The COVID-19 pandemic prompted more people to focus on their health, and the city’s many natural products stores rose to the occasion.

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted more people to focus on their health, and the city’s many natural products stores rose to the occasion.
At a time when the local economy is sluggish, Industry Nine, designer and manufacturer or high-end bicycle hubs and wheels is thriving, with sales climbing 30 percent last year. Xpress takes you on a tour of this unique local business’s manufacturing process, going from raw aluminum, to finished hub, to wheel assembly.
Blue Water Seafood Company
Blue Ridge Orthodontics
Dino Kinetics
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Haw Creek Animal Hospital
Infusion Hair Studio
Insignia Painting
Land Expressions
Moondoggies
Motion Makers
Mountain Regional Voice Center
Old School Subs & Salads
Olive Oil Soap
Phoenix Gymnastics
Posana
Prudential Realty
Mr. Sandless
Roly Poly
Rudy’s Furniture