City of Asheville hosts career fair on September 26
Come learn about the benefits of a local government career and opportunities currently available with the City of Asheville! MLK Jr Park September 26
City of Asheville Event Support Program accepting 2025 applications now through October 14
The City of Asheville Event Support Grant program is now accepting applications for the calendar year 2025. This program, facilitated by ArtsAVL, provides a competitive process for non-profit organizations to receive financial support for free and open events to the public, and conducted within Asheville’s streets, parks, and outdoor public spaces. Grant funds can help make special [...]
Asheville Business Inclusion community outreach and networking event June 29
Growing a Minority/Women-owned business? Come to the Business Inclusion event June 29th and learn more about working with the City of Asheville - and take advantage of great networking opportunities
What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about Business Inclusion and Economic Development with Marcus Kirkman and Charlie Savage
On this episode of What’s Up Asheville host Sam Parada interviews Minority Business Program Manager Marcus Kirkman and Economic Development Specialist Charlie Savage. The group talks goals and programs of the Business Inclusion Office and community opportunities fostered by our Economic Development Team.
City of Asheville seeks facilitator to “Boost the Block” – submit your RFP
Get involved in boosting The Block. Submit your proposal for Community Facilitator by December 11, 2023
The 2023 City of Asheville Disparity Study supports extending its race- and gender-conscious contracting policy
The City of Asheville has released a Disparity Study report detailing its contracting and purchasing activities and practices for the past 5 years. A Disparity Study is a type of research study that is designed to assess whether there are disparities, or differences, in the participation rates and opportunities for various groups in a particular program or industry. The goal of a disparity study is to identify any barriers or obstacles that may be preventing certain groups from participating fully, and to develop strategies to promote greater diversity and inclusion.
City of Asheville Business Inclusion Office to Host second MWBE Vendor Outreach Event in Asheville
The Asheville Business Inclusion (ABI) office is excited to announce it will host a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) outreach event on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event welcomes all Minority- and Women-owned businesses operating in the construction trades or offering services related to construction. Attendance from Prime contractors seeking collaboration opportunities with MWBE vendors is highly encouraged.
City of Asheville to Hold Disparity Study Public Hearing on September 19, 2023
The City of Asheville’s Community and Economic Development Department announces its upcoming Disparity Study Public Hearing, an essential step in evaluating and improving the City’s Business Inclusion program.
City of Asheville transfers real estate at 3 Hunt Hill Place to My Daddy Taught Me That
On Friday, the City of Asheville announced that the conveyance of City-owned property at 3 Hunt Hill Place was complete. The new owner, KL Training Solutions, received the property for $1 after the City Council voted on April 25, 2023, in support of the transaction. According to the April staff report, KL Training [...]
Who’s up this week on What’s Up AVL! Community and Economic Development Division Manager Rachel Taylor
What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show gives the community the chance to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. Learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. This Week’s Guest: This week, the City of Asheville host Sam Parada sat down with the Economic [...]
Asheville Business Inclusion Office to Host a Vendor Outreach Event in Asheville
The Asheville Business Inclusion (ABI) office is excited to announce it will host a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) outreach event on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Maple Crest Apartments Community Room, located at 20 Lee Garden Lane, Asheville, NC 28801 (address corrected). The [...]
City of Asheville awards over $350,000 to local agencies addressing the education achievement gap
The Strategic Partnership Grant Program (SPG) provides funding for nonprofit organizations that serve Asheville residents to support school-aged children from low- to moderate-income households in and outside of the classroom. SPG was relaunched in June 2022 after a three-year pause in funding. It serves as a pilot program providing much needed [...]