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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Buncombe County Tourism Jobs Recovery Fund
Senator Chuck Edwards is filing legislation titled “Buncombe County Tourism Jobs Recovery Act” that would enable the creation of a fund for tourism-related businesses.
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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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Buncombe County TDA Tourism Jobs Recovery Fund: Local Impact Recognized Nationally
The BCTDA’s $5 million community initiative that provided grants to help nearly 400 local small businesses safely reopen, providing the support to protect jobs for local people, won a national award for its impact in the community.
Asheville’s African American Heritage Trail Moves Forward; Community Invited To Offer Input
PRESS RELEASE: Plans for a walking trail connecting historic Black communities in and around downtown Asheville continue to move forward. Organizers are seeking input from the public to help shape the themes and content.
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.
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