Category: Small Business

Western North Carolina Mountains: Home To The Largest Concentration Of Outdoor Companies East Of The Rockies

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Mountains, Outdoor Apparel, Outdoor Gear, Small Business, Tourism

When people think of the western North Carolina mountains they tend to think of natural resources like waterfalls, amazing vistas, world class mountain biking, climbing, and fishing, quaint adventure towns, thousands of miles of trails for hiking and backpacking and epic southeastern whitewater. Now, those are definitely accurate depictions of what the western North Carolina … Read More “Western North Carolina Mountains: Home To The Largest Concentration Of Outdoor Companies East Of The Rockies” »

Tryon, NC – “The Friendliest Town In The South.” Find Out Why.

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Mountain Town, Mountains, Small Business, Tourism

You know that feeling you get when you’re traveling to the mountains for vacation or a weekend excursion, and you get your first glimpse of the peaks and ridges…The awe of the beauty of the mountains, the building anticipation as you look forward to slowing down, unplugging & taking it easy. Well, you’re in good … Read More “Tryon, NC – “The Friendliest Town In The South.” Find Out Why.” »

Something In The Saluda Air Fills The Heart And Soul

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Family, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Inns, Kayaking, Mountain Cabins, Mountain Town, Mountains, Nature, Scenic Drive, Small Business, Tourism, Waterfalls

Saluda, North Carolina, a tiny town of a little over 500 fulltime residents, is a mountain oasis with a Historic Downtown surrounded by rugged and accessible wilderness. The 18,000 acres of the Green River Game Lands and the Greenville Watershed have served as natural buffers, helping to preserve and protect the authentic character of this … Read More “Something In The Saluda Air Fills The Heart And Soul” »

WNC Outdoor Collective: A Gathering Place For Outdoor Makers, Retailers, Enthusiasts & Adventurers

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Outdoor Apparel, Outdoor Gear, Small Business, Tourism

A Gathering Place For Outdoor Makers, Retailers, Enthusiasts & Adventurers In the heart of downtown Black Mountain NC, rising from a historic abandoned building originally built in 1915, a renovation with a modern, rustic, industrial vibe is nearing completion. It is called the WNC Outdoor Collective. In this episode we sit down with Lincoln Walters. … Read More “WNC Outdoor Collective: A Gathering Place For Outdoor Makers, Retailers, Enthusiasts & Adventurers” »

Next-Level Destination Mountain Towns & Communities, with Eric Woolridge of Destination by Design

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Mountain Town, Small Business, Tourism, Uncategorized

In this episode we sit down with Eric Woolridge, Appalachian State University Alumni & President of Destination by Design, which is an economic development firm comprised of local government planners, engineers, urban designers, and communication experts who collaborate to plan, develop, brand, and promote destination-quality recreation and tourism. If you’ve traveled much in the Blue … Read More “Next-Level Destination Mountain Towns & Communities, with Eric Woolridge of Destination by Design” »