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Catawba Brewing Co. Brings WNC Collaboration To Life

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Asheville, N.C., brewery Catawba Brewing is spearheading another one of their monthly culinary events in the food and craft beer movement in Western North Carolina on Tuesday, May 31. The partnership between host businesses is another in a long list of gatherings dedicated to improving their communities in Western North Carolina.  

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ABCCM Hosts Spring Fling Car Show at Asheville Outlets

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Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry will host the first ABCCM Spring Fling Car Show on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Asheville Outlets. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The show will be held in the parking lot next to Field & Stream and is free to the public. The Spring Fling Car Show will feature antique, collectible, hot rod and special interest cars along with trucks and motorcycles. 

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Workshop Tools Grand Opening at Asheville Outlets

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On May 11th, Workshop Tools will join the already diverse retailer mix at Asheville Outlets. Following an official ribbon cutting ceremony, the store will open its doors at 10 a.m. and shoppers will get their first look at the over 6,000 tools and household products Workshop Tools stocks. 

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Goombay Festival Returns September 9-11, 2016

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Western North Carolina’s YMI Cultural Center is proud to announce the return of the 36th Goombay Festival on September 9-11, 2016, at downtown Asheville’s Pack Square Park. This year's event will be pay homage to Goombay Festival's history in Asheville, NC.

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Small Business Highlight: The Herbal Spectacle

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In early 2015, optician Katie Lauver decided to halt working in local eye care practices as the optical manager and pursue the Asheville dream: going into business for herself. While working, Katie noticed that a lot of clients were interested in supporting their eye health and prevent future issues. As a long term user of herbal medicine and natural remedies, Katie, who is certified by the American Board of Opticianry dreamed up a business in which herbal and natural remedies could work side by side with mainstream health care. 

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