entrepreneurs and small businesses owners from across western North Carolina that have demonstrated initial success and have potential […]
Now in its second year, Bountiful Cities’ Put Your Hoe Down fundraising event on Saturday, Dec. 5, will feature food by celebrated local chefs, cocktails, live music and dancing.
News and events from Venture Asheville: NEWS: USA Today Spotlights AVL’s Food Connection: Feeding the Hungry An astounding 1/3 of America’s food supply goes to the landfill; meanwhile nearly 30 million Americans are at risk of hunger. Local startup Food Connection takes this problem to heart, working with local restaurants to deliver leftover meals (about […]
