Author Archives for Laura Hackett

A Q+A with the North Carolina Arboretum

November 7, 2018 11:46 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

“Just as our natural world is a ‘community’ ecosystem full of plants and wildlife that work together to support one... View Article

This Week’s Business Buzz: 11/2/18

November 2, 2018 10:21 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

Our healthcare scene is getting big honors this week, including Chris DeRienzo of Mission Health’s selection as Modern Healthcare’s 2018... View Article

Bank of America: Making an Impact in the Mountains

October 30, 2018 7:56 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

You may know Bank of America for its world-class service model–or maybe its two hundred years of history that include... View Article

This Week’s Business Buzz: 10/26/18

October 26, 2018 8:50 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

Many achievements in our business community this week: NC Stage Company wins National Theatre Company Grant, Mission Health nurses make... View Article

ODELL brings transformational architecture to Asheville

October 24, 2018 10:16 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

A recent arrival from Charlotte, Michael Montgomery of ODELL is no stranger to the community of Asheville. His Appalachian roots... View Article

Kit Cramer talks Criminal Justice, Infrastructure, and more with NC Influencer Series

9:50 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

In an effort to elevate policy discussions and make sure candidates focus on the most important issues, the Charlotte Observer,... View Article

This Week’s Business Buzz: 10/19/18

October 19, 2018 12:04 pm Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

Huge win for No Evil Foods: the plant-based meat is rolling out to 250 Walmart stores across the southeast. In... View Article

Lenoir-Rhyne University: Offering graduate degrees in the heart of Asheville

October 16, 2018 4:50 pm Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Asheville Center is located downtown and offers a wide variety of graduate programs in addition to a Bachelor... View Article

Arts Market Study Reflects Significant Demand for Affordable Housing

October 15, 2018 11:23 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2018 Media Contact: Katie Cornell, Center for Craft, 828-785-1357, kcornell@craftcreativitydesign.org Arts Market Study Reflects Significant... View Article

This Week’s Business Buzz: 10/14/18

10:18 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

Congrats to Avadim Health on closing a profitable round of financing. And a huge thanks to Asheville’s YWCA on expanding... View Article

First Citizens Bank: A North Carolina staple for three generations and counting

October 9, 2018 10:54 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

First Citizens Bank began as a small-town North Carolina bank with a single branch in 1898. Managed by the Holding... View Article

This Week’s Business Buzz: 10/5/18

October 5, 2018 10:33 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

The Collider is partnering with IBM Corporate Citizen’s program to mobilize developers to deliver disaster resiliency tools in support of... View Article

Legislative Breakfast: Wrapping up the 2018 short session

October 2, 2018 9:09 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

Last Thursday, our community had the chance to celebrate recent legislative victories and look ahead to our most exciting and... View Article

This Week’s Business Buzz: 9/28/18

September 28, 2018 4:52 pm Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

Hometrust Bank has a new COO: C. Hunter Westbrook. Mars Hill University successfully raised $53.4M for new buildings and student... View Article

Park Ridge Health: Innovative Care, Uncommon Compassion

September 26, 2018 9:47 am Published by Laura Hackett Comments Off

More than a century ago, when most physicians were prescribing leeches, the founders of Park Ridge Health, which will soon... View Article