Podcasts about asheville chamber

The question continues to get asked - "What are the current needs in Western North Carolina?"We have dedicated this week's episode of Mind Your Business to answering that question, with discussion straight from the community leaders that are working in the ever-evolving trenches of Hurricane Helene recovery.This week's panel of guests include:Casey Gilbert, Vice President of Public Policy, Asheville Chamber of CommerceKim Effler, President/CEO, McDowell Chamber of CommerceRobin Morgan, Executive Director, Avery County Chamber of CommerceKitty Honeycutt, Executive Director, Ashe County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center.Panel moderated by David Jackson, President/CEO, Boone Area Chamber of CommerceOur panel will discuss current conditions in each community, silver linings that have developed since the storm, and how can people provide impactful help at this time.Each community is working on local fundrasing initiatives for individual and business support:Asheville Chamber of Commerce: - Mountain Strong Fund for Small Business Recovery McDowell County Chamber of Commerce - Hurricane Helene Business ReliefAvery County Chamber of Commerce - Avery County Business Recovery FundAshe County Chamber of Commerce - Ashe County Advantage ProjectBoone Area Chamber of Commerce - Hurricane Helene Business Resiliency Disaster GrantsMind Your Business is a weekly production of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. The show is made possible thanks to the sponsorship support of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.Support the show

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Asheville's rising rate of violent crime inspired US Congressman Chuck Edwards, a Republican representing Western North Carolina, to convene what he billed an 'Anti-Crime Summit.' The forum happened this past Friday at Ferguson Hall, on the main campus of A-B Tech.The Overlook brings you this edited version, focusing largely on voices from Asheville. The complete, two-hour forum is available to our Patreon supporters. You'll hear about the roots and underlying causes behind the spike in crime, the challenges of battling this crime and what some panelists touted as victories and hopeful signs.In addition to Edwards, panelists included:Mark Buchanan, Clay County SheriffDavid Denninger, Assistant District Attorney, Buncombe CountyVan Duncan, former Buncombe County SheriffBill Hollingsed, Executive Director, NC Association Chiefs of PoliceHelen Hyatt, Asheville Coalition for Public SafetyEsther Manheimer, Asheville MayorQuentin MIller, Buncombe County SheriffAndrew Murray, District Attorney, Henderson-Polk-Transylvania countiesJohn Pritchard, Assistant US Attorney for Western District of NCCaleb Rudow, NC Representative District 116Bob Schurmeier, Director of NC State Bureau of InvestigationChris Swecker, former director, NC field office of the FBIZach Wallace, vice-president of public policy, Asheville Chamber of CommerceDavid Zack, Asheville Police Department ChiefSupport The Overlook by joining our Patreon campaign!Advertise your event on The Overlook.Instagram: AVLoverlook | Facebook: AVLoverlook | Twitter: AVLoverlookListen and Subscribe: All episodes of The OverlookThe Overlook theme song, "Maker's Song," comes courtesy of the Asheville band The Resonant Rogues.Podcast Asheville © 2023

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. This week's podcast features Kit Cramer, president and CEO of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. Kit talks about her career path, volunteerism and leadership, effects of the pandemic on various industries in Asheville, and more.

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. This week's podcast features Kit Cramer, president and CEO of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. Kit talks about her career path, volunteerism and leadership, effects of the pandemic on various industries in Asheville, and more.

We get an opportunity to speak with Kaye Bentley with Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours.  She is a WNC native and former US Postal worker.  Kaye was selected as Entrepreneur of the Year by Carolina Small Business Development Fund and the Asheville Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Month.  She has obviously had to adjust and reconsider how her business will operate now as Covid-19 has changed all of our lives.  She discusses her processes and how she has pivoted and prepared for the coming reopening.  She has also been using her tour van to deliver food to health care and medical workers while her business is closed during the Stay Home orders.  A fabulous conversation with a WNC native and entrepreneur.  

My guest today is Jessica Tomasin, manager at Echo Mountain Recording Studios in beautiful Asheville NC. Under her direction, the studio has evolved into a world-class destination featuring a full range of digital and analog capabilities with an amazing selection of gear and a wide variety of credits like War On Drugs, The Avett Brothers, Dierks Bentley, Iron and Wine, Flogging Molly, Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers, and many more. And through volunteering and establishing private companies and non-profit organizations, she is committed to helping the future of music and promoting the city as a musical destination.  Jessica also co-founded the Asheville Music Professionals, a non-profit organization committed to providing education, advocacy, connection, and collaboration in the music community. She is also the co-owner of ACME, a publishing company that helps to connect artists with licensing opportunities.  In 2013 she was chosen as Entrepreneur of the Year by the City of Asheville/Chamber of Commerce for her work in music. In 2014 she started Jet Up Productions, a full service event management and production company, and has curated a number of festivals and events each year such as The Breeder’s Cup, Asheville Goombay Festival, Beer City Festival, Brewgrass, RHS Community Foundation Fundraiser featuring Gladys Knight and Little Big Town, and many other projects. Her latest event, Connect Beyond Festival, is an arts and literature festival featuring creative talent from around the world with a mission to inspire change for social justice through music, film, art and literature.  Thanks to our sponsors! WhisperRoom: https://whisperroom.com Get 10% off the 4x4 or 4x6 booths now when you mention Recording Studio Rockstars: http://whisperroom.com Eventide: https://www.eventideaudio.com OWC - Other World Computing: https://www.OWC.com RSR Academy: http://RSRockstars.com/Academy Want to learn more about mixing? Get Free mix training with Lij at: http://MixMasterBundle.com Hear more on Youtube If you love the podcast, then please Leave a review on iTunes here CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/215

We are delighted to bring Kit Cramer the president and CEO of the Asheville Chamber of Commerce on the show! Have you ever wondered about the future of Asheville’s economic growth? Well, this episode is all about the future of Asheville and how Kit and the Chamber are working to continue and improve the growth […] The post THE FUTURE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ASHEVILLE | AREN 86 appeared first on Asheville Real Estate News.

In honor of our upcoming forum on civic engagement, ReCONNECT to Community, being held Sept. 17 in beautiful, scenic Asheville, we’re doing something special. This week, we have FIVE new First in Future podcasts lined up, all featuring a different western North Carolina leaders. We’ll start off the week with today’s guest Kit Cramer, president & CEO of the Asheville Chamber of Commerce. We’ll end the week with Oscar Wong, owner of Asheville’s Highland Brewing Company. As for the rest of the week’s guests . . . well, you’ll have to tune in each day this week to find out who they are!

A-B Tech, its partnering school districts, and the Asheville Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to offer Construction and Advanced Manufacturing Camps. The camp has grasped students interested in construction trades, and has aided team-building skills.