Sneak Peek at Luella's Bar-B-Que on Merrimon

I was invited for a sneak peek at Luella's Bar-B-Que tonight, they were doing some staff training and needed some warm bodies. They did a great job renovating the space, I am sure I will be a frequent visitor. They open to the public on Monday July 6, stop in for some great barbecue.

Inside Posana Cafe

A few photos of the new Posana Cafe in downtown Asheville at 1 Biltmore Avenue. They hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce on July 2nd. Stop in and make them feel welcome!

Asheville NC Dealer Named Go Mini’s Dealer of the Year

Robie Campbell was named the Small Business Leader of the Year for a company with 15 employees or less at last night's Chamber Annual Meeting. He was also recently received national recognition from Go Mini's. Here is the press release

Go Mini’s, the leading provider of portable storage solutions, names North Carolina Dealer Robie Campbell as its 2009 Dealer of the Year.

Robie Campbell a principal of Go Mini’s Asheville was named 2009 Go Mini’s Dealer of the Year. The announcement came as part of the closing ceremonies at the 2009 Go Mini’s Annual Dealer Conference held in Jacksonville, Florida. “With more than 200 locations serving the United States, Canada, and Mexico it is truly an honor to be recognized as the Go Mini’s Dealer of the Year” said Robie Campbell.

“I’m extremely proud to be associated with a person of Robie Campbell’s caliber, and even more proud that he is part of the Go Mini’s dealer family. He is tireless in his efforts to provide his market with the best service available” said Bill Norris, CEO of Go Mini’s. “The award was presented to Robie in recognition of his outstanding achievement and selfless contributions to the growth of the Go Mini’s brand, as well as his personal contribution of extensive time, effort, and assistance to other dealers by sharing his knowledge and experience” said Norris.

Mr. Campbell is well known for his leadership ability and business savvy. He has been previously recognized as the Small Business of the Month, a Rising Star Award winner, and a two-time recipient of the Sky High Growth Award. In addition to being a principal in three different Go Mini’s Dealerships, Robie Campbell is also a partner in Union Transfer & Storage, an agent for United Van Lines, and RJT Relocation, an agent for Mayflower Transit. Because of his success as a Go Mini’s dealer, Mr. Campbell also oversees the Dealer Training Program for new Go Mini’s Dealers.

Windoes on the Park featured in NC Magazine!

Those Girls of Windows on the Park are featured in this month’s NC Magazine, the official publication of the North Caronia Chamber of Commerce. The three page spread highlights the difficulties these entrepreneurs have had to overcome during the construction of Pack Square Park and a slipping economy. Entitled “Strong and Creative in a Down Economy: Those Girls Thrive in Asheville” the article is quite coup for Those Girls, given that the entrepreneurial profiles in the magazine are generally about individual male business owners. You can read the article here.

Asheville Arts Center Hires New PR Director

The Asheville Arts Center welcomes Michael Wilson to the Arts Center family as the new Director of Public Relations! Brought in about a month ago, Michael has already been working diligently to further the Arts Center’s current marketing strategies and dreaming up new, innovative programs with a strong community focus. His grand vision is strongly tied to the notion that the Asheville Arts Center is a major resource for performing arts education in our community. The key to success is supporting the community that supports the Arts Center.

Michael Wilson has two talents: performing and marketing. His first experience with the Asheville Arts Center was this past Spring, playing the title role, Tommy/Narrator, in “The Who’s Tommy.” While rehearsing the show, through several conversations with the owners of the Arts Center, Michael was offered the opportunity to combine his two talents. Needless to say, this is a dream come true. He jumped right in.

Cliff Hanger Now Open!

GIDDY UP AND GO!
Ghost Town in the Sky is Now Open Daily! The 2009 is in full swing and the Wild West fun has begun!

AHS dogs available for adoption

Brandi sent over a few photos of some of the many dogs they have available for adoption. I could not resist posting them. Visit them at ashevillehumane.org

Spud
Male
Basset Hound/Retriever
4 years 7 months


Jack
Male
Chow Chow/Mix
4 months


Boone
Male
Retriever, Labrador/Mix
4 months