Office of Economic Development

HUB Plan

The HUB plan is a regional economic initiative that focuses on developing Asheville's existing assets. Asheville City Council endorsed the plan in January, 2006. Sam Powers, economic development director, is the city's point of contact for the HUB plan. The Office of Economic Development is charged with urban initiatives under the plan, and has already begun collaborating with its partner, the Buncombe County Cooperative Extension Office (rural initiatives).

The implementation of the plan is a collaborative effort between many private, nonprofit and public sector organizations. A Web site (www.AshevilleHub.com) is now available for viewing which will document these efforts and provide the community with a connection point to the initiatives. Contact Economic Development Director Sam Powers at (828) 259-5433 with any questions.