WNC Business

06/18/2026

Congratulations, Best Buy Metals Asheville!

Vote for Best Buy Metals - Asheville through Wednesday, July 1st at 05:00 pm

06/18/2026

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the prestigious Five-Star Accreditation designation to the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. Read more on our website at the link in bio.

06/16/2026

Way to go, Griffin Realty and Construction !

As a trusted Asheville leader in custom construction and restoration, Griffin was honored to help rebuild River Mill Lofts after Hurricane Helene.

06/16/2026

Eli Hashemi has been named Director of the Mountain West Partnership.

Read more: http://www.wncbusiness.com/2026/06/11/574018/eli-hashemi-named-director-of-the-mountain-west-partnership

06/15/2026

Western North Carolina’s next generation of healthcare leaders is being prepared right here at UNC Asheville.

Through internships, mentorship, and applied learning experiences, students are gaining the skills and confidence to step directly into healthcare roles that serve our region.

06/11/2026

is a family-owned, full-service Generac generator dealer in Hendersonville, NC. Their team team is experienced in installing, servicing, and repairing generators, transfer switches, and all accessory components.

Since opening their doors in 2000, they have grown to be the top Generac generator dealer in Western North Carolina and surrounding areas.

They pride themselves in having outstanding customer service and a talented, hard working team.

06/11/2026

Brian Coutu is a seasoned residential mortgage professional with nine years in the industry, currently serving as Regional Sales Manager and Branch Manager at Cornerstone First Mortgage.

https://www.wncbusiness.com/2026/05/21/571319/small-business-spotlight-brian-coutu-mortgage

06/09/2026

Applications for the Asheville Recovers Together small business grants program open in just 1 week — June 15!

In the meantime, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce has the answers to some crucial questions you might be wondering about this program. And if you have any other questions or are in need of extra help, check out the free resources on the Asheville Recovers Together website. There are several upcoming in-person and digital learning events and even one-on-one coaching opportunities available: https://www.ashevillerecoverstogether.org/

06/09/2026

Retaining employees has become one of the more important aspects of being a small business owner. Here are some tips for keeping employees once you've hired them.

https://www.wncbusiness.com/2026/05/22/568736/ideas-to-keep-employees-in-a-small-business