Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce

Please join the Chamber in celebrating the recent Ribbon Cutting for Food Connection! Food Connection is a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to reduce food waste while easing hunger. They keep surplus, fresh, chef–prepared meals out of the landfill and and share them with their neighbors, no questions asked. Food Connection is located at 1 School Rd., St. George’s Episcopal Church, Asheville, NC 28806. For more information about the work Food Connection does in our community, visit https://bit.ly/3zWsiX1.

Do you know an inspiring woman making waves in the business world? It’s time to celebrate their achievements! 🎉 Nominate someone you know for a WomanUP Award and let’s honor their hard work and dedication at the Celebration & Awards Ceremony in November 2024. Categories for nominations: 🏆 Women Entrepreneur, Best in Business 🏆 Woman Executive of the Year 🏆 Outstanding Woman Nonprofit Leader 🏆 STEM Award 🏆 Rising Star Award 🏆 Impact Award 🏆 Suzanne DeFerie Lifetime Achievement Award Submit your nominations today: https://lnkd.in/eB-G-MT5 And don’t miss out! There are still a few spots open for next week's WomanUP Workshop: Clash of the Generations. Join us on Thursday, August 1, at the A-B Tech - Mission Conference Center from 8 - 10:30 AM. It’s a great opportunity to learn, connect, and grow together. #WomanUPAwards #WomenInBusiness

Today for #MemberMonday we're featuring Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours! Experience three rooftop bars on this three-hour evening tour and watch as the sun’s glow lights up our majestic Blue Ridge Mountains from iconic rooftop bars across Asheville. As you settle into your confirmed seating at each rooftop bar, you will enjoy a tour cocktail or mocktail served up just for the tour. You’ll hear intriguing Asheville history from your guide, discover valuable local insider tips, and enjoy plenty of opportunities for picture-taking, conversation, and fun. All rooftop bars have full food menus. For more information and to book your tour, visit https://bit.ly/46hXgoh.

Please join the Chamber in celebrating the recent Ribbon Cutting for Central Bark Asheville! Central Bark is your one stop shop for everything your dog needs. They offer daycare, boarding, grooming, training and even a market to our canine pals! Central Bark is located at 4 Regent Park Blvd, Asheville, NC 28806. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4bQE9ms.

Please join the Chamber in celebrating the recent Ribbon Cutting for The Flat Iron Hotel! The Flat Iron Hotel is a 71-room boutique hotel featuring the Luminosa Restaurant (a hyperlocal, Italian concept restaurant with housemade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, bread, and a season menu), the Red Ribbon Society Speakeasy, a rooftop bar, conference and event space and the Iron Works Coworking Space! The Flat Iron Hotel is located at 20 Battery Park Ave., Asheville, NC 28801. For more information visit https://bit.ly/3Ya3zIH!

We've welcomed some incredible new members this month! We're so excited to get to know you and your businesses through your membership. Say hi 👋 to these Fresh Faces: ▪️ The Reserve at Gashes Creek ▪️ PMI Mountain & Main Property Management - Messed ▪️ Catalyst Promotions ▪️ OmniVest LLC ▪️ Labor Shift USA Interested in membership? Reach out to Jessica Kannupp at jkanupp@ashevillechamber.org or learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eTU8PGH

Congratulations to Kudzu Brands, the recipient of the 2024 President’s Award! 🎉 The Kudzu Brands team played a crucial role in planning and executing the Chamber's 125th Anniversary Celebration last fall, making it an unforgettable event. Additionally, their dedication to the community is evident through their support in relaunching and rebranding the young professionals program, PROpel AVL. Partners Heather Johnson and Lindsey Branad have been remarkable Chamber volunteers in numerous capacities over the years. Thank you for your outstanding contributions and commitment to our community! This award is sponsored by First Bank (FBNC) - thank you for your support! Meet all of our 2024 Leadership Award Winners: https://lnkd.in/e2gybSDk

Please join the Chamber in celebrating the recent Ribbon Cutting for New Leaf Restorative Medicine! New Leaf Restorative Medicine makes the whole body a priority. They offer a full line of medical aesthetics to enhance your beauty and help you look the way you feel, as well as an entire wellness department to help you focus on inner beauty of health. From IV Hydration to Fitness and Medical Weight Management, along with their Medical Aesthetics, New Leaf promises to help you look and feel your best! New Leaf Restorative Medicine is located at 1985 Hendersonville Road, Suite 110, Asheville,NC 28803. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4ePnu5s.

Please join the Chamber in celebrating the recent Ribbon Cutting for RiverRock Clinic! Dr. Catherine Lok is a primary care physician who is accepting new patients at RiverRock Clinic 10 minutes North of downtown Asheville. She gives holistic, personalized and convenient primary care to her patients who are members. RiverRock Clinic is located at 2 Weaverville Rd Suite 201, Woodfin, NC 28804. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3XRal5P.

Congratulations to Quility Insurance - the 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year! 🏆 From their headquarters in the Swannanoa Valley, local founders Meredith Ellison, Brandon Ellison, and Casey Watkins have led by example, scaling their business with a large local and remote workforce while disrupting the insurance industry with innovative technologies and partnerships. Their dedication to the community is evident in their latest venture, which is reinvigorating the Beacon Mill site in Swannanoa, creating new opportunities for economic development. Here's to continued success and inspiration for all startup entrepreneurs in the region! 🚀 This award was presented by Wells Fargo - thank you for your support! Meet all of our 2024 Leadership Award Winners: https://lnkd.in/e2gybSDk