Local FASTSIGNS sales employees receive national recognition

Two outside sales professionals from FASTSIGNS^® of Asheville received national recognition for outstanding sales achievements at the 2016 FASTSIGNS Outside Sales Summit, recently held in Arlington, Texas.

Tom Dieterly received the Gold Sales Award, which recognizes Outside Sales Professionals who achieved sales between $700,000 and $999,999 from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. With more than 615 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS centers worldwide, only 16 Outside Sales Professionals received this award.

Additionally, John Hornsby received the Bronze Sales Award for achieving sales between $300,000 and $499,999 from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.

“We’re very proud of our team for their outstanding sales achievements and for providing excellent service to our customers every day,” said Ric Davenport, FASTSIGNS of Asheville franchisee. “We look forward to continue helping local businesses and organizations increase their visibility and achieve their goals using superior visual communications solutions.”

FASTSIGNS of Asheville has served area businesses and organizations for over 20 years. The center is located at 1202 Patton Ave. and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

September classes offered by OnTrack

September Financial Education Schedule
Classes are free unless noted. Pre-registration required. Call today at 255-5166.

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Home Energy Efficiency - Learn ways to make affordable energy upgrades to your home that will save you money. Most participants can expect to achieve a 30% savings in their utilities by implementing ideas learned in class. All participants receive a bag of helpful energy savings tools.

• Tuesday, September 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Relationships and Money – CORRECTED TEXT: Somehow, talking about money often results in arguments, hurt feelings, and a sense of inadequacy. Explore topics you will want to address to get stronger outcomes and learn how to make those conversations effective, calm, and rational. 

• Thursday, September 8  from 5:30 to 7:00 pm (Guest Educator: Sara Bensman/Sara Bensman Mediation & Consulting) - offered through the Women's Financial Empowerment Center
• Monday, September 12 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm (Guest Educator: Sara Bensman/Sara Bensman Mediation & Consulting) - offered through the Women's Financial Empowerment Center

Homebuyer Education Series - ($50.00 participant fee) Our HUD-certified course provides a step-by-step explanation of the home-buying process, a fantastic resource book, and an opportunity to interact with local real estate / lending / legal professionals so that you can make an informed decision about the biggest investment you will probably ever make. Certificate received upon completion.  

• (2-part class) Saturdays, September 10 & 17  from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Manage Your Money Series - Our most popular seminar deals with the basics of budgeting, setting goals, planning spending to realize goals, saving strategies, and tracking spending.

• Wednesdays, September 14, 21 & 28 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
• Thursdays, September 15, 22 & 29 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm
• Saturdays, September 24 & October 1 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

Understanding Credit. Get it. Keep it. Improve it.- Find out what you know about credit!  Learn what credit is, how to fix your past credit mistakes, read your credit reports, understand credit repair, and more.

• Thursday, September 1 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm OR
• Tuesday, September 6 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm OR
• Monday, September 12 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm OR
• Friday, September 23 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm OR
• Monday, September 26 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm

Budgeting and Debt Class - A budget plan is one of the best tools for financial empowerment. Learn how income, expenses, and debt all affect a successful budget and gain tools to help you create a realistic budget. Additionally, everyone has a different solution for managing debt. This class will discuss the array of options for managing your debt.

• Wednesday, September 7 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm OR
• Friday, September 16 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm OR
• Monday, September 19 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm OR

Understanding Reverse Mortgages - Learn the basics about Reverse Mortgages. This class will help you:

- Finally understand what a reverse mortgage is and how they work.

- Learn about how reverse mortgages can provide cash to homeowners over age 62.

- Understand how the loans are paid back.

- Learn about different scenarios and how a reverse mortgage can be helpful; and

- Determine if you have enough equity in your home for a reverse mortgage to be a good solution for you by getting a free estimate at the end of the class.

·         Tuesday, September 27 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm

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Pre-registration required.  Call OnTrack WNC today at 255-5166.

All classes listed are held at OnTrack WNC offices - 50 South French Broad Ave. Second Floor

Rock the Quarry Trail Challenge scheduled for Sept. 17th

Locally owned and operated Grove Stone & Sand Company is proud to partner with presenting sponsor Carolina Cat to host the 9th annual Rock the Quarry Trail Challenge
5K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, September 17th. 

Located in the heart of the Swannanoa Valley, Rock the Quarry is a foot race with a mission to bring the community together to celebrate good health and the beautiful Western North Carolina environment. All proceeds from the event benefit Grove Stone’s neighbor, the Black Mountain Home for Children, and long-time partner, the Asheville Museum of Science (formerly known as the Colburn Earth Science Museum).

COURSE - Boasting some of the best views in all of Western North Carolina, the course combines scenic views, private trails, multiple stream-crossings, and a ½ mile span through Grove Stone’s active quarry in Black Mountain.

PRIZES & RACE SHIRT – Laser engraved wood trophies for 1st – 3rd male and female finishers in each age group & CASH PRIZES to the 1st ($200) & 2nd ($100) place overall male and female finishers. Masters Division (40 and over) cash prizes for 1st overall male & female finishers ($100)! All participants who register before September 6th are guaranteed t-shirts. Feedback from last year’s race is that the RTQ shirt is participants’ new favorite running shirt. 

KIDS FUN RUN – Rock the Quarry is excited to get kids involved with the Kids Fun Run (ages 10 and under). The Kids Fun Run ($5 per participant) is 1/4 of a mile and each participant will receive a customized race day headband.

REGISTRATION - Registration available online through RacesOnline until September 14th. There will also be registration at Packet Pickup and on the day of the race until 9am (cash or check only). https://racesonline.com/events/rock-the-quarry
 
Registration Fees:
(Thru Aug 31st: $25) (Sept 1st – 16th: $30) (Sept 17th (Race-Day): $35) Kids Fun Run (10 and under) - $5.00

For more information, visit www.hedrickind.com/rock-the-quarry

AssuredPartners NL Promotes Tige Hopper to Managing Director

AssuredPartners NL (formerly Webb Insurance in Asheville) recently promoted Tige Hopper to Managing Director in our Asheville, North Carolina office.  In his new role, Hopper will be in charge of overseeing the day-to-day operations and continued growth initiatives of the office, as well as maintaining his book of business and responsibilities as Sales Leader.

Hopper has been in the insurance industry for five years, most recently as the Sales Leader and a Commercial Lines Producer at AssuredPartners NL (formerly Webb Insurance) specializing in risk solutions for craft breweries and contractors.  Previously, he worked in heavy equipment sales for various dealers and corporate marketing for John Deere.  Hopper is a member of the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild and the Asheville Brewers Alliance.  He holds his property, casualty, life and health licenses along with the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Certified Builders Insurance Agent (CBIA) designations.  Hopper graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness and minor in economics and then went onto East Carolina University where he received his MBA.  He lives in Montford with his wife, Heather, and volunteers his time with Meals on Wheels.

“Tige has distinguished himself as a hard-working, technical, passionate and successful producer.  He has earned the respect of the Asheville staff and we are excited for Tige to take on the Managing Director responsibilities,” said John Webb, President of the AssuredPartners NL Asheville office.

To learn more about AssuredPartners NL, visit: www.assuredptrnl.com.