Economic forecasts can be tricky, and the events of 2008 caught many experts by surprise. So it was with a note of caution that two noted economists offered their best guesses as to what lies ahead. Economic upswing: Economist James F. Smith of Arden says the national recession is likely to end by the fourth […]
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The Biz: WriteMind Institute: a refuge for working folk
There’s work done to collect a paycheck, and there’s work done to improve as a person. For writer/entrepreneur/Zen practitioner Jonathon Flaum, those two goals intersect, one serving as the setting for the other. Work as refuge: The WriteMind Institute for Corporate Contemplation offers leadership workshops and retreats for businesses. The Lexington Avenue location also includes […]
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Asheville-based software company Jute Networks formally launched Jute, its Web-based platform aimed at helping people network and collaborate on projects, at the March 24 InnoVenture conference in Greenville, S.C. The launch: Jute Networks CEO John Warner announced the launch of Jute, a Web-based software tool promoting project collaboration, at the March 24 InnoVenture conference in […]
The Biz: WNC business notes
Starting a business in the past few months has proved to be tricky business for many who have braved the down economy. But one new local cleaning company might have found a way to make things work—and it has done so by following an unusual model. Doing it for themselves: Members of the Home Cleaning […]
The Biz: WNC business briefs
Free Entrepreneurial Class In Marion: Think you’re ready to try your hand at starting a new business? A free upcoming class might help you make the call. The McDowell Technical Community College Small Business Center and the Marion Business Association are co-sponsoring a session called “Am I Cut Out to be an Entrepreneur?” on Monday, […]
The Biz: WNC business briefs
Asheville Chamber Legislative Luncheon Friday, Feb. 20: With the economy down the drain, local businesses are seeking all the help they can get from the state Legislature. The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Legislative Luncheon Friday, Feb. 20, to brief members on a state-government wish list compiled by the Chamber’s Governmental […]
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Speed-Networking For Creative Pros This Thursday, Feb. 12: Asheville HATCHfest, a multidisciplinary arts festival that will come to the city in April, will host an event Thursday, Feb. 12, that’s geared toward both raising funds for the festival and connecting creative professionals—on the quick. “Speed Networking for Creative Professionals” takes place at Mobilia (43 Haywood […]
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Creative Careers Talk At Unca Thursday, Feb. 5: You can create it, but can you sell it? UNCA’s Career Center is offering a chance to talk creative careers with experienced hands who do just that on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Mountain Suites at the university’s Highsmith University Union. The […]
The Biz: WNC business briefs
Meet The Geeks Meet-Up Jan. 28: Meet the Geeks, the Asheville-based network of 500-plus IT professionals, will hold its first social event of the year Wednesday, Jan. 28. They’ll convene at Scully’s bar and eatery (13 W. Walnut St. in downtown Asheville) from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Membership in Meet the Geeks is free, and […]
The Biz: “Anticipation … is keepin’ me waitin’”
Let’s face it: Asheville could use some good news. The economy’s in the crapper; jobs are being shed like a snake’s skin. And a whole lot of folks, whatever their profession, are sweating their financial future. So is Realserv the answer? For many anxious people in the real-estate business, it seemed that way a mere […]
The Biz: Task master
Katrina Bragg believes she’s hit upon a great idea. Companies of all stripes are constantly facing a variety of tasks they’re either ill-prepared or too busy to perform in-house. Bragg’s company, Task Mania, seeks to fill the breach. The one-stop shop handles assignments ranging from administrative to marketing to financial and beyond. Can-do spirit: Katrina […]
The Biz: Risqué business
As downtown shops go, it’s a bit of an anomaly. But owner Lisa Ziemer sees her new Battery Park Avenue business, Va Va Vooom, filling an important need for Asheville women. Bringing sexy back: Lisa Ziemer and Brian Kirk want their new downtown intimate-apparel store, Va Va Vooom, to be a fun, sexy and comfortable […]
Biz: Nuts to you
For many of Sakshi Gantenbein‘s customers, the smell is what hooks them. The beguiling aroma—subtle yet savory, not to mention comforting—comes from roasted chestnuts, which Gantenbein cooks up in his portable roasting stand. In the winter months, he’s typically on hand at the entrance to Greenlife Grocery in Asheville, Wednesday through Sunday from noon to […]