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1 week ago | avltoday.6amcity.com | Grace Powers |Samantha Robertson

They say home is where the heart is — so it’s probably a good idea to have your house serviced now and again. With a hot NC summer coming up + spring cleaning in full swing, we’re highlighting a few local businesses that are pros at taking the stress out of cleaning, home improvement, servicing, and more. Get Organized Asheville Bring a sense of serenity back to your space with Lisa’s expert organizing services. The before and after photos speak for themselves.

1 week ago | avltoday.6amcity.com | Grace Powers

Small businesses are the lifeblood of Asheville, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, compassion, and support. It’s a culture that’s especially important as entrepreneurs continue to recover in the aftermath of Helene. In the spirit of support (and for Small Business Week, of course), we asked local business owners to write in sharing the love for another small biz that everyone in town should know about. Here’s what they said:“Mattie Lou’s has been killing it since they opened.

1 week ago | avltoday.6amcity.com | Grace Powers

For the first day of Small Business Week, we’re shining a light on the painters, potters, jewelers, screenprinters, and woodworkers that make Asheville a work of art. Let’s embark on a virtual art crawl and get to know some of our city’s local artists a bit better. Photo by Christie Calaycay Calaycay Design The Filipina-American-owned jewelry studio boasts beautiful earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings made from sterling silver, gold, and bronze.

1 week ago | avltoday.6amcity.com | Grace Powers

Small Business Week is almost here, and we’re gearing up to spread the local love. We’ve partnered with some of Asheville’s small businesses to celebrate the folks who make up the backbone of our local economy. From Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10, you can expect daily guides and features celebrating local entrepreneurs that shine a light on the Land of the Sky’s small business community. We have something special for our readers, too.

1 week ago | avltoday.6amcity.com | Grace Powers

Asheville Music School is turning things up a notch. Next week, the school will unveil its new Sound Lab, a studio for kids to experiment with tech for music production and recording. Developed with the help of Geert Bevin, director of Software Development at Moog Music, the AMS Sound Lab is outfitted with professional microphones and mixing equipment. Think you have a rising star on your hands? Get them in the booth.