News/Press Releases
9/7/2010
Communities interested in becoming a Certified Entrepreneurial Community have until Oct 27 to submit a letter of intent. CEC Leadership Training is Nov 3-5.
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8/25/2010
Five WNC counties to benefit from 'middle mile' fiber optic cable
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8/24/2010
A total of twelve paid internships and fellowships are now available. See job descriptions here.
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8/24/2010
Twelve paid, one-year internships and fellowships are available to start October 2010.
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8/21/2010
"Road to Nowhere" is one of 19 selected from the U.S.
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8/17/2010
The company needs workers to fill positions ranging from assembly line workers to engineers.
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8/16/2010
New non-stop service on US Airways to LaGuardia begins in October.
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8/16/2010
Meetings are open to the public.
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8/13/2010
AdvantageWest meets with Rutherford Co leaders on the Certified Entrepreneurial Community(SM) program.
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8/9/2010
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8/4/2010
The company plans to create 90 jobs and invest $250,000 to expand its production capacity.
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8/4/2010
Applications to be considered for the AdvantageGreen Energy Internships Program are due Aug 13.
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8/3/2010
The Aug. 14 event will feature the Blue Ridge Food Ventures Marketplace pavilion.
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7/30/2010
A conversation with Morning Edition host Pam Bunch about AdvantageWest, with a focus on the green economy.
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7/29/2010
Panelists include Matt Raker, AdvantageWest's Sr Director of AdvantageGreen & Grants Administration.
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7/29/2010
Dacentec celebrates new US headquarters in Lenoir.
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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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7/27/2010
The latest edition of the AdvantageWest e-newsletter is now available.
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7/26/2010
Tickets still available: Sample foods from Blue Ridge Food Ventures producers and WNC restaurants, with tastings from 35 wineries, distributors and stores.
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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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7/20/2010
AdvantageWest, the NC Arboretum and Appalachian State University win federal grant money to create paid internships in the green economy.
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7/16/2010
C.M.I. Enterprises Inc., a national supplier of automotive soft-trim materials, will move its Florida manufacturing plant to Rutherfordton, creating 53 jobs and investing $697,000 including lease payments.
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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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7/13/2010
AdvantageWest participates in Congressman Heath Shuler's "Ask the Experts" event.
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7/7/2010
The Marketing Association for Rehabilitation Centers (MARC) has received a $137,000 grant from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation to support its MARC Parity Initiative, which will create sustained revenue growth and 20 new jobs.
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7/5/2010
Lenoir has been selected as one of the top small market cities in the country for high-technology manufacturing
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7/2/2010
"Ask the Experts" features AdvantageWest and other organizations that provide counseling and financial assistance to current/prospective business owners. Two sessions: July 12 at Blue Ridge Community College; July 13 at Haywood Community College.
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7/1/2010
The expansion, made possible in part by a $96,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund, also includes an investment of more than $1.96 million, including lease payments, during the next three years in Marion.
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6/17/2010
Twenty-five projects have been recommended to receive funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission that will help bring needed jobs and economic development to 29 counties throughout WNC.
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6/14/2010
Auto parts supplier plans to expand three plants in the WNC, including the Caldwell County plant in the AdvantageWest region.
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6/10/2010
Nationally recognized presenters include Barry Patterson, speaking on sustainability as a stepping stone to community revitalization.
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6/5/2010
Meetings take place at the AdvantageWest offices and are open to the public.
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6/5/2010
Sen. Kay Hagan works to protect small farmers and food producers, such as those at Blue Ridge Food Ventures, from added costs that could come from the government's new food safety law.
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6/4/2010
Team from Stanford University wins 2010 Juicy Ideas. AB Tech comes in 2nd, followed by MIT.
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5/26/2010
Lone Eagle Award and new Advantage Innovation Award recognize excellence and innovation.
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5/22/2010
A $12.5 million grant proposal supported by AdvantageWest would bring high-speed Internet access to 97% of homes in Yancey and Mitchell counties.
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5/21/2010
Six teams across the US - including one from the AdvantageWest region - advance to final round.
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5/19/2010
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians earns Certified Entrepreneurial Community status from AdvantageWest.
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5/12/2010
AdvantageWest presents the 7th Carolina Connect conference on May 13. REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ON MAY 13 STARTING AT 7:30 AM.
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5/10/2010
Blake and Lesley from Local Edge Radio interview guests from AdvantageWest about the upcoming May 13 Carolina Connect conference. Listen to a podcast from the May 7 show here (2nd hour of the broadcast).
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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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5/4/2010
Economic development specialists from throughout Western North Carolina are collaborating to attract new investment and new jobs in the region...
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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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4/16/2010
Panel of Education and Business Leaders to Hear From Leaders and Public in 23-County Region
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4/14/2010
The 2009 AdvantageWest Annual Report is now online.
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4/13/2010
Check out the latest edition of the AdvantageWest newsletter to learn more.
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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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4/7/2010
AdvantageWest and the Blue Ridge Entrepreneurial Council are seeking sponsors for the 7th Annual Carolina Connect Conference. Learn more here.
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4/7/2010
The green economy, the power of manufacturing and the economic value of an educated work force cropped up repeatedly during AdvantageWest's economic summit, Pathways to a New Economy...
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4/1/2010
Business experts expressed optimism over the region’s economic future during an Advantage West Economic Summit...
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3/31/2010
Miss the AdvantageWest Economic Summit on March 29? View a video here.
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3/18/2010
Self-described "food-centric mountain irregular" Mark Rosenstein moved temporarily to the Great Smoky Mountains at age 19 to work at a restaurant. Thirty-eight years later, he's still there -- and it's easy to understand why...
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3/17/2010
Thanks to Blue Ridge Food Ventures there's an ever–increasing selection of locally made food items in Western North Carolina.
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3/16/2010
March 29 event features a panel of experts presenting a broad range of views on economic and business issues in NC.
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3/12/2010
Register now for these popular offerings.
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2/25/2010
Registration is now open for the AdvantageWest Economic Summit on March 29.
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2/10/2010
Due to construction around the AdvantageWest offices, meeting will be held at A-B Tech Enka Campus.
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1/26/2010
Program is designed to revitalize NC small towns through a combination of technical assistance, training, and planning and implementation grants.
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1/21/2010
The January 21 AdvantageWest e-newsletter is now online.
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1/19/2010
Blue Ridge Entrepreneurial Council presents forum on Jan. 26; pre-registration required
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1/17/2010
Deadline to sign up for upcoming workshop for economic development and tourism development authorities is Feb. 3
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1/9/2010
Sign up now for the next BREC forum.
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1/9/2010
Free Feb. 2 event is co-sponsored by AdvantageWest.
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1/8/2010
More than $8 million is available for entrepreneurial, job-creating ventures statewide.
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1/6/2010
Grants support activities that lead to job creation in tobacco-dependent or economically distressed areas of the state.
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1/6/2010
Blue Ridge Food Ventures co-sponsors workshops for current or prospective food businesses.
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12/21/2009
River Textile Services has chosen Forest City as the location for its new 62,500 sq. ft. healthcare laundry facility. RTS will employ 55 local residents, and add approximately $5 million to the county and city’s tax base.
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12/16/2009
Annual showcase of employers and quality job opportunities in healthcare, technology, hospitality, professional services, advanced manufacturing and other growth industries throughout the Western North Carolina region.
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12/15/2009
New job announcements include Thermo Fisher Scientific, adding 104 jobs to its Buncombe operation, and Marves Industries, expanding into Burke County and creating 66 jobs.
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12/12/2009
Top award goes to Wilkes County company; runners-up from Buncombe.
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12/11/2009
The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, an organization that promotes local organic agriculture in the Carolinas, awarded one of AdvantageWest’s job creation programs “Business of the Year.”
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12/5/2009
Treat yourself, co-workers, clients and the ones you love to a beautiful artisan gift box of culinary delights from Blue Ridge Food Ventures.
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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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11/30/2009
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
Ferncliff Industrial Park in Mills River has achieved designation as a North Carolina Certified Site.
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11/29/2009
“Southern Fresh with Tim & Jan” is a new television series starting native North Carolinians Tim Haas, a chef, and Jan Kirby, a master gardener. The public is invited to an advance viewing of the first episode of “Southern Fresh” at a black tie-optional event, Dec. 5 at J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir.
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11/25/2009
North Carolina and the AdvantageWest region continue to be recognized on a number of “best of” and other lists.
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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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11/19/2009
Expansion Solutions Magazine announces HCPED as a "Top 5" Award of Excellence awardwinner.
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11/18/2009
North Cove Springs, a regional producer of bottled water from natural springs will invest more than $6.3 million and add 138 jobs.
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11/16/2009
AdvantageWest names former Henderson Co Director of Business Development as Executive VP and adds new position to develop strategies for supporting green economy in region.
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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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11/11/2009
Several members of the Marketing Assoc. for Rehabilitation Centers have won grants that will enable them to expand and add jobs.
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11/10/2009
Henry H. Doss of Ashe County and Larry Kernea of Cherokee County appointed to 19-member AdvantageWest board.
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11/1/2009
North Carolina is tops once again. Learn why in this article - plus, read the sidebar "Powerful Package," which mentions high tech leader Google, located in the AdvantageWest region.
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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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10/11/2009
The next Blue Ridge Entrepreneurial Council forum focuses on creativity. Join us Oct. 20 at Asheville Renaissance. Preregistration required.
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10/8/2009
AdvantageWest joins the City of Asheville and other partners in a free forum for businesses to learn about opportunities through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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9/30/2009
The biggest economic development stories of the year for each of the seven economic development partnerships are highlighted in NC Magazine, starting with an article called "AdvantageWest Builds on Broadband."
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9/27/2009
The bimonthly meeting takes place at 2 p.m. at AdvantageWest.
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9/26/2009
Blue Ridge Entrepreneurial Council presents a forum on finance strategy on Sept. 29. Pre-registration is required.
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9/24/2009
Event connected up-and-coming food entrepreneurs from Blue Ridge Food Ventures with restaurant owners, grocery reps and the public.
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9/20/2009
Blue Ridge Food Ventures and some of the up-and-coming food entrepreneurs who produce, perfect and package their wares at the facility, with photo gallery featuring food companies UliMana and Delicias Latinas.
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9/16/2009
An insider's look at the activities during one busy morning at Blue Ridge Food Ventures.
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9/13/2009
Region’s specialty food entrepreneurs and their products celebrated at free September 23 showcase, just in time for holiday shopping season. Open to general public 5 to 7 pm, with 3 to 5 pm reserved for members of the specialty food and grocery trade and media.
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9/2/2009
State Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco and Deputy Commerce Secretary Dale B. Carroll tour Mills River property.
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8/19/2009
Elkamet is a custom rotational molder of plastic tanks and sub-assembly to fit customer needs for immediate assembly into their machines and vehicles. The company is capable of designing, manufacturing and assembling a tank from start to finish.
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8/18/2009
Two companies in the AdvantageWest region win grants from NC Green Business Fund.
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8/15/2009
Blue Ridge Entrepreneurial Council (BREC) and Mountain BizWorks present FastTrac, a practical, hands-on business development program designed to help entrepreneurs hone the skills needed to create, manage and grow a successful business.
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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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8/11/2009
The Board of Directors of AdvantageWest Economic Development Group will meet on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. at the AdvantageWest offices, 134 Wright Brothers Way in Fletcher, adjacent to the Asheville Regional Airport.
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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
Business Facilities publishes its annual rankings of the best of the best, for which the Asheville Metro ranks No. 8 for Quality of Life.
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8/1/2009
A Washington Post editor spends time enjoying Asheville.
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7/20/2009
Continental will invest over $30 million and add 338 new jobs over the next 5 years at its Fletcher manufacturing facility -- representing one of the largest manufacturing job creation project in WNC in more than 10 years.
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7/16/2009
Congratulations to the following officers elected by the 19-member AdvantageWest Board of Directors: Tommy Jenkins of Macon Co., re-elected Chairman; Wanda Proffitt of Yancey Co., elected 1st Vice Chair; Mike Fulenwider of Burke Co., elected 2nd Vice Chair; Tom Alexander of Buncombe Co., re-elected Corp. Treasurer; Dr. Connie Haire of Jackson Co., re-elected Corp. Secretary.
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7/10/2009
AdvantageWest CEO Scott Hamilton announces the promotion of Pam Lewis to senior vice president of entrepreneurial development.
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7/8/2009
Long-time staffer at AdvantageWest steps into expanded role, giving a nod to the importance of entrepreneurism to the economic development of the 23-county region.
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7/8/2009
Many plant species either native to Western North Carolina or able to grow here show much promise as medicinals. Bent Creek Institute is uniquely positioned to present an excellent green-jobs market opportunity.
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7/6/2009
Film showcases the institute’s vision for creating jobs in the region.
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7/1/2009
Mass transit is set to get a boost in Western North Carolina thanks to some economic stimulus money targeted for park and ride and carpooling lots.
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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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6/28/2009
Blue Ridge Community College hosts a series of free“Green Schools” in July, including How to Start a Green Business, How to Grow a Green Business, and How to Find a Green Job. AdvantageWest is a partner in this series.
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6/26/2009
Blue Ridge Food Ventures helps to supply local products for a cook-off among food bloggers and local chefs.
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6/24/2009
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.
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6/24/2009
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.
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6/23/2009
Business and government leaders announce three job creation and investment expansions for BorgWarner, Warm Company and Wilsonart.
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6/23/2009
North Carolina was recently recognized for its 2008 economic development performance with a Silver Shovel Award from Area Development magazine.
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6/19/2009
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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6/18/2009
International Automotive Components' Old Fort facility receives awards from Honda for quality, delivery and productivity.
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6/17/2009
The Mountain Green Sustainability Conference takes place June 24 at Warren Wilson College, sponsored in part by AdvantageWest.
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6/16/2009
AdvantageGreen, the green economy program of AdvantageWest, is a sponsor of the 2009 Mountain Green Sustainability Conference, featuring 40 sessions on greening businesses, tourism, manufacturing, and real estate/development. A free evening program features environmentalist and NASCAR driver, Leilani Münter, the “Carbon Free Girl.”
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6/16/2009
Blue Ridge Food Venture partner, McConnell Farms, is among the 38 family farms on the Family Farm Tour June 27 and 28, sponsored in part by BRFV's Winter Sun Farms CSA program.
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6/10/2009
Delicias Latinas, a Blue Ridge Food Ventures client, caters to hungry construction workers.
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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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5/27/2009
A collaborative effort by the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville and Buncombe County (EDC), AdvantageWest, Scientific Research Corporation (SRC), and Education & Research Services, Inc. (ERS) presents the message about technology-related opportunities and growth in WNC.
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5/21/2009
The Watauga County Economic Development Commission and Boone Area Chamber of Commerce celebrate the county's new status as a Certified Entrepreneurial Community(SM), an AdvantageWest designation that acknowledges local efforts to help people start their own small businesses.
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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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5/11/2009
Gov. Bev Perdue gathered community leaders and elected officials to Transylvania Vocational Services in Brevard where she announced the recommendation of funding for 16 Western North Carolina projects valued at $4.5 million. Among them was AdvantageWest's Green Asset Mapping Project.
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4/16/2009
Southern Business & Development Magazine’s online site features the CEC program designed by AdvantageWest to foster entrepreneurialism.
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4/13/2009
The next meeting of the Board of Directors meets April 23 at the AdvantageWest offices.
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4/10/2009
Despite the recession the U.S. remains the world's leading manufacturer—and much of what is made here can't be done elsewhere
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4/9/2009
Cold winter heats up ski resorts' business: as many as 550,000 people visited WNC's six ski resorts and two snow-tubing parks, eclipsing the previous best season.
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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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4/7/2009
Stonewall Packaging LLC is building a new plant in Sylva to produce recycled cardboard packaging, creating 61 jobs in Jackson County.
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4/3/2009
Study says WNC is well-established as a leading center for craft production within the US; thus a significant growth industry and draw for tourists.
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4/1/2009
Hundreds of tech-savvy angel investors, venture capitalists and entrepreneurs looking for the next big thing converge at InnoVenture, including Blue Ridge Entrepreneurial Council member Jute and the App State winners of AdvantageWest’s national Juicy Ideas collegiate competition.
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3/17/2009
Starting or expanding a business that targets midlife and older adults? Gain information, insights and access to resources at this daylong event, sponsored in part by AdvantageWest.
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3/16/2009
Event organized by AdvantageWest, Land-of-Sky Regional Council, NC Center for Creative Retirement at UNC-Asheville, NC Center for Health and Aging and Western Carolina University addresses business opportunities targeting adults age 50+.
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3/9/2009
Award-winning regional economic and technology development organization working to create high-tech jobs, welcomes North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District into its alliance.
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3/2/2009
Sr. VP Betty Huskins is recognized for her leadership in tourism.
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2/5/2009
Blue Ridge Food Ventures receives grants to expand outreach programs for farmers, implement a wintertime CSA program, and increase space and services for entrepreneurs.
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2/3/2009
A profile on the new President and CEO of AdvantageWest Economic Development Group, Scott Hamilton.
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1/13/2009
Blue Ridge Food Ventures client UliMana is a top pick of the week by this national food blog.
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1/13/2009
President of 600-member NC Economic Developers Association, member of the NC Economic Development Board, and executive vice president at AdvantageWest, is named as president and CEO of AdvantageWest at special called meeting of board of directors.
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1/9/2009
AdvantageWest Board Chairman Tommy Jenkins has called for a special meeting of the AdvantageWest Board of Directors for Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 2:00pm.
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1/5/2009
Longtime AdvantageWest CEO Dale Carroll is appointed as Deputy Secretary/COO of the NC Dept. of Commerce.
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