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What’s Up AVL! This week’s episode addresses CDBG-DR small business support programs

Posted on July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 by Kim Miller

Listen to our latest episide of What's Up AVL! to learn more about Helene Recovery Small Business Support programs available to aid our community's economic recovery

The City of Asheville and partners unveil commemorative bench to be dedicated at YMI Cultural Center on Juneteenth

Posted on June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 by Kim Miller

Be a part of Asheville history. Join the City and partners for the unveiling of a custom-designed bench and marker honoring the collective experiences of Tropical Storm Helene in Western North Carolina. The event takes place 1p.m. Friday, June 19 on The Block

What’s Up AVL! This week, show participants discuss cultural and economic displacement

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Kim Miller

Community leaders take time to discuss cultural and economic displacement in the city.

Local MLK Association and City of Asheville announce 2026 Juneteenth Celebration events June 16-20

Posted on June 11, 2026June 12, 2026 by Kim Miller

Make your plans! The City of ASheville is proud to support the MLK Association of Buncombe County and Asheville in hosting a week of Juneteenth celebration events June 16-20

City of Asheville announces the launch of a Food Truck Friday Pilot Program Downtown

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Sam Parada

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Western North Carolina businesses urged to participate in Hurricane Helene Impact Survey

Posted on February 7, 2025March 3, 2025 by Kim Miller

Are you a business owner impacted by Helene? Help us learn more about the impacts had on our businesses. take the survey

What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights Post Helene Economic Recovery efforts and resources

Posted on November 25, 2024December 16, 2024 by Kim Miller

On this Post-Helene Recovery efforts episode of What’s Up Asheville, host Sam Parada interviews Rachel Taylor, Economic Development Manager for the City of Asheville. The pair discusses the City’s short, mid, and long-term approach to post-Helene economic recovery efforts and resources available to residents.

City of Asheville hosts career fair on September 26

Posted on September 16, 2024September 25, 2024 by Kim Miller

Come learn about the benefits of a local government career and opportunities currently available with the City of Asheville! MLK Jr Park September 26

City of Asheville Event Support Program accepting 2025 applications now through October 14

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Kim Miller

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Asheville Business Inclusion community outreach and networking event June 29

Posted on June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 by Kim Miller

Growing a Minority/Women-owned business? Come to the Business Inclusion event June 29th and learn more about working with the City of Asheville - and take advantage of great networking opportunities

What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about Business Inclusion and Economic Development with Marcus Kirkman and Charlie Savage

Posted on May 23, 2024September 15, 2025 by Kim Miller

On this episode of What’s Up Asheville host Sam Parada interviews Minority Business Program Manager Marcus Kirkman and Economic Development Specialist Charlie Savage. The group talks goals and programs of the Business Inclusion Office and community opportunities fostered by our Economic Development Team.

City of Asheville seeks facilitator to “Boost the Block” – submit your RFP

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Kim Miller

Get involved in boosting The Block. Submit your proposal for Community Facilitator by December 11, 2023

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