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Henderson County Business

Fountainhead is changing its name

The Fountainhead Bookstore at 408 N. Main St. is changing its name to Novels & Novelties Bookstore.   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

Lux Salon moves to Seventh Avenue

  Lux Salon is hosting an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, to celebrate its move to a larger space in the Historic Seventh Avenue District, owner Christine Carver announced.The public is invited to tour the new 2,400-square-foot space at 409 7th Avenue East and enjoy local food and beverages from Underground Bakery, Daddy D’s and Southern Appalachian Brewery. The staff will be offering complimentary consultations and the opportunity to experience their new braid bar. In addition, there will be a raffle for services, hair products and more.Originally from New York, Carver worked as a fashion and production designer in Los Angeles before relocating to North Carolina seven years ago. She opened Lux Salon in 2012. The new space features eight styling stations, five hair stylists, and a full-length color bar.“I believe in historic Seventh Avenue, and love the creative environment and neighborhood feel,” Carver said. “I think it’s going to be the next big thing, and I want to be a part of it.”   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

Asheville again breaks record for passengers

Asheville Regional Airport served a record number of passengers in 2015, breaking the record it had set the previous year.   Read Story »

Mills River Business

OFFICIALS CELEBRATE NEW PLANT, 350 JOBS

Celebrating one of the most prized industrial plant catches in recent decades, state and county leaders on Monday announced that an international partnership of two respected manufacturers would build a $217 million plant on a 52-acre site in Ferncliff Industrial Park in Mills River.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Business

Champion Hills hires new GM

Champion Hills Club has hired William “Bill” Romano, of Myers Park Country Club in Charlotte, as its new general manager and chief operating officer.   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

Knox takes helm of Van Winkle law firm

The Van Winkle law firm, a 109-year-old Asheville-based firm with 38 attorneys, has reached into its smallest office to tap a new president.   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

Chamber honors Fred Pittillo, Edneyville leader and adaptable farmer

Fred W. Pittillo, a longtime Edneyville civic leader who has transitioned twice in his farming career to adapt to economic conditions, was honored as the winner of the G. Ray Cantrell Award on Thursday night during the 93rd annual Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Blue Ridge Conference Hall at BRCC.   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

Career Fair offers jobs with benefits

Friday Staffing is holding a Career Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, with more than 70 jobs to fill.The Career Fair will be held at 1944 Hendersonville Road, Suite A, Asheville. The jobs available are full-time positions with benefits in manufacturing, warehouse or industrial settings, with some administrative, medical office, and customer service positions also available.Those with previous manufacturing experience are strongly encouraged to attend. While experience is preferred, it is not always required. Open shift availability is a plus, with many 10- and 12-hour shifts, swing shifts and rotating shifts available.Those interested in attending the Career Fair can pre-register online at www.Friday-Staffing.com. On the day of the Career Fair, all applicants have the chance to be interviewed and matched to the opportunity that best meets their interest and skills. For more information on the Career Fair, contact Desiree Andre at 828-684-8700.   Read Story »

Mills River Business

Mills River may get plant employing 26 people

Henderson County may be getting a new manufacturing plant that would employ 26 people after investing $3.2 million in construction and equipment.   Read Story »

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