June 7, 2013

Tips for Hiring and Managing Employees

7 June 2013, Comments: 0

Thanks to everyone who came out last night to Asheville Hair Design for our free seminar, Do You Get What You Pay For? The focus of the evening was on hiring and managing employees, HR practices, and living wages. Here’s a sampling of some of the knowledge that was shared.


May 2, 2013

Investing Locally

2 May 2013, Comments: 0

We are lucky to live in a region where people understand the importance of a robust local economy. From the Asheville Grown Business Alliance and its Go Local campaign, to the Venture Local WNC conference, to the enthusiastic support of the local food movement – this region is proud of what is has to offer, and is eager to support it.


May 1, 2013

Sweets for the Sweet

1 May 2013, Comments: 0

The other day, some of the staff was gathered in the break room for lunch, talking about how excited we were that Ron & Valerie Patton of Vortex Doughnuts won The Big Tasty competition back in March. Why are we so thrilled?