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 announces new project to enhance neighborhood resilience, connectivity
The Community Space Upfit Project is an ARPA-funded initiative to provide five community spaces with technology and infrastructure enabling virtual community meetings, and emergency briefings: connecting residents in real-time no matter the situation. In a pioneering move aimed at bolstering neighborhood connectivity and climate resilience, the City of Asheville will be enhancing five community spaces across [...]
What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about the Community Space Upfit Project with Communications Specialist Logan Smith
What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. On What’s Up AVL! this week, host Sam Parada interviews Logan Smith, part of the Community and [...]
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 launches O.U.R. Asheville – A Community Engagement Leadership Academy
Members of the Asheville community are invited to learn more about the O.U.R. Asheville Academy – a community engagement leadership academy that kicks off this spring. Applications are open for the first round of 12 trainees, who will be selected as the first group of participants for this ongoing program. The academy is [...]
City Council identifies FY25 priorities at Council Retreat February 22-23, 2024
During the recent Council Retreat on February 22 & 23, 2024, Asheville City Council was able to establish 6 strategic priorities for the next fiscal year. The strategic priorities help guide City Council, City staff, and the City’s annual operating and capital budget and annual work plans. The 6 priorities for FY2025 are: Neighborhood and Climate Resilience Equitable, [...]
Community invited to meeting for Malvern Hills Park’s pool on February 21, 2024
UPDATE: 2/19/2024: Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) Director D. Tyrell McGirt and other City of Asheville staff look forward to meeting with community members during this drop-in format community meeting. This format allows as many Asheville residents as possible to attend. Off-street parking is located off Harnett Street. APR staff will greet guests at the school’s entrance [...]
City of Asheville Announces Fourth Round of Strategic Partnership Grants
Eligible nonprofits are encouraged to apply for funding amounts at/upwards of the $35,000 minimum. Applications will be accepted until February 2, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The Strategic Partnership Grant Program (SPG) provides funding for non-profit organizations that serve Asheville residents to support school-aged children from low- to moderate-income households in and outside of the classroom. [...]
The City of Asheville announces Equity & Inclusion Director
Asheville City Manager, Debra Campbell, is pleased to announce that Sala Menaya-Merritt has been named as the City of Asheville’s next Equity & Inclusion Director. Ms. Menaya-Merritt will officially begin her duties with the City of Asheville on January 8 and will spend her first three weeks cross-training with Brenda Mills, the City’s current Director [...]
City of Asheville Employee Recognition: Equity and Inclusion Director Brenda Mills
The City of Asheville recognized one of its own at the City Council Meeting on December 12, but we’re not alone. As current Equity and Inclusion Director Brenda Mills prepares to retire in the new year, several local and state organizations took time to thank her for decades of service to the community and [...]
The City of Asheville Housing Trust Fund now accepting applications
The City of Asheville’s Community and Economic Development Department is now accepting applications for the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) for fiscal year 2024-25. The Housing Trust Fund was created in 2000 to provide a source of local funding to assist in developing affordable housing in Asheville. Assistance is available in the form of repayable loans at low interest rates.
The City of Asheville is pleased to announce applications for the 2024 City of Asheville Youth Leadership Academy (C.A.Y.L.A) are now open!
Applications are now open for The City of Asheville Youth Leadership Academy (CAYLA) program. Get first hand experience in a chosen field, be a paid intern, and receive scholarship money towards future education. APPLY TODAY!
City of Asheville to Host Open House this week to Create Long-Term Vision for Downtown Patton Avenue
The City of Asheville will host an open house to introduce a new planning project for the downtown Patton Avenue Corridor. This study will create a long-term vision for the area of Patton Avenue that runs from the Jeff Bowen Bridge to its endpoint at Pack Square Plaza.
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.