News & Announcements
2/2/2012
Due to a rockslide in Cocke County TN, I-40 West is currently closed at Exit 20 (U.S. 276) in NC. Traffic info here.
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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
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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
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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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