Tickets for the first-annual “Baseball and Beers” festival, scheduled for Saturday, August 22, from 4-8 p.m. at McCormick Field, will go on sale Saturday morning, June 6, at 10 a.m. at the Asheville Tourists box office as well as Ticketmaster outlets. The event is being sponsored by the Asheville Brews Cruise and Wild Wing Café, with more than 30 vendors featuring hand-crafted beers from throughout the Southeast providing their products at the ballpark.
Four bands will play during the “Baseball and Beers” festival. From 4 p.m. until 4:45 p.m., the Firecracker Jazz Band will take the stage at McCormick Field. Kellin Watson will follow, beginning at 5:05 p.m. Jar-E will play from 6:10 until 6:55 before Woody Wood and Hollywood-Red conclude the festivities, from 7:15 to 8 p.m.
Prices are $20 for a ticket and a commemorative beer mug and $35 for a ticket, commemorative beer mug and t-shirt and a light meal consisting of a sandwich, chips and a non-alcoholic drink. There will also be 100 VIP tickets sold at $40 each, which includes a complete meal in the Asheville Citizen-Times Clubhouse Suite in addition to the ticket, mug and t-shirt, and $10 designated driver tickets for those opting not to the sample the beers. Commemorative t-shirts will be on sale for $15 each. Those attending “Baseball and Beers” must be 21 years of age.
The Tourists will not play a game at McCormick Field on the day of the event, although everyone buying a festival ticket will also receive a general admission baseball ticket, good for any game (excluding July 4-5) during the 2009 season, at the time of their festival purchase.
“The response has been outstanding and we’re looking forward to hosting one of the summer’s biggest events,” said Mike Bauer, executive director of Palace Baseball. “Right after we announced we were hosting the event, Asheville and Portland, Oregon, were named the top craft-beer towns in the country. Everything appears to be dovetailing for a fun and exciting time for everyone involved.”
Ticket purchasers along with breweries and vendors wishing to participate or needing additional information should contact the Tourists front office at (828) 258-0428.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Deltec Homes’ Living Green “NC Healthy Built” Model Grand Opening Celebration.
Deltec Homes builds the most energy efficient round homes in the US.
Deltec Homes’ new model in Mars Hill, NC (near Asheville,NC) was completed as a North Carolina Healthy Built Home in October 2008. Grand Opening Celebration of the Model is scheduled for Sunday June 28, 1-5PM and Monday June 29, 10am-4pm in Mars Hill, NC. Ribbon cutting will be Monday June 29th at noon. Take I-26 west to Exit 9 and follow signs. (275 Manor Rd., Mars Hill, NC)
At about 3800 square feet, Deltec’s model home is projected to use up to 50% less energy than homes of similar size. In addition to the remarkable energy efficiency of the home, there are many systems in place to enhance and improve the indoor environmental quality. Fresh air is continually circulated throughout the home by a special ventilation system, and a sealed crawlspace lowers energy use and provides excellent moisture management. Low VOC finishes were used extensively along with formaldehyde free cabinets. Highly efficient heating and cooling systems maintain exceptional comfort with minimal energy use. The home also promotes exceptional durability through mold and termite resistant framing, fiber cement siding, and a structural shell that was built in a controlled environment to limit exposure to building materials during construction.
Deltec produces all of its homes with 100% renewable energy. The prefabricated, panelized structural shell is built with 78% less waste than a typical stick-built home through Deltec’s extensive recycling and reuse program. Click Deltec Homes for more information.
About Deltec Homes
Deltec Homes, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is a family run business for over 40 years that has been building energy efficient, hurricane resistant, circular homes.
Deltec Homes’ new model in Mars Hill, NC (near Asheville,NC) was completed as a North Carolina Healthy Built Home in October 2008. Grand Opening Celebration of the Model is scheduled for Sunday June 28, 1-5PM and Monday June 29, 10am-4pm in Mars Hill, NC. Ribbon cutting will be Monday June 29th at noon. Take I-26 west to Exit 9 and follow signs. (275 Manor Rd., Mars Hill, NC)
- Tours of the New Round, Energy Efficient, 3800 sq ft home
- Visit Exhibitor Booths
- Talk with Green Experts
- Attend Educational Seminars (Designing a Green Home (20-30 min),Introduction to Solar Energy (20-30 min),Understanding Financial Incentives for Building Green (20 min))
At about 3800 square feet, Deltec’s model home is projected to use up to 50% less energy than homes of similar size. In addition to the remarkable energy efficiency of the home, there are many systems in place to enhance and improve the indoor environmental quality. Fresh air is continually circulated throughout the home by a special ventilation system, and a sealed crawlspace lowers energy use and provides excellent moisture management. Low VOC finishes were used extensively along with formaldehyde free cabinets. Highly efficient heating and cooling systems maintain exceptional comfort with minimal energy use. The home also promotes exceptional durability through mold and termite resistant framing, fiber cement siding, and a structural shell that was built in a controlled environment to limit exposure to building materials during construction.
Deltec produces all of its homes with 100% renewable energy. The prefabricated, panelized structural shell is built with 78% less waste than a typical stick-built home through Deltec’s extensive recycling and reuse program. Click Deltec Homes for more information.
About Deltec Homes
Deltec Homes, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is a family run business for over 40 years that has been building energy efficient, hurricane resistant, circular homes.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Climate Change in 2009: Global Changes…Local Impacts
Monday, June 8th 7:00pm
The local Asheville Chapter of the American Meteorological Society presents:
Climate Change in 2009: Global Changes…Local Impacts
Join the distinguished panel of local and national experts to discuss the Asheville Climate Initiative at the Diana Wortham Theatre. Last week, Asheville won a competitive proposal process to host the new Cooperative Institute for Climate and Satellites. The new institute will use a variety of detection methods to observe and forecast the impacts of climate change on our environment. Please join us to learn of the great opportunities the Institute will bring to our community! For further information, please contact Pamela McCown, 828-713-9959, Pamela@education-research-services.org
The local Asheville Chapter of the American Meteorological Society presents:
Climate Change in 2009: Global Changes…Local Impacts
Join the distinguished panel of local and national experts to discuss the Asheville Climate Initiative at the Diana Wortham Theatre. Last week, Asheville won a competitive proposal process to host the new Cooperative Institute for Climate and Satellites. The new institute will use a variety of detection methods to observe and forecast the impacts of climate change on our environment. Please join us to learn of the great opportunities the Institute will bring to our community! For further information, please contact Pamela McCown, 828-713-9959, Pamela@education-research-services.org
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Growing National Business Based in Asheville
Harmony Crisis Management Group:Out of Asheville Comes a New Nationwide Life Coaching & Counseling Agency
Harmony Crisis Management Group is a new, innovated life coaching and counselingagency whose mission is to help individuals, youth and families achieve excellence through life empowerment coaching. Harmony has been developed and grown out of Asheville. Harmony’s unique philosophy of life coaching and counseling empowers and equips each family with the tools needed to choose the best program for their youth and to become successful. With headquarters located around the country, Harmony is reaching people and changing lives on a national scale. Our CEO and President is entrepreneur Larry Spain, and our Executive Director, Angelina Stefanini, is a certified life coach and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
In recognition of tough economic times, Harmony’s fees and packages meet the needs of families and individuals of all income levels. Families are able to receive discounts and Harmony employs an income based fee structure. This includes three, six, and 12 month payment options. Harmony specializes in using Life Empowerment Coaching and counseling as an affordable and action-oriented option for families in crisis or for those who need guidance and support. We support family unity and engender hope. Harmony’s team of expert staff are stationed around the country and work in collaboration to create a strong foundation of support for its clients. Staff on board include licensed professional counselors, life coaches, psychologists, educational specialists, wellness experts, financial experts, and many more.
Harmony’s services include innovative feature, including the unique blend of traditional counseling and life coaching. Furthermore, Harmony sponsors a free, bi-weekly life coaching group in Asheville. For more information, contact Angelina Stefanini at info@harmonycmg.com or toll-free at 877.240.0999.
Learn more by visiting harmonycmg.com.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Meet Clark Duncan
Over the next few months we will be highlighting some of our Chamber staff members so that you can better know your Chamber team.
Name:
Clark Duncan
Years in Asheville:
6 years
Years at the Chamber:
1+ years
What part of town do you live in?
5-Points & Chestnut Hills
What do you do at the Chamber?
I manage Existing Business & Industry Services for the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville & Buncombe County. In short – I deliver programs and services that aid in the retention and expansion of employers that drive our diverse economy.
When you are not at the Chamber what are we most likely to find you doing?
Running and spending time with my son, Sam. Most weekends you’ll also find us at the Asheville City Market downtown helping my wife with the family business – an organic flower and produce farm.
Pets?
A Great Dane, a mutt, and a three-legged cat.
What do you like most about your job?
Economic development is really about community development, and education, and opportunity, and quality of life. In my job I get to work with the best and brightest people – on plant floors, in small business, in government, here at the Chamber - that love this town and want to see it flourish. That’s hard to beat.
Clark Duncan can be reached at 828.258.6134 or at cduncan@ashevillechamber.org
Name: Clark Duncan
Years in Asheville:
6 years
Years at the Chamber:
1+ years
What part of town do you live in?
5-Points & Chestnut Hills
What do you do at the Chamber?
I manage Existing Business & Industry Services for the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville & Buncombe County. In short – I deliver programs and services that aid in the retention and expansion of employers that drive our diverse economy.
When you are not at the Chamber what are we most likely to find you doing?
Running and spending time with my son, Sam. Most weekends you’ll also find us at the Asheville City Market downtown helping my wife with the family business – an organic flower and produce farm.
Pets?
A Great Dane, a mutt, and a three-legged cat.
What do you like most about your job?
Economic development is really about community development, and education, and opportunity, and quality of life. In my job I get to work with the best and brightest people – on plant floors, in small business, in government, here at the Chamber - that love this town and want to see it flourish. That’s hard to beat.
Clark Duncan can be reached at 828.258.6134 or at cduncan@ashevillechamber.org
Monday, June 1, 2009
Bank of Asheville Ranked 69th in Community Banks Nationwide
We received an email from Randall C. Hall, CFO of the Bank of Asheville, to share some good news. Bank of Asheville has been ranked #69 in the top 200 community banks. It is always great to hear one of our members getting some national recognition.Here is a link to the article with all the ranking information.
Here is what Mr. Hall had to say about the ranking:
Weststar Financial Services Corporation, parent of Bank of Asheville, was recently ranked #69 among the top 200 community banks in the U.S. based on a 3-year return on average equity (see attached). In last year’s publication we ranked #119. I am in the process of drafting a news release for Buddy Greenwood; however, he won’t return from vacation until next week. Since I know you’re working with a deadline, I wanted to provide you with a copy of the article from US Banker Magazine, which notes our performance.
There are approximately 1100 publicly traded community banks in the U.S. At #69, this places Bank of Asheville in the top 10 percentile.
We are honored not only to have been ranked among America’s top 200 performing community banks, but to have improved in ranking from 119th to 69th. Our success is largely attributable to the support we receive from our growing customer base in Western North Carolina, to our dedicated associates, who constantly strive for excellence, and to the Board of Directors, who inspire us through vision, leadership and integrity.
Adopt a Cat Month and Photo Contest
Two great yet serious announcements from teh Asheville Humaine Society. June apparently brings lots of cats to the Humaine Society so they are waving pet adoption fees on cats 9 months or older. They are also organizing a cat photo contest, so get out that camera.
Feline Frenzy: June is Adopt-a-Cat Month at AHS
Adoption fees waived in June for cats 9 months and older
May 28, 2009 ---- It’s that time again; spring and summer, when Asheville Humane Society (AHS) becomes inundated with kittens. Kittens are usually born in the warmer months of the year. When owners neglect to spay or neuter their cats, the resulting litters are often surrendered to the AHS shelter.
“We’ve been reviewing our 2008 statistics and were astounded to see that our intake of cats and kittens more than tripled in June of last year compared to how many we received in January,” says Shelly Moore, president and CEO of AHS. “This clearly demonstrates what an impact it has on the community when you don’t spay or neuter your pets. In fact, it’s so important to adopt cats in the summer that we are waiving our adoption fees on cats nine months and older in June.”
In addition to waiving adoption fees on cats nine months and older, AHS is bringing attention to the swelling numbers of felines at the shelter, by holding an Adopt-A-Cat Month Photo Contest. The winner of the contest will serve as ‘spokescat’ for next year’s Adopt-A-Cat month. For more information on the contest such as rules and photo submission deadlines, and to learn how you can adopt a cat, visit: ashevillehumane.org
Feline Frenzy: June is Adopt-a-Cat Month at AHS
Adoption fees waived in June for cats 9 months and older
May 28, 2009 ---- It’s that time again; spring and summer, when Asheville Humane Society (AHS) becomes inundated with kittens. Kittens are usually born in the warmer months of the year. When owners neglect to spay or neuter their cats, the resulting litters are often surrendered to the AHS shelter.
“We’ve been reviewing our 2008 statistics and were astounded to see that our intake of cats and kittens more than tripled in June of last year compared to how many we received in January,” says Shelly Moore, president and CEO of AHS. “This clearly demonstrates what an impact it has on the community when you don’t spay or neuter your pets. In fact, it’s so important to adopt cats in the summer that we are waiving our adoption fees on cats nine months and older in June.”
In addition to waiving adoption fees on cats nine months and older, AHS is bringing attention to the swelling numbers of felines at the shelter, by holding an Adopt-A-Cat Month Photo Contest. The winner of the contest will serve as ‘spokescat’ for next year’s Adopt-A-Cat month. For more information on the contest such as rules and photo submission deadlines, and to learn how you can adopt a cat, visit: ashevillehumane.org
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