News/Press Releases
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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2/2/2012
Blue Ridge Biofuels won first place and $5,000 in the first Blue Ridge Entrepreneurial Council Break-Through Business Challenge.
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2/2/2012
The Village Potters is pleased and proud to announce that they will host a celebratory event for Cara Mae™ Skin Care’s re-branding launch of Potters’ Skin Butter
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1/30/2012
Henderson County has garnered national coverage, here’s just a small sample of media coverage about this announcement.
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1/29/2012
Scott Hamilton is interviewed by Asheville Radio Group News Director Bill McClement for the public affairs program, Asheville Area Focus.
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1/25/2012
Henderson Co facility to create 95 full-time, 80 part-time and 60 construction jobs, with more than $100 million investment.
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1/25/2012
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has announced that it has chosen a site 12 miles south of Asheville, in Western North Carolina, for an east coast production and distribution operation as well as a proposed restaurant.
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1/23/2012
"Let's Talk NC" features upcoming conference, which will include a presentation on Blue Ridge Food Ventures.
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1/20/2012
Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Lubrimetal Corporation will locate a new facility in Caldwell County, creating 19 jobs and invest $1.9 million.
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1/17/2012
Blog entry about AdvantageWest’s CEC program, from a very well-known and respected Ohio company, JumpStart.
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1/14/2012
A rundown of films to look forward to in 2012.
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1/13/2012
Created for local potters as a remedy for the drying effects of clay on their hands.
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1/11/2012
Event to include presentation on Blue Ridge Food Ventures’ value-added product capabilities for grapes
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1/10/2012
The launch will create 20-30 new jobs within the next three months and an anticipated $1.5 million investment in its Enka plant.
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1/6/2012
A barbecue dipping, basting and finishing sauce made from sorghum molasses and spices such as curry, clove and cinnamon.
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1/6/2012
Not only will the move place Legacy in the middle of the growing outdoor industry, it will also bring 72 jobs and $4.5 million in new capital investment.
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1/6/2012
Legacy Paddlesports, will bring 40-50 new jobs to the area and invest $4.5 million.
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1/6/2012
Asheville Citizen-Times business commentary that mentions the BRFV Natural Products Manufacturing Facility
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1/4/2012
Maker of mountain laurel handrails receives national attention.
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1/4/2012
An article by the weekly newspaper's editor, Jody Higgins, about Yancey County's process of becoming an AdvantageWest CEC.
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1/3/2012
Blue Ridge Food Ventures sold a record number of holiday gift boxes to those who appreciate local, handcrafted foods.
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1/2/2012
Unique program recognizes documented commitment to encourage and support entrepreneurship
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12/30/2011
Smiling Hara’s local, unpasteurized tempeh is organic, GMO-free and made with only U.S.-grown beans.
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12/29/2011
EvolveEnergy Partnership is among the top news stories of 2011.
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12/28/2011
Black Mountain News recognizes top stories of the year.
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12/25/2011
Profile of Chris Sullivan, founder of Home Free Bagels.
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12/24/2011
Tom Gallo and Susan Devitt assemble pizza kits that make fresh homemade pizza in 30 minutes.
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12/23/2011
Clients include numerous AdvantageWest Advantage Opportunity Fund recipients.
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12/23/2011
News reporter Duncan McFadyen learns about BRFV's Red Box Program
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12/22/2011
The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce is selling a portion of its building on Montford Avenue to LRU for the center, set to open in 2012.
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12/21/2011
The UPM Raflatac expansion will lead to the addition of at least 51 new employees and an investment of $11.5 million.
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12/19/2011
A line of chocolate truffles and spreads distributed nationwide are hand-made at Blue Ridge Food Ventures.
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12/14/2011
Sock-maker DeFeet, based in Hildebran, is honored for Business North Carolina’s ‘Small Business of the Year” award.
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12/9/2011
Blue Ridge Mountain Host has announced a new Managing Director.
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12/8/2011
American Roller Bearing Industries Inc. expects to invest $3 to $5 million per year in land, buildings, machinery and equipment.
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12/7/2011
About 100 entrepreneurs and potential financial backers came together to discuss the burgeoning local-business movement at Venture Local.
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12/6/2011
A look at gift ideas from food entrepreneurs at Blue Ridge Food Ventures, AdvantageWest's food business incubator.
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12/6/2011
Blake Butler, host of "Local Edge Radio" learns about Blue Ridge Food Ventures, the Holiday Market, and the Red Box gift program
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12/2/2011
AdvantageWest, Western North Carolina’s regional economic development partnership, is seeking qualified applicants for the Director of Entrepreneurship Program.
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11/30/2011
Case Farms will add a second shift at its chicken-processing plant and create 100 new jobs in 2012.
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11/29/2011
News about upcoming events and opportunities, including the Blue Ridge Food Ventures Holiday Market and holiday gift box program with local specialty foods made at BRFV.
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11/29/2011
Meet our new Executive VP, responsible for advanced manufacturing and other industrial recruitment
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11/29/2011
Meet our new Executive VP, responsible for advanced manufacturing and other industrial recruitment
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11/28/2011
Shares still available in Blue Ridge Food Ventures' winter CSA. Pickups start the first full week of December.
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11/27/2011
A business column reflecting on comments by AdvantageWest Economic Summit panelist Dr. John Bardo.
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11/27/2011
Natural skin care product is made at BRFV's Natural Products Manufacturing Facility.
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11/26/2011
Just putting people through college doesn’t necessarily equal a stronger economy, a lot depends on the degree received
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11/21/2011
Company makes hot sauces, salsa and barbecue sauces from peppers grown on the owner's Watauga County farm.
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11/21/2011
Baldor Electric Company to expand its plant in McDowell County and create 41 new jobs.
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11/18/2011
Series of online videos showcase four independent farmers and a behind-the-scenes look at bringing fresh food to your table.
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11/18/2011
Gideon Ridge Inn in Blowing Rock has "nary a bad view"
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11/18/2011
Precision plastic products manufacturer Nypro announces a $7.2 million expansion and the addition of 26 new production and engineering jobs to its current workforce of 275 employees.
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11/18/2011
The global provider of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging and packaging supply chain services, will expand operations at its packaging facility in Waynesville.
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11/15/2011
Read news media coverage of the November 14 event at Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville, attended by more than 300.
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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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11/14/2011
Innovative Small Business Community Awards honor communities for their creative and innovative ways to help small businesses bring jobs to North Carolina.
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11/14/2011
Join business leaders, entrepreneurs, economic development professionals and others with a vested interest in WNC at one of the region's most popular annual networking events. Register online by 12noon on Nov 14 or at the door beginning at 5:30pm at Diana Wortham Theatre.
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11/10/2011
Waste Reduction Partners wins 2011 Community Leadership Award.
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11/7/2011
Learn more about Vice Chief Blythe, a panelist at the AdvantageWest Economic Summit on Nov 14, 2011.
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11/6/2011
This commentary features two of our Advantage Opportunity Fund clients, Kara Errickson and Jason Scholder.
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11/6/2011
About 200 entrepreneurs gathered recently to talk about ways to link local businesses and build a stronger economy.
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11/6/2011
Walter and Wendy Harrill make their jams and apple butter in Blue Ridge Food Ventures' shared-use commercial kitchens.
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11/4/2011
"Morning Edition" host Pam Bunch interviews AdvantageWest CEO Scott Hamilton.
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11/3/2011
Business Insider looks at broadband accessibility, workforce, a vibrant local economy, and the presence of a small college or university in making its selections.
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11/3/2011
Learn more about Senator Tom Apodaca, a panelist at the AdvantageWest Economic Summit on Nov 14, 2011.
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11/3/2011
Learn more about Senator Martin Nesbitt, a panelist at the AdvantageWest Economic Summit on Nov 14, 2011.
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11/3/2011
Learn more about Dr. John Bardo, a panelist at the AdvantageWest Economic Summit on Nov 14, 2011.
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11/3/2011
Learn more about DG Martin, moderator at the AdvantageWest Economic Summit on Nov 14, 2011.
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11/2/2011
AdvantageWest region is on the leading edge of the green energy movement.
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11/2/2011
Rapid growth in the region of entrepreneur-driven, eco-friendly companies is the foundation for a multi-organizational, 31-county initiative focused on fostering the formation of more clean-energy companies in the area.
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11/1/2011
Gourmet Group LLC to acquire Geppetto Kitchens and expand manufacturing capacity, creating 136 jobs and investing more than $2.3 million.
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10/30/2011
Home manufacturer partnering with solar company illustrates the EvolveEnergy Partnership.
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10/28/2011
Proclamation honors Appalachian State University's award-winning entry in the US Dept of Energy's Solar Decathlon.
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10/27/2011
21 nonprofits receive Facebook-Rutherford Community Action Grants to help county residents connect with new opportunities
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10/25/2011
Located in the AdvantageWest region, this company's focus on quality has ensured its success.
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10/24/2011
International spotlight shines on Integritive; highlights unique business management model
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10/23/2011
Entrepreneur hatches his business with help from AdvantageWest.
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10/22/2011
Listen to podcasts of interviews about Blue Ridge Entrepreneurial Council's 'Venture Local' forum, which aired recently on 880AM The Revolution and public radio WNCW-FM.
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10/19/2011
Member of MARC started with six clients; now up to 250.
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10/19/2011
Blue Ridge Food Ventures' Winter Sun Farms helps local farmers and provides fresh frozen produce to subscribers throughout the winter months.
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10/19/2011
Photos and media coverage of the president's visit.
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10/18/2011
AdvantageWest joins with other organizations to launch EvolveEnergy Partnership to promote area as destination for green business
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10/18/2011
Highly anticipated film shot entirely in NC.
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10/17/2011
Recognized for its spectcular views, affordability and access to services through App State.
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10/17/2011
Clean energy is America’s future, and Western North Carolina is at the forefront.
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10/16/2011
Results of an economic study on the clean energy industry in Western North Carolina.
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10/16/2011
Mary Lou Surgi brings a world of experience to her job as executive director of Blue Ridge Food Ventures.
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10/13/2011
Polk County is among a growing number of communities in the AdvantageWest region that have earned CEC certification indicating they are "entrepreneur-ready."
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10/10/2011
Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that CertainTeed Corporation, a leading North American manufacturer of building materials, will expand its North Wilkesboro fiber cement siding plant.
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10/5/2011
One of the nation’s leading contact centers has opened a new 48-seat facility in Rutherford County.
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10/5/2011
Gov Bev Perdue gets a tour of the Rutherford County campus, where construction of a $450 million data center continues.
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10/4/2011
TripAdvisor awards 2011 winners based on reviews from travelers around the world.
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10/4/2011
Harrah's Cherokee wins 2011 NC Travel Industry Association’s Tourism Excellence Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Development of Tourism in North Carolina.
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10/1/2011
Top 5 list includes the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
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10/1/2011
List of Top 100 properties in the world includes several in the AdvantageWest region.
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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
"America's Most Iconic Drives" includes the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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10/1/2011
Congratulations to ASU's student team for their entry, the Solar Homestead.
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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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9/27/2011
Western North Carolina is getting a new industry hunter to scout for factories and bring manufacturing jobs to the region.
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9/25/2011
Microbreweries are thriving and lifting the job market
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9/25/2011
Topics at Venture Local event include local supply chain business opportunities and financing; also includes farm-to-table networking reception
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9/23/2011
AdvantageWest serves the 23 counties of Western North Carolina. Board meetings are open to the public.
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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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9/22/2011
Student project is one of 20 worldwide in contest.
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9/21/2011
News about our new Executive VP, the upcoming Economic Summit and more.
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9/20/2011
Economic developer is recognized for role in bringing Facebook data center to WNC as well as the single largest manufacturing project in Rutherford County’s history
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9/20/2011
The announcement is the single largest manufacturing project in the county's history
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9/17/2011
The next 5-week Blue Ridge Food Ventures course starts Oct 19.
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9/16/2011
Q: What are the best state parks? National parks always get all the attention, but what are the best state parks in the country?
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9/15/2011
After about two years of planning, building and showcasing the Solar Homestead, Appalachian State University students and faculty are taking their carefully prepared structure on the road.
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9/12/2011
Article mentions AdvantageWest's Advantage Opportunity Fund.
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9/7/2011
In conjunction with the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County, Thermo Fisher Scientific announced its plans to expand operations in Asheville.
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9/2/2011
Cherokee County Commissioner Steve Jordan announced that Industrial Opportunities, Inc. (IOI) is expanding its operations in Andrews, adding 25 new jobs.
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8/21/2011
Transylvania County start-up SylvanSport targets new generation of campers.
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8/21/2011
Article on hot locations for start-ups includes a mention of Blue Ridge Food Ventures
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8/17/2011
Blue Ridge Entrepreneurial Council and Tech 20/20’s Center for Entrepreneurial Growth receive grant to help WNC entrepreneurs and small businesses.
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8/15/2011
Elkamet announces plans for expanding their US manufacturing facility in Henderson County.
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8/10/2011
Mary Lou Surgi talks about BRFV with host Lesley Groetsch on 880AM The Revolution
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8/8/2011
Want to try a taste of Blue Ridge Food Ventures? Visit us at the Asheville Wine & Food Festival.
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8/3/2011
The call center operation in Asheville will bring its total local workforce to almost 600 people.
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8/1/2011
Blue Ridge Entrepreneurial Council, an initiative of AdvantageWest, announces events in August and September.
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7/22/2011
Ekornes ASA, a Norwegian furniture company, is bringing 58 new jobs and $1.3 million in investments to Morganton.
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7/21/2011
Alabama-based HomTex purchases former sewing plant in Sylva, expanding its operations in WNC.
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7/19/2011
The Rutherford County Economic Development Commission is pleased to announce the location of SFI Holding, LLC doing business as Culinary Standards in Forest City, Rutherford County.
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7/1/2011
Company plans investment of $125 million and 400 new jobs.
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6/30/2011
Western North Carolina is a leader in green energy, according to a report from the NC Sustainable Energy Association.
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6/29/2011
NC moves up from #4 in the 2011 study.
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6/27/2011
AdvantageWest region is No. 1 in the state in renewable energy capacity.
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6/27/2011
A new report from UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School describes the impact of the casino on the region and analyzes the routes of its economic impact.
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6/19/2011
An interview with Kara Errickson of the enterpreneurial startup CoCoChi.
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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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6/16/2011
Congratulations to Tom Johnson of Rutherford EDC.
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6/15/2011
Bamboo Ladies Bamboo Pickles gets more national coverage.
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6/15/2011
Haywood Co Chamber of Commerce awards Kanini's, a food business offering all natural, frozen foods-to-go and more.
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6/15/2011
Blue Ridge Food Ventures Village Market featured at The North Carolina Arboretum’s 25th anniversary celebration offers samples and products for purchase, all in one location
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6/9/2011
RockTenn, a leading integrated manufacturer of corrugated and consumer packaging and recycling solutions, plans to create 124 jobs and invest $23 million over the next 18 months in Marion, with a total investment of almost $30 million after five years.
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6/7/2011
Matt Raker is named VP of Entrepreneurial Development & AdvantageGreen.
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6/7/2011
New report also says NC showed the second highest improvement in the graduation rate since 1998 among all states
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6/3/2011
Advanced Manufacturing Solutions, Inc. marks the grand opening of its Buncombe operations, with an investment of $1.1 million and the addition of 36 new jobs over the next three years.
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6/3/2011
Matt Raker to assume expanded role as VP of Entrepreneurial Development & AdvantageGreen
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6/2/2011
A professor at WCU's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has joined the NC Biotechnology Center.
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6/1/2011
Blue Ridge Food Ventures provides upcoming event targeting food producers and farmers
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5/29/2011
Asheville couple turns unemployment into opportunity with pizza-kit business
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5/27/2011
June 23-24 at the Institute for Sustainable Technology at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.
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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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5/11/2011
Janesville Acoustics, a leading supplier of acoustical and molded fiber products for the automotive industry, plans to create 40 jobs and invest $1.5 million during the next three years in Old Fort.
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5/10/2011
Forum on May 19 at Lake Junaluska aims to identify and build support for policy initiatives to expand the healthcare workforce in WNC.
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5/10/2011
Annual Mountain Green Conference is sponsored in part by AdvantageGreen, the green economy initiative of AdvantageWest.
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5/9/2011
The 2010 Annual Report for AdvantageWest is now online.
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5/6/2011
Networking is something you should be doing 24 hours a day: That was the advice of social media guru Peter Shankman for Carolina Connect conference attendees on May 5.
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5/6/2011
Miss Carolina Connect? Here's what everyone was buzzing about.
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5/5/2011
Kara Erricson and her company, Skinfood Topical Nourishment, won the VERVE-aciously BIG Idea business plan competition, out of 40 submissions.
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5/5/2011
Carolina Connect is May 5 at the Renaissance Asheville. Here's why this is a can't-miss event.
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5/5/2011
Sign up today for the region's signature event for entrepreneurs and investors to meet one of the world's most followed social media experts.
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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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4/29/2011
Carolina Connect brings together savvy businesspeople of all ages with innovative ideas and loads of experience. Here's a quick look back at the Top 10 Tips & Ideas heard at Carolina Connect 2010.
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4/27/2011
An economic development project could create 56 jobs in Burke. See the story in the Morganton News-Herald.
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4/20/2011
Geiger International, a manufacturer of premium wood case goods, seating and occasional furniture for commercial and residential interiors, will expand in NC with a new facility in Burke Co. The company plans to create 64 jobs and invest $3.7 million during the next three years in Hildebran.
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4/15/2011
There are many great reasons to register today for Carolina Connect. Here are just 5 of them.
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3/30/2011
Carolina Connect is WNC's signature event for entrepreneurs and investors, produced by AdvantageWest partnership with Mountain BizWorks. See how your organization can help support this hallmark networking and professional development conference exploring trending topics relevant to today’s global economy.
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3/14/2011
Visit our Newsletter page to download a PDF.
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3/14/2011
A program designed to educate land owners on how to keep land in the family, held April 2 at the NC Arboretum in Asheville.
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3/13/2011
A continuing focus on job opportunities in the region includes interview with AdvantageWest.
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3/10/2011
More about the initiative to build the clean energy economy in the region.
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3/9/2011
Article about the initiative to build the clean energy economy in WNC, led by AdvantageWest, Land-of-Sky Regional Council, and five other regional councils of government.
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3/8/2011
Sessions take place March 17.
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3/7/2011
Effort aimed at growing and marketing the region’s potential in energy efficiency, renewable energy and clean vehicles industries
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3/6/2011
Article profiles several WNC entrepreneurs and mentions AdvantageWest's Certified Entrepreneurial Communities program.
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3/3/2011
More on recent celebrations of local CEC communities.
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3/3/2011
AdvantageWest participates in national launch of Startup America
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2/24/2011
Visit our Newsletter page to download a PDF.
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2/22/2011
The Gates Corporation, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of automobile belts and hoses, will expand their facility in Ashe County. The company plans to create 58 jobs and invest $4.6 million during the next three years in Jefferson.
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2/9/2011
Visit our Newsletter page to download a PDF.
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2/7/2011
Article also includes a sidebar on Blue Ridge Food Ventures and mentions other successful BRFV clients.
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2/6/2011
NC Biotechnology Center presents "Science in the Mountains: Entrepreneurship and Biotechnology Career Opportunities in NC," April 18-19 at A-B Tech Enka campus.
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2/6/2011
NC Biotechnology Center is seeking poster abstracts for Science in the Mountains: Entrepreneurship and Biotechnology Career Opportunities in North Carolina, to be held April 18-19 at A-B Tech Enka campus. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FEB. 18.
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