ImageSmith Communications will host WncDotNet, a newly formed developer group dedicated to promoting Microsoft .NET technology and education to the software developer community in Ashevile, NC and the surrounding area, Tuesday, May 13, from 6 until 8:30 p.m.  ImageSmith is located at 19 Walden Drive, Arden, NC.

StoveTrotters Bistro

Ehrhardt Estates Wine Tasting May 2, 2008 from 5pm-7:30pm Wine maker Randy Baranek will be at StoveTrotters Bistro offeringa complimentary wine tasting in our new garden courtyard! Please joinus and enjoy fabulous wine! One night only! Wine will also be on sale and possiblyautographed by the wine maker! 

Dinner and a Chef May 14th at 6pm

Express Employment Professionals Ranks in Entrepreneur Magazine 

Entrepreneur magazine ranked Express Employment Professionals, formerly Express Personnel Services, in the top 15% among all franchises on the Franchise 500, an annual listing of the top franchises in the nation.  “We’re proud to be recognized as a top franchise in our industry,” said Gary Gallagher, Western North Carolina franchisee. “It’s an honor to be able to serve our community by helping individuals find great jobs and businesses find great employees through Express.”  www.expresspros.com

Introducing The Water Lily Wellness Salon

....Have you been Searching for a natural, wholistic approach to beauty? Call 828-505-3288 for a Free Consultation.  We are a  Full Service Hair Salon.  We integrate healing arts and organic, non- toxic products. Walk-Ins Welcome at 7 Beaverdam Road,  North Asheville.  On Saturday, May 17th from 5pm-7pm we are hosting a reception and demonstration on Emotional Freedom Technique, Ayurvedic, CranioSacral and Prana healing educaton with Ryan Kurczak.  Free of charge. thewaterlily@mac.com

Recently vacated 1000 square foot retail space available for lease next to Sassy’s Computers.  It is a beautiful location at 1457 Merrimon Avenue in North Asheville. The space has a high quality ceramic floor, big windows across the back, and a pleasant view. The space includes a large separate storage area of approximately 500 square feet. The building is also equipped with a state of the art security system.  For more information, contact Bill Conkis, 828-253-0853

The Direct Marketing Shop is offering a free media consultation session to chamber members.

Chamber members can have there advertising/ marketing/ public relations programs evaluated as well as recommendations for effective media selections over the next twelve months.

Contact Bob Perlstein at bob@thedmshop.com or telephone 828 255-0515 to set up a free media evaluation session.  www.thedmshop.com

Fiber artist Mary Gagne and multimedia artist Christina Serra will be demonstrating in the Grove Arcade ARTS & Heritage Gallery March through June as part of the Gallery’s Artist in Residence program.  Attached is a release with details about the artists and the work they are producing in the gallery.

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