Following the 2009 Economic Outlook presentation the Asheville Citizen-Times sat down with both presenters and asked a few questions that were submitted by viewers watching the presentation online.
If you missed the Economic Outlook presentation check out citizen-times.com/section/econoutlook to watch it in its entirety.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
When the Closet and Office Meet...
The Erin and Greg Mosher of Closet Tailors have purchased Office Environments. Both Office Environments and Closet Tailors are very active Chamber members, together this will make one powerful combination in the Asheville community.Office Environments of Asheville will transition ownership from Nina and Chris Young to Erin and Greg Mosher effective August 1st. The Moshers are current owners of Closet Tailors of Asheville.
“As important to us as the business background of the Moshers, is the fact that they share our philosophies regarding customers, employees, and community involvement,” said Chris Young.
“Erin and Greg are a talented, impressive husband/wife team,” said Nina Young, “Erin’s background in the office furniture industry, and Greg’s experience across many industries will help Office Environments continue growing.”
In its 25th year of operation in Western North Carolina, Office Environments provides performance-based solutions for the commercial office furniture and flooring markets.
“We’re very excited to be joining the Office Environment’s team,” said Erin Mosher, who will serve as president of the company. Greg Mosher commented that “the Young’s have built a company on a foundation of great employees, and giving back to the community, we hope to carry on that legacy.”
Chris and Nina Young will join their son, Brian, and his team in their newly named business, Clean Environments. Clean Environments will provide commercial carpet and upholstery maintenance utilizing the MilliCare dry cleaning method, will offer SaniGlaze ceramic tile and grout restoration, as well as janitorial services.
Office Environments has earned a reputation for giving back to the community through its owner and employee involvement in community related organizations and projects.
Office Environments has been creating innovative workspaces since 1984 and has remained a market leader in every area they service. With a rich history of growth and customer satisfaction they have been recognized as a Steelcase Exemplary Performance Dealer, a Milliken Vision Award Winner, The Asheville Chamber of Commerce Small Business Leader of the Year and The Outstanding Business in Philanthropy in the Asheville area.
Office Environments is a woman-owned business, and a HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) designated organization. They currently employ 45 people and operate out of a 36,000 square foot facility in East Asheville, NC, located at 1070 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC, 28805.
The company represents Steelcase, Turnstone, National, HON, and others in the commercial office furniture market. In the commercial flooring market they represent Milliken, Shaw, Lees, Mohawk, Mannington, Armstrong, and others. All product and service portfolios focus on helping the customer make best use of their existing assets with complementary services offered to help extend the life of those assets.
More information is available on the company website at oeasheville.com, or by contacting Greg Mosher at 828-299-3300, greg@oeasheville.com.
Forget white...Green is now in for weddings
The North Carolina Arboretum launches a new green wedding program to compliment their existing facility rental program. The press release is below:
The North Carolina Arboretum has launched a green wedding program that will add an additional component to the organization’s successful facility rental program.
“The new program expands our ability to meet our mission of cultivating connections between people and plants,” said Arboretum Executive Director George Briggs. “Weddings are intimate occasions celebrated with family and friends, and we are honored to be able to extend our public service reach to the local community and beyond and offer a green component as part of these activities.”
The Arboretum’s natural setting provides a scenic – and sustainable – stage for these important celebrations. As part of its educational mission, the green wedding program will allow the Arboretum to educate the public about the importance of being a good steward of the natural environment within the context of the wedding event.
Arboretum property and facilities offer excellent lessons in sustainability through green buildings, gorgeous landscapes, natural products, water conservation and recycling. Information about these components will be incorporated into the green wedding program. In addition, couples will follow guidelines for using organically grown and natural products as part of their wedding activity and pledge to a reduction in consumable products during their celebration.
The Arboretum’s green wedding program will support the Asheville area as a wedding destination and help foster growth in this economic sector. Focusing on the green wedding niche allows the Arboretum to be part of this activity while meeting its mission of education, conservation, economic development and stewardship.
The 434-acre North Carolina Arboretum is nestled in the Southern Appalachian region – one of the most botanically diverse areas in the world. In addition to its economic development and educational initiatives, the Arboretum serves as a public asset and recreational resource to the State of North Carolina offering 65 acres of landscape exhibits, 10 miles of forested hiking and biking trails, Segway tours, innovative outdoor and indoor exhibits, and one of the finest, most unique bonsai collections in the United States.For more information about the Arboretum’s new wedding program, including fees, timeframes and restrictions, visit www.ncarboretum.org or call 828-665-2492.
The North Carolina Arboretum has launched a green wedding program that will add an additional component to the organization’s successful facility rental program.
“The new program expands our ability to meet our mission of cultivating connections between people and plants,” said Arboretum Executive Director George Briggs. “Weddings are intimate occasions celebrated with family and friends, and we are honored to be able to extend our public service reach to the local community and beyond and offer a green component as part of these activities.”
The Arboretum’s natural setting provides a scenic – and sustainable – stage for these important celebrations. As part of its educational mission, the green wedding program will allow the Arboretum to educate the public about the importance of being a good steward of the natural environment within the context of the wedding event.
Arboretum property and facilities offer excellent lessons in sustainability through green buildings, gorgeous landscapes, natural products, water conservation and recycling. Information about these components will be incorporated into the green wedding program. In addition, couples will follow guidelines for using organically grown and natural products as part of their wedding activity and pledge to a reduction in consumable products during their celebration.
The Arboretum’s green wedding program will support the Asheville area as a wedding destination and help foster growth in this economic sector. Focusing on the green wedding niche allows the Arboretum to be part of this activity while meeting its mission of education, conservation, economic development and stewardship.
The 434-acre North Carolina Arboretum is nestled in the Southern Appalachian region – one of the most botanically diverse areas in the world. In addition to its economic development and educational initiatives, the Arboretum serves as a public asset and recreational resource to the State of North Carolina offering 65 acres of landscape exhibits, 10 miles of forested hiking and biking trails, Segway tours, innovative outdoor and indoor exhibits, and one of the finest, most unique bonsai collections in the United States.For more information about the Arboretum’s new wedding program, including fees, timeframes and restrictions, visit www.ncarboretum.org or call 828-665-2492.
Monday, July 27, 2009
An unwelcome visitor to the visitor center
The other morning one of our staff walking up from his car to the building got quite a surprise with a bear rummaging through our trash cans. It is rare we have a visitor at the Chamber that isn't welcome but this one we can do without.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
2009 Asheville Metro Economic Outlook
The Asheville Citizen-Times preview the 2009 Economic Outlook with Tom Tveidt, Director of Research, Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County. The Citizen-Times will be broadcasting the event live through the citizen-times.com website.
Meet your Travel Companion
If our membership is one thing it is certainly diverse. A few weeks back we had a new member join that made me sit up and take notice. The member was Travel Companion, LLC, a one women show by Joyce Woodard. Now, I had never heard of a travel companion before and luckily I had the chance to meet Joyce at our new member orientation this past week and learn more about what she does.It sounds like a fun concept:
- Assures safe travel for families, children, seniors and the disabled, whether travelling to or from Asheville.
- Experienced travel companion at your side is great because you will always have someone to talk to or consult. Travelling with a companion has the advantage of sharing food, accommodations, et cetera.
- Caretaking services as well, such as house and pet sitting.
- For visitors to the Asheville area I can pickup them up at the airport and take them to to their hotel.
FastTrac Your Business
Mountain BizWorks and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce are partnering to bring FastTrac to Asheville.A little about FastTrac:
Be the entrepreneur you want to be whether you're starting or growing a business. FastTrac programs will help you live your dream at each stage of business growth. And through your FastTrac experience you'll:
- Develop key business insights and skills
- Determine your business strategy
- Be coached by entrepreneurs and experts
- Tap into entrepreneurial resources
- Network with other entrepreneurs
Be the entrepreneur you want to be whether you're starting or growing a business. FastTrac programs will help you live your dream at each stage of business growth. FastTrac is a practical, hands-on business development program designed to help entrepreneurs hone the skills needed to create, manage and grow a successful business. *Special offer: Asheville Chamber members receive $100 off the course investment fee.
http://www.mountainbizworks.org/subsection.php?id=44
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