$1 Million Contributed to Relief Fund by Local Citizens & Organizations, including BCTDA
Update on the One Buncombe community fund to help local individuals and small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The Buncombe County TDA announced a lead gift to the fund in a March press release.
Annual School Supply Drive Provides Local Students with Basic Supplies to Succeed Academically
It’s been a beloved annual tradition for Explore Asheville to host a hospitality industry back-to-school backpack drive at our Summer Social. Even without the celebration this year, tourism partners can still support United Way.
Buncombe County Tourism Jobs Recovery Act Signed Into Law
PRESS RELEASE: Buncombe County Tourism Jobs Recovery Fund, administered by Mountain BizWorks, will allow tourism-related businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 to apply for grants of up to $50,000.
Explore Asheville President & CEO Stephanie Brown to Depart for Private Sector Position in Late June
PRESS RELEASE: Stephanie Pace Brown accepted a private sector position outside of NC last fall, to begin after the fulfillment of her contract with BCTDA in June.
Asheville’s Creative Expression Shines Through to Support & Amplify Black Voices
As businesses boarded up as a precaution during nights of protests, local artists volunteered their time, talent and resources to create powerful and engaging murals on the plywood.
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Endorses Hotel Association Proposal
In a policy statement, the Chamber announces support of Asheville Buncombe Hotel Association’s proposed changes to the occupancy tax.