In my second week
interning at the Chamber of Commerce in the Asheville area, I became a member
of the economic development team. Working in this department I was able to sit
in on important meetings regarding important issues. I became familiar with a non-profit
organization called Handmade in America . I've learned that this organization
supports and promote local artists. I was surprised to see that
beautiful, extravagant art work is being produced in my home town. I also
had the pleasure of talking to the Chairman of the Economic Development Coalition (EDC), Buncombe County
Commissioner K.Ray Bailey & ARRA Project Manager Brenda G. Mills. They are
both powerful people, who gave the me some of the best advice about school and
life in general. Clark Duncan, Director of Marketing for the EDC, and I also had lunch with an owner of a software
company, who is considering moving his business to the area. Thus far, I am
loving the Chamber. I am thrilled to see what the other departments have in
store.
- Asia Porter (CAYLA Intern)
CAYLA is a youth leadership program through the City of Asheville that
helps teenagers build leadership and give back to the community.
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