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Hendersonville Business

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (208)

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning.   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

Career Construction Day connects contractors, job seekers

FLETCHER — Construction Career Day on Wednesday at the WNC Agricultural Center’s McGough Arena, Fanning Bridge Road, will highlight local career opportunities available in the sector.   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

Champion Hills to unveil clubhouse makeover

Champion Hills, a private boutique club in Hendersonville, is revealing a new look on March 21. After an expansive search, locally owned and operated firm Design Gallery was selected to head the project — the second clubhouse transformation in the club’s 31-year history. The new color palette plays up the blues, tans and caramels of the BlueRidge Mountains and offers a fresh, upscale lodge feel.The project began on Jan. 2. Highlights to the space include fully updated furnishings and fixtures, a Wine Room with community feasting table, a new martini bar and a new Fazio sports bar/gastro pub. A renovated clubhouse isn’t the only project Champion Hills completed in the past year. The club recently added an additional 2,300 square feet to its state-of-the-art Wellness Center & Pool Complex, implemented programs to enhance golf course appeal and playability and hired Troon Privé to manage their daily operations. All of the enhancements were at no additional cost to Champion Hills members.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Business

Where is Mary's Burritos going?

Mary’s Burritos, the popular Mexican restaurant, has closed its doors at 1971 Asheville Highway and is moving six blocks north to the Town Center, at 2560 Asheville Highway just north of Hunter Automotive. The new digs are more spacious, with lots of light and far more parking than the current location. Mountain Land and Development, a Candler-based contractor, took out a building permit for a $54,000 remodel of the 2,125-square-foot space for restaurant use. “We’re hoping for early March (for an opening) but we’re not sure,” said the contractor, Troy Hall.   Read Story »

Mills River Business

In a first, Sierra Nevada buys a brewery

Sufferfest Beer Company of San Francisco will join Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. of Chico, California, and Mills River, the breweries announced on Monday. Sierra Nevada will acquire 100 percent of Sufferfest, which is the company’s first-ever acquisition. The breweries stated shared values, commitment to innovation, and common goals as the root of the partnership. “While still in its infancy, Sufferfest is at the front of the wave of ‘functional’ alcoholic beverages,” said Sierra Nevada President and CEO Jeff White. “By joining with Sierra Nevada, Sufferfest will be better positioned to grow and continue to lead the way in a rapidly growing and highly competitive space.” Sufferfest, which launched in 2016, is beloved by athletes for its gluten-removed line of beers like its 95-calorie Kolsch brewed with bee pollen and its FKT (Fastest Known Time) Pale Ale brewed with salt and black currant. “The complementary nature of our offerings and their position at the cusp of this emerging category are not the only reasons Sufferfest made sense,” said White. “From the moment we met, it was clear that our two companies are deeply aligned in our values and our commitment to do the right thing.” Sufferfest is a Certified B Corporation and a values-driven company. Founder and CEO Caitlin Landesberg, a long-distance trail runner, started the company with a vision to create the perfect post-sweat beer for herself and fellow sufferers. “I’ve always craved a beer after a race, but when I couldn’t find a beer that agreed with my dietary and performance needs, it left a genuine void in the post-race social experience,” explained Landesberg. “The finish line is where we get to celebrate the ail, anguish and suffering we’ve all been through together. I so wanted to continue to be part of this occasion, but didn’t want to keep compromising on taste or ingredients.”   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

Housing starts surged by 40 percent in 2018

Reflecting a booming construction economy, new construction surged by 27 percent while remodeling work spiked by 62.5 percent in 2018, according to values reported to the Henderson County Inspections Department.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Business

PR firm, bicycle shop moving to Seventh Avenue District

A public relations firm and a bicycle shop are moving to the Historic Seventh Avenue District downtown. Formation PR + Brand, a public relations and branding agency serving the education, healthcare, nonprofit, public health, and regional planning sectors, announced Wednesday that it is relocating from Flat Rock to Locust Street and noted that Sycamore Cycles is moving, too. "We're moving because we want to invest in that part of town," said Erica Allison, Formation's founder and CEO. She and her husband bought the building and are renting space to Sycamore. “Twelve years ago, I founded my firm to empower clients to make a positive impact in the world around us, and although our clients reach across the U.S., I remain passionate about the economic development and prosperity of Henderson County,” Allison said. “By joining the Seventh Avenue District, we are eager to work as part of and help make a positive impact in the area’s revitalization and path forward.” Formation's new office will be located at 735 Locust St., one of the two buildings formerly occupied by Champion Comfort Experts. The second building will be occupied by Sycamore Cycles, which moves from Third Avenue East downtown. “The addition of Formation PR + Brand and Sycamore Cycles represents established businesses choosing the Seventh Avenue District, a mark of the district’s success and a positive reflection on those businesses who’ve made start-up investments over the years," Downtown Hendersonville Economic Development Director Lew Holloway said. "This is a very positive trend, and we’re excited about what both businesses bring to the district.” Formation PR + Brand, formerly known as Allison Development Group, rebranded with a new name in 2017 on the 10th anniversary of its founding. The rebranding to Formation PR + Brand reflected the agency’s mission – Listen. Create. Empower. Impact. – and creative process to focus solely on public relations and branding services.   Read Story »

Asheville Business

American adds flight from AVL to Dallas

American Airlines is adding daily nonstop service from Asheville Regional Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport starting May 3, the airline and AVL announced.   Read Story »

Flat Rock Business

Flat Rock Park Foundation hires new fundraiser

The Flat Rock Park & Recreation Foundation has hired Tracey Daniels as its new director of development, replacing Maurean Adams.   Read Story »

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