Written by Bill Kopp | Photos by Anthony Harden Paul Heumiller, of Weaverville-based music store Dream Guitars, doesn’t consider himself a salesman—he’s a sherpa. A dealer in the highest of…
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It’s What’s ‘ON THE INSIDE’ That Counts
Written by Marla Hardee Milling | Photos by Evan Anderson When she took the leap and transformed her lingerie-design hobby into a full-time career, Elise Olson discovered a deep, satisfying…
Progress & Change
Written by Emily Glaser | Photos by Anthony Harden Alex Matisse, Connie Matisse, and John Vigeland on East Fork Pottery’s remarkable evolution—and the company’s recent relocation from Marshall to Asheville.…
Still On the GO
Written by Derek Halsey | Photos by Evan Anderson The beloved Brevard-based business expands with caution, innovation, and established brand appeal. When Capital at Play last profiled SylvanSport nearly seven…
Christmas Every Day of the Year
Written by Jennifer Fitzgerald | Photos by Anthony Harden Asheville’s Bruce Tompkins doesn’t wait until the first week of November to start putting up the holiday decorations in his retail…
A Very Ashevillian Beacon
Written by Emily Glaser | Photos by Anthony Harden With her sustainably-inclined boutique Ware, Gillie Roberts is receiving her master’s degree in life. Ware proprietor Gillie Roberts is well-acquainted with…
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William Murdock
CEO / Co-Founder, Eblen Charities / Eblen Center for Social Enterprise William Murdock began Eblen Charities alongside the late Joe Eblen with $400 they received from a yard sale.…
Production Line
Written by Bill Kopp | Photos by Evan Anderson Gar Ragland wears multiple hats—recording studio rat and producer, owner of a record label and an annual songwriting competition, board chair…