BRCC Announces Fall Course Schedule

Blue Ridge Community College has released its Fall schedule of courses for the Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education program, according to Julie Thompson, Vice President for EWD/CE.

A wide variety of courses will be offered at a combination of two facilities -- the main campus in Henderson County and the Transylvania County campus in Brevard – and through online learning via the Internet.

“The Learning for Work courses and programs of study focus on specific skill development for the workplace,” Thompson says. “These courses differ from the College’s regular curriculum programs of study. Training is usually short in length and focused on improving workplace skills or on personal enrichment. There is literally something for everyone.”  

There are 14 different categories of Learning for Work courses, including business management, computers, advanced manufacturing, career planning and placement and small business services. complete article 

Business Plan Competition - $10,000

County residents thinking about starting or expanding a business in Transylvania County have an opportunity to enter a business development plan competition this summer that will offer a $10,000 cash prize for the winning business plan and its successful implementation.

The business plan competition application and rules are available online at Business Plan Competition. For more information contact Mark Burrows at 884-3205.

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Expansions, renovations to occupied buildings

The Building Reuse and Restoration Grants Program will fund expansions and renovations of buildings currently in use if the project will create additional, private-sector jobs. The grants match other public and private funding.

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Upcoming Events

Arts Council

August 7 - A Tapas Tasting for the Arts

The Transylvania Community Arts Council will host its summer fundraiser A Tapas Tasting for the Arts on Sunday, August 7 from 6 pm – 9 pm at the French Broad Place in downtown Brevard. Cost for this event is $50 and includes food, wine, entertainment and an art raffle. Tickets are limited so call TC Arts Council at 884-2787 to reserve your tickets today!

August 15 – September 9
Gallery Exhibit: Keep It Local Juried Show

The Transylvania Community Arts Council has placed a  call for artists in WNC and they want your BEST work  for their upcoming show entitled: Keep It Local WNC.  Each artist can enter two pieces of artwork to be  judged. Entry fee is $20 per piece or $10 per piece  for TC Arts Council members.

August 26 Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk

For information on these and other events call 828-884-2787 or visit www.tcarts.org.

Brevard Music Center

Lockhart Conducts Shostakovich

Friday, August 5, 7:30pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium    

Tickets: $15 - $35

The Titan

Saturday, August 6, 7:30pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Tickets: $15 - $30

Season Finale: Yo-Yo Ma

Sunday, August 7, 3:00pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

This event is officially sold out, but seats do occasionally get turned back in and released. Contact Brevard Music Center for more information.

Farm Fair2011 Saturday, September 3rd -  The Brevard/ Transylvania Chamber of Commerce and the community will celebrate our local producers at the third annual Transylvania Farm Fair. The event will be held at the American Legion on East Jordan Street in Brevard. The event will have a lot to offer and is free to the public! You can begin your day with breakfast made from local eggs, sausage and much more! Not only can you enjoy your breakfast and lunch at the Farm Fair, you can get your produce, meats, eggs, honey and more, all from local producers. There will also be an educational component to the day. Farm Bureau, County Extension, and our area 4-H and FFA and many more will be there to share information about their organizations as well as all that they offer our local students and the community. Music will be provided. more

Click on the following links to view more upcoming events.

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