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Sunday, July 24, 2022
Ag products: Marketing your Product and Marketing You
Jul 24 all-day
webinar online

Bee City AVL Raffle
Jul 24 all-day
online

GreenWorks’ Bee City USA Asheville presents:

RAFFLE for a customized native pollinator garden

(location must be in Buncombe County or adjacent)

Winner will receive a fully installed 10 ft X 10 ft native pollinator garden (valued at $1,500).

Prize includes:

* Consultation with Asheville Bee City member to establish garden location and personalized garden plan;

* Complete site preparation and soil conditioning (if needed);

* Up to 30 native plants and shrubs to be planted by Bee City Asheville “Pollenteers” and;

* A detailed management plan for your new garden!

Only 250 tickets available between July 1 to July 31. Drawing takes place on August 1, 2022.

Brevard Music Center Car Raffle
Jul 24 all-day
online w/ Brevard Music Center

Official 2022 Raffle RulesAudi Asheville

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Monday, November 14, 2022.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

DETAILS

  1. By entering this raffle, entrants accept and agree to be bound by all the rules, limitations and restrictions set forth here and that their names and/or likenesses may be disclosed to and used by the news media and may otherwise be used by BMC for publicity purposes.
  2. The winner may choose a new 2022 Volvo, Subaru, or Hyundai prize vehicle from Hunter Automotive Group of Fletcher, NC with an MSRP up to $50,000.
  3. Vehicle choice will be subject to the current available inventory of the dealer. BMC reserves the right to substitute a Volvo, Subaru, or Hyundai model of equal value.
  4. The winner is responsible for all taxes, delivery costs, dealer fees, and any options he or she may choose above the vehicle’s manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) greater than $50,000.
  5. The gross winnings of the raffle will be reported to the federal and state tax authorities at the MSRP and the winner is responsible for income tax withholding prior to taking title to the prize.
  6. Individuals may purchase as many tickets as they wish; however, only 1,500 tickets will be sold.
  7. Participants must be 18 years old or older.
  8. BMC employees, faculty, and students 18 or older are eligible to participate.
  9. Winnings are not redeemable for cash.
  10. If a minimum of 600 tickets is not sold, all ticket holders will receive a full refund and the raffle will not occur.
  11. BMC does not make or provide any representation, guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, in connection with the car and accepts no liability or responsibility regarding the construction or condition of the car.

WINNINGS

Once the winner has selected a prize vehicle, the Dealer will notify BMC of the award vehicle’s MSRP. BMC will calculate the required federal income taxes due. The raffle winner is responsible for remitting the funds to BMC for the federal income tax. Brevard Music Center is required by law to report the base MSRP of the vehicle the winner chooses as gaming income to federal and state authorities and to withhold and deposit federal income taxes equal to 25% of the MSRP less the wager (raffle ticket). The winner’s payment of the federal taxes to BMC will be deposited with the US Federal Treasury and the winner will receive credit for the taxes remitted. In order for the dealer to release the winner’s vehicle, the winner will need to provide the following to BMC:

  1. A completed form W-9.
  2. Payment to BMC of the appropriate amount of federal tax withholding in cash or certified check.

Once both of these are received, BMC will authorize the dealer to release the vehicle. The winner will receive a Form W-2G by January 31, 2023 to use in preparing their 2022 income tax return.

Summer Camps At PARI (Registration is Open)
Jul 24 all-day
The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

PARI’s summer STEM and space camp programming is designed to inspire your young scientist’s curiosity, passion, and confidence to discover something extraordinary. We give campers experiences that encourage deeper thinking and problem solving skills while finding opportunities for comradery, adventure, and fun in the incredible Pisgah Forest region.

Our Mission Control camps provide simulated missions that cover the many topics and skills necessary for a successful exploration of world beyond our own. We’ll use the same kinds of processes that NASA, SpaceX and others use in developing and conducting journeys into space. These missions teach teamwork and STEM principles while giving campers fun and exciting experiences. The camp is an immersive journey amidst our historic campus which played a critical role in the first space race, and will help poise your camper for a role in the next.

Teams will research real technologies and techniques to build and launch a spacecraft, set science and research goals, and ensure everything needed is sent along. They will also need to choose a crew and care for their health and well-being, perform outreach and gain public support, and navigate funding and political challenges.

PARI’s research based camps are aimed at the camper who wants to experience what its like to be a researcher in astronomy, astrophysics, and astrobiology. Scientists and researchers with careers in space science lead this academically challenging curriculum that has been refined for nearly two decades.

Camps begin with an intense first few days of introductions to the instruments, science, and math needed to conduct research. They’ll be guided through choosing a research goal from the menu investigations we believe they can successfully conduct with radio and optical telescopes, and vast archives, provided by PARI and its partners.

The importance of both individual and team based work is emphasized while campers are guided through the research process. They’ll learn to share their progress and conclusions in the same ways expected in journals and at astronomical conferences.
Register for one of PARI’s summer STEM and Space Camp programs today!

Scholarships opportunities are available!

Support Local Food Security Enter our Greenhouse Raffle!
Jul 24 all-day
online w/ Bountiful Cities

Bountiful Cities needs more space to GROW (plants!)

Each year Bountiful Cities grows out seedlings to donate to community gardens and we were gifted a beautiful glass greenhouse from the Sovereign Oaks Community in Asheville. We dismantled it and will be and installing it in our Pearson Garden and Nursery in Montford.

We need your help! Moving and reconstructing a greenhouse is an exciting and expensive project. Please support us as we support the community. Purchase a raffle ticket support the Greenhouse at Pearson and get involved in growing food, and building climate resiliency for our community.

People can buy as many raffle tickets as they want, up-ing their chances to win. 100% of the ticket cost will go directly to Bountiful Cities and will support the construction of the greenhouse at the Bountiful Cities Pearson Garden.  Each ticket will enter you to win the following Raffle Prizes.

Bountiful Cities has been gifted this beautiful glass greenhouse from the Sovereign Oaks Community in Asheville. We dismantled it and will be and installing it in our Pearson Garden and Nursery in Montford. At this garden we grow out plants to share with the community through our Community Garden Network. Free plant starts enable communities to get a jump start on the growing season and grow as much food as possible.

We need your help! Moving and reconstructing a greenhouse is an exciting and expensive project. Please support us as we support the community. Purchase a raffle ticket support the Greenhouse at Pearson and get involved in growing food, and building climate resiliency for our community.

Monday, July 25, 2022
Bee City AVL Raffle
Jul 25 all-day
online

GreenWorks’ Bee City USA Asheville presents:

RAFFLE for a customized native pollinator garden

(location must be in Buncombe County or adjacent)

Winner will receive a fully installed 10 ft X 10 ft native pollinator garden (valued at $1,500).

Prize includes:

* Consultation with Asheville Bee City member to establish garden location and personalized garden plan;

* Complete site preparation and soil conditioning (if needed);

* Up to 30 native plants and shrubs to be planted by Bee City Asheville “Pollenteers” and;

* A detailed management plan for your new garden!

Only 250 tickets available between July 1 to July 31. Drawing takes place on August 1, 2022.

Brevard Music Center Car Raffle
Jul 25 all-day
online w/ Brevard Music Center

Official 2022 Raffle RulesAudi Asheville

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Monday, November 14, 2022.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

DETAILS

  1. By entering this raffle, entrants accept and agree to be bound by all the rules, limitations and restrictions set forth here and that their names and/or likenesses may be disclosed to and used by the news media and may otherwise be used by BMC for publicity purposes.
  2. The winner may choose a new 2022 Volvo, Subaru, or Hyundai prize vehicle from Hunter Automotive Group of Fletcher, NC with an MSRP up to $50,000.
  3. Vehicle choice will be subject to the current available inventory of the dealer. BMC reserves the right to substitute a Volvo, Subaru, or Hyundai model of equal value.
  4. The winner is responsible for all taxes, delivery costs, dealer fees, and any options he or she may choose above the vehicle’s manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) greater than $50,000.
  5. The gross winnings of the raffle will be reported to the federal and state tax authorities at the MSRP and the winner is responsible for income tax withholding prior to taking title to the prize.
  6. Individuals may purchase as many tickets as they wish; however, only 1,500 tickets will be sold.
  7. Participants must be 18 years old or older.
  8. BMC employees, faculty, and students 18 or older are eligible to participate.
  9. Winnings are not redeemable for cash.
  10. If a minimum of 600 tickets is not sold, all ticket holders will receive a full refund and the raffle will not occur.
  11. BMC does not make or provide any representation, guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, in connection with the car and accepts no liability or responsibility regarding the construction or condition of the car.

WINNINGS

Once the winner has selected a prize vehicle, the Dealer will notify BMC of the award vehicle’s MSRP. BMC will calculate the required federal income taxes due. The raffle winner is responsible for remitting the funds to BMC for the federal income tax. Brevard Music Center is required by law to report the base MSRP of the vehicle the winner chooses as gaming income to federal and state authorities and to withhold and deposit federal income taxes equal to 25% of the MSRP less the wager (raffle ticket). The winner’s payment of the federal taxes to BMC will be deposited with the US Federal Treasury and the winner will receive credit for the taxes remitted. In order for the dealer to release the winner’s vehicle, the winner will need to provide the following to BMC:

  1. A completed form W-9.
  2. Payment to BMC of the appropriate amount of federal tax withholding in cash or certified check.

Once both of these are received, BMC will authorize the dealer to release the vehicle. The winner will receive a Form W-2G by January 31, 2023 to use in preparing their 2022 income tax return.

Summer Camps At PARI (Registration is Open)
Jul 25 all-day
The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

PARI’s summer STEM and space camp programming is designed to inspire your young scientist’s curiosity, passion, and confidence to discover something extraordinary. We give campers experiences that encourage deeper thinking and problem solving skills while finding opportunities for comradery, adventure, and fun in the incredible Pisgah Forest region.

Our Mission Control camps provide simulated missions that cover the many topics and skills necessary for a successful exploration of world beyond our own. We’ll use the same kinds of processes that NASA, SpaceX and others use in developing and conducting journeys into space. These missions teach teamwork and STEM principles while giving campers fun and exciting experiences. The camp is an immersive journey amidst our historic campus which played a critical role in the first space race, and will help poise your camper for a role in the next.

Teams will research real technologies and techniques to build and launch a spacecraft, set science and research goals, and ensure everything needed is sent along. They will also need to choose a crew and care for their health and well-being, perform outreach and gain public support, and navigate funding and political challenges.

PARI’s research based camps are aimed at the camper who wants to experience what its like to be a researcher in astronomy, astrophysics, and astrobiology. Scientists and researchers with careers in space science lead this academically challenging curriculum that has been refined for nearly two decades.

Camps begin with an intense first few days of introductions to the instruments, science, and math needed to conduct research. They’ll be guided through choosing a research goal from the menu investigations we believe they can successfully conduct with radio and optical telescopes, and vast archives, provided by PARI and its partners.

The importance of both individual and team based work is emphasized while campers are guided through the research process. They’ll learn to share their progress and conclusions in the same ways expected in journals and at astronomical conferences.
Register for one of PARI’s summer STEM and Space Camp programs today!

Scholarships opportunities are available!

Support Local Food Security Enter our Greenhouse Raffle!
Jul 25 all-day
online w/ Bountiful Cities

Bountiful Cities needs more space to GROW (plants!)

Each year Bountiful Cities grows out seedlings to donate to community gardens and we were gifted a beautiful glass greenhouse from the Sovereign Oaks Community in Asheville. We dismantled it and will be and installing it in our Pearson Garden and Nursery in Montford.

We need your help! Moving and reconstructing a greenhouse is an exciting and expensive project. Please support us as we support the community. Purchase a raffle ticket support the Greenhouse at Pearson and get involved in growing food, and building climate resiliency for our community.

People can buy as many raffle tickets as they want, up-ing their chances to win. 100% of the ticket cost will go directly to Bountiful Cities and will support the construction of the greenhouse at the Bountiful Cities Pearson Garden.  Each ticket will enter you to win the following Raffle Prizes.

Bountiful Cities has been gifted this beautiful glass greenhouse from the Sovereign Oaks Community in Asheville. We dismantled it and will be and installing it in our Pearson Garden and Nursery in Montford. At this garden we grow out plants to share with the community through our Community Garden Network. Free plant starts enable communities to get a jump start on the growing season and grow as much food as possible.

We need your help! Moving and reconstructing a greenhouse is an exciting and expensive project. Please support us as we support the community. Purchase a raffle ticket support the Greenhouse at Pearson and get involved in growing food, and building climate resiliency for our community.

Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Bee City AVL Raffle
Jul 26 all-day
online

GreenWorks’ Bee City USA Asheville presents:

RAFFLE for a customized native pollinator garden

(location must be in Buncombe County or adjacent)

Winner will receive a fully installed 10 ft X 10 ft native pollinator garden (valued at $1,500).

Prize includes:

* Consultation with Asheville Bee City member to establish garden location and personalized garden plan;

* Complete site preparation and soil conditioning (if needed);

* Up to 30 native plants and shrubs to be planted by Bee City Asheville “Pollenteers” and;

* A detailed management plan for your new garden!

Only 250 tickets available between July 1 to July 31. Drawing takes place on August 1, 2022.

Brevard Music Center Car Raffle
Jul 26 all-day
online w/ Brevard Music Center

Official 2022 Raffle RulesAudi Asheville

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Monday, November 14, 2022.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

DETAILS

  1. By entering this raffle, entrants accept and agree to be bound by all the rules, limitations and restrictions set forth here and that their names and/or likenesses may be disclosed to and used by the news media and may otherwise be used by BMC for publicity purposes.
  2. The winner may choose a new 2022 Volvo, Subaru, or Hyundai prize vehicle from Hunter Automotive Group of Fletcher, NC with an MSRP up to $50,000.
  3. Vehicle choice will be subject to the current available inventory of the dealer. BMC reserves the right to substitute a Volvo, Subaru, or Hyundai model of equal value.
  4. The winner is responsible for all taxes, delivery costs, dealer fees, and any options he or she may choose above the vehicle’s manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) greater than $50,000.
  5. The gross winnings of the raffle will be reported to the federal and state tax authorities at the MSRP and the winner is responsible for income tax withholding prior to taking title to the prize.
  6. Individuals may purchase as many tickets as they wish; however, only 1,500 tickets will be sold.
  7. Participants must be 18 years old or older.
  8. BMC employees, faculty, and students 18 or older are eligible to participate.
  9. Winnings are not redeemable for cash.
  10. If a minimum of 600 tickets is not sold, all ticket holders will receive a full refund and the raffle will not occur.
  11. BMC does not make or provide any representation, guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, in connection with the car and accepts no liability or responsibility regarding the construction or condition of the car.

WINNINGS

Once the winner has selected a prize vehicle, the Dealer will notify BMC of the award vehicle’s MSRP. BMC will calculate the required federal income taxes due. The raffle winner is responsible for remitting the funds to BMC for the federal income tax. Brevard Music Center is required by law to report the base MSRP of the vehicle the winner chooses as gaming income to federal and state authorities and to withhold and deposit federal income taxes equal to 25% of the MSRP less the wager (raffle ticket). The winner’s payment of the federal taxes to BMC will be deposited with the US Federal Treasury and the winner will receive credit for the taxes remitted. In order for the dealer to release the winner’s vehicle, the winner will need to provide the following to BMC:

  1. A completed form W-9.
  2. Payment to BMC of the appropriate amount of federal tax withholding in cash or certified check.

Once both of these are received, BMC will authorize the dealer to release the vehicle. The winner will receive a Form W-2G by January 31, 2023 to use in preparing their 2022 income tax return.

Nominations accepted for the Blue Ridge Business Growth + Rising Star Awards
Jul 26 all-day
online

The Blue Ridge Business Growth Awards (companies in business over 3 years) and Rising Star Awards (companies in business less than 3 years) will be presented to Chamber member businesses that experienced growth in 2020 through quality management, inventiveness, old fashioned hard work and courage. Companies can be recognized for employment growth, revenue growth, or a combination.
Download a nomination form today. Deadline is August 19th
Summer Camps At PARI (Registration is Open)
Jul 26 all-day
The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

PARI’s summer STEM and space camp programming is designed to inspire your young scientist’s curiosity, passion, and confidence to discover something extraordinary. We give campers experiences that encourage deeper thinking and problem solving skills while finding opportunities for comradery, adventure, and fun in the incredible Pisgah Forest region.

Our Mission Control camps provide simulated missions that cover the many topics and skills necessary for a successful exploration of world beyond our own. We’ll use the same kinds of processes that NASA, SpaceX and others use in developing and conducting journeys into space. These missions teach teamwork and STEM principles while giving campers fun and exciting experiences. The camp is an immersive journey amidst our historic campus which played a critical role in the first space race, and will help poise your camper for a role in the next.

Teams will research real technologies and techniques to build and launch a spacecraft, set science and research goals, and ensure everything needed is sent along. They will also need to choose a crew and care for their health and well-being, perform outreach and gain public support, and navigate funding and political challenges.

PARI’s research based camps are aimed at the camper who wants to experience what its like to be a researcher in astronomy, astrophysics, and astrobiology. Scientists and researchers with careers in space science lead this academically challenging curriculum that has been refined for nearly two decades.

Camps begin with an intense first few days of introductions to the instruments, science, and math needed to conduct research. They’ll be guided through choosing a research goal from the menu investigations we believe they can successfully conduct with radio and optical telescopes, and vast archives, provided by PARI and its partners.

The importance of both individual and team based work is emphasized while campers are guided through the research process. They’ll learn to share their progress and conclusions in the same ways expected in journals and at astronomical conferences.
Register for one of PARI’s summer STEM and Space Camp programs today!

Scholarships opportunities are available!

Support Local Food Security Enter our Greenhouse Raffle!
Jul 26 all-day
online w/ Bountiful Cities

Bountiful Cities needs more space to GROW (plants!)

Each year Bountiful Cities grows out seedlings to donate to community gardens and we were gifted a beautiful glass greenhouse from the Sovereign Oaks Community in Asheville. We dismantled it and will be and installing it in our Pearson Garden and Nursery in Montford.

We need your help! Moving and reconstructing a greenhouse is an exciting and expensive project. Please support us as we support the community. Purchase a raffle ticket support the Greenhouse at Pearson and get involved in growing food, and building climate resiliency for our community.

People can buy as many raffle tickets as they want, up-ing their chances to win. 100% of the ticket cost will go directly to Bountiful Cities and will support the construction of the greenhouse at the Bountiful Cities Pearson Garden.  Each ticket will enter you to win the following Raffle Prizes.

Bountiful Cities has been gifted this beautiful glass greenhouse from the Sovereign Oaks Community in Asheville. We dismantled it and will be and installing it in our Pearson Garden and Nursery in Montford. At this garden we grow out plants to share with the community through our Community Garden Network. Free plant starts enable communities to get a jump start on the growing season and grow as much food as possible.

We need your help! Moving and reconstructing a greenhouse is an exciting and expensive project. Please support us as we support the community. Purchase a raffle ticket support the Greenhouse at Pearson and get involved in growing food, and building climate resiliency for our community.

Webinar: Introduction to Government Contracting
Jul 26 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
online

Introduction to Government Contracting

As a small business owner you are always trying to find that next customer. During this one hour webinar learn how government contracting may be your next choice. One of the first things is to identify, who is purchasing your goods or services. Is that…city, state, federal or another municipality? Learn about the application(s) process, how to find opportunities, understanding the NAICS codes, socially and economically disadvantaged set asides, how to market your company and much more. Sharon Harvey, US Small Business Administration and Angelica Driver, City of Asheville will present an overview of certifications available to help you answer that question.


Speaker(s): Sharon Harvey, Small Business Administration Angelica Driver, City of Asheville

Co-Sponsor(s): Small Business Administration, City of Asheville, Western Women’s Business Center

Award-Winning Alt Rocker Jesse Daniel Edwards
Jul 26 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 am
The Greg Eagle

Jesse Daniel Edwards is an acclaimed songwriter hailing from the small mountain town of Cuyamaca, CA (pop. 60). As a child, Jesse and his 6 siblings grew up without television, internet, or significant exposure to the outside world. He spent his time learning to sing harmony to gospel tracks and tinkering on hand-me-down instruments with his grandpa. Leaving home at 16, he spent his late teen years busking on street corners around the US and abroad. He eventually grew to perform upon the festival and university circuits full-time after a chance encounter with Al Bunetta (Oh Boy Records), sharing the stage with Morrissey, Lucinda Williams, and John Prine. His songs have been featured in radio, TV, streaming movies, video games, and film.

Recent Press:
“Full of courage and catharsis.”
-American Songwriter

“Staggeringly confident.”
-Mojo Magazine

“The kind of passion
that demands attention”
-Associated Press

jessedanieledwards.net

soundcloud.com/jessedanieledwards

Mega Business After Hours: membership appreciation event
Jul 26 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Elk's Lodge

 

Join us for our membership appreciation event, Mega Business After Hours presented by AdventHealth Hendersonville, Beverly-Hanks, Optimum and Horizon Heating & Air, after a 2-year hiatus from COVID-19!
All Chamber members, their employees, and families are invited to an Old Fashioned Cookout & Pool Party. Enjoy great music, prizes, food & fun!
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Bee City AVL Raffle
Jul 27 all-day
online

GreenWorks’ Bee City USA Asheville presents:

RAFFLE for a customized native pollinator garden

(location must be in Buncombe County or adjacent)

Winner will receive a fully installed 10 ft X 10 ft native pollinator garden (valued at $1,500).

Prize includes:

* Consultation with Asheville Bee City member to establish garden location and personalized garden plan;

* Complete site preparation and soil conditioning (if needed);

* Up to 30 native plants and shrubs to be planted by Bee City Asheville “Pollenteers” and;

* A detailed management plan for your new garden!

Only 250 tickets available between July 1 to July 31. Drawing takes place on August 1, 2022.

Brevard Music Center Car Raffle
Jul 27 all-day
online w/ Brevard Music Center

Official 2022 Raffle RulesAudi Asheville

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Monday, November 14, 2022.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

DETAILS

  1. By entering this raffle, entrants accept and agree to be bound by all the rules, limitations and restrictions set forth here and that their names and/or likenesses may be disclosed to and used by the news media and may otherwise be used by BMC for publicity purposes.
  2. The winner may choose a new 2022 Volvo, Subaru, or Hyundai prize vehicle from Hunter Automotive Group of Fletcher, NC with an MSRP up to $50,000.
  3. Vehicle choice will be subject to the current available inventory of the dealer. BMC reserves the right to substitute a Volvo, Subaru, or Hyundai model of equal value.
  4. The winner is responsible for all taxes, delivery costs, dealer fees, and any options he or she may choose above the vehicle’s manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) greater than $50,000.
  5. The gross winnings of the raffle will be reported to the federal and state tax authorities at the MSRP and the winner is responsible for income tax withholding prior to taking title to the prize.
  6. Individuals may purchase as many tickets as they wish; however, only 1,500 tickets will be sold.
  7. Participants must be 18 years old or older.
  8. BMC employees, faculty, and students 18 or older are eligible to participate.
  9. Winnings are not redeemable for cash.
  10. If a minimum of 600 tickets is not sold, all ticket holders will receive a full refund and the raffle will not occur.
  11. BMC does not make or provide any representation, guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, in connection with the car and accepts no liability or responsibility regarding the construction or condition of the car.

WINNINGS

Once the winner has selected a prize vehicle, the Dealer will notify BMC of the award vehicle’s MSRP. BMC will calculate the required federal income taxes due. The raffle winner is responsible for remitting the funds to BMC for the federal income tax. Brevard Music Center is required by law to report the base MSRP of the vehicle the winner chooses as gaming income to federal and state authorities and to withhold and deposit federal income taxes equal to 25% of the MSRP less the wager (raffle ticket). The winner’s payment of the federal taxes to BMC will be deposited with the US Federal Treasury and the winner will receive credit for the taxes remitted. In order for the dealer to release the winner’s vehicle, the winner will need to provide the following to BMC:

  1. A completed form W-9.
  2. Payment to BMC of the appropriate amount of federal tax withholding in cash or certified check.

Once both of these are received, BMC will authorize the dealer to release the vehicle. The winner will receive a Form W-2G by January 31, 2023 to use in preparing their 2022 income tax return.

Nominations accepted for the Blue Ridge Business Growth + Rising Star Awards
Jul 27 all-day
online

The Blue Ridge Business Growth Awards (companies in business over 3 years) and Rising Star Awards (companies in business less than 3 years) will be presented to Chamber member businesses that experienced growth in 2020 through quality management, inventiveness, old fashioned hard work and courage. Companies can be recognized for employment growth, revenue growth, or a combination.
Download a nomination form today. Deadline is August 19th
Summer Camps At PARI (Registration is Open)
Jul 27 all-day
The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

PARI’s summer STEM and space camp programming is designed to inspire your young scientist’s curiosity, passion, and confidence to discover something extraordinary. We give campers experiences that encourage deeper thinking and problem solving skills while finding opportunities for comradery, adventure, and fun in the incredible Pisgah Forest region.

Our Mission Control camps provide simulated missions that cover the many topics and skills necessary for a successful exploration of world beyond our own. We’ll use the same kinds of processes that NASA, SpaceX and others use in developing and conducting journeys into space. These missions teach teamwork and STEM principles while giving campers fun and exciting experiences. The camp is an immersive journey amidst our historic campus which played a critical role in the first space race, and will help poise your camper for a role in the next.

Teams will research real technologies and techniques to build and launch a spacecraft, set science and research goals, and ensure everything needed is sent along. They will also need to choose a crew and care for their health and well-being, perform outreach and gain public support, and navigate funding and political challenges.

PARI’s research based camps are aimed at the camper who wants to experience what its like to be a researcher in astronomy, astrophysics, and astrobiology. Scientists and researchers with careers in space science lead this academically challenging curriculum that has been refined for nearly two decades.

Camps begin with an intense first few days of introductions to the instruments, science, and math needed to conduct research. They’ll be guided through choosing a research goal from the menu investigations we believe they can successfully conduct with radio and optical telescopes, and vast archives, provided by PARI and its partners.

The importance of both individual and team based work is emphasized while campers are guided through the research process. They’ll learn to share their progress and conclusions in the same ways expected in journals and at astronomical conferences.
Register for one of PARI’s summer STEM and Space Camp programs today!

Scholarships opportunities are available!

Support Local Food Security Enter our Greenhouse Raffle!
Jul 27 all-day
online w/ Bountiful Cities

Bountiful Cities needs more space to GROW (plants!)

Each year Bountiful Cities grows out seedlings to donate to community gardens and we were gifted a beautiful glass greenhouse from the Sovereign Oaks Community in Asheville. We dismantled it and will be and installing it in our Pearson Garden and Nursery in Montford.

We need your help! Moving and reconstructing a greenhouse is an exciting and expensive project. Please support us as we support the community. Purchase a raffle ticket support the Greenhouse at Pearson and get involved in growing food, and building climate resiliency for our community.

People can buy as many raffle tickets as they want, up-ing their chances to win. 100% of the ticket cost will go directly to Bountiful Cities and will support the construction of the greenhouse at the Bountiful Cities Pearson Garden.  Each ticket will enter you to win the following Raffle Prizes.

Bountiful Cities has been gifted this beautiful glass greenhouse from the Sovereign Oaks Community in Asheville. We dismantled it and will be and installing it in our Pearson Garden and Nursery in Montford. At this garden we grow out plants to share with the community through our Community Garden Network. Free plant starts enable communities to get a jump start on the growing season and grow as much food as possible.

We need your help! Moving and reconstructing a greenhouse is an exciting and expensive project. Please support us as we support the community. Purchase a raffle ticket support the Greenhouse at Pearson and get involved in growing food, and building climate resiliency for our community.

Summer Buzz Breakfast Series: Growth + Retaining A Diverse Workforce from Within
Jul 27 @ 8:00 am
Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville, Expo Center

Growing & Retaining A Diverse Workforce For A Vibrant Future

Join us for conversations about how we encourage and grow local talent and recruit others in order to grow our community in equitable, thoughtful, and dynamic ways.

  • Joseph Jamison, Equity and Network Development Specialist, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
  • Kevin Kimrey, Director of Economic and Workforce Development, AB Tech
  • Keynon Lake, Founder, My Daddy Taught Me That
  • Alex Mitchner, City of Asheville Youth Leadership Academy (CAYLA)-Workforce Programs Coordinator, City of Asheville
  • My Daddy Taught Me That participant
  • CAYLA participant
Virtual business networking meeting
Jul 27 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
onlinew/ Asheville Business Referral Networking Meetup Group

Virtual business networking meeting

Join our virtual team of business professionals with the goal of growing your business. We meet every Wednesday via Teams video conferencing at 8:30 for 90 minutes. No fees, just participation and consistency required. Make new connections and generate business in a professional environment

Ribbon Cutting: Stuller Power Solutions
Jul 27 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Stuller Power Solutions

Come out to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting of Stuller Power Solution’s new building off of Asheville Hwy.
Stuller Power Solutions is a family owned electrical contracting company and full service generator dealer in Hendersonville, who have been in business since 2000.
Lunch will be catered by Hubba Hubba, and dessert will be cared by Our Recipe Roots!
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Bee City AVL Raffle
Jul 28 all-day
online

GreenWorks’ Bee City USA Asheville presents:

RAFFLE for a customized native pollinator garden

(location must be in Buncombe County or adjacent)

Winner will receive a fully installed 10 ft X 10 ft native pollinator garden (valued at $1,500).

Prize includes:

* Consultation with Asheville Bee City member to establish garden location and personalized garden plan;

* Complete site preparation and soil conditioning (if needed);

* Up to 30 native plants and shrubs to be planted by Bee City Asheville “Pollenteers” and;

* A detailed management plan for your new garden!

Only 250 tickets available between July 1 to July 31. Drawing takes place on August 1, 2022.

Brevard Music Center Car Raffle
Jul 28 all-day
online w/ Brevard Music Center

Official 2022 Raffle RulesAudi Asheville

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Monday, November 14, 2022.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

DETAILS

  1. By entering this raffle, entrants accept and agree to be bound by all the rules, limitations and restrictions set forth here and that their names and/or likenesses may be disclosed to and used by the news media and may otherwise be used by BMC for publicity purposes.
  2. The winner may choose a new 2022 Volvo, Subaru, or Hyundai prize vehicle from Hunter Automotive Group of Fletcher, NC with an MSRP up to $50,000.
  3. Vehicle choice will be subject to the current available inventory of the dealer. BMC reserves the right to substitute a Volvo, Subaru, or Hyundai model of equal value.
  4. The winner is responsible for all taxes, delivery costs, dealer fees, and any options he or she may choose above the vehicle’s manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) greater than $50,000.
  5. The gross winnings of the raffle will be reported to the federal and state tax authorities at the MSRP and the winner is responsible for income tax withholding prior to taking title to the prize.
  6. Individuals may purchase as many tickets as they wish; however, only 1,500 tickets will be sold.
  7. Participants must be 18 years old or older.
  8. BMC employees, faculty, and students 18 or older are eligible to participate.
  9. Winnings are not redeemable for cash.
  10. If a minimum of 600 tickets is not sold, all ticket holders will receive a full refund and the raffle will not occur.
  11. BMC does not make or provide any representation, guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, in connection with the car and accepts no liability or responsibility regarding the construction or condition of the car.

WINNINGS

Once the winner has selected a prize vehicle, the Dealer will notify BMC of the award vehicle’s MSRP. BMC will calculate the required federal income taxes due. The raffle winner is responsible for remitting the funds to BMC for the federal income tax. Brevard Music Center is required by law to report the base MSRP of the vehicle the winner chooses as gaming income to federal and state authorities and to withhold and deposit federal income taxes equal to 25% of the MSRP less the wager (raffle ticket). The winner’s payment of the federal taxes to BMC will be deposited with the US Federal Treasury and the winner will receive credit for the taxes remitted. In order for the dealer to release the winner’s vehicle, the winner will need to provide the following to BMC:

  1. A completed form W-9.
  2. Payment to BMC of the appropriate amount of federal tax withholding in cash or certified check.

Once both of these are received, BMC will authorize the dealer to release the vehicle. The winner will receive a Form W-2G by January 31, 2023 to use in preparing their 2022 income tax return.

Nominations accepted for the Blue Ridge Business Growth + Rising Star Awards
Jul 28 all-day
online

The Blue Ridge Business Growth Awards (companies in business over 3 years) and Rising Star Awards (companies in business less than 3 years) will be presented to Chamber member businesses that experienced growth in 2020 through quality management, inventiveness, old fashioned hard work and courage. Companies can be recognized for employment growth, revenue growth, or a combination.
Download a nomination form today. Deadline is August 19th
Summer Camps At PARI (Registration is Open)
Jul 28 all-day
The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

PARI’s summer STEM and space camp programming is designed to inspire your young scientist’s curiosity, passion, and confidence to discover something extraordinary. We give campers experiences that encourage deeper thinking and problem solving skills while finding opportunities for comradery, adventure, and fun in the incredible Pisgah Forest region.

Our Mission Control camps provide simulated missions that cover the many topics and skills necessary for a successful exploration of world beyond our own. We’ll use the same kinds of processes that NASA, SpaceX and others use in developing and conducting journeys into space. These missions teach teamwork and STEM principles while giving campers fun and exciting experiences. The camp is an immersive journey amidst our historic campus which played a critical role in the first space race, and will help poise your camper for a role in the next.

Teams will research real technologies and techniques to build and launch a spacecraft, set science and research goals, and ensure everything needed is sent along. They will also need to choose a crew and care for their health and well-being, perform outreach and gain public support, and navigate funding and political challenges.

PARI’s research based camps are aimed at the camper who wants to experience what its like to be a researcher in astronomy, astrophysics, and astrobiology. Scientists and researchers with careers in space science lead this academically challenging curriculum that has been refined for nearly two decades.

Camps begin with an intense first few days of introductions to the instruments, science, and math needed to conduct research. They’ll be guided through choosing a research goal from the menu investigations we believe they can successfully conduct with radio and optical telescopes, and vast archives, provided by PARI and its partners.

The importance of both individual and team based work is emphasized while campers are guided through the research process. They’ll learn to share their progress and conclusions in the same ways expected in journals and at astronomical conferences.
Register for one of PARI’s summer STEM and Space Camp programs today!

Scholarships opportunities are available!

Support Local Food Security Enter our Greenhouse Raffle!
Jul 28 all-day
online w/ Bountiful Cities

Bountiful Cities needs more space to GROW (plants!)

Each year Bountiful Cities grows out seedlings to donate to community gardens and we were gifted a beautiful glass greenhouse from the Sovereign Oaks Community in Asheville. We dismantled it and will be and installing it in our Pearson Garden and Nursery in Montford.

We need your help! Moving and reconstructing a greenhouse is an exciting and expensive project. Please support us as we support the community. Purchase a raffle ticket support the Greenhouse at Pearson and get involved in growing food, and building climate resiliency for our community.

People can buy as many raffle tickets as they want, up-ing their chances to win. 100% of the ticket cost will go directly to Bountiful Cities and will support the construction of the greenhouse at the Bountiful Cities Pearson Garden.  Each ticket will enter you to win the following Raffle Prizes.

Bountiful Cities has been gifted this beautiful glass greenhouse from the Sovereign Oaks Community in Asheville. We dismantled it and will be and installing it in our Pearson Garden and Nursery in Montford. At this garden we grow out plants to share with the community through our Community Garden Network. Free plant starts enable communities to get a jump start on the growing season and grow as much food as possible.

We need your help! Moving and reconstructing a greenhouse is an exciting and expensive project. Please support us as we support the community. Purchase a raffle ticket support the Greenhouse at Pearson and get involved in growing food, and building climate resiliency for our community.