Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Smart Series: Building Bridges, Closing Deals: Unleash your Sales Superpowers with Behavioral Understanding
Feb 7 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, Boardroom

The foundation of personal and professional success lies in understanding yourself, understanding others, and realizing the impact of personal behavior on others. For nearly thirty years, more than 30 million people have unlocked the door to productive communication and increased performance through the DiSC® of Behavior & Communication Styles learning approach.

 

This workshop offers small business owners, sales professionals, and managers a dynamic and personalized learning experience, engineered to increase awareness of customer & sales interactions and increase results, generating lasting connections that bolster your bottom line.

Program Benefits:

  • Practical Application: Learn actionable strategies to apply DiSC Sales knowledge in real-world scenarios.
  • Enhanced Communication with customers.
  • Increased Sales Effectiveness: Understand and adapt to different customer communication styles to boost sales success.
  • Deeper Customer Connections: Forge stronger relationships with customers by understanding their unique communication preferences.
  • Improved Customer Service: Deliver tailored service based on customer communication styles and needs.
  • Enhanced Sales Team Collaboration: Foster better teamwork and communication within the sales team.

About the Presenter:

E.G. Sebastian, co-founder of LOYCAL – Loyal to Local, is a Business-Development & Performance Consultant, and an international speaker. He’s been helping management and sales teams improve their performance since 2004.

He is the author of Communication Skills Magic – used in several college courses in the US and Canada – and is the co-author of multiple books, including “Back Off! – Your Kick-Ass Guide to Ending Bullying at Work,” and “Bushido Business” – co-authored with Brian Tracy and Steven MR Covey.

Sebastian believes in delivering content through Eduteinment – Education + Entertainment – using humor and interaction with the audience. His presentations often are among the highest rated at professional events.

Connect with him on LinkedIn, at www.linkedin.com/in/egSebastian and on Alignable: www.alignable.com/hendersonville-nc/loycal-loyal-to-local

 

 

Registration is required so we may plan accordingly.

This event is offered as a benefit for Chamber membership. We also believe these are important topics for everyone, so we are opening this event to non-members for $15. We welcome you to come and check us out! Please contact Jessica Kanupp, our Member Development Specialist, at [email protected] if you’re considering a Chamber membership.

Thursday, February 8, 2024
Ribbon Cutting for Everyday Orthodontics
Feb 8 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Everyday Orthodontics

Everyday Orthodontics is a unique orthodontic practice with a focus on honest and affordable personalized care for all ages. Smiling is one of their highest personal art forms and we want everyone to have the confidence to flaunt it! Their services include braces, aligners, special needs care, TMJ treatment, sleep apnea treatment, jaw surgery, and complex orthodontics. They appreciate this community so much and it has always been their goal to create something that offers fantastic services built on trust, honesty and genuine relationships. A place that involves theirr patients in their treatment every step of the way and listens to them carefully. A place they truly love to visit.

Come join them at their practice to meet Dr. Liz and enjoy some food, drinks, and live music! Special discount cards off of comprehensive treatment will be available to all attendees!

Friday, February 9, 2024
AM Power Hour
Feb 9 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Hendersonville Family YMCA

Rise and shine and make your morning the catalyst to AMP UP your business!

Jumpstart your morning with a burst of productivity as you mingle with prospective customers. This monthly event is your gateway to discovering strong referral sources, finding new vendors, meeting the perfect client, or establishing connections that can open doors for future interactions!

Whether you’re an early bird, or can’t make it to our after-hours, AM Power Hour is your go-to for a dynamic and energizing start to the day!

2024 AM Power Hours are Presented by We Sell WNC!

February’s Host is the Hendersonville Family YMCA!

Saturday, February 10, 2024
Be a Sweetheart in Asheville with MANNA Foodbank
Feb 10 all-day
Asheville Mast General Store
Twenty-one is a “sweet” age! On this weekend before Valentine’s Day, choose your sweetie’s favorite sweets at Mast General Store, and join us in celebrating the 21st year of Be a Sweetheart by helping feed neighbors in our community.
For every pound of bulk candy purchased Saturday, February 10 – Sunday, February 11, Mast General Store will donate $1 to a local food security partner. The Asheville Mast Store’s partner is MANNA FoodBank.
While it doesn’t sound like much, a single dollar goes a long way towards fighting hunger! One dollar provides $5 in food value for MANNA FoodBank, which uses its network of resources to turn $1 into three or more meals.
Thank you for supporting Be a Sweetheart and our local food security partner as we make our community a sweeter place with a Valentine everyone can enjoy.
2024 Sweetheart Charity Ball
Feb 10 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

On Saturday, February 10, 2024, Meals on Wheels of Greenville’s 29th annual Sweetheart Charity Ball will be held at the Greenville Convention Center from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Come on out for an evening out in benefit of the homebound.

Parking off Exposition Drive.

Sunday, February 11, 2024
Be a Sweetheart in Asheville with MANNA Foodbank
Feb 11 all-day
Asheville Mast General Store
Twenty-one is a “sweet” age! On this weekend before Valentine’s Day, choose your sweetie’s favorite sweets at Mast General Store, and join us in celebrating the 21st year of Be a Sweetheart by helping feed neighbors in our community.
For every pound of bulk candy purchased Saturday, February 10 – Sunday, February 11, Mast General Store will donate $1 to a local food security partner. The Asheville Mast Store’s partner is MANNA FoodBank.
While it doesn’t sound like much, a single dollar goes a long way towards fighting hunger! One dollar provides $5 in food value for MANNA FoodBank, which uses its network of resources to turn $1 into three or more meals.
Thank you for supporting Be a Sweetheart and our local food security partner as we make our community a sweeter place with a Valentine everyone can enjoy.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Fat Tuesday Fiesta ft Tuxedo Junction
Feb 13 @ 7:00 pm
The Grey Eagle
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
-ALL AGES
-MIXED SEATED and STANDING SHOW with DANCE FLOOR

TUXEDO JUNCTION

Calling all music lovers, dancers, and supporters of a worthy cause! Celebrate Mardi Gras during a singular evening benefitting the Asheville Breakfast Rotary Foundation! Tuxedo Junction covers a HUGE variety of danceable hits from Swing Jazz to Classic Rock, Pop, Funk, Motown, Beach, Country, and Rockabilly! All proceeds go back into the community for charitable organizations and scholarships.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Business Morning Update
Feb 14 @ 7:45 am – 9:00 am
Elk\'s Lodge

Join us each month for an info-packed event brought to you by the Blue Ridge Community College\’s Small Business Center, the City of Hendersonville Main Street Program, the Hendersonville Merchants & Business Association and the Chamber. Get the lowdown on current community events and the issues that matter to our local businesses and community.

Stay tuned for updated on our monthly lineup of guests and speakers!

The 2024 Business Morning Updates are proudly Presented by ALLCHOICE Insurance!

Young Professionals Monthly Social
Feb 14 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Dry Falls Brewing Co
Elevate & Connect
Gear up for our monthly socials, where networking takes center stage. Join other Young Professionals under 40, for connections, exchange of ideas, and occasional guest speakers. Enjoy a complimentary beverage on us, as you mingle in style. Bring your energy, business cards and elevate your professional circle!
February is Hosted at Dry Falls Brewing Co.
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Business After Hours
Feb 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
The Radical Hotel

At our Business After Hours next Thursday, February 15, we’re excited to gather and honor our incredible Total Resource Committee Volunteers, who, through their dedication, have raised over a Million dollars to support the Asheville Chamber’s initiatives.

Our Total Resource Committee consists of 12 remarkable community volunteers, each playing a crucial role:

  • Lindsey Bnadad, Chair and Co-Owner of Kudzu Brands
  • Elizabeth Bridgers, Chair and CMO of HomeTrust Bank
  • Heather Johnson, Co-Owner of Kudzu Brands
  • Kendra Payne, Co-Owner of A Look at Asheville
  • Sandra Dennison, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Quility
  • Jeff Switzer, UPS
  • Jared Bailey, Market President at TruPoint
  • Maria Pilos, Director of Marketing at DMJPS
  • Charlotte Fitzpatrick, Managing Loan Officer at PrimeLending
  • Sharon Owens, Retired from Mercy Urgent Care
  • Donna Hammett, Business Development Executive at Forvis
  • Monica Rousseau, Principal Broker at Realty ONE Group Pivot

Join us at The Radical in the River Arts District and enjoy food, drinks, and camaraderie. Explore the awesome new space within The Radical and savor delicious dishes from Afterglow, Golden Hour, and The Roof.
This event is offered as a benefit for Chamber membership. We welcome you to come and check us out! Please contact Jessica Kanupp, our Member Development Specialist, at [email protected] if you’re considering a Chamber membership.

Friday, February 16, 2024
Young Professionals Industry Tour
Feb 16 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Blue Ridge Humane Society
Join our Young Professionals group, for fun industry tours each quarter. These tours are created to gain insights into diverse businesses and organizations from our community. a chance to see their impact on our county, and offer the chance to expand your network with other YP’s as well as some seasoned Pros. This is more than a tour – it’s an opportunity to connect, learn and fuel your professional journey.
Our Quarter 1 of 2024, we will be touring and learning about Blue Ridge Humane Society. Established in 1950, the Blue Ridge Humane Society is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for animals in Henderson County and neighboring communities.
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Color Me Goodwill Accepting Designer Applications for 2024 Fashion Show
Feb 17 all-day
The Orange Peel

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina invites Asheville-area design teams to compete in its popular Color Me Goodwill upcycled fashion show, which returns to The Orange Peel on April 19, 2024.

The 8th Annual Color Me Goodwill show will feature six designers and teams. Each will receive $200 to shop at local Goodwill stores, which they will deconstruct and transform into a five-piece collection based on their selected color. Each collection features a past Goodwill program participant as one of its models.

“We often say that Color Me Goodwill celebrates the power of second chances,” said Lance Crawford, Goodwill’s director of workforce development in Asheville. “The stunning runway collections show that it’s possible to repurpose secondhand items into high fashion. At the same time, the Goodwill program participants who model in the show share their powerful, inspiring stories of overcoming obstacles and transforming their lives.”

This year, the cash prizes awarded to the first-place winner and audience choice winner have been increased. The first place-winning design team, based on scores by a panel of expert judges, will receive a cash prize of $1,000. The winner of the audience choice vote receives $500.

“Every year, the designers of Color Me Goodwill somehow reach new heights of innovation and creativity,” Crawford said. “We wanted to reward the time and energy that these design teams put into their collections and continue to showcase the craftspeople that make Asheville’s sustainable fashion community so unique.”

Designers may apply for Color Me Goodwill either as an individual or as a team of up to three people. Designers who work individually may also collaborate with up to two assistants. All levels of design experience are welcome.

To apply, visit https://www.goodwillnwnc.org/cmg-designers-contract/ and complete the application materials by Friday, Nov. 17. Applicants will be asked to submit photos of their work or links to an online portfolio, which should be representative of their design skills.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
GROW Mills River
Feb 20 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Mills River Brewery

Gather ● Relate ● Organize ● Work
Join us to stay updated on business in Mills River. With updates from the Town of Mills River and networking with neighboring businesses, let’s work to GROW your business in Mills River

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Ribbon Cutting for Savvy Post Marketing
Feb 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, Boardroom

Savvy Post Marketing is a digital marketing agency dedicated to boosting success for food and beverage businesses. Their specialized services include strategic digital campaigns (social media management, targeted ad campaigns Etc.). They also offer custom mobile app development and user-friendly website development. Committed to local business growth, they tailor solutions for enhanced user engagement, and ultimately help businesses gain a substantial return on investment (ROI).

Come celebrate their ribbon cutting as a new member of the Chamber!

Friday, February 23, 2024
Pardee Hospital Foundation Casino Night
Feb 23 @ 6:00 pm
Burntshirt Vineyards

Pardee Hospital Foundation’s Casino Night will feature casino games with live dealers, musical entertainment, exciting raffle opportunities, delicious food and locally sourced beer and wine. Proceeds from this year’s event will support Pardee’s growing cardiology program. Casino Games will include: Double Roulette Blackjack Full Size Craps Texas Hold’em Don’t miss out on the action, bring your friends, family or office colleagues to enjoy a unique night of fun all for a good cause! By attending or sponsoring this event you are ensuring access to quality and timely Cardiac care here in Western North Carolina.

Mobile Meals 18th Annual Land Cruise
Feb 23 @ 7:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

The Land Cruise is a fundraiser that transforms the venue into a theme destination and welcomes more than 500 guests. Each year the menu represents the theme with this year being a Taste of Tuscany. For the 3rd year local News 7 anchor Gordon Dill will emcee our event. The Land Cruise Live Auction items range from trips, vacation homes, artwork and lawn equipment. The Silent Auction includes more than 100 items. This event is one local fundraiser you don’t want to miss!

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Buncombe County new vendor portal
Feb 27 all-day
online

Are you interested in doing business with Buncombe County or learning about outreach opportunities for your business? If so, Buncombe County’s new vendor portal has upgraded features so vendors can now self-register with a variety of new options. The new portal will also make it easier for all vendors to access information to bid on contracts, get updates, manage contract information, view existing contracts, and more. Additionally, updated commodity codes will allow vendors to identify what goods and services they provide, allowing the County to better determine who to solicit and increase participation in the bidding process.

In an effort to continually increase the County’s commitment to equity, one of its 2025 Strategic Plan priorities, vendors can self-identify as a Woman/Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) or Historically Under Utilized Business (HUB).

You can visit Buncombe County’s new and improved vendor portal here. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Economic Outlook Breakfast
Feb 27 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
The Main Event

Hear what the experts predict for the economy in 2024.

Ribbon Cutting: Optimum Retail
Feb 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Optimum Retail

Join us as we celebrate Optimum and their new retail space off of Main Street in Downtown Hendersonville!

Optimum Logo RGB orange

Thank you to Duke Energy for being the Presenting Sponsor of 2024 Ribbon Cuttings!

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Buncombe County new vendor portal
Feb 28 all-day
online

Are you interested in doing business with Buncombe County or learning about outreach opportunities for your business? If so, Buncombe County’s new vendor portal has upgraded features so vendors can now self-register with a variety of new options. The new portal will also make it easier for all vendors to access information to bid on contracts, get updates, manage contract information, view existing contracts, and more. Additionally, updated commodity codes will allow vendors to identify what goods and services they provide, allowing the County to better determine who to solicit and increase participation in the bidding process.

In an effort to continually increase the County’s commitment to equity, one of its 2025 Strategic Plan priorities, vendors can self-identify as a Woman/Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) or Historically Under Utilized Business (HUB).

You can visit Buncombe County’s new and improved vendor portal here. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Ribbon Cutting for Sherwin Williams – Candler
Feb 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sherwin Williams - Candler

Sherwin-Williams goes to Candler! They are an industry leader of architectural coatings, celebrating their newest location covering the Candler and Canton areas. They are happy to supply both retail DIY and wholesale contractors with paint, painting supplies, and expert advice for any project.

This is their retail Grand Opening week! They want to kick off their new store, ahead of their March 2nd retail/DIY grand opening sale. (Wholesale/contractor Grand Opening expo to come in April!)

At the February 28th ribbon-cutting, they will be offering store tours, expert advice, and discounted paint samples. They welcome anyone to come check out their new location, eat some Chick-fil-a lunch, and learn what Sherwin-Williams can do for you. Start a business relationship with them to get access to their Pro+ discounts and resources, or come take advantage of their discounted paint samples to prep for a personal painting project.

PROpel AVL Grow Series
Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce - 2nd Floor Boardroom
PROpel AVL is your partner for professional success, offering exclusive workshops, mentors, job opportunities, and a community of ambitious young professionals.

Our GROW Series –  an integral part of our commitment to nurturing the growth and development of young professionals, is an exciting opportunity for dynamic presenters to share their expertise. This professional development initiative is designed to provide young professionals with valuable insights, skills, and strategies to propel their careers forward.

The GROW Series focuses on offering a diverse range of educational topics tailored specifically to the needs of young professionals. We aim to inspire participants by helping them build essential skill sets and set meaningful goals for career advancement. The series seeks proposals from experienced presenters who can contribute unique perspectives and deliver actionable information that young professionals can apply in their work environments.

And celebrate excellence with PROpel AVL Awards, recognizing outstanding professionals in community/public service, leadership, innovation, and mentorship. Nominate individuals making a difference in our community.

Register for an upcoming GROW program through our event calendar.

2024 Dates:

Wed. Feb. 28th
Tues. March 26th
Wed. April 24th
Tues. May 21st
Thurs. June 20th
Tues. July 16th
Thurs. Aug. 22nd
Tues. Sept. 10th
Tues. Oct. 8th

Ribbon Cutting: Hendersonville Acupuncture and Wellness
Feb 28 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Hendersonville Acupuncture and Wellness

Join us as we celebrate new members, Hendersonville Acupuncture and Wellness with a Ribbon Cutting!

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Buncombe County new vendor portal
Feb 29 all-day
online

Are you interested in doing business with Buncombe County or learning about outreach opportunities for your business? If so, Buncombe County’s new vendor portal has upgraded features so vendors can now self-register with a variety of new options. The new portal will also make it easier for all vendors to access information to bid on contracts, get updates, manage contract information, view existing contracts, and more. Additionally, updated commodity codes will allow vendors to identify what goods and services they provide, allowing the County to better determine who to solicit and increase participation in the bidding process.

In an effort to continually increase the County’s commitment to equity, one of its 2025 Strategic Plan priorities, vendors can self-identify as a Woman/Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) or Historically Under Utilized Business (HUB).

You can visit Buncombe County’s new and improved vendor portal here. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Webinar: Seminar Series: The Corporate Transparency Act and BOIR Requirements
Feb 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
online
The Corporate Transparency Act came into effect as of January 1, 2024, and requires many new/existing businesses to report certain information to the US Treasury Department about their beneficial owners. Join Anderson Ellis, business attorney at The Van Winkle Law Firm in Hendersonville, for a conversation on how these changes may affect your business or those of your clients.
Expect to Learn:
– What qualifies as a “reporting company”
– Who has to file and what is required
– When and how to comply
– Potential issues and strategies
Your Speaker:
– Anderson Ellis, attorney with The Van Winkle Law Firm, Hendersonville
This Seminar will be offered only virtually. Once you register, please check your confirmation email for your ZOOM link.
Friday, March 1, 2024
Buncombe County new vendor portal
Mar 1 all-day
online

Are you interested in doing business with Buncombe County or learning about outreach opportunities for your business? If so, Buncombe County’s new vendor portal has upgraded features so vendors can now self-register with a variety of new options. The new portal will also make it easier for all vendors to access information to bid on contracts, get updates, manage contract information, view existing contracts, and more. Additionally, updated commodity codes will allow vendors to identify what goods and services they provide, allowing the County to better determine who to solicit and increase participation in the bidding process.

In an effort to continually increase the County’s commitment to equity, one of its 2025 Strategic Plan priorities, vendors can self-identify as a Woman/Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) or Historically Under Utilized Business (HUB).

You can visit Buncombe County’s new and improved vendor portal here. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Saturday, March 2, 2024
Buncombe County new vendor portal
Mar 2 all-day
online

Are you interested in doing business with Buncombe County or learning about outreach opportunities for your business? If so, Buncombe County’s new vendor portal has upgraded features so vendors can now self-register with a variety of new options. The new portal will also make it easier for all vendors to access information to bid on contracts, get updates, manage contract information, view existing contracts, and more. Additionally, updated commodity codes will allow vendors to identify what goods and services they provide, allowing the County to better determine who to solicit and increase participation in the bidding process.

In an effort to continually increase the County’s commitment to equity, one of its 2025 Strategic Plan priorities, vendors can self-identify as a Woman/Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) or Historically Under Utilized Business (HUB).

You can visit Buncombe County’s new and improved vendor portal here. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Bowl For Kids’ Sake, Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC’s fundraiser
Mar 2 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Tarheel Lanes

Bowl for Kids’ Sake- The most fun you’ll have in rented shoes!

Bowl for Kids’ Sake is a fun, easy and a great way to help get kids matched to a mentor!

1. Create a Team: Teams are formed with 4-5 members. Create a team with family, friends, fraternity brothers, sorority sisters, co-workers, just whoever you can round up!

2. Raise money: Each bowler is asked to donate or raise a minimum of $50 in donations. Each team raises $250.

3. Join Us at the Bowling Alley: After you have secured your donations, it’s time to have fun! You’ll receive two games of bowling with shoe rental included and lunch for your team.

This year’s theme:

Our theme this year is Support Your Sport!  If you are a veteran participator in Bowl for Kids’ Sake then you already know that we LOVE our costumes.  Here’s your change to dress up in your favorite sports gear, team jersey, or sports hero.  The possibilities are endless and we can’t wait to see the creativity of our bowlers!

 

Don’t miss out on your chance to win prizes for best costume!

 

It’s the most fun you’ll have in rented shoes.
That’s what Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina is saying about its annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake,
the youth-mentoring organization’s biggest annual fundraiser happening Saturdays in March.
This year BBBSWNC is holding its event from:

 Henderson/Polk/Transylvania: 11a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 2 at Tarheel Lanes (3275 Asheville Hwy.,
Hendersonville).

 Buncombe: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 9 at Sky Lanes (1477 Patton Ave., Asheville).

 Haywood/Madison: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 16 at Sky Lanes (1477 Patton Ave., Asheville).

 Macon/Jackson/Swain/Graham: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 16 at Galaxy Lanes (347 Jackson Plaza,
Sylva).
 Cherokee: 9 a.m.-noon March 16 at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
Resort (777 Casino Drive, Murphy).

 Burke: 9 a.m.-5:45 p.m. March 2 at Valdese Parks and Recreation Center (312 Massel Ave. SW,
Valdese).

Sunday, March 3, 2024
Buncombe County new vendor portal
Mar 3 all-day
online

Are you interested in doing business with Buncombe County or learning about outreach opportunities for your business? If so, Buncombe County’s new vendor portal has upgraded features so vendors can now self-register with a variety of new options. The new portal will also make it easier for all vendors to access information to bid on contracts, get updates, manage contract information, view existing contracts, and more. Additionally, updated commodity codes will allow vendors to identify what goods and services they provide, allowing the County to better determine who to solicit and increase participation in the bidding process.

In an effort to continually increase the County’s commitment to equity, one of its 2025 Strategic Plan priorities, vendors can self-identify as a Woman/Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) or Historically Under Utilized Business (HUB).

You can visit Buncombe County’s new and improved vendor portal here. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Monday, March 4, 2024
Buncombe County new vendor portal
Mar 4 all-day
online

Are you interested in doing business with Buncombe County or learning about outreach opportunities for your business? If so, Buncombe County’s new vendor portal has upgraded features so vendors can now self-register with a variety of new options. The new portal will also make it easier for all vendors to access information to bid on contracts, get updates, manage contract information, view existing contracts, and more. Additionally, updated commodity codes will allow vendors to identify what goods and services they provide, allowing the County to better determine who to solicit and increase participation in the bidding process.

In an effort to continually increase the County’s commitment to equity, one of its 2025 Strategic Plan priorities, vendors can self-identify as a Woman/Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) or Historically Under Utilized Business (HUB).

You can visit Buncombe County’s new and improved vendor portal here. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].