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Our thanks to Office Depot Office Supplies for "Delivering Winning Solutions that Inspire Work Life" and for donating a digital camera for our ribbon cuttings and events. Please visit their Asheville store located at 1836 Hendersonville Rd. in the Gerber Village Shopping Center. Also, visit them online at www.officedepot.com.

Monday, March 15

Aqua Pro Solutions launched Fix-A-Leak Week, a week long water efficiency community awareness event, on Monday March 15. The weeklong celebration includes product demonstrations, educational and awareness opportunities related to EPA program, discount service coupons to be given away, silent auction of donated high quality plumbing products, raffle for water filtration system and much more.

Monday, March 1

Tupelo Honey Cafe celebrated the grand opening of their second location on Monday, March 1. Tupelo Honey Cafe #2 is located at 1829 Hendersonville Road in south Asheville and features the same menu as their downtown location. City and County leadership were on hand to congratulate the owners and thank them for providing over 100 new jobs for the Asheville area.

Thursday, February 18

The Asheville Jewish Community Center’s new Shalom Preschool building celebrated a grand opening on Thursday, February 18. The new facility will be home to the JCC’s recently expanded pre-kindergarten program and adds space for up to 45 additional children.  The ribbon cutting ceremony included a mezuzah dedication to place a prayer scroll on the buildings' doorpost.

Cancer Centers of North Carolina-Asheville (CCNC-A) celebrated the opening of a 24,000-square-foot comprehensive cancer center located in Regional Medical Park, in Asheville. The center is the only facility in Western North Carolina that can provide integrated cancer care in one easy-to-access location. CCNC-A is a six-physician oncology practice that has provided cancer care in Asheville for more than 25 years.

Wednesday, February 17

Eric Scheffer proudly announces the grand opening of his latest and greatest venture Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian. Recreating the neighborhood feel of his favorite New York red sauce restaurants, Eric welcomes all of Asheville to feast on your favorite Italian memories.  Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian is located at 641 Merrimon Avenue.

Friday, February 12

Eileen Riehman PT celebrated the Grand Opening of her physical therapy studio on Friday, February 12.  Eileen offices are conveniently located near downtown Asheville at 200 Asheland Avenue. 

Wednesday, January 21

Boasting extended hours, new menu selections and more space at a new location, Artisan Catering celebrated a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on January 20 at 4:30 p.m. A staple in Asheville’s catering and deli industry since 2005, Artisan is now at The Shoppes at Beaver Lake on Merrimon Avenue.  Artisan is open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, January 8

The Wine Studio of Asheville celebrated its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony January 8. The Wine Studio of Asheville is a wine retail and education center, with a focus on tastings, classes and private events.

The Downtown Market…One. Bazaar.Community - a new 42,000 sq ft indoor Arts, Crafts, Local Produce and Eclectic Flea Market celebrated their 3 month anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 8 at its downtown location, 45 S. French Broad Avenue. (Housed in the former Industries for the Blind building.)

Wednesday, December 30

The Lexington Avenue Brewery celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday, December 30.  The Lexington Avenue Brewery is the Asheville area's 9th brewery.  The Lexington Avenue Brewery features a wide range of beers made in house and quality food at reasonable prices.  The Lexington Avenue Brewery will open to the public in early January 2010.

Monday, December 21

Downtown's newest accommodations, Sweet Peas Youth Hostel, opened its doors on Monday, December 21. Sweet Peas features private, semi-private, and bunk rooms at modest prices.  The hostel is located on Rankin St in the heart of downtown Asheville.

Monday, December 14

Buffalo Wild Wings celebrated a grand opening on Asheville's Tunnel Road on Monday, December 14.  As part of the celebration the first 100 individuals through the door received free wings for one year.

Friday, December 11

The Law Offices of Marjorie J. Maginnis, PA celebrated the grand opening of their new offices on Clayton Street in downtown Asheville.  Maginnis specializes in real estate transaction law and bankruptcy.  Maginnis has recently open the Blue Ridge Bankruptcy Clinic office in Asheville. 

Wednesday, December 9

CityMac celebrated the grand opening of its Asheville store located on Biltmore Avenue in Biltmore Village.  CityMac is an Apple Authorized Service Provider and Apple Authorized Reseller, certified to sell, repair and support all Apple products and software.   CityMac also features an in-house coffee shop, City Mug.