by krista | Jan 13, 2022 | Asheville Police Department, WABA Member News, West Asheville News and Events
Community Resource Officer (CRO) Colby Fox with the new Sgt, Sgt Frye in attendance. New CRO’s – Ofc. Colby Fox & Ofc. Lindsey Rose Lt Brian Griffin Lots of outreach with homeless camps preparing for the winter months.Working to reduce panhandling with...
by krista | Jan 13, 2022 | Asheville Planning, WABA Member News, West Asheville Business
AVL City Updates Asheville Shares Space has been an essential program for businesses to expand for COVID precautions. City staff surveyed businesses that used an AVL Shares Space program, and the consensus is that the program has been well-liked, and they would like...
by krista | Jan 13, 2022 | WABA Member News, West Asheville News and Events
2022 is going to be an exciting year for West Asheville! Austin Walker is stepping down as WABA president after a 6 year term. We are grateful he has agreed to remain on the Board of Directors and value his contributions to the Executive Committee of the...
by krista | Sep 19, 2021 | Business Support, The City of Asheville, WABA Member News
We are enjoying working with Rachel Taylor, Economic Development Specialist with the City of Asheville and learning about resources and public engagement opportunities for West Asheville Business Owners. For reporting maintenance and sanitation issues use...
by krista | Sep 19, 2021 | WABA Member News, West Asheville Business
Russ Towers, founder of Second Gear, has been a WABA member since 2000 and a Board Member and our Treasurer for 7 years. We are so grateful for his amazing energy and dedication to advocating for West Asheville businesses. Second Gear has experienced tremendous...
by krista | Mar 18, 2021 | COVID Business support, WABA Member News
COVID-19 Small Business/Nonprofit Initiative The NC Pro Bono Resource Center’s COVID-19 Small Business/Nonprofit Initiative is an opportunity for North Carolina’s small businesses and non-profits who have suffered adversely from the impact of the COVID-19 crisis to...