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Asheville economic development organizations

There are 25economic development organizations in the greater Ashevillemetro area. Combined, these Asheville metro economic development organizationsemploy 56 people, earn more than $24 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $45 million.
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Types of economic development organizations in Asheville

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Economic development organizations
25
$23,741,585
Urban development organizations
12
$11,531,717
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Job trends for Asheville economic development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
7
1-10
8
11-25
0
26-100
1
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
0
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Sizes of economic development organizations in Asheville

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
8
$250k to $1M
6
$1M to $5M
4
$5M to $25M
1
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of economic development organizations in Asheville

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WNC Communities

Promotes rural farm and community development in 19 western North Carolina counties with emphasis on agricultural business income. Located in Asheville.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
5
EIN
56-0797766
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Education and Research Consortium of the Western Carolinas

An Asheville-based organization advancing Western Carolina's economic development by promoting education, infrastructure, and capital development.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$15.2m
Employees
0
EIN
56-2150550
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation (EMSDC)

EMSDC develops property and businesses while promoting socio-economic justice for underserved communities through education and social entrepreneurship.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
26
EIN
58-2140995
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Invest Appalachia

Invest Appalachia collaborates to create innovative financing strategies with regional partners, aims to accelerate systemic solutions, located in Charlottesvle.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
2
EIN
84-2748180
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Community Betterment Foundation

AA Chamber funds growth, preparedness, start-ups, recruiting new industry and developing sites in Asheville, NC.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
0
EIN
56-1762978
IRS type
501(c)(3)

River Front Development Corp

Installation of a touch screen Digital Kiosk presenting the history of Stephens-Lee High School, the only secondary school for African American Students in Western North Carolina.
Revenue
$37.3k
Assets
$140.0k
Employees
0
EIN
56-2004703
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Asheville Downtown Association

The Asheville Downtown Association leads and advocates for the vitality of downtown Asheville through urban, community economic development.
Revenue
$492.2k
Assets
$330.5k
Employees
2
EIN
56-1570881
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Grove Arcade Public Market Foundation

Grove Arcade Public Market Foundation is an urban development organization in Asheville, NC that was founded in 1993.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-1158805
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Just Economics

Just Economics educates, advocates, and organizes for a sustainable local economy that works for all in Western NC.
Revenue
$294.6k
Assets
$133.2k
Employees
4
EIN
61-1403579
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Celo Community

Celo Community is a land development organization that provides land for a modest, one time refundable fee (similar to a lifetime lease) for 53 family member units. It also maintains access roads for members' use.
Revenue
$129.0k
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
0
EIN
56-6049967
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Yancey Advancement Foundation

Yancey Advancement Foundation supports community development in North Carolina's Yancey County, administering successful Covid-19 relief grants.
Revenue
$57.2k
Assets
$19.7k
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-3438865
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Henderson Partners for Economic Progress

To promote the interest of business owners and create a stronger business community. Promoted the development and welfare of local businesses.
Revenue
$38.5k
Assets
$16.7k
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-2142847
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development

Professional economic development entity supporting jobs and businesses compatible with Henderson County, NC's values and assets.
Revenue
$545.7k
Assets
$464.0k
Employees
4
EIN
20-5136021
IRS type
501(c)(6)

The Winter Star Company

Winter Star promotes economic, industrial, and farming development in Yancey County, NC and leases space to a manufacturer and non-profit for farmer assistance.
Revenue
$63.9k
Assets
$858.5k
Employees
0
EIN
58-1750927
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Region A Foundation

Region A Foundation is an economic development organization in Sylva, NC that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-4520466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Transformative Regional Engagement

Transformative Regional Engagement is an economic development organization in Asheville, NC that was founded in 2011.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-3797020
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Economic Investment Fund of Henderson County

"Develops workforce and product, accepts and invests charitable donations for Henderson County. Located in Hendersonville, NC.".
Revenue
$165.7k
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
0
EIN
81-2984122
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thrive Asheville

Thrive Asheville's mission is to collaborate with local residents and leaders from diverse perspectives to understand our city's challenges, forge new relationships, and act on the best solutions together.
Revenue
$319.2k
Assets
$146.1k
Employees
2
EIN
87-1110868
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blue Ridge Mountain Host

Blue Ridge Mountain Host, Inc. is a nine county public/private partnership promoting the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains as a visitor destination to enhance the economic vitality of the region.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-1920854
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Center for Agricultural and Food Entrepreneurship (CAFE)

The primary purpose of the organization is to provide educational assistance and technical training for limited resource individuals engaged in value-added Food and Agricultural production.
Revenue
$337.3k
Assets
$785.5k
Employees
9
EIN
81-4593322
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "S30: Economic Development" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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