From the category archives:

Community Development

AdvantageGreen Energy Internships Program is now open for applications

August 27, 2010

The AdvantageGreen program, lead by Matt Raker of AdvantageWest seeks to leverage regional strengths to promote green economic opportunities and to support long term green job creation and retention throughout western North Carolina.
Call for Applications
AdvantageWest is pleased to announce that the 2010-11 AdvantageGreen Energy Internships Program is now open [...]

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Certified Entrepreneurial Community program letters of intent deline extended

August 27, 2010

Your community could join the ranks of Haywood, Transylvania, Watauga, Polk, Burke and Mitchell counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have all earned Certified Entrepreneurial Community designation. Advantage West developed the program to help communities create a culture of rich resources for entrepreneurs.

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Freeborn’s Farm – 63 Carrier St.

August 19, 2010

Why have grass to mow when you can have fresh organic food to eat? The garden in our front yard is a place for kids to pick and eat beans, berries, tomatoes and mint leaves and even catch bugs to feed their toads. It provides inspiration for a busy mom and dad to decide what [...]

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Robert White My Hero

August 13, 2010

Here is an interview with Robert White of the Pisgah View Community Garden. Robert converted an old ball field that was unused and over grown into a beautiful and productive community garden that feed families, brings people together, and reduces crime. Robert and his wife Lucia have put their heart and soul in to this [...]

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Strive Not to Drive

May 7, 2010

Strive Not to Drive is coming up May 15th through the 22nd. This is one our favorite weeks of the year. I’ll be posting on this a bit more next week and during SNTD week.

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WNC Girls on the Run seeks helping hands and feet for their Spring 5K

May 6, 2010

Girls on the Run of WNC needs your help for their annual New Balance Spring Girls on the Run 5K, scheduled for May 22 at Biltmore Park at 10am. Volunteers can sign up for time blocks of three to four hours and will assist where needed with race set-up, support, registration, take-down, and most importantly [...]

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