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Tracking Asheville business closures during Covid spring, summer 2020
Jason Sandford July 1, 2020

There are a number of new businesses that have just opened, or are opening, and I'm tracking those, too.

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Asheville small biz owners promote wearing of masks with new public awareness campaign
Jason Sandford May 15, 2020

The group's slogan: "Pro Mask = Pro Asheville."

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Some Asheville small business owners opt to stay closed despite easing coronavirus restrictions
AVL Watchdog May 11, 2020

Buncombe County public health officials are easing up coronavirus restrictions, but some small business owners remain wary, even as they struggle financially.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville Small Business Week features several events
Jason Sandford May 1, 2018

Also, there's a new program called Test Drive that allowe entrepreneurs to test out their products by selling them at city festivals, and more.

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Asheville events
Big Love Festival returns Sunday in downtown Asheville; celebrate local independents
Jason Sandford August 18, 2014

More than 150 independent businesses, two stages of music, local food and beer, more!

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Asheville News
Asheville’s new director of entrepreneurship steps into spotlight with Wednesday talk
Jason Sandford July 8, 2014

Asheville is rife with budding entrepreneurs and small business owners. It's Dorfman's job to nurture them.

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Asheville business
Kudzu Branding Co. giving away $10,000 to help a small business grow
Jason Sandford April 8, 2014

Deadline to enter is April 30.

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WNC BIT Summit is new networking event for Asheville-area small bizzes
Jason Sandford May 21, 2013

Meet The Geeks is the sponsor of this new networking event, set for June 4.

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Asheville business, Asheville News
What’s happening on North Lexington Avenue? A slew of new small businesses opening
Jason Sandford January 2, 2013

Five new stores have opened on North Lex, with two more retail shops and two restaurants on the way.

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Asheville food and drink
Asheville’s Buchi Kombucha asks public for $10,000 to keep going
Jason Sandford October 18, 2012

The company asks supporters to vote with their dollars for local food made by families rather than faceless corporations.

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Asheville business, Asheville Music
Axis Guitar: Coming soon to Patton Avenue
Jason Sandford October 16, 2012

A downtown shopfront sign promises a new guitar shop selling handmade guitars and gear for Ashvegas rockstars.

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Asheville News
Mountain BizWorks announces restructuring; will close Hendersonville, Sylva offices
Jason Sandford May 22, 2012

Press release here: Today, Mountain BizWorks announced that it will close its Hendersonville field office on May 31 in conjunction with the closing of its Sylva field office on June 30. According to CEO Shaw ...

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Local business expo coming to Asheville in March; sponsored by RelyLocal
Jason Sandford January 27, 2012

Press release here:

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