Business & Professional News
Quality Janitorial Group’s 35th Anniversary: The family-owned business, which has grown to employ nearly 100 people and a dozen subcontractors, is celebrating 35 years of serving WNC.
New Arts & Entertainment Facility: The City of Asheville and ATG Entertainment have a new agreement to begin planning for a downtown arts and entertainment facility. Work is now underway on business modeling, impact analysis, and potential grant pursuit.
Leadership Asheville’s Executive Directors Roundtable: Mercy Urgent Care is the presenting sponsor for this program, which supports nonprofit leaders from October to May.
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) Rebranding: The airport has unveiled a new brand refresh with a new logo, typography, and the tagline “adventure takes flight.”
Upcoming Conferences & Gatherings
NCACCFO Fall Conference 2025: The North Carolina Association of County Clerks and Finance Officers will hold its conference from October 8-10 at the Crowne Plaza Resort.
North Carolina Economic Development Association (NCEDA) 2025 Fall Conference: Economic development professionals will meet on October 20-21 at the Renaissance Hotel.
Confluence Asheville 2025: The annual summit for the fly fishing industry is scheduled for October 21-22.
Asheville Local Lab In-person Gathering: This event, featuring networking and a workshop, will be held on Thursday, October 30, at Highland Brewing Company.
Community & Arts Events
A Tale of Two Cities (Exhibition): This exhibition, running from September 13 to November 8, features work from artists in Asheville and New Orleans reflecting on resilience after hurricanes. The Asheville exhibit opens on September 1, 2026.
Asheville Symphony: Masterworks 1 — Eroica: Featuring pianist Emanuel Ax, this concert is on Saturday, September 20, at First Baptist Church.
Blue Ridge Roots Revival: Enjoy WNC music and storytelling on Sunday, September 21, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Earle Theatre in Mt. Airy.
Asheville Greek Festival: From Friday, September 26, to Saturday, September 27, you can enjoy authentic food and dancing at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
Eliada Annual Fall Festival & Corn Maze: This festival runs from Friday, September 26, to Sunday, September 28, offering family activities and a corn maze.
Asheville Oktoberfest: This free-entry event on Saturday, October 4, in Pack Square Park, features over 20 breweries, live music, and food trucks.
Lovely Asheville Fall Festival: This festival will be held on Saturday, October 11, at Pack Square Park.
Winter in Downtown Asheville: This season-long celebration kicks off with the Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 22, and includes events like Winter Lights and a Window Display Contest.
Disclaimer: Dates and details are subject to change. Please confirm with individual event organizers or venues for the most current information.
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