Just Economics of Western North Carolina
Living Wage Certified Employers
Picture Time Photo Booth
Picture Time Photo Booth brings the fun to your wedding reception! We bring the photo booth experience everywhere we go with our personally designed, extra large booth space. Guests can step in and strike a pose with our wide variety of crazy props. Seconds later they will get a strip of photos to take home as a favor so that they can remember your reception for years to come! All of our packages include unlimited photo strips, so your guests can take as many as they like.
Picture Time Photo Booth perfect for wedding receptions, birthday parties, corporate events, graduations, and any other fun-filled gathering. We offer competitive rates in Asheville, Knoxville, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Greenville, and surrounding areas. Please look at our packages page for pricing information, and feel free to contact us if you have questions regarding our services or booking.
info@picturetimephotobooth.com
http://www.picturetimephotobooth.com
828-290-9244
828:Design
The newest design technologies meet old world craftsmanship and sensibilities at 828 Design Studio. Clean layouts, pleasing typography, and plenty of white space help define our work. Please continue reading to find out more about 828 Design Studio and what we can do for you and your business. If you have any questions—or would like to discuss your particular needs—please contact us.
info@828design.com
http://828design.com
8282549200
Abode Custom Builders
Located in the heart of Asheville, Abode Custom Builders is dedicated to providing environmentally sound and affordable homes for the residents of Western North Carolina. Every home we design and build is an affordable, environmentally-responsible and energy-efficient home.
With over hundreds of floor plans, we provide you either a traditional on-site (stick-built or frame) or one of our customizable award winning systems-built (off-frame modular) custom homes. From sourcing renewable construction materials, to ensuring the home is energy-efficient, we ensure that our home’s environmental footprint is kept to a minimum. Visit our build green page for further information about affordable green-building opportunities.
laustin.abode@gmail.com
http://www.wncabode.com
828-290-9244
ACI Asheville Construction, Inc.
A Master Builder who is ideal for customers that want help in building their dream home from start to finish, we provide assistance in developing the initial concept for your home to completion of every detail of the finished product. All of our homes are built for life, health, efficiency and mold/pest/disaster resistance. With a small environmental impact, low maintanance and native plants/landscaping we can all help to make this world a better place in which to live. Experienced in historic renovations, remodeling and room additions, Asheville Construction, Inc. can meet your every building need.
info@ashevilleconstruction.com
http://ashevilleconstruction.com
828776.6909
ADA Asheville Downtown Association
The mission of the Asheville Downtown Association is to be a voice of the downtown community and to promote and support quality economic, cultural and residential development of downtown Asheville.The Asheville Downtown Association is a non-profit organization committed to the preservation and improvement of the central business district. Through programs and annual objectives, the Board of Directors work to make downtown Asheville the center of commerce, culture, government, and leisure.
info@ashevilledowntown.org
http://www.ashevilledowntown.org
828.251.9973
Adelante
Jamie Beasley, founder of ADELANTE, maintains a strong commitment to his current work with Latinos in Asheville, NC, while drawing extensively from his experience working with Latinos abroad.
Jamie@adelante-usa.com
http://www.adelante-usa.com/
828.215.6722
Advanced Pain Relief Therapy
Zach helps people with stubborn and hard to fix pain problems finally get back to living life on their terms. And that means they return to a life of little or no pain, with more freedom of movement and increased confidence in their bodies.Here are some of the most common problems that I help people with every week:Low back pain (in it’s many forms, such as herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, etc.) Sciatica, Hip problems, Stiff and/ or Sore Neck and Shoulders, Bad knees, Weak Ankles and/or painful feet. Most of his clients have tried many other therapies first, with little or no lasting success.
zachcomer@gmail.com
http://www.medicalmassageasheville.com/
8287761392
Affordable Bedding
Kingsdown has long been recognized as a leader in sleep research and science, Kingsdown products are sold all across North America and in over twenty countries worldwide. Founded in 1904, Kingsdown sleep systems have been making a difference in people’s lives for over 100 years.Affordable Bedding, Inc., located in Asheville, NC, is pleased to offer a variety of Kingsdown Mattresses and sleep products. Here are some of our best sellers. Of course, we have many more mattress products in the store that we would be happy to show you and demonstrate for you.
abedding@gmail.com
http://www.gotoaffordablebedding.com/
828-254-5555
Alembic Studio
Our Mission is to partner with you in translating your dreams of home and community into eco-sensitive realities. We achieve this through the application of our extensive design experience, detailed site analysis, on-going research and project oversight- from design through the completion of construction.
luly@alembicstudio.com
http://Alembicstudio.com
8283334647
All Seasons Heating and AC
http://www.allseasonsnc.com/
Allegra
Imagine having high-quality marketing materials produced by top creative talent and production experts, using the latest printing and mailing technologies – all in one place!Our small business marketing pros can help you develop cost-effective print communications and marketing programs that take full advantage of our in-house graphic design, advanced printing services and mailing capabilities. We’ll guide you to determine the right role for marketing your business. And, develop creative strategies that meet your goals in the most targeted and practical ways.
mike@allegraasheville.com
http://allegraasheville.com
8282536886
Alpha Real Estate
Alpha Real Estate is a full service property management company offering pet friendly long term and vacation rentals.
kimberly@alpha-real-estate.com
http://www.alpha-real-estate.com/Intro.aspx
828-251-9966
Altamont Brewing Company
Brewer Gordon Kear, former brewer for Flagstaff Brewing Company for the past six years, and business partner Ben Wiggins wanted to bring more coolness to West Asheville. Their way of doing it, build a brewing company and bar with all the best Asheville has to offer. Known locally as “the bar”, the Altamont boasts a wide open floor plan with regulation ping-pong, a foosball table and single disc-golf basket. The place hosts a variety of musicians and dj’s weekly plus open mic-night every Tuesday. While the brewing facility is still a work-in-progress, the Altamont has some of the finest locals on tap. They started brewing beer at the location in early Dec. 2012.
http://www.altamontbrewingcompany.com
828-575-2400
American Speedy Printing Center
http://www.americanspeedy.com/
828-252-3082
Andrea Bishop LCSW
Success Coaching is becoming more and more popular these days, but to many people it is still a mystery. I have a few answers that can help you decide if having a Success Coach would be an asset for you. Come along for the ride if you are an individual seeking personal growth, an individual seeking career growth, or a business person reaching for a grander vision.Success Coaching has inspired, motivated and educated people from all walks of life. Audience profiles include CEOs, educators, professional men and women, customer service professionals, service organizations, chamber of commerce members, sales teams and much more.Andrea also is involved with Family Therapy as well.
andrea@andreabishop.com
http://www.andreabishop.com/
828-687-9998
Animal Hospital of North Asheville, Inc.
Animal Hospital of Animal Hospital of North Asheville is a full service veterinary practice serving the dogs and cats of Asheville, NC, as well as Weaverville, Hendersonville, Black Mountain, and all of Western North Carolina since 1977. Using state-of-the-art diagnostics, we provide your pet with the highest quality affordable care while always using love and compassion to guide us. We emphasize wellness care, such as yearly exams and vaccines, along with medical and emergency care. We excel at diagnostics with a Board Certified Internal Medicine specialist on staff and eight other experienced veterinarians. Our hospital provides surgical services, two veterinarians devoted entirely to dentistry, 24 hour nursing care for our hospitalized patients, and is well equipped with the latest in equipment and technology. We provide your pet with gentle, loving, stress-free care. Your dog, cat, puppy, or kitten will benefit from our expertise and you can rest easy knowing that your pet is receiving the best care available in QNC from a staff that is devoted to your pet’s well-being.
info@ahna.net
http://WWW.ahna.net
828-253-3393
Appalachia School of Holistic Herbalism
The Southeast’s oldest herbal studies school offering holistic health education, complementary care services, locally sourced apothecary and herbal products, and a community library & resource center. Our outstanding faculty has over two centuries of combined practical application in holistic healthcare. Focusing on preventative medicine and sustainable lifestyle, ASHH combines ancient healing traditions with emerging science.
ceara@herbsheal.com
http://www.herbsheal.com/
828-350-1221
Appalachian Environments
Appalachian Environments is a full service landscape design and installation company focusing on sustainable gardening. We balance our ornamental aspect of gardening by incorporating natives and edibles throughout the landscape. We pride ourselves on the best quality work, customer service and punctuality.
mathew@appenvironments.com
http://www.appenvironments.com
828-242-8879
Applied Solutions Group
Applied Solutions Group provides outsourced IT, Web Design, and Web Development services to Asheville and surrounding Western North Carolina. Services include Microsoft Solutions, Cisco Products, Custom Open-Source Solutions, Web Development and Design. Your message is consistently delivered and branded through out your website. Our web team has years of experience in custom design and custom programming, we guarantee that your website will bring results, efficiently, effectively, and quickly. Unique designs for your unique business. We offer a free initial consultation.
contact@wncit.com
http://wncit.com
8282558325
Aril Consulting
Aril Consulting provides reliable, efficient, flexible, successful
fund development services to non-profit organizations around
the United States. We strive to work with organizations with a compelling mission to affect social change. Resource development is our specialty but we often branch into operations, writing, and communications/marketing/web work.
valerie@arilconsulting.com
www.arilconsulting.com
201-744-0601
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
http://www.ashevillehabitat.org/
828-251-5702
Asheville Brews Cruise
http://www.brewscruise.com/
828-545-5181
Asheville Buncombe Institute for Parity Achievement
ABIPA improves health conditions for African Americans by providing education, health services and advocacy from a unique understanding of the African American experience and a demonstrated ability to increase collaboration, connection, awareness and trust across diverse segments of the community
http://www.abipa.org/
828-251-8364
Asheville Compounding Pharmacy
We fill standard prescriptions as well as custom compounding prescriptions for people and pets. We also carry vitamins, herbals and other nutritional supplements. We offer private consultations on a veriety of health conditions including hormonal consults. We also offer free monthly educational seminars.
info@ashevillerx.com
http://www.ashevillerx.com
828-255-8757
Asheville Cottages
http://www.ashevillecottages.com/
828-712-1789
Asheville Garage Door Service
Asheville Garage Door Service has progressively grown over the years. We are locally owned and operated. The company offers sales, service and installation of residential and commercial garage doors and electric garage door openers. Our services include general maintenance and adjustments, door framing, and broken spring and cable replacement. Our technicians are professional, courteous and highly trained and have been with the company for more than 15 years.
ashevillegaragedoorservice@charter.net
http://ashevillegaragedoor.com/
8282550830
Asheville Gastroenterology
http://ashevillegastro.com/
828-254-0881
Asheville Geothermal Inc.
We are geothermal HVAC system specialists, performing design, installation, and service on any geothermal system. We use only top quality geothermal equipment and this is all we do. Full economic analysis of each potential installation is performed before we start any job — the significant economic and environmental benefits of a geothermal HVAC system are the principal driving forces behind every installation.
info@ashevillegeothermal.com
http://www.ashevillegeothermal.com
828-712-6786
Asheville Housing Authority
http://www.haca.org/
828-232-2066
Asheville Painting Company
Asheville Painting Co offers quality painting and contracting services to Asheville, NC and the surrounding areas. Asheville Painting is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality painting work and the best possible services. We work hard to give you a quality experience that’s unique in the painting business—and at competitive prices. We’re locally owned and serve all of WNC.Please visit www.ashevillepainting.com
office@ashevillepainting.com
http://ashevillepainting.com
828.279.4801
Asheville Wine Market
http://ashevillewine.com/
828-253-0060
Asheville-Buncombe Community Relations Council
http://www.ashevillebuncombecommunityrelationscouncil.org/
828-252-4173
Bed and Biscuit Kennel
We are a pet spa for dogs and cats . We offer an array of services from boarding , daycare , training and grooming. We have more employees from May through September . We are a service business and all of our employees are cross trained . We learn quickly to cater to the needs of the 4 legged as well as 2 legged .
bedbiscuitkennel@aol.com
bedandbiscuitpetspa.com
828-669-6578
Better Tours of Asheville
Better Tours of Asheville is the newest tour company in town, founded by long-time tour guides from Asheville with over 10 years of combined experience. We believe that tours go stale after a while, and without innovation, lose their luster. Rather than continuing to rehash the same old stories that have been told here for years on end, we have decided to revolutionize our approach to the industry, bringing together entirely new research, fresh content, and innovative concepts to set a new standard for Asheville tours.
bettertoursAVL@gmail.com
http://www.bettertoursofasheville.com/
828.216.3383
Biblio, Inc.
Welcome to Biblio, the preferred global marketplace for buying used, rare, and out-of-print books and textbooks. We take pride in bringing together over 6000 professional, independent booksellers from around the world, to offer you over 60 million high quality used books to choose from. So, whether you’re looking for out of print books, first editions, signed books, or just great used books at even better prices, you’ve found the right place!
support@biblio.com
http://www.biblio.com/
8283500744
Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC
Big Brothers Big Sisters has been serving young people in Western North Carolina since 1982. We currently cover eight counties.We match children (ages 6-14) from single-parent families with caring, adult mentors.“Bigs” and “Littles” spend time together forming a friendship. In our traditional program, they participate in activities in our community like hiking on the parkway, playing ball, or baking cookies. In our site-based program, Bigs and Littles see each other at the child’s school or recreation center. They spend time playing games, completing homework, and having lunch together.
robinm@bbbswnc.org
http://bbbswnc.org
8282531970
Bill Russell State Farm
State Farm insurance representative.
http://www.billrussellinsurance.com/
828-274-7388
Biltmore Oil Company
In 1930, Paul Simmons began operating a home fuel business. Today this company, Biltmore Oil, is a diversified corporation comprising residential, commercial and retail divisions.The Eblen Family still owns and operates Biltmore Oil. The name Biltmore Oil has become synonymous in Asheville with community involvement and philanthropy, as exemplefied by the Eblen Charities, a foundation which directly benefits local citizens.
jeneblen@aol.com
http://biltmoreoil.com
828-253-4591
BioWheels Bike Shop
BioWheels: An Eco-Friendly Bike Shop who’s concept is “Bikes for Life”. The guiding principle of our business is “The BioWheels Experience”. This is the positive feeling we share during all customer interactions. * We strive to foster an open atmosphere that provides education and encourages interaction. We are never bike snobs. * We consider environmental responsibility paramount in all our business decisions. * We promote the health & well-being of all our associates & customers. We believe the bicycle is a vehicle for physical, mental & spiritual health.
http://asheville.biowheels.com/
828.236.2453
Black Bird Frame and Art
BlackBird is an independent framer and art gallery owned by Pat & John Horrocks. We have shared our business since 1990, and moved to Asheville in 2002.
Our experience shows in the way we conduct our business – with unmatched service and uncompromising integrity in our dealings with every client.
It is in our nature and our interests to develop long-lasting relationships based on trust. To that end, we serve our clients by being honest, professional and diligent in our effort to provide the highest level of value possible. That means giving sound advice regarding the art, its preservation, framing design, and the price/value of our work.
john@blackbirdframe.com
www.blackbirdframe.com
828-225-3117
BluBus Clothing Company
Asheville’ Newest Custom Screen Printing Shop is in full swing. We are here to provide a quality product that will fit any budget. Our knowledgable staff and friendly atmosphere are sure to keep you coming back year after year. We use only the finest materials to fit your needs and furnish you a product that you will love. Come on in and Check us out!! See what we can do for you. Come be part of the BluBus Family.
blubusasheville@gmail.com
http://www.blubusscreenprinting.com/
828-318-1053
Blue Moon Water
Blue Moon’s LOCAL mountain spring water is available in 20 oz. and 1.5 liter bottles by the case for home or office. Individual chilled bottles can be purchased at local groceries and convenience stores.
sales@BlueMoonWater.com
http://www.bluemoonwater.com/
828-253-6060
Blue Ridge Bartenders and Event Staff
Kai Schmoll was a professional actor, living and working in New York City and Los Angeles for 20+ years. While there, he had the opportunity to work for some of the city’s finest restaurants and bars, including Charlie Palmer’s Metrazur at Grand Central Terminal. While in L.A., Kai worked as a bartender for Wolfgang Puck Events, exclusive caterer for the Oscars Governors Ball, and the Grammys, as well as scores of other high profile special events.
Now BLUE RIDGE BARTENDERS AND EVENT STAFF brings the expertise of special events from both coasts to Asheville! Whether you are planning a gala event for several hundred people, or an intimate evening for friends, BRB will keep your party running smoothly, and wow your guests with a truly V.I.P. experience.
info@blueridgebartenders.com
http://www.blueridgebartenders.com
828-357-4323
Blue Ridge BioFuels
Blue Ridge Biofuels is a worker-owned business committed to building the local alternative energy economy by producing affordable clean fuels for the community of Western North Carolina through sustainable business practices that offer opportunities for community development, local jobs, and biofuel education.
info@blueridgebiofuels.com
http://blueridgebiofuels.com
828.253.1034
Blue Ridge Highlander
It is our goal to continue to have the Blue Ridge Highlander grow to be the best and most comprehensive internet magazineas well as a travel and real estate guide to the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. A visitor to their site remarks “This website is by far the best I have come across for information, I have traveled the world and never come across such a well planned site, uncomplicated and straight to the point. Thank you, it makes searching a pleasure here.”
publishers@blueridgehighlander.co
http://blueridgehighlander.com
8288359982
Blue Ridge Hops
Blue Ridge Hops is a family (husband and wife) owned and operated farm growing USDA Certified Organic Hops for local microbreweries and home brewers. Located in Madison County, NC, they have been growing organic hops since 2008.
blueridgehops@aol.com
http://www.blueridgehops.com
301-602-0722
Blue Ridge X-Ray Company
Blue Ridge X-Ray Co. Inc. has been a regional independent distributor since 1982 and has provided quality x-ray supplies, accessories, equipment and service for hospitals, physicians, chiropractors, and veterinarians. Please visit our equipment, service and support pages for more information on how we can provide you with everything for your imaging department.
salesinquiry@brxray.com
http://blueridgex-ray.com/
800-727-7290
Bob Callahan
Home building and other construction services-we are hands-on, perfectionist craftsmen who support American manufacturing while aiming for the highest possible energy performance and interior air quality. Our knowledge and expertise is guided by the latest principles of building science. Quality is assured by careful attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
casegreenbob@gmail.com
http://www.casegreen.com
720-260-0001
Bouchon
“Bouchon offers simple French bistro fare, but its location and spirited atmosphere place it high on our list, especially if you score a seat at the curbside bar. We hit it on mussels night—all the mussels you can eat served in five different styles.” Don KleinBouchon is a fixture in Asheville… Elegant French “Comfort Food” and classic French Dishes at a reasonable price!
bouchonmichel@gmail.com
http://www.ashevillebouchon.com
828.350.1140
Brevard Hearing Center
(828) 966-4327