In The Whole Okra: A Seed to Stem Celebration, the author defends a vegetable that’s long been maligned by millions.
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Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features Smiling Hara Tempeh’s research trip to Indonesia plus a new album by local rock group The Luxury Spirit.
Small bites: Smiling Hara Tempeh’s multifaceted expansion
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.
UPDATE: Gov. McCrory allows legalization of industrial hemp in North Carolina
North Carolina is just one signature away from taking advantage of a 2014 Farm Bill provision that allows states to enact their own hemp-growing pilot programs.
Smiling Hara Hempeh hits doorsteps across the nation
After completing a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2014, Smiling Hara Tempeh is debuting HEMPEH to financial backers nationwide this month. The Asheville-based company also has updates on upcoming cooking classes and inclusion in Whole Foods’ hot bars.
Accelerating Appalachia helps nature-based entrepreneurs get funding
Last year, Accelerating Appalachia orchestrated the transfer of about $505,000 in investment funds toward sustainable, nature-based ventures in Western North Carolina. This year, the Asheville-based nonprofit — the region’s first social-impact business accelerator — partnered with impact investor Reinventure Capital for 2015 and recently invited businesses to submit funding applications online. Submissions for 2015 are due by […]