About

EMSDC is a mature community based, economic development not for profit--but for community benefit organization. (NPO). EMSDC has been serving the greater Asheville community for more than 30+ years.

Company is managed by Stephanie Swepson Twitty, Stephanie Swepson Twitty is a native of WNC, Old Fort, NC she is married to Paul Twitty II. Stephanie is a Mother, Grandmother and is presently employed as President and CEO by Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation, CDC (EMSDC). Stephanie is a 27+ year veteran in the Not-for-Profit Industry, she is an economic development professional, focused on equitable-inclusive opportunities, on asset building and wealth creation and on developing more "just", resilient communities in WNC.

Stephanie is skilled in community real estate development, is proficient in community economic development, in fund development and, grant writing, has expertise in nonprofit board governance and management and holds a certificate of completion from the National Finance Development Council, in Economic Development Finance. She is highly experienced and trained in banking, finance and accounting and is knowledgeable and proficient with the use of accounting software for nonprofits.

Stephanie oversees EMSDC’s day to day operations and employees as well as EMSDC subsidiary holdings: Incubate to Innovate (I2I)--70 S Mkt St Asheville, NC; the Catawba Vale Business HUB, Coffee Co-working/ Lease Space (CVC HUB), and the future home of the Catawba Vale Collaborative, LLC, Commercial Lease space (CVIM), 37 & 96 Commerce St--Old Fort, NC respectively-

Real Estate Development/Small Business Development