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McCormick Field Awarded First Debt Service Project Investment from Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority

McCormick Field Awarded First Debt Service Project Investment from Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority

At the July board meeting the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) approved nearly $23 million in multi-year funding for the City of Asheville’s McCormick Field Centennial Restoration & Capital Improvements Project. This investment marks the first debt service project and the largest Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF) investment ever granted.

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Highly Anticipated Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail Unveiled in Momentous Community Celebration

Highly Anticipated Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail Unveiled in Momentous Community Celebration

Community leaders, government officials, and advocates gathered today at Black Wall Street to witness the unveiling of the Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail, marking the culmination of years of extensive community efforts. This trail celebrates the dignity, humanity, and agency of Black people from all backgrounds who built resilient communities and fostered social change in Asheville.

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Government and Nonprofit Partners are Invited to Apply for  The Legacy Investment From Tourism (LIFT) Fund  Inaugural Grant Cycle

Government and Nonprofit Partners are Invited to Apply for The Legacy Investment From Tourism (LIFT) Fund Inaugural Grant Cycle

The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) invites non-profit and government organizations to submit applications for the Legacy Investment From Tourism (LIFT) Fund cycle opening today, October 31. The LIFT Fund was created to provide financial investment for tourism-related capital projects that increase patronage of lodging facilities, meeting facilities, or convention facilities in Buncombe County, and benefit the community at large in Buncombe County.

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