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Orchard at Altapass opens May 3
ORCHARD AT ALTAPASS OPENS ON MAY 3 The Orchard at Altapass opens May 3 and invites you to take a journey back to simpler times and discover what makes the red barn on the Blue Ridge Parkway, mile marker 328.3, a destination. You start with the live traditional mountain music that is hard to beat. Kick up your heels and take to the dance floor. Can’t dance? No problem. Along with the music, free dance lessons are offered every weekend. Jump on a hayride and listen to tales of the Revolutionary War
Two Decades of Butterfly Garden at the Orchard at Altapass
This year, the Orchard at Altapass celebrates its 25th anniversary—the time literally flying by. A few years into the stewardship, co-founder Judy Carson and naturalist Elizabeth Hunter planted a butterfly garden in memory of Jan McKinney Conley, a friend who had recently died. Over the decades, this small plot of showy flowers has seen good and bad times but has always held forth to provide the butterfly and bee a plentiful stopping over point. Since the late '90s, the Orchard has focused on the
5 Ways to Separate Your Personal and Business Finances
By Marco Carbajo, Guest BloggerPublished: February 22, 2019 As a business owner, establishing a distinct separation between your personal finances and your business finances is pivotal for protecting your own assets and credit. This above all things should be a top priority for managing money the right way. An incorporated business is treated as a separate legal entitiy and it must be treated as such. For starters, separation between personal and business finances should be on the top of the list.
Marion Goes Vintage
The McDowell Chamber of Commerce was pleased to celebrate Marion’s newest retail space, Vintage Market, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, February 8, 2019. The purpose of the occasion was to recognize the new business and welcome owners Anthony Collins and Rick Letterman to the Marion business community. Vintage Market is part of an antique craze where everything is trending back to the older style, and people want stuff that has been restored or repurposed. Located upstairs in the old Belk
Bracelets, Baubles, & Bling
The McDowell Chamber of Commerce was pleased to celebrate Marion’s newest jewelry store, Bracelets, Baubles, & Bling, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 7, 2019. The purpose of the occasion was to recognize the new business and welcome owner Kevin Tucker to the Marion business community. Bracelets, Baubles, & Bling is one of those unique places where old meets new and the aroma of fresh coffee fills the air. Located upstairs next to Crooked Door Coffee House, Bracelets, Baubles, & Bling
Do Rentals Qualify for New Tax Deduction?
Do Rentals Qualify For The New 20% Business Deduction? The Treasury Department and the IRS just released some more guidance on the new Section 199A qualified business income (20%) deduction. A new option was introduced that provides a safe harbor for real estate rentals. There’s been a lot of uncertainty and differing views about whether and in what circumstances rental properties will qualify for the deduction since they’re not always viewed as trades or businesses for tax purposes. Having this safe
Movies in the Mountains
The McDowell Chamber of Commerce was pleased to celebrate Marion’s newest movie theater, Mountain Marquee Cinema with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, December 6, 2018. The chamber staff and local dignitaries gathered to welcome co-owners Aaron Shirley & Cody Andrews to the Marion business family. Mountain Marquee is a small, locally-owned cinema that shows second-run, independent, and classic films in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere that includes a great selection of food as well as beer
Marion Gets Crafty With DIY Studio
The McDowell Chamber of Commerce was pleased to celebrate Marion’s newest DIY studio, The Makery, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, December 14, 2018. The purpose of the occasion was to recognize the new business and welcome owner Heidi Barrier to the Marion business community. The Makery is a Do-It-Yourself craft studio where you can choose from a wide variety of DIY projects that best compliment your home decor. From painting parties with the girlfriends to full blown corporate outings, The
Tax Changes That Impact Your Business
IRS: Several tax law changes may affect the bottom line of many business owners With just a few months left in the year, the IRS is highlighting important information for small businesses and self-employed individuals to help them understand and meet their tax obligations. Here are several changes that could affect the bottom line of many small businesses: Qualified Business Income Deduction - Many owners of sole proprietorships, partnerships, trusts and S corporations may deduct 20% of their qualified
Chamber Announces Entrepreneurship Award Winners!
The holiday cheer was in full swing at Tom Johnson's Camping World where the McDowell Chamber of Commerce presented four area businesses with the coveted Tom Johnson Entrepreneurship Award at its Holiday After Hours Thursday, December 13, 2018. JC Property Professionals was a first-time winner this year while three of the businesses took home their second or third win. Ben Patton Land Surveying, Morris-Herron Heating & Cooling, and Right Way Pest Management represent our seasoned business owners that have
McDowell County Businesses Featured on The Matt Mittan Show
Several local, independently owned businesses in McDowell County were featured guests on Asheville BizRadio'sMatt Mittan Show this week to promote Small Business Saturday coming up Saturday, November 24 and to highlight the innovative work happening across all sectors; business, government, education, and nonprofit organizations. The Chamber membership voted on the businesses that are represented, which included a great variety and showed the diversity of our offerings and our community. From legacy
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