News & Announcements
6/16/2013
A roundup of recent coverage on the benefits of AdvantageWest to the 23-county region.
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6/14/2013
Must be available between June 17th and June 24th
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6/11/2013
Join the New York Studio for Stage & Screen in Asheville (NYS3) for an open house and free classes this Thursday
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5/30/2013
News, events, opportunities and more from Western North Carolina's regional economic development partnership.
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5/29/2013
The organizers of Howl-o-Palooza, downtown Lenoir's Halloween festival, are excited to announce their
first frightening film festival.
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5/28/2013
Matt Mittan and Agnes Cheek from WZGM's "Take A Stand" conduct several guest interviews about the value of AdvantageWest.
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5/22/2013
Professional acting conservatory offers unique summer program, combining acting with outdoor adventure.
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5/20/2013
Asheville production seeking PA for shoot Sunday May 26th through Sunday June 2nd with pay of $150/day
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5/17/2013
The 20th Twin Rivers Media Film Festival runs Friday May 17th-19th and will feature more than 50 selections
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5/16/2013
Mix and mingle with other filmmakers at Chai Pani on Tuesday May 21st for the 2nd Meet & Greet session for this year's 48 Hour Film Project
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5/14/2013
Click here for fact sheets, recent programmatic updates and more.
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5/7/2013
An Asheville production is seeking as principles: a mom, a dad, and a daughter.
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5/7/2013
AdvantageWest region continues its growing reputation in the craft beer industry with this latest accolade.
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5/6/2013
The first official trailer for “Shadows on the Wall,” the sci-fi motion picture recently filmed in western North Carolina this past winter, is now available online at Shadows-Movie.com.
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5/4/2013
Open house events on May 8 and May 28
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5/1/2013
Film made in NC joins others such as 'The Hunger Games,' 'Last of the Mohicans,' and 'The Fugitive,' all made in Western NC
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4/30/2013
2nd Annual Movie on the Meadows features outdoor film screening and guided hikes at Chimney Rock, film location for The Last of the Mohicans
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4/26/2013
The winners of The Big Tasty contest talk about their food business idea, Vortex Doughnuts, which beat out 58 contestants from around the state.
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4/24/2013
Learn more about the competition, screenings and opportunities
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4/17/2013
News, information, opportunities and events from across our region.
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4/16/2013
Dates Needed: April 21st - 22nd, 2013.
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4/13/2013
The National Park Service releases its list of most-visited parks and places, and the AdvantageWest region is at the top.
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4/9/2013
Help needed through approximately May 18.
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4/8/2013
Auditioning, resumes, micropreneurship, headshots, and parenting in the film industry
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4/3/2013
Filming dates are April 16-May 15. All filming will take place in Hendersonville, NC.
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4/3/2013
Position is unpaid/volunteer; filming dates are April 16-May 15.
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4/3/2013
One of Western North Carolina’s most notorious killing fields are the center of a new movie being filmed now.
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4/2/2013
Business opportunities, national recognition for WNC, award-winning ventures, upcoming events and more.
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4/2/2013
The video submission deadline for Music Video Asheville has been extended until midnight April 5. Tickets are now on sale.
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4/2/2013
Deadline for submission is April 15th; Looking for a 80's - 1990 Classic SUV type Landcruiser, Bronco, Jeep Cherokee, Wagoneer, 4-Runner or even a box style Volvo Station Wagon.
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3/27/2013
The fast start to 2013 is coming off back-to-back record-breaking years for the film industry in North Carolina, which included the making of The Hunger Games in the AdvantageWest region.
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3/26/2013
Tours on weekends April thru October.
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3/25/2013
Acting for Film, Theatre, Movement for Actors, Improv and Vocal Technique
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3/25/2013
This filmmaking Intensive will provide a practical and comprehensive grounding in the concepts and techniques for both film and digital production.
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3/22/2013
NEEDED: Production Assistants interns for Art Department, On-set, Production Office, Camera Department, and Wardrobe Department.
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3/22/2013
Pay varies depending on position. Filming dates are April 16th through May 15th.
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3/22/2013
Needed: One male and one female stand-in.
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3/19/2013
Service between AVL and PIE begins June 6; special introductory fares now available.
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3/13/2013
Independent feature filming in western North Carolina, "The World Made Straight," is now accepting submissions for extras.
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3/12/2013
Eddie Bauer Catalog shoot to take place in the Highlands/Cashiers area.
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3/4/2013
News, information, opportunities and events from around the region.
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2/11/2013
The trip included an LA reception attended by about 200 film industry professionals
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1/31/2013
News, opportunities, events and more from around Western North Carolina.
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1/26/2013
Press release from the Screen Artists Co-op, dedicated to creating opportunities in the filmmaking industry for qualified professionals in the region.
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1/18/2013
The New York Studio for Stage & Screen in Asheville announces an upcoming weekend workshop dedicated to the health and improvement of the human voice.
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1/15/2013
The Obsidian Collective is filming a new motion picture, a sci-fi suspense called “Shadows on the Wall,” in WNC in January.
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1/14/2013
On January 24th, Goldsmith will expand upon his ideas for avant-garde
theater, and the community is invited to attend.
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1/2/2013
Open House on January 9 to provide information on training opportunities for a career in the filmmaking industry
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12/21/2012
As in 2011, North Carolina witnessed another year of record-breaking film numbers as 2012 comes to an end.
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11/28/2012
Local Production Companies VidMuze.com, Suttlefilm & Media and Cine’ Foundry Production Services have partnered to release the world’s first 4K Damage Pack Visual Effects Library that will assist Visual Effects Artist across the industry in creating even higher quality content for film, TV and other media.
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11/11/2012
Mike Adams will be a panelist at the AdvantageWest Economic Summit.
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10/22/2012
Open casting call for local independent feature film, 4Gosh, will continue Saturday, October 27 at Wake Forest University. The film, a drama about teen homelessness, will be shot in Winston-Salem in early December 2012.
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10/21/2012
Film crew from Hollywood shoots a TV pilot in the AdvantageWest region.
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10/16/2012
Open casting call for local independent feature film, 4Gosh, begins Saturday, October 20 at Wake Forest University. The film, a drama about teen homelessness, will be shot in Winston-Salem in early December 2012.
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9/20/2012
This year's festival, held November 2- 11, 2012 includes an opening night rollicking pajama jam with "Neo - Acoustic Folk/Funk" performer Jacob Johnson. and many other cinematic delights for the whole family. Children can also participate in the festival jury.
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9/17/2012
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9/11/2012
Low-fare carrier Allegiant Airlines will begin non-stop service from AVL to Fort Lauderdale FL beginning Nov 15.
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8/21/2012
The 3rd Annual WNC Foto Fest will take place September 7 – 9 in Montreat, North Carolina.
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7/25/2012
35 productions to date account for $300 million in spending, 16,000 job opportunities
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7/25/2012
President & CEO Scott Hamilton talks about AdvantageWest's WNC Film Commission.
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7/18/2012
The sunset date for the film tax incentive offered to productions by the state of North Carolina has been extended an extra year (now set to expire on January 1, 2015)
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6/20/2012
A casting call will take place July 14 in Raleigh.
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6/20/2012
Tourism is up 200% in Burke County, with about 75% of that said to be directly related to "The Hunger Games."
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6/4/2012
Upcoming opportunities for businesses and job-seekers, plus info on the 48 Hour Film Project and Blue Ridge Food Ventures' presence at the Asheville Wine & Food Festival
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5/29/2012
Henry River Mill Village to be featured on network's "Hollywood Treasures" on June 6.
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5/27/2012
Shot in the AdvantageWest region, the Lionsgate film has grossed $637,680,781 worldwide
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5/27/2012
This blockbuster film continues to garner media attention around the world. Here’s a small sample.
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4/15/2012
One of the top news services in Canada mentions 'The Hunger Games' as it names North Carolina to its list of Top 10 Film Locations Around the World
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4/9/2012
The blockbuster made in the AdvantageWest region continues to break records.
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4/9/2012
Secrets of the biggest movie to hit the hills of Madison County are beginning to be unveiled.
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3/31/2012
AdvantageWest’s WNC Film Commission helped bring the film to the region; Scott Hamilton, President & CEO, is interviewed.
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3/30/2012
Transylvania County was one of several WNC locations for the filming of the blockbuster 'The Hunger Games' and the NBC Today Show was there for a live report.
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3/27/2012
The backstory on how 'The Hunger Games' landed in WNC, plus upcoming events and opportunities.
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3/26/2012
Movie magic, art, history, beer, Biltmore and more.
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3/23/2012
AdvantageWest’s WNC Film Commission was the first to get the call from Hollywood looking for a location
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3/22/2012
View a photo gallery of the invitation-only event, held March 21, 2012
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3/21/2012
Extras, crew, elected officials, and business and community leaders who helped with the production attend private screening organized by AdvantageWest and Asheville Buncombe EDC.
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3/21/2012
AdvantageWest's WNC Film Commission and Asheville CDC hosted an invitation-only premiere of the film on March 21.
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3/21/2012
The Hunger Games, opening on March 23, was filmed in several areas near Asheville. It is the latest in a long list of movies filmed in western North Carolina.
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3/21/2012
Fans of "The Hunger Games" are already turning up in North Carolina, seeking out places where the movie was shot, from old-growth forests to an abandoned mill town.
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3/16/2012
Movie based on WCU professor's best-selling 'Serena,' will star Jennifer Lawrence
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3/14/2012
Tours provide a way to see some of the movie locations and share in the experience of participating in Hunger Games–themed adventures with other like-minded fans.
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3/14/2012
Film opens March 23rd across the country.
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3/14/2012
AdvantageWest CEO Scott Hamilton is interviewed in a report on the economic benefits of “The Hunger Games,” the highest-profile movie ever made in the state.
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2/14/2012
Read about local business plan competition winners; a new $3.6 million program to engage rural youth in entrepreneurship; plus, meet AW's new Entrepreneurship Program Manager.
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2/2/2012
The rockslides have now been cleared.
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1/14/2012
A rundown of films to look forward to in 2012.
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1/11/2012
Peacock Productions will be shooting an episode of the Discovery Channel Documentary Series "Disappeared" in Asheville, NC between January 20th and 21st.
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12/28/2011
After years of struggling with a lower profile in the film industry, NC has found itself back in the news in the second half of 2011.
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12/20/2011
The spending by production companies within the state for the 2011 calendar year will top $220 million, the greatest in the history of the state’s film industry.
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12/11/2011
N.C. in the Hollywood spotlight again with a series of big budget movies.
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11/18/2011
Gideon Ridge Inn in Blowing Rock has "nary a bad view"
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11/15/2011
The town of Brevard recently held auditions for the town’s very own reality series - showcasing why residents believe Brevard is the coolest small town in America.
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10/18/2011
Highly anticipated film shot entirely in NC.
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10/1/2011
"America's Most Iconic Drives" includes the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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10/1/2011
Asheville-based Organic Armor creates special effects creature costumes for The Healer.
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10/1/2011
Top 5 list includes the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
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9/29/2011
News about the upcoming Economic Summit and other events and opportunities in the region.
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9/23/2011
AdvantageWest's collaboration with WNC creative firms and individuals on annual report and website is recognized for excellence.
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9/21/2011
News about our new Executive VP, the upcoming Economic Summit and more.
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6/17/2011
The feature film was made in Western North Carolina.
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6/17/2011
Check out the latest news from AdvantageWest and around the region.
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5/16/2011
Chief Executive Magazine ranks North Carolina No. 2 best state for business; praised for workforce and quality of life
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5/9/2011
The 2010 Annual Report for AdvantageWest is now online.
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5/2/2011
An open casting call for adult men and women is being held May 3 and 5.
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3/14/2011
Visit our Newsletter page to download a PDF.
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2/9/2011
Visit our Newsletter page to download a PDF.
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2/3/2011
The AdvantageWest Board of Directors meets Feb. 17, 2011.
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1/31/2011
The Feature Film “Red Dirt Rising,” produced by WNC resident James Suttles, is being released nationally.
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12/2/2010
Visit our Newsletter page to download a PDF.
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11/21/2010
View a segment from the popular Sunday news and feature program on the beautiful fall foliage in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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11/1/2010
North Carolina is home to the nation’s Top Business Climate for 2010, for the ninth time in the last 10 years. The recently announced expansion of Nypro, in Buncombe County, is cited as an example.
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10/24/2010
Sunday Travel section features the sights and sounds of Asheville.
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10/21/2010
Visit our Newsletter page to download a PDF.
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10/1/2010
Deadline for submissions is December 15.
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10/1/2010
Event runs Nov 1-14 with more than 100 films from 25 countries.
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9/22/2010
Visit our Newsletter page to download a PDF.
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8/21/2010
"Road to Nowhere" is one of 19 selected from the U.S.
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8/16/2010
Meetings are open to the public.
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8/16/2010
New non-stop service on US Airways to LaGuardia begins in October.
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7/27/2010
The state has bumped the maximum payout on its film production tax incentive from $7.5 million to $20 million.
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7/27/2010
Areas of rural Madison County will benefit from a $1.8 million federal grant to extend high-speed Internet service.
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7/22/2010
Free event is Aug. 25 at McDowell Tech in Marion, presented by Congressman Heath Shuler.
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7/15/2010
CNBC ranks North Carolina as the 4th best in its "America's Top States for Business"
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6/5/2010
Meetings take place at the AdvantageWest offices and are open to the public.
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5/7/2010
The Carolina Connect conference focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship. Connect with top business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors at this much anticipated event.
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4/19/2010
AdvantageWest and BREC are now accepting nominations for innovative entrepreneurs and companies. *Deadline is April 30*
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4/14/2010
The 2009 AdvantageWest Annual Report is now online.
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4/13/2010
Due to construction on the roads around the AdvantageWest offices, the bimonthly meeting will take place at the DoubleTree Biltmore, located at 115 Hendersonville Rd. in Asheville, in room Burghley B.
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11/30/2009
The Dec. 10 meeting will be held at 2 p.m. at the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park, due to road construction around the AdvantageWest offices.
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11/30/2009
Host Bill Weir takes a motorcycle ride on the legendary Tail of the Dragon in Swain County, considered by many as one of the world's best motorcycling and sports car roads.
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11/24/2009
United Airlines begins twice-daily non-stop service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) from Asheville Regional (AVL), connecting the Midwest with WNC.
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11/24/2009
Check out what insiders told Variety Magazine.
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11/19/2009
Film Council and new 25% tax credit will help maintain North Carolina’s competitive edge in the global film industry.
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11/15/2009
Despite a rock slide on I-40 that has closed the interstate near the Tennessee-NC border, it’s business as usual for most of the AdvantageWest 23-county region. DETAILS AND ALTERNATE ROUTES HERE.
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11/14/2009
UNC-TV recently presented a town hall meeting on the region's economy, broadcast live from WCU and featuring a panel of local leaders. A video is now available for viewing online.
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11/12/2009
Executive order will assist in ongoing development and growth of the NC film industry and support fiscal incentives that help NC remain competitive in recruiting films.
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10/31/2009
Locally made film submitted to Sundance and Slamdance film festivals
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10/15/2009
Native is known for his roles in "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," "Bright Star," "Lars and the Real Girl," and NBC’s "Parks and Recreation."
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8/11/2009
Haywood County has once again captured the attention of Hollywood with the upcoming feature film, “Road to Nowhere.”
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8/5/2009
Businesses and individuals profit when Hollywood comes to Western North Carolina.
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8/1/2009
A Washington Post editor spends time enjoying Asheville.
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6/28/2009
Good Morning America Weekend, seen on the ABC television network, features Biltmore Estate and the art and charm of downtown Asheville.
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6/2/2009
On June 11th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Halifax Mall in Raleigh, the Cucalorus Film Foundation and the 25 To Survive advocacy group will be sponsoring a meeting to help bolster awareness in the faltering motion picture industry and help increase film tax incentives to 25%.
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6/1/2009
Governor Bev Perdue announced that June will be Motion Picture Industry Month for North Carolina. The announcement urges North Carolinians to celebrate and recognize the impressive legacy and significance of North Carolina’s motion picture industry.
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6/1/2009
The 2009 HATCHfest Asheville, brought to Western North Carolina in part by AdvantageWest's Creative Commerce Commission (which includes WNC Film Commission), included groundbreakers in fashion design as well as architecture, journalism, design and technology, music, photography and film.
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5/13/2009
AdvantageWest helped to bring HATCH Asheville to Western North Carolina, aimed at building the creative-arts community and mentoring young professionals. According to organizers and attendees alike, including AdvantageWest Board member Sam Neill, the festival was a success and will only get better.
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4/17/2009
SXSW is a hotspot for creative entrepreneurs – making it an ideal location to share the advantages of doing business in Western North Carolina.
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4/8/2009
What is HATCH Asheville? It’s the first running of an annual event that aims to inspire, educate, mentor and innovate in and across seven creative disciplines: architecture, design/technology, fashion, film, journalism, music and photography. It’s a front-row seat for anyone who wants to witness and participate in new art and new connections springing to life.
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