For Libby Endry of The Gardener’s Cottage, the keyword is “creativity.” A fixture of Asheville’s Biltmore Village since 1997, The Gardener’s Cottage was envisioned by its founder, flower designer Bee…
For Carly Brown, M.D., founding Ashewell Medical Group wasn’t simply establishing a local practice—it was fulfilling a mission. When you think “primary medical care,” what comes to mind first? Convenience…
Pam McKay & The Art Cellar Gallery (May 2017) Banner Elk native Pam McKay started The Art Cellar Gallery & Framemakers to focus on the culture of the Appalachian Mountains.…
Beverly-Hanks’ 40th Anniversary (May 2017) Four decades into the game, Beverly-Hanks still keeps its eye on the real prize: people. With the real estate market being a key economic driver…
Nancy K. Martin & The Garage Authority (April 2017) When it comes to making garages functional and attractive, The Garage Authority isn’t just monkeying around. It’s spring; time to clean…
LEAF Love Fund Campaign & Cameron Maybin’s Maybin Mission (April 2017) The LEAF Love Fund Campaign hits an early milestone. Emphasis on “community”: Black Mountain-based nonprofit LEAF Community Arts, at…
Jessie Dean & Asheville Tea Company (March 2017) With Asheville Tea Company, Jessie Dean is proving there’s a market for artisanal teas. Western North Carolina is awash in craft beers…
Christina Schreivogel & River Arts Ballet (March 2017) For Christina Schreivogel of River Arts Ballet, it’s all about body, mind, and soul. Growing up in Hendersonville, Christina Schreivogel got the…
Alyson Neel & Blyss Running (February 2017) Alyson Neel embraces the old maxim, “form follows function.” It’s no secret that athletic wear is a huge, multi-billion-dollar international industry. But just…
Medea Galligan & Healthy Lifestyle Concepts (February 2017) For Medea Galligan, nutrition is nurturing. In 1985, a 19-year-old college student embarked upon a quest to understand what the word “health”…