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ASU facilities to get $16 million energy efficient upgrade

Posted on June 11, 2013

A campus-wide renovation at Appalachian State University — including heating and air conditioning upgrade, lighting improvement and water conservation upgrade — will employ up to 266 workers during a 22-month construction period. The $16.5 million project for the campus in Boone was unanimously approved by the N.C.…

Advantage Opportunity Fund tops $1 million mark in loan financing to startups in Western North Carolina

Posted on May 17, 2013

You’re an entrepreneur starting a venture with high-growth potential. You have a promising business plan and the drive and enthusiasm needed to take your product or idea to market. The problem? Credit cards are maxed out. You’ve borrowed all you can from friends and family (still managing to keep your relationships intact). The banks aren’t ready to talk to you - and…

Don't forget Accelerating Appalachia applications are due by May 31st!!!

Posted on May 17, 2013

Accelerating AppalachiaTM, the nation’s first business accelerator focused on nature-based companies, has officially launched and is seeking entrepreneurs for its inaugural class. The mentor and investor driven program is aimed at attracting and growing innovative, high-impact ventures in areas such as food products, agroforestry, fiber, green building, craft…

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Upcoming events from the network to grow your clean energy business

June 6, 2013 at 6pm to June 20, 2013 at 8:30pm
Herbal Medicine Making details

June 18, 2013 from 6pm to 9pm
Bookkeeping Basics for the Natural Products Industry details

June 19, 2013 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Third Annual Clean Energy in the Mountains details


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