MAHEC is preparing to welcome 96 new physicians, dentists, and pharmacists to Western North Carolina following National Match Day. These learners will begin their residency or fellowship training this July, helping meet healthcare needs across the region. Read more.
Ed Holmes & Associates Land Surveyors, PA has rebranded as Holmes Geospatial. The name reflects their growing capabilities and commitment to innovation in geospatial services. Visit their new site.
Community
City of Asheville approved its CDBG-DR Action Plan on April 8. This plan outlines how the city will use $225 million in federal disaster recovery funds to address unmet needs following Tropical Storm Helene, focusing on infrastructure, housing, economic revitalization, and public services. Learn more.
Helene Resource Center is now open at 94 Coxe Avenue. It will serve as a hub for recovery services for survivors of Hurricane Helene. Details here.
City of Asheville has launched a Storm Debris Dashboard to provide real-time transparency into debris removal progress and adjustments to the original 3 million cubic yard estimate. Track progress.
Pisgah Legal Services seeks support for its Justice for All Giving Challenge, with donors matching up to $100,000 to expand legal support for immigrants across WNC. Support the campaign.
Givens Communities and Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community have signed a letter of intent to affiliate. Aldersgate will remain a nonprofit while benefiting from Givens’ leadership and shared mission.
Funding
Buncombe County TDA invites applications for the 2025 Tourism Product Development Fund Grant, supporting local projects that promote economic recovery through tourism. Deadline: May 7. Apply here.
Innovation
MAHEC also launched the region’s only Centering Parenting® program, a group-based model of well-child care, supported by First Horizon Foundation. More info.
Resources
IRS reminds disaster-area taxpayers that they have until May 1, 2025, to file their 2024 federal returns. Details.
Private Property Debris Removal applications are due by April 15, 2025, for Buncombe County residents and businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene. Eligibility & application.
FEMA has eased floodplain construction rules, potentially affecting rebuilding plans for public facilities. Read more via BPR.
Partnership
UNC Asheville’s WNC Health Policy Initiative hosted a legislative summit on the region’s childcare crisis. Chamber President Kit Cramer moderated a panel with local business leaders to advocate for long-term investment in childcare infrastructure. Event recap.
Happenings
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County TDA, and Riverfront Development Group will unveil a new mural as part of Phase II of the Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail on Thursday, May 8, 3–5 p.m. at The Whale: South Slope. RSVP.
Catch comedian Karen Morgan on her Unsupervised & Dehydrated Comedy Tour, which will be at the Wortham Center on Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m. Get tickets.