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Aktiga

Aktiga is an Asheville-based software company building collaboration and productivity tools, starting with Agenda Keeper—a new platform for managing recurring meetings, supporting accountability, and helping teams stay aligned.

Angela Kim Couture

Angela Kim Couture is a bespoke bridal studio creating luxury custom wedding gowns that blend refined craftsmanship and unique design. We create one-of-a-kind, handcrafted dresses that bring each bride’s unique vision to life, delivering a truly personalized and unforgettable experience.

Crafted Glory

Crafted Glory - a luxury hand-made furniture company in Clyde, NC. Founder Kwadwo crafts heirloom quality wooden furniture that blends his and his wife's Ghanaian artistic culture with Scandinavian design. His work is sculptural, warm and textured as well as elegant and elevated.

Cura Concrete

Cura Concrete builds accurately and efficiently new residential foundations in WNC. Crew safety, superior quality and management drive our practice. They foster creativity and critical thinking in our daily tasks to provide a superior service.

Delish Venezuelan Street Food

Delish Venezuelan Street Food is making history as the first Venezuelan food truck in Western North Carolina. They serve up authentic arepas, Cachapas, and more, bringing the bold flavors of Venezuela to the streets. Visit their specialized retail store, open since 2022, for a curated selection of Venezuelan goodies you won’t find anywhere else.

Elite Eye Care

Elite Eye Care provides expert eye care with innovative treatments and AI-driven solutions to enhance patient experiences. Committed to cutting-edge technology and personalized service, we help our community achieve optimal eye health.

Emergency Tech Repair

Founded by veteran Elisha Lewis in 2022, Emergency Tech Repair rapidly grew from a startup in an ambulance to two stores, offering trusted, compassionate tech care, recognized by Apple and Forbes, and committed to living wages and community support.

High Lonesome Timber

High Lonesome Timber provides high-quality tree care and forestry services. The safe and conscientious company is based in Yancey County, NC, and their ISA Certified Arborists use modern methodology to keep trees safe, healthy, and beautiful.

Matcha Nude

Matcha Nude is a sustainable + ethical matcha company doing things differently. Matcha Nude offers affordable premium-grade organic, non-GMO Japanese matcha in 100% compostable packaging. Matcha Nude is on a mission to show the world the power of this incredible tea + the lifestyle that comes with it.

McHone Performance Training

McHone Performance Training was developed to help individuals with outdoor lifestyles to feel confident in their fitness while running, biking, climbing, paddling and recreating in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Pro Painting & Drywall LLC

Pro Painting & Drywall is locally owned and operated drywall, painting, and home repair company. They offer interior and exterior services for home and business owners in Hendersonville, Asheville, and the surrounding areas. As a small business with a dedicated team, they go the extra mile for our customers to ensure every last detail is completed to perfection.

Sarah Sunshine Pottery

Sarah Sunshine Pottery is known for their rich signature glaze collections, and their useful, functional pottery. Each piece is handmade by store owner Sarah Vekasi, and sold in their flagship store on Cherry Street, in the heart of Black Mountain, NC, as well as online nationwide.

Sky Clean

Sky Clean specializes in providing professional window cleaning, pressure washing, and high-access services to commercial clients across western North Carolina, the upstate of South Carolina, and eastern Tennessee.

Sugarcane Studios

Sugarcane Studios is a professional sewing studio specializing in custom clothing, bridal and formalwear, and general alterations, including menswear. With online booking, upfront pricing, and a commitment to customer service, we want you to feel amazing in your clothes.