RiverLink's 11th Annual Art and Poetry Contest is underway
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by Asheville Chamber
3y ago
RiverLink is excited to announce the 11th annual Voices of the River Art and Poetry Contest! Voices of the River provides an opportunity for pre-K to 12th grade students within the French Broad River Watershed to express their creativity and engage with their watershed outside of the science classroom. Students may submit stories, poetry, 2D or 3D art to RiverLink by March 19th. All participants are invited to Earth Day Kids' Fest at Salvage Station, where winners for each category will be announced on April 21st. This year's theme is "What do you value about your w ..read more
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Express Employment interviewing now for multiple positions
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by Asheville Chamber
3y ago
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WCU to offer 4-day grant writing certificate
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by Asheville Chamber
3y ago
Western Carolina University will offer a four-day Grant Writing Certificate program Tuesday, March 6 through Friday, March 9, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Biltmore Park instructional site in Asheville, North Carolina.  "As a result of completing the workshop, participants will gain a better understanding of the entire grant development process--from planning through writing--and, thus, improve their chances of winning competitive grants," said Jack Smith, a nationally recognized trainer and consultant who will lead the workshop.  “Grant writing has been described as ..read more
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Conductor Garry Walker leads Asheville Symphony on musical tour of Scotland - Feb. 10th
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by Asheville Chamber
3y ago
Conductor Garry Walker wears his Scottish nationality with pride. “As a Scot, I am naturally aware and proud of the impact of the Scottish diaspora in America. Even Uncle Sam’s parents were Scottish, and Mickey Mouse was voiced for 40 years by a man from Dundee!” To celebrate his homeland and its historical connections to the North Carolina mountains, Walker presents a program of Scotland-themed classical works on Saturday, February 10 as he conducts his audition concert for the Asheville Symphony’s music director position. The program includes Malcolm Arnold’s Four Scottish Dances, De ..read more
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"Skylight," David Hare's award-winning drama, opens in 35below
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by Asheville Chamber
3y ago
  Asheville Community Theatre is excited to present David Hare’s intimate and compelling 1995 drama  SKYLIGHTto Asheville’s 35below for the first three weekends in February. SKYLIGHTwill be performed February 2 - February 18, 2018 with performances Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm and Sunday afternoons at 2:30 pm. Tickets are available online at www.ashevilletheatre.org, over the phone at 828-254-1320, or in person at the Asheville Community Theatre Box Office. Winner of multiple Tony, Drama Desk, and Olivier awards including the 1996 Play of the Year Award (Olivier), 1997 T ..read more
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Harrah's Cherokee Casinos announce organizational changes
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by Asheville Chamber
3y ago
Since its opening in 1997, the leadership team at Harrah's Cherokee Casinos has grown and evolved with the needs of the business. With the arrival of the New Year, Harrah's Cherokee Casinos is pleased to announce new changes to its management team. Effective February 1, the following leadership positions will take effect: Having served as Regional Vice President (RVP) of Human Resources and External Relations since 2009, Jo Ray will move into the position of RVP of Community Relations and Employee Wellness. Jo's redefined focus will be Corporate Citizenship, HERO (Harrah's Employees Reachin ..read more
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Winners honored at Spirit of MLK Awards
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by Asheville Chamber
3y ago
On January 17, Mission Health and MAHEC recognized team members at the 2018 Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Ceremony who carry on Dr. King’s spirit, leadership and vision to influence unity, equality, equity and justice in both the workplace and their communities. The annual awards ceremony is a partnership between Mission Health and MAHEC that celebrates diversity and inclusion in healthcare. Brooks Ann McKinney is Mission Health’s 2018 Spirit of MLK Award recipient. Brooks Ann has focused on the medically and mentally fragile, homeless and underserved individuals for nearly ..read more
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Friday Staffing posts current "Hot Jobs"
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by Asheville Chamber
3y ago
FridayStaffing (828) 684-8700 Immediate Openings!!! Position Job Description/Requirements Location Pay Rate Composites Technician (125264) Job Title: Composites Technician Essential Duties: • Read Engineering drawings and follow written instructions • Work independently and as a team; multitask and adapt to schedule changes • Use proper PPE and follow safety practices • Good mechanical aptitude • Use basic hand tools • Use and understand weights and scales • Follow mixing instructions for resins and chemicals • Understand metric measurements and conversions ..read more
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Diana Wortham Theatre presents multi-award winning Irish trio "Socks in the Frying Pan" - Feb. 9th
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by Asheville Chamber
3y ago
  With dynamic vocals, virtuosic musical ability and charismatic wit, Socks in the Frying Pan, a multi-award-winning trio from Ireland’s County Clare, performs at Diana Wortham Theatre on Friday, February 9, 2018 at8:00 p.m. With its brilliantly crafted tunes and masterful harmonies, this newer band to the Irish traditional music scene has been captivating audiences at home and abroad. Presented in partnership with The Swannanoa Gathering at Warren Wilson College, Socks in the Frying Pan’s unique blend of traditional Irish melodies and personal flare have gained them critical acclaim ..read more
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Sex, Drugs, and Human Resources: What Employers Need to Know in 2018
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by Asheville Chamber
3y ago
LandrumHR, a professional employer organization (PEO) company in Pensacola, FL, is hosting a human resources training webinar on January 23, 2018. The webinar, titled, "Sex, Drugs and Human Resources: What Every Employer Needs to Know in 2018," is completely free to attend and registration is now open. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, January 23rd at 10:00am CST. Those interested canregister for the human resource webinar here. Deborah Brousseau, Director of Marketing at LandrumHR, says, "2017 was a crazy year as far as HR and employment law is concerned - you name it, it's happened. We ..read more
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