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A view from the Blue Ridge Parkway in Western NC.

Visitor Trends and Insights in Jackson County

There is no question that the travel industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. Many destinations are struggling with the effects of the virus while others have seen an influx of new visitors.…

View of downtown city block. Trees line the brick sidewalks seperating the parking lot from the historic storefronts.

Create Bridges Project Produces Resiliency in Retail Webinar Series

As we inch closer to the holiday season, restaurants and retail businesses continue to struggle with the continued effects of COVID-19. Since March, over 163,735 US businesses have closed with 60% of…