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Sen. Edwards To File ‘Buncombe County Tourism Jobs Recovery Act’ Legislation
The Job Recovery Fund will provide $5 million in emergency grant funding for tourism-related small businesses and nonprofits affected by COVID-19.
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394 Buncombe Businesses Awarded Pandemic Relief Grants to Restart Operations
PRESS RELEASE: The $5 million grant fund was created by the Buncombe County TDA using revenue from occupancy tax collections designated for tourism product development and is expected to retain or create nearly 4,800 jobs.
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CVB President & CEO’s Statement on Hotel Association’s Proposed Changes to the Occupancy Tax
The Asheville Buncombe Hotel Association has developed a proposal for changes to the laws that govern the use of the occupancy tax in Buncombe County.
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Update from Explore Asheville & Buncombe County TDA on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
PRESS RELEASE: Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority release a statement to update the community on COVID-19.
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Coronavirus Info, Resources & Updates for Businesses
Find ongoing updates and information on COVID-19, including links to current public health orders, interim guidance, and resources for business safety, resiliency and recovery.
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Media Coverage of April Meeting of Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
At its April 29 meeting, members of the Buncombe County TDA expressed strong support of the $5 million Tourism Jobs Recovery Act proposed to the NC General Assembly.
What’s New
Help Shape Asheville’s African American Heritage Trail: Apply to Serve on the Advisory Committee
PRESS RELEASE: Plans for an African American heritage walking trail funded by the Buncombe County TDA continue to move forward, and organizers are seeking local residents to serve on an advisory committee for the project.
Info Session on Buncombe County TDA Grant Program for Local Festivals &Cultural Events
PRESS RELEASE: Explore Asheville will host an information session for those interested in applying to the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority’s Festivals & Cultural Events Support Fund.
Whimsical Public Health Materials Available to Help Slow the Spread of Delta Variant of COVID
Posters, flyers, and window clings with the colorful 3 W’s public safety messaging are available from Explore Asheville as Buncombe County Health & Human Services experts remind the public of ways to slow the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19.
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