Written by Shawndra Russell Local Creatives & Entrepreneurs Have an Ear for Podcast Production As the co-host of two new local podcasts—The Great Reset, which is dedicated to discussing the…
Written by Dasha Morgan A New Generation Carries on Western North Carolina’s Legacy of Landscape Architecture In Western North Carolina there is a community of talented, knowledgeable, and able landscape…
Written by Bill Kopp The Growing Dog Daycare Industry Provides for Pets, Their People, and Local Entrepreneurs Busy pet owners are increasingly availing themselves of dog daycare, and the industry…
Written by Emily Glaser Ten businesses, four weeks, one community. How ten Capital at Play alumni pivoted in the face of pandemic in order to support their businesses, staff, and…
Written by Jennifer Fitzgerald Kitsbow CEO David Billstrom describes Western North Carolina as a “Goldilocks” location for manufacturers of outdoor gear. It’s a claim he can testify to, as he…
Written by Bill Kopp With construction booming across Western North Carolina, the architectural firms of the region find their services in demand more than ever. At its best, architecture can…
Written by Bill Fishburne Real Estate & A Good Craft Beer | As our annual report on the Western North Carolina real estate market reveals, becoming a homeowner is key…
Written by Jennifer Fitzgerald Each January, Capital at Play turns its lens upon the regional manufacturing industry, which encompasses everything from hard goods to foodstuffs to more tech-related businesses. Let’s look…
Written by Bill Kopp | Photos courtesy North Carolina Christmas Tree Association Picked out your holiday tree yet? You’ll have plenty of options because, thanks to the hospitable elevation and…
Written by Jennifer Fitzgerald Western North Carolina nonprofits that collaborate and partner together do so in order to make a difference—and to boost their organizations’ effectiveness and efficiency. There’s strength…