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Blue Ridge Parkway open through Asheville today

Published in Asheville Attractions, Blue Ridge Parkway on February 19, 2014

After last week’s snowstorm of epic proportions inthe Asheville area, tThe Blue Ridge Parkway was closed for much of its stretch through North Carolina. But with the rapidly warming weather, a short stretch through the Asheville corridor is open today, Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Most of the Blue Ridge Parkway is closed today.

Most of the Blue Ridge Parkway is closed today.

The rest of the parkway, though, in North Carolina is closed for snow, ice, and dangerous road conditions.

The parkway is open at Mileposts 389 at Hendersonville Road/U.S. 25 in South Asheville, through U.S. 74 near the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center, up to MP 382 at U.S. 70/Tunnel Road at the Folk Art Center, which are both open today. This is where the parkway is closed, though.

In places where the parkway is gated, you can park off to the side, and access the parkway in most places by foot to walk, hike, snowshoe, cross-country ski, walk the dog or bicycle.

For more up to date road information on the parkway, visit www.nps.gov/blri or call the parkway visitor center at 828-298-5330.

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Employer registration Open- 2014 Homecoming Job Fair

Published in Asheville Local News on February 19, 2014

The Economic Development Coalition and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce partner annually with numerous workforce and industry allies to promote employment opportunities in advanced manufacturing, health care, and other growth industries in Western North Carolina. Residents, students, graduates and former residents are encouraged to attend this one-stop opportunity to meet directly with representatives from companies that will be hiring in 2014 or organizations promoting awareness to potential future employees.  The event will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at the Davis Event Center within the WNC Ag Center.  Employers may register online at www.homecomingjobfair.com for Western North Carolina’s largest recruiting event!   No registration necessary for job seekers. 

Job seekers are cordially invited to a FREE JOB SEEKER CONFERENCE presented by WNC Human Resource Association and the Asheville Chamber of Commerce in conjunction on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at AB Tech’s Ferguson Auditorium from 1- 5 PM. Free parking will be provided.

 

During the Job Seeker conference, attendees will learn the three R’s of finding a job: Research, Resumes and Relationships. Attendees will receive real time advice from HR experts regarding every piece of the job seeking process: from

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JACOB HOLM INDUSTRIES TO EXPAND OPERATIONS

Published in Asheville Local News on February 19, 2014

In conjunction with the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC), Jacob Holm Industries, a global nonwoven manufacturer, today announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Candler with over $45.9 million investment in facilities and equipment. The total project could exceed $60 million when it is complete.  Jacob Holm’s investment in Buncombe County will bring 66 new positions to accommodate the addition of a new product line.  The project is contingent upon approval at public hearing.  The company, which originally located in Buncombe County in 2005, currently employs 82 workers at the Candler production facility.

 

 Jacob Holm Industries, founded in 1794, is headquartered globally in Basel, Switzerland.  The Buncombe County facility is the headquarters for its U.S. subsidiary. Jacob Holm Industries is one of the world’s leading nonwoven corporations, offering high-quality products for the personal care, home care, hygiene, packaging and industrial markets.This additional production line is planned to start commercial production in Q1, 2015.  

 “Jacob Holm Industries is pleased to announce this new technology investment at our existing operation in Candler,” said Jacob Holm President, Steve Landon.  “Since opening our doors in Western North Carolina back in 2005,

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Leaders want to keep Russia’s history in positive light – Asheville Citizen

Published in Asheville History on February 18, 2014

MOSCOW – Russian authorities are growing increasingly testy over how the country’s past – particularly World War II – is publicly depicted, and some legislators are backing a law that would protect Russian history from negative portrayals.

Konstantin Ernst, who produced the opening ceremony for the Sochi Olympics, told Ekho Moskvy radio that he was disappointed that the International Olympics Federation urged him not to include elements about World War II in the production. The IOC said it would set a bad precedent.

Ernst said he found it extremely difficult and even painful to omit the segment, which he said could have been “the strongest moment of the whole ceremony.”

Now, a lawmaker wants to pass a law protecting Russian history from some perceived slights in the media.

“Our history and our point of view on historical events” is being deliberately distorted in Russia and abroad, Alexei Pushkov, who heads the State Duma Foreign Policy Committee, told the Russian news media.

“All of this is part of one chain. And when there’s such a battle for history going on, when EU countries pass laws protecting a certain point of view of history, maybe it’s time for us to think about legislation that will protect our

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Life Sciences Company to Locate in Asheville in January 2014

Published in Asheville Local News on February 18, 2014

In early January 2014, f(x) Immune Co. will begin operations in the Technology Commercialization Center at the A-B Tech Community College’s Business Acceleration Site in Enka (BASE) as a participant in the Business Incubator Program. f(x) Immune Co. is a spin-out from parent company Flow Applications Inc. with headquarters in the greater St. Louis area and with labs in the greater Atlanta area.  f(x) Immune Co. is an immuno-diagnostic companion assay developer, offering laboratory services and biologics development support for member companies of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRma).

Over the next three-years, f(x) Immune Co. will hire up to six lab technicians for its new operation in Asheville. The company will give priority to associate degreed Laboratory Technicians trained in NCCLS accredited programs and graduates of the former A-B Tech Biotechnology Associate Program in Applied Science. Resumes and cover letters are invited and will be accepted at info@fx-immune.com. f(x) Immune Co. also plans to use lab services of the NC BioNetwork hosted at A-B Tech.

Company principals cited a number of reasons for the selection of Asheville, including the incubator and wet-labs in the tech commercialization center at A-B Tech, the

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GE Aviation Breaks Ground on $126 Million Facility in Asheville

Published in Asheville Local News, North Carolina News on February 18, 2014


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ASHEVILLE, N.C.– In conjunction with the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC), GE Aviation broke ground on a new $126 million facility that will revolutionize jet propulsion on Thursday, November 14. This substantial investment will lead the way for new technology, design and materials that will make GE jet engines the industry standard for efficiency, while simultaneously reducing emissions.


“GE Aviation’s new factory in Buncombe County is a major endorsement of our local manufacturing talent.  This groundbreaking technology is the most sophisticated and proprietary ever entrusted to our region by such a prominent global corporation.  It should put Asheville at the top of the list for any company with demanding manufacturing needs, especially those with green attributes.”


Asheville’s economy is vibrant – since January of 2009 the EDC for Asheville-Buncombe County has announced 34 projects, from both recruitment and expansion efforts, bringing 2,700 new positions

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N.C. Economic Development Board Releases Strategic Plan

Published in North Carolina News on February 18, 2014

DetailsPublished on Wednesday, 05 February 2014 23:47 Written by Super User

RALEIGH, N.C. : January 24, 2014 – The North Carolina Economic Development Board approved a 10-year strategic plan today that is designed to serve as a guide for economic growth and activities across the state.
“I want to thank John Lassiter, Jim Whitehurst and the rest of the Economic Development Board members for their hard work,” said Governor Pat McCrory. “I asked
the board to come up with a strategic plan that will direct our efforts at the state level and enable our state and local leaders to coordinate efforts to create jobs and improve the lives of all North Carolinians.  We need to make the best use of our economic development resources as we continue our Carolina Comeback.”
The Economic Development Board has been meeting since July 2013 in various work groups to develop the strategic plan.   In addition, N.C. Commerce Secretary Decker conducted a Listening Tour across the state and gathered input from more than 2,000 economic development professionals, business leaders and citizens through surveys and town meetings.
‘What’s presented

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