A few weeks ago, a talented cohort of Western North Carolina artists packed up their work and made the trip to American Craft Made Baltimore, the largest juried art fair on the East Coast. Representing the Western North Carolina and the Craft Your Commerce program, these makers took the creative spirit of our region to…
Kwadwo Som-Pimpong of Crafted Glory purchased his first home in 2015. One surprise for the first-time buyer? “It never occurred to me that the furniture wouldn’t come with the house,” he laughed. That realization started his journey to find furniture he loved, and it’s since led to a business that’s growing one handcrafted piece at…
James Little originally moved to Asheville to make custom bicycle frames. As a musician, though, he saw the potential in the aluminum materials he worked with every day: a more consistent, durable instrument that never changes with temperature, humidity, or a bumpy ride. Thus, Aluminati Guitar Company was born. Innovative Beginnings “I used to be…
Patty Adamic, owner of Mike’s on Main in Hendersonville, North Carolina, had plans to leave the restaurant industry. Now, she owns the building where her beloved local business resides. Thanks to Patty for sharing her Meet the Dreamer story! From an Exit Plan to a Permanent Home When Patty Adamic first visited WNC on vacation…
Since their start, Cura Concrete has been pursuing the best parts of entrepreneurship: forming and caring for the right team, pursuing right-fit projects, and having the ability to go where their curiosity takes them. Thanks to Kati, Francisco, and Carol for sharing their story. Merging Education and Experience Francisco Ceron Maza shared that much of…
Bobby Richardson of Black Bear Lock & Security took the pandemic as an opportunity to make a career change. Now, he operates a successful business with Jackson County as his home base. A Pandemic Pivot Before 2020, Bobby Richardson taught with a local marching band. As the world shifted, so did his desire to start…
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