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Dive into DIY art projects during Maker’s March
Local business advocacy group Merchants of Downtown Asheville are helping you plug into Asheville’s creative energy with four hands-on workshops during Maker’s March.
March 12, 2026 11:06 AM
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Grace Powers
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Business
How a local popcorn business grew into a multi-million dollar company
This local startup has really popped off.
March 13, 2023
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Laura Hackett
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New year, new name for Samsel Architects
The local architectural studio has changed (in name only) to Altura Architects.
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These are Jeff Kaplan’s predictions for work life in 2023
From AI to company culture, here’s what employers and employees can expect this year.
January 5, 2023
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Brook Bolen
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City
Meet Asheville’s fastest growing startups of 2022
Plus the best startup to work for, entrepreneur of the year, and the winner of the Venture Vanguard award.
December 16, 2022
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Laura Hackett
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City
2023 predictions for the Asheville real estate market
Real estate experts explain what Asheville home buyers should know and predict whether we’ll see prices continue to rise in 2023.
December 5, 2022
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Gabe Guarente
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Food
This new local business is upcycling spent grain from area breweries into healthy dog treats
whosagooddog? launched earlier this month and uses spent grains from local breweries to make small batch, organic dog treats.
October 27, 2022
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Brook Bolen
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Arts
What to expect from the inaugural State of the Arts Brunch in Asheville, NC
Celebrate Asheville’s arts community over a hearty family-style brunch on Wed., Nov. 2.
October 19, 2022
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Brook Bolen
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Business
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September 9, 2022
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City leaders gather outside to celebrate Asheville Entrepreneurship Week
Business
What to expect from Asheville Entrepreneurship Week 2022
From networking to educational events, this annual event celebrates our city’s startups, businesses, and entrepreneurs.
September 7, 2022
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Brook Bolen
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Travel and Outdoors
County earns funding to purchase Deaverview Mountain for a public park
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