Author Archives for Laura Hackett

This Week’s Business Buzz: 2/22/19

February 22, 2019 10:55 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

If you haven’t heard, GE Aviation is hiring over a hundred candidates in 2019. The Diana Wortham Theatre has begun... View Article

Luella’s Bar-B-Que: February’s Small Biz of the Month

February 20, 2019 9:17 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

When Jeff Miller told his grandmother Luella that he was naming his barbeque restaurant after her, she was honored. She... View Article

This Week’s Business Buzz: 2/15/19

February 15, 2019 5:16 pm Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

Asheville Regional Airport has two new direct flights. AdventHealth Hendersonville, Pardee UNC Health Care, and South College have all received... View Article

For business, FASTSIGNS opens a world of possibilities

February 13, 2019 9:24 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

Pick a sign, any sign, in the Asheville area. Odds are it was crafted by FASTSIGNS. With 30-40 designs whisking... View Article

This Week’s Business Buzz: 2/9/18

February 11, 2019 4:29 pm Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

Two big hires in the legal world—Roberts & Stevens welcomes Elizabeth Dechant and The Van Winkle Law Firm adds attorney... View Article

At The Horse Shoe Farm, there’s magic in the air

February 7, 2019 10:31 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

The Horse Shoe Farm bestows an undeniable magic upon all who visit. Through the visionary work of Jordan Turchin and... View Article

This Week’s Business Buzz: 2/1/19

February 1, 2019 10:32 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

Congrats to Immedion LLC, Pardee UNC Health Care, and AdventHealth on the new hires! In other news, The North Carolina... View Article

Results are in — here’s what 700+ WNC employers have to say about job growth, local talent, and hiring challenges.

January 31, 2019 1:17 pm Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

It’s not yet scientifically possible to read the minds of hundreds of regional employers. But a sophisticated new survey provided... View Article

EmergeOrtho’s Blue Ridge Division provides a legacy of specialized care

10:59 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

In what could be a confusing orthopedic world, EmergeOrtho’s Blue Ridge Division has developed and refined a simpler approach to... View Article

This Week’s Business Buzz: 1/25/19

January 25, 2019 5:37 pm Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

A new guide on family friendly workplace strategies was released by Family Forward NC. Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM), Bounty... View Article

Pardee@Work encourages wellness in the workplace

January 23, 2019 2:01 pm Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

Businesses lose billions of dollars each year to employee illnesses, chronic diseases, work-related injuries, absenteeism and presenteeism, according to the... View Article

WNC legislators, Jonathan Kappler tackle state politics at the 2019 Legislative Luncheon

11:32 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

At this year’s Legislative Luncheon, more than 220 people showed up at the Omni Grove Park Inn to engage with... View Article

This Week’s Business Buzz: 1/18/19

January 18, 2019 4:59 pm Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

Good news for all you National Park fans—in honor of MLK day weekend the Friends of the Smokies will temporarily... View Article

A Q+A with Bob Carnes, President of Air Vent Exteriors

January 16, 2019 10:30 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

Tell us about your business and the role you play in it. I’m Bob Carnes, the president of Air Vent... View Article

This Week’s Business Buzz: 1/11/19

January 11, 2019 10:27 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

Park Ridge Health has officially changed its name to AdventHealth. Our former Board Chair Tracy Buchanan has been appointed as... View Article