From the Web: AdvantageWest AdvantageWest and VERVE magazine seek submissions from women entrepreneurs for business plan competition – enter today! AdvantageWest’s entrepreneurial development program and VERVE, a monthly magazine targeting WNC women in the arts, business, fashion and design, announce the launch of the VERVE-aciously BIG Idea Business Plan Competition, a contest for women entrepreneurs. Deadline […]
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Get your Buncombe County discount drug card
From the Web: Buncombecounty.org: The County’s prescription drug discount program allows all County residents, regardless of income, age, insurance, or health status to participate. Citizens can save an average of 38 percent on the cost of prescription drugs. Even pets and family members living outside the County are able to take part in the program. The […]
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Buncombe releases human services annual report
From the Web: Buncombecounty.org: Now, more than ever, County officials must continue to find innovative ways to manage limited resources and revenues in a way that best supports the ever growing needs of our community. In the report below, you will see how County Human Services continue to lead the way in economically and efficiently […]
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MAHEC explores how politics, economics shape regional attitudes and patient care
From the Web: MAHEC Mountain Area Health Education Center’s Diversity Resource Council presents a free lunch session, “Values of Traditional Appalachian Culture and Economic Roots,” on Thursday, Feb. 24, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the MAHEC Bridge Building, classroom 3. The free program, open to the public and regional health and human services professionals, […]