Posted by Becca Scott on Oct 13, 2017 in news, Uncategorized
The Southwestern Commission, in conjunction with MountainWest Partnership, asked local citizens and businesses to participate in a broadband assessment for the region. This survey verified availability of services in our counties, identified actual speeds available, and collected information on demand for services from respondents. While some counties have conducted individual broadband surveys already, this regional effort gave all counties the chance to participate. Data...
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Posted by Becca Scott on Sep 6, 2017 in news
Businesses in Western North Carolina have access to a number of terrific resources that are in place to help them meet their goals. For example, the Small Business Centers at each of the community colleges in our region offer a wide variety of trainings, events, and seminars that are available to businesses. These range from one-on-one consulting sessions to several-day workshops. Click on the Small Business Center links below to see what training opportunities they have...
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Posted by Becca Scott on Jul 12, 2017 in news, Uncategorized
North Carolina was recently ranked as the #5 state in the United States for business, according to a study conducted by CNBC. This year’s study ranked states based on ten weighted scoring categories and 66 metrics, including the following categories: Workforce, Infrastructure, Cost of Doing Business, Economy, Quality of Life, Technology and Innovation, Education, Business Friendliness, Access to Capital, and Cost of Living. North Carolina ranked in the top ten in...
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Posted by Becca Scott on Jul 3, 2017 in Uncategorized
Mountain governments are working together to improve broadband infrastructure in Region A: The region is working together to incentivize providers to come in. “…Macon, Graham, Swain, Clay, Cherokee, Haywood and Jackson Counties—are in the early stages of planning for better broadband deployment. It’s all part of a two phase approach to attracting more internet service providers, or, just better internet service in general…” To read the full article,...
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Posted by Becca Scott on Jun 16, 2017 in news, Uncategorized
Western North Carolina is home to a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, and visitors come from the world over to experience what this region has to offer. Because of its reputation as a tourism and recreation destination, entrepreneurs and business owners have tremendous opportunities to create new businesses to serve those who come to our region to enjoy the mountain outdoor life. Recently, Franklin, NC, and two of the businesses found there– Outdoor...
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