CONNECT FOR SUCCESS - 2011

Informative workshops, inspiring stories from successful women and invaluable networking connections are the features of Transylvania County’s second annual Women’s Business Conference on Thursday, October 6.

Organized and presented by the Women’s Business Exchange, the conference will be held from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Cradle of Forestry off Highway 276 N. in Pisgah National Forest. The conference fee of $25 will include breakfast and lunch.

Keynote speakers will be:

• Exie Wilde Henson, an educator, conference speaker and author
• Ann Sharpsteen, a TV and film writer/producer.

Pre-registration is required and can be completed online at www.connectforsuccess.net or by calling Angela Owen at 828-884-7540. 

ENTREPRENEUR LAUNCHES NEW VENTURE

Seyl Park displays some of the children’s furniture he manufactures

Is it possible to base a specialized furniture manufacturing business in Brevard and market the products nationwide using a website, social media and networking applications?

The answer is a resounding YES! It briefly describes the business model that entrepreneur Seyl Park is pursuing with his new company, Cheme Designs. The firm currently operates from a combination of a small manufacturing facility off Railroad Avenue and an office at his home in Brevard.

The company specializes in children’s furniture – play tables, chairs, stools, desks, art tables, computer and reading tables and more. The name Cheme comes from Park’s Korean heritage and means “fun” in English.

Park came to Brevard after completing a graduate degree in experiential education at Minnesota State. He worked as a teaching assistant and adjunct professor at Brevard College for about 4 years, but decided in 2005 to enter the business world by establishing Nali Outdoor Wear, a retail shop in downtown Brevard.  complete article 

HALLOWEENFEST! Saturday, October 29th

Come downtown to enjoy a day-long street festival. The street festival begins at 10:00am.  For the sweet tooth, you can start your day off with the Proper Pot Apple/Pumpkin Bake-Off and see who captures the judges’ favor. more

Arts Council

October 21 - November 9

Gallery Exhibit: Connestee Art League

October 28: Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk

The Porter Center

October 6, 7:30 pm
The Kruger Brothers Appalachian Concerto

For information on these and other events happening in our area visit www.artsofbrevard.org, www.visitwaterfalls.com, www.brevardnc.org, www.brevardncchamber.org and www.transylvaniaheritage.org.