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Acoustiblok® "Quiets" Asheville Humane Society Facility with (Patented) AcoustiFence®

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Friday, July 30, 2021

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TAMPA, Fla., July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Asheville Humane Society in Asheville, North Carolina had a serious animal noise problem at their facility and with the help of Acoustiblok, a NASA "Spinoff" listed company, the problem was solved with Acoustiblok's patented AcoustiFence.

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TAMPA, Fla., July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Asheville Humane Society in Asheville, North Carolina had a serious animal noise problem at their facility and with the help of Acoustiblok, a NASA "Spinoff" listed company, the problem was solved with Acoustiblok's patented AcoustiFence.
When the Asheville adoption center was built over ten years ago, it met and exceeded all the guidelines for an animal sheltering facility.
Asheville Humane Society chose to work with Acoustiblok because of company's excellent reputation in the industry, and because AcoustiFence, sound deadening material, exceeded the state regulations.
For those looking for a more upscale look, Acoustiblok has added a new product to their popular AcoustiFence line: Landscape HD (High Definition) Image AcoustiFence.

Asheville Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit and Run Accident

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

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ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On May 13th, 2021, Candler, NC cyclist William "Bill" Miller was hospitalized after being hit by a Ford Explorer driven by his neighbor, Paul Bork.

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ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On May 13th, 2021, Candler, NC cyclist William "Bill" Miller was hospitalized after being hit by a Ford Explorer driven by his neighbor, Paul Bork.
Following the accident, Miller was placed in an ambulance and rushed to the hospital's trauma bay.
According to Mike Sule, Executive Director of Asheville on Bikes, "The Asheville community demands justice for Bill Miller.
Asheville on Bikes, Bill, his family and friends, and others all want to see Paul Bork held accountable for his actions.

Startup Wanderly Launches Travel Guides Set to Save Travelers Hours in Planning

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Friday, July 16, 2021

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The platform offers eager travelers a way to plan trips based on their specific interests, saving countless hours in research.

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The platform offers eager travelers a way to plan trips based on their specific interests, saving countless hours in research.
Wanderly, launched with six destinations, Austin, Asheville, Charleston, Miami, Nashville and New Orleans, plans to release a new city every few months.
Every location is broken down into micro-guides, highlighting niche interests, showcasing popular neighborhoods, and accommodating specific travel styles.
Now, as the world reopens, Wanderly provides travelers with internet-based city guides that can be personalized for everyone's own specific interests.

EnergyLink Breaks Ground on Large Scale Municipality Project to Retrofit Government Buildings with Solar for Buncombe County

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

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ASHEVILLE,N.C., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --EnergyLink's construction team broke ground this week on a two-year large scale solar project.

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ASHEVILLE,N.C., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --EnergyLink's construction team broke ground this week on a two-year large scale solar project.
This municipality project will overhaul energy usage for Buncombe County and the City of Asheville, with 46 of their public institutions' buildings being retrofitted with solar.
Accredited through NAESCO , EnergyLink's ability to manage construction for this many individual solar projects reaffirms their potential for larger projects.
Buncombe can also expect to see their carbon footprint reduce in the coming years as they benefit from adding 6.8MW of solar.

Four Seasons Plumbing sustains growth, adds new leaders to team

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

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"It's a testament to our stellar team, and today I'm happy to announce two more additions to our growing family.

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"It's a testament to our stellar team, and today I'm happy to announce two more additions to our growing family.
"I am excited to join such a great company with Four Seasons Plumbing," Patterson said.
Four Seasons Plumbing is a family-owned and operated home services company serving Asheville and Hendersonville areas.
Four Seasons Plumbing has established itself as the leader in providing reliable, professional plumbing services throughout the entire Asheville and Hendersonville area and surrounding communities.

Historic Biltmore Uses UKG Product Suite to Drive HR Innovation

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

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Biltmore is an 8,000-acre U.S. National Historic Landmark located in North Carolina, encompassing Biltmore House, a hotel and inn, winery, gardens, retail shops, and restaurants.

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Biltmore is an 8,000-acre U.S. National Historic Landmark located in North Carolina, encompassing Biltmore House, a hotel and inn, winery, gardens, retail shops, and restaurants.
"Our UKG solution works seamlessly to save us time and improve the employee experience, said Kathryn Poslusny, HR systems administrator at Biltmore.
Since going live on HR and payroll, Biltmore has reduced the time it takes to process payroll by several hours each week.
Were pleased that UKG is helping Biltmore achieve operational excellence and provide an empowering, engaging, and rewarding employee experience.

Sinclair Names Courtney Youngblood Vice President and General Manager in Asheville, North Carolina

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Monday, May 17, 2021

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b"Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that Courtney Youngblood has been promoted to Vice President & General Manager of WLOS (ABC) in Asheville, North Carolina.

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b"Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that Courtney Youngblood has been promoted to Vice President & General Manager of WLOS (ABC) in Asheville, North Carolina.
Ms. Youngblood will also oversee Sinclair\xe2\x80\x99s provision of services to WMYA (MyNet affiliate).
\xe2\x80\x9cWLOS, The Western North Carolina News Leader, has a well-deserved reputation for excellence here in the mountains.
In 2005, she moved to Asheville and worked as the National Sales Manager, was promoted to Local Sales Manager in 2009, and most recently, served as Director of Sales since 2017.

Bay Point Advisors Closes $7 Million Preferred Equity Investment in Residential Development Planned for Asheville, NC

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

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b'Bay Point Advisors, LLC has finalized a $7 million preferred equity investment in a planned residential site in Asheville, NC, to be developed by Catalyst Capital Partners, a Charlotte-based firm focused on residential, multi-family and commercial projects throughout the Southeastern U.S and Stonehenge Real Estate Group, a Nashville-based firm focused on multi-family projects throughout the Southeastern United States.\nLocated at 20 South Bear Creek Road in the Morningside Park neighborhood of Asheville, the fully zoned and entitled 55-acre tract of open land will be subdivided into three parcels: Phase 1 & 2 will each consist of 12 acres for the construction of 260 conventional multi-family units; Phase 3 is a 7-acre parcel to be developed as a 140-unit senior living community.\nThe developer intends to connect the site to the Asheville Greenway, offering residents a less-than-10-minute bike ride to downtown Asheville.

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b'Bay Point Advisors, LLC has finalized a $7 million preferred equity investment in a planned residential site in Asheville, NC, to be developed by Catalyst Capital Partners, a Charlotte-based firm focused on residential, multi-family and commercial projects throughout the Southeastern U.S and Stonehenge Real Estate Group, a Nashville-based firm focused on multi-family projects throughout the Southeastern United States.\nLocated at 20 South Bear Creek Road in the Morningside Park neighborhood of Asheville, the fully zoned and entitled 55-acre tract of open land will be subdivided into three parcels: Phase 1 & 2 will each consist of 12 acres for the construction of 260 conventional multi-family units; Phase 3 is a 7-acre parcel to be developed as a 140-unit senior living community.\nThe developer intends to connect the site to the Asheville Greenway, offering residents a less-than-10-minute bike ride to downtown Asheville.
With its affordable home prices, low taxes and scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, Forbes named Asheville among its 2020 Best Places to Retire.\nEstablished in 2012, Bay Point Advisors LLC is a privately held firm based in Atlanta, Georgia specializing in customized, secured lending solutions across real estate and other industries, including entertainment, aviation, and natural resources.
Since its inception, Bay Point Advisors has originated over $500 million of privately negotiated loans.
For more information, please visit www.bay-pointadvisors.com .\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210506005997/en/\n'

ROVE Recognizes Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) for the 2020 Client Partner of the Year Award

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

b'ROVE, a leading systems integrator in the southeast region, today announced the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) as the recipient of the 2020 ROVE Client Partner of the Year Award.

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b'ROVE, a leading systems integrator in the southeast region, today announced the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) as the recipient of the 2020 ROVE Client Partner of the Year Award.
We chose MAHEC because of their unique, dual mandate of being able to educate and drive R&D throughout the pandemic.
For additional information, visit www.withrove.com .\nMountain Area Health Education Center was established in 1974 and is a leader in healthcare, education, and innovation.
Located in Asheville, MAHEC serves a 16-county region in Western North Carolina and is one of nine Area Health Education Centers in North Carolina.

Quility and Symmetry Financial Group Host Two-Day Virtual Conference

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Monday, March 29, 2021

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ASHEVILLE, N.C., March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TheLevel Up conference hosted byQuilityandSymmetry Financial Groupprovided two days of education and industry-leading innovation for attendees.This year in a virtual format, the conference welcomed thousands ofinsurance professionalsfrom across the nation.

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ASHEVILLE, N.C., March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TheLevel Up conference hosted byQuilityandSymmetry Financial Groupprovided two days of education and industry-leading innovation for attendees.This year in a virtual format, the conference welcomed thousands ofinsurance professionalsfrom across the nation.
"Our annual conferences have an incredible impacton our organization, and this yearwas no exception.
For ten years, Symmetry Financial Group hasprovidedlife insurance solutions to families across the nation.
Symmetry Financial Group has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as a Fastest-Growing Company for the lastfiveconsecutive years and was recognized for a Top Company Culture by Entrepreneur Magazine for two years in a row.