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Making It In Asheville

Asheville Daily | Episode 6: Launching 1% for Asheville + Grant Opportunities for Local Businesses

In today’s episode, host Tony Ubertaccio highlights the new 1% for Asheville campaign, an inspiring initiative where Asheville businesses pledge 1% of their sales for November and December to support local hurricane relief efforts. Spearheaded by Eric Fabian of Sour House, this campaign unites businesses across sectors in giving back directly to the community.

Key topics covered:

• 1% for Asheville Campaign (00:55) A breakdown of how this initiative works, the importance of contributing 1% of sales versus profits, and the impact this has on local businesses and community resilience.

• Opportunities for Business Owners (03:08) Insights into how local businesses can get involved in 1% for Asheville and leverage the campaign for community connection and customer engagement.

• Grant Funding for Asheville (05:01) Updates on available grants from Visit Asheville, Mountain BizWorks, and the Asheville Chamber, with details on the Chamber’s upcoming Craft Your Commerce program for Western North Carolina businesses.

Tune in to learn more about supporting Asheville’s recovery efforts and hear the latest on community resources and upcoming events for business owners.

For full show notes, visit: makingitinasheville.com/daily.