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Register Online for the 2008 Chamber Challenge 5k, presented by Dixon Hughes
The Chamber Challenge is a team-based 5k designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses. The race will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6th at the Chamber of Commerce and wind through the beautiful historic Montford neighborhood. Teams of 4 males, 4 females, or 2 males and 2 females are $100.00 each. Individual runners are $35.00 each. REGISTER NOW because after May 23rd, team prices increase to $120.00 and individual prices increase to $40.00.
Meet The Media Publications Seminar, Presented by Advocates For Small Business What Makes Business Feature Stories & News? Media representatives include: Leslie Boyd, Citizen-Times news reporter; Jon Elliston, Mountain Xpress, Managing Editor; Paul Howey, The Laurel editor; Julie Parker, WNC Woman publisher; Eric Seeger, WNC Magazine publisher; Jean Ann Taylor, Sophie Magazine editor; Maggie Cramer, New Life Journal managing editor and MORE!! Moderated by Linda Brandt, LB Marketing Services – Celebrating 10 Years in Business! The cost is $20 per person. No refunds or cancellations after Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Contact Carol Hensley at (828) 258-6116 for more information.
Congratulations 2008 Small Business Leader Of The Year Nominees, Sponsored by HomeTrust Bank 15 or Fewer Employees: Michael Baudouin – Bouchon French Bistro, Robie Campbell – Go Mini’s, Ron Clark – First Tee Mountain Golf, Celeste Collins – OnTrack Financial Education and Counseling, Jeff Fobes – Mountain Xpress Newspaper, Gary Gallagher – Express Employment Professionals, Inc., Mary Hart – Carolina 1031 Exchange/The Hart Law Group, P.C., Monroe Moore – Homewood & Coleman Place, Bill Russell – State Farm Insurance, John Russell – Montford Park PlayersHeather Taft – Asheville Arts Center, Inc., Susie Tarantino – TLC for You, Inc., Arlana Wilde – Mountain Home Care, Greg Walker-Wilson – Mountain BizWorks, Oscar Wong – Highland Brewing Co., Inc. 16 or More Employees: Tom Alexander – Cataloochee Ski Area, Dave Campbell – Mail Management Services, LLC, Ric Davenport – FASTSIGNS, Sandeep Gupta – Carolina Furniture Concepts, Jenna Harrison – Bistro 1896, Joe Lasher – M7 Event Solutions, John Locke – Dixon Hughes, Jennifer Mayer – Charlotte Street Computers Winners will be announced at the 2008 Annual Meeting.
Congratulations 2008 ATHENA Award Nominees, Sponsored by Webb Investment Services, Inc.
Denise Barratt – Health Concepts Nutrition Therapy, Selina DeLangre – The Grain and Salt Society, Ragan Evans & Tara Letts – The Colorful Palate, Inc., Ann Flis – Migun of Asheville, Jill Franklin – Wachovia Securities, Mary Jaeger-Gale - Chimney Rock Management, LLC, Jenna Harrison – Bistro 1896, Mary Hart – The Hart Law Group, P.C., Kimberly Stanley Henson – Williams Funeral Service, Shannon Knapp – Horse Sense of the Carolinas, Sonja Kramers – Happy Tails Country Club, Carla Maddux – Asheville Fence, Jennifer Mayer – Charlotte Street Computers, Inc., Amy Conner-Murphy – ACM Design, Missy Plemmons – Building Blocks Child Care Center, Inc., Caroline Sutton – Asheville Homebuilders Association, Heather Taft – Asheville Arts Center, Inc., Susie Tarantino – TLC for You, Inc., Arlana Wilde – Mountain Home Care The winner will be announced at the 2008 Annual Meeting.
Save The Date For The 2008 Annual Meeting presented by Carolina First Bank On Thursday, June 26, Chamber members will gather to celebrate a year of much success and progress. The meeting begins with networking at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. in The Grove Park Inn's Vanderbilt Ballroom. We will recognize both the incoming and outgoing Boards of Directors for their service to the Chamber and announce several award winners. Click here to register today!
Now's The Time To Secure Your Chamber Sponsorship! The 2008 Total Resource Campaign is well underway, but there are still some great opportunities available. There are several sponsorships outlined in the 2008 Sponsorship Opportunities Guide or be creative and come up with a unique idea that is perfect for your business. The campaign ends May 9th. To learn more about the opportunities available download the 2008 Sponsorship Opportunities Guide or contact Laura Wolf, director of events and sponsorships, at (828) 232-2247.
Asheville Shop - Your One-Stop-Shop For Mother's Day! Asheville Shop is the place to go for a local Mother's Day gift. Choose from local honey, handmade soaps, unique jewelry and more all in one place! Looking for a really unique gift? Check out Asheville - A Photographic Portrait, it showcases Asheville's past, present and future with stunning photography, business profiles and engaging commentary. Get your copy (or copies) today! Available exclusively at The Asheville Shop located at 36 Montford Avenue in the Chamber building.
Help Plan The Future Of Downtown! Asheville downtown master plan - Attend the kick off public meeting Thursday, May 8 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Asheville Civic Center Banquet Hall. Attendees will hear about the master plan process, meet the planners and be invited to describe your hopes for downtown. Check out the Downtown Master Plan Web site at http://www.ashevillenc.gov/downtownmasterplan. Contact Sasha Vrtunski, project manager, at (828) 232-4599. |
What's Happening
Thursday, May 9 4:30 p.m Ribbon cutting for Biltmore Village Friday, May 9 4 p.m. Ribbon cutting for Pella Windows & Doors, Asheville Showroom Friday, May 9 4:15 p.m. Ribbon cutting for Design Avenue Home Furnishings Friday, May 9 4:30 p.m. Ribbon cutting for Horizon Tile & Stone Gallery, Inc. Wednesday, May 14 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 14 5:15 p.m. National Tourism Week Reception presented by M7 Event Solutions Monday, May 19 5 p.m. Ribbon cutting and 1st birthday celebration for Jonas Gerard Fine Art Thursday, May 22 9 - 11:30 a.m. Meet The Media Publications Seminar presented by Advocated For Small Business Asheville Merchants Association Boardroom @ Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Thursday, May 22 5:30 p.m. Clear Channel Asheville presents Business After Hours hosted by Asheville Radio Group Tuesday, June 3 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Open House with the Asheville Tourists McCormick Field View Member News |
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