According to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 60% of unemployment applicants had been laid off from the leisure and hospitality industry due to COVID-19. Now through the end of the year, Highland Brewing Company will donate a portion of the proceeds from their sales of Gaelic Ale to 12 nonprofits supporting the hospitality community across N.C. and the Southeast. N.C. sales will support the N.C. Restaurant Workers Relief Fund. With matching contributions from the brewery’s distribution partners, the “Give Back to Gaelic” program is expected to raise more than $15,000.
Award
AdventHealth is excited to announce it has reached a new designation with the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has designated the AdventHealth Medical Group locations across Western North Carolina as Age-Friendly Health System – Committed to Care Excellence. The IHI recognizes the care teams at these locations for their commitment to care of older adults that is guided by an essential set of Age-Friendly, evidence-based practices, causes no harm, and is consistent with the What Matters focus for older adults and their families.
Cause
AdventHealth announces its first virtual Pink on Parade 5K during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The AdventHealth Hendersonville Foundation invites you to join them Together in Spirit to support local individuals in our community battling breast cancer. The virtual event on October 11, 2020 will raise awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection for this second-most common form of cancer in American women. Taking the event virtual allows participants to pick their time and place. Participants will receive a digital race packet and be able to use a digital training guide. Register online.
Realty One Pivot Group will hold their second annual Crush Cancer Golf Tournament on October 20th at Broadmoor Golf. A ticket includes breakfast, lunch, and a bucket of balls, and if your team registers by September 30th, you’ll also get a free T-shirt. They are now accepting sponsorships for the event as well. Email crushcancerwnc@gmail.com to register and learn more, or visit the Crush Cancer Facebook page for more information and updates.
Education
The Collider will present an Asheville PechaKucha night next Friday, September 25th at 7:30 p.m.The discussion topic will be Climate Beyond the Crisis, and all donations made during the event will benefit the N.C. Environmental Justice Network. Register online.
Expansion
The Asheville Outlets will hold two pop-up stores this month. On September 15th, the Halloween Superstore costume shop opened to the public through November 15th. On September 18th, Pretty As A Peach Boutique will open as well. Founded by a husband-wife team in Tennessee, Pretty As Peach Boutique specializes in contemporary fashions at affordable pricse in sizes S-3XL.
Hire
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Jeff Sluder as Customer Service Manager for their Asheville, Greenville and Spartanburg locations. As such, Jeff will be responsible for the development, monitoring and enforcement of Immedion’s service delivery policies to maintain a dedicated “customer first” business philosophy. He will be based in Immedion’s Asheville location.
Opportunity
Friday Staffing Services is hiring for multiple immediate placements across WNC, including first shift opportunities. Apply in-person or online today; get started by visiting their website.
Outreach
According to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 60% of unemployment applicants had been laid off from the leisure and hospitality industry due to COVID-19. Now through the end of the year, Highland Brewing Company will donate a portion of the proceeds from their sales of Gaelic Ale to 12 nonprofits supporting the hospitality community across N.C. and the Southeast. N.C. sales will support the N.C. Restaurant Workers Relief Fund. With matching contributions from the brewery’s distribution partners, the “Give Back to Gaelic” program is expected to raise more than $15,000.
2020 has been no ordinary year, and the Moog Foundation’s new raffle is no ordinary raffle. Instead of offering one vintage Moog synthesizer with a single winner as they have often done in the past, this year they are offering three beautiful, vintage Moog synths that will go to three lucky winners. The synthesizers being offered have been fully restored and are in excellent technical and physical condition. Together their collective worth is nearly $7,000. Buy your raffle tickets here.
Mountain Housing Opportunities has announced the MHO Renter Relief Fund, an emergency fund providing financial assistance that supports MHO renters. Contributions to this fund will provide food, supplies, and masks to MHO residents in apartments in the Asheville area. They are currently seeking community support through donations to the fund. You can give to the MHO Renter Relief Fund via their online portal or by direct mail addressed to MHO Renter Relief Fund, 64 Clingman Ave., Ste. 101, Asheville NC 28801