What we do Asheville is recognized worldwide for being a hub for healthcare industries, maker economies and craft entrepreneurship, breweries, small businesses, travel and tourism, breathtaking natural resources, and a rich place for arts, culture, music and entertainment. The Community and Economic Development Department promotes the City’s development polices and leverages resources in order to enhance economic opportunity. We work with the community to improve economic and social conditions to create a vibrant, robust and sustainable city. ConnectCommunity and Economic Development70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801Mailing AddressPO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802Business HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.DirectorSam Powers, spowers@ashevillenc.govPhone828-232-4505 Related Services Register as a minority, woman or disabled-owned business Resources for registering your minority, woman or disabled-owned business Find financial support for your Asheville business Learn about financial support that may be available for your business. Find a minority, women or disabled-owned business Resources for finding a minority, women or disabled-owned business. More Related Services Community and Economic Development News New mural coming to Wall Street stairwell in downtown Asheville Posted on June 14, 2019 by Polly McDaniel A new temporary mural will soon be installed on the public stairwell connecting Battery Park and Wall Street. The project, set to start Monday evening, is being done through an agreement between the Asheville Downtown Association Foundation and the City of Asheville. The Asheville Downtown Association Foundation is funding and managing the installation and maintenance of [...] Hilliard Avenue affordable housing project to move forward under new agreement Posted on June 11, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Asheville City Council on June 11 voted to sell City land at 360 Hilliard Ave. in support of an affordable housing/mixed use residential development. This vote will add 34 new affordable apartments in our community, in a downtown location close to jobs and community amenities. Local developer Kassinger Development Group is working with the City on [...] City of Asheville opens survey about public art in the River Arts District Posted on June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 by Polly McDaniel The City of Asheville is seeking public input on the first of five public art projects for the River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project (RADTIP) area. The first project, “Viewpoint” will be a sign featuring a quote (aka a viewpoint) from a well-known writer whose words embody the spirit [...] More Community and Economic Development News
Register as a minority, woman or disabled-owned business Resources for registering your minority, woman or disabled-owned business
Find financial support for your Asheville business Learn about financial support that may be available for your business.
Find a minority, women or disabled-owned business Resources for finding a minority, women or disabled-owned business.
New mural coming to Wall Street stairwell in downtown Asheville Posted on June 14, 2019 by Polly McDaniel A new temporary mural will soon be installed on the public stairwell connecting Battery Park and Wall Street. The project, set to start Monday evening, is being done through an agreement between the Asheville Downtown Association Foundation and the City of Asheville. The Asheville Downtown Association Foundation is funding and managing the installation and maintenance of [...]
Hilliard Avenue affordable housing project to move forward under new agreement Posted on June 11, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Asheville City Council on June 11 voted to sell City land at 360 Hilliard Ave. in support of an affordable housing/mixed use residential development. This vote will add 34 new affordable apartments in our community, in a downtown location close to jobs and community amenities. Local developer Kassinger Development Group is working with the City on [...]
City of Asheville opens survey about public art in the River Arts District Posted on June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 by Polly McDaniel The City of Asheville is seeking public input on the first of five public art projects for the River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project (RADTIP) area. The first project, “Viewpoint” will be a sign featuring a quote (aka a viewpoint) from a well-known writer whose words embody the spirit [...]