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Looking at the City's comprehensive plan
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The Asheville Chamber's Board of Directors and Leadership Circle businesses heard from Todd Okolichany Tuesday with an overview of the City's comprehensive plan.
The new plan called "Living Asheville, A Comprehensive Plan for Our Future" will be used by the City to guide its long-term development. More than a year in the making, the comprehensive plan process has included data gathering and community input and is now in its last phases. Asheville Chamber leadership has participated in forums and provided input at various stages.
Among the themes in the plan, Okolichany highlighted "Resilient Economy" and "Responsible Regionalism" as being potentially of particular interest to the business community. "We want to make sure the City is good partner for our shared values," Okolichany said.
The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee will be meeting in September to to review and prioritize the plan strategies. Current timeline has the plan being presented to Council in early 2018.
Learn more and read the draft comprehensive plan.
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Welcoming new Venture Asheville Operations Manager
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 Hannah Sizemore has joined the Asheville Chamber as Operations Manager for Venture Asheville, the Asheville Chamber and Economic Development Coalition's high-growth entrepreneurship initiative. Hannah is a graduate of Appalachian State University with a degree in Communication. She previously worked with Element-360 here in Asheville. As Venture Asheville Operations Manager, Hannah will assist with catalyzing Asheville’s high-growth entrepreneurial ecosystem and connecting entrepreneurs with startup funding, mentors and talent to scale their ventures.
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Member Appreciation Open House
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We appreciate YOU, our members and your commitment to the Chamber and Visitor Center! Allow us to say thank you with a Member Appreciation Reception. Plan to join us for a relaxed happy hour in the Visitor Center lobby where you can connect with your business friends and spend time with Chamber staff.
Green Opportunities is creating delicious hors d'oeuvres, and, of course, there will be beer and wine.
Please bring your co-workers and drop in anytime from 4:00 until 5:30 pm on Thursday, September 14th.
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Connect on the course during Chamber Classic Golf Tournament
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The Chamber Classic Golf Tournament is a fun opportunity for members of the business community to network, connect with colleagues, and enjoy a beautiful fall day out of the office. Presented by Build Carolina and Coldwell Banker King, the Chamber Classic takes place at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on Tuesday, Sept. 19th. Spots remain only in the afternoon flight.
Details & Registration
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| | Smart Series - Social Media: Latest & Greatest
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| | Ribbon Cutting for SHiFT Brain Integration
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4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | 1293 Hendersonville Rd., Suite 18, Asheville 28803 | Details
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| | September Business After Hours
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5:30-7:00p.m. | Hyatt Place Asheville - Downtown, 199 Haywood St., Asheville | Details
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| | Member Appreciation Open House
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4-5:30 p.m. | Asheville Chamber/Asheville Visitor Center, 36 Montford Ave. | Details
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| | 2017 Chamber Classic Golf Tournament
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Morning Flight is Full. Registration still open for Afternoon Flight - 2:30 p.m. | The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, Arden, NC 28704 | Details & Registration
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| | September Business Before Hours
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8:00-9:00 a.m. | Loving Food Resources, 123 Kenilworth Rd., Asheville | Details
Note: This event is Thursday (not the usual Tuesday).
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| | Railroads & Regional Economic Development Conference
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| | 11:30 a.m. | Celine & Co., On Broadway, 49 Broadway, Asheville 28801
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City to host Open House on City Boards and Commissions
Be a Local Leader - Have you ever wondered how you could share your experience, knowledge and community passion? The City is hosting an Open House on Sept. 7 for people to learn about the various Boards and Commissions, hear from current members and learn how to get involved. Learn more
JB Media Institute is Giving Away a Lifetime of Digital Marketing Training
The JB Media Institute, a digital marketing training program offering online and in-person classes, is giving away a lifetime of digital marketing training to the winner of its Summer Sweepstakes, including one seat in the JB Media Institute in-person or online training program, lifetime membership in the online learning community, one 90-minute private coaching sessions 4 times per year for 2 years, access to all of the Institute's local bootcamps and workshops for 2 years. Learn more
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