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[6.24.2009]
Mountain Xpress: Economy down but not out
Senior Director of Entrepreneurial Programs at AdvantageWest, Pam Lewis, is one of several participants in a panel discussion and public forum about the state of the economy.

[6.24.2009]
Hendersonville Times-News: Three companies to expand in area
Three Henderson County manufacturers will spend a total of $17 million investing in new product lines and building expansions that will bring 32 new jobs to the area over the next several years.

[6.20.2009]
Asheville Citizen-Times: Forum urges looser credit - Experts see promising signs in WNC
The Community Economic Forum, featuring Pam Lewis of AdvantageWest as a member of the expert panel, was meant to help the public understand the local economic picture.

[6.19.2009]
Information Resource: AdvantageWest PowerPoint Presentation from Economic Outlook Community Forum
Pam Lewis, Sr. VP of Entrepreneurial Development Programs at AdvantageWest, was one of several participants in a June 19 panel discussion and public forum about the state of the economy.

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AdvantageWest Economic Development Group serves 23 western counties in North Carolina through a diverse array of programs. Whether you are searching for your next business location, or want to learn more about this beautiful area of the country, this website was designed for you.

AdvantageWest and a host of other organizations in the region are partnering with Blue Ridge Community College to promote the green movement in Western North Carolina. BRCC will host free “Green Schools” in July, including: How to Start a Green Business, How to Grow a Green Business and How Find a Green Job. Seating is limited. Learn more here. Read Full Story

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AdvantageWest programs and strategic partners include: Blue Ridge Advanced Manufacturing Initiative, Blue Ridge Food Ventures, Blue Ridge Entrepreneurial Council, Certifited Entrepreneurial Community Program, Film & Creative Commerce Commission and MountainSouth USA. North Carolina Department of Commerce, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, and Blue Ridge Angel Investors Network.

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