Land of Sky ECD

Our team conducts planning, economic, and community development services for our local governments and communities.

[Land of Sky @LandofSkyRC]

Remembering our friend and colleague @WebTechCzar.

Marc was passionate about technology, digital literacy, broadband, supporting experienced workers & so much more. We will never forget his laugh & how much he wanted to help others. His work & life is inspiration to all of us.

[Land of Sky @LandofSkyRC]

“Really great things coming” Asheville Regional Airport gears up for another busy year
https://t.co/UMV6OoIxfu

[Land of Sky @LandofSkyRC]

“Kayla DiCristina, regional planner for Land of Sky Regional Council, presented her work on the project during the board’s recent meeting and discussed how the project has progressed over the year through in-person community input sessions, online …” https://t.co/ZlvCeizhHU

[Land of Sky @LandofSkyRC]

'Mile-long museum': New Asheville heritage trail tells the history of Black Ashevillians https://t.co/z1RiKdqZYU via @asheville

[Land of Sky @LandofSkyRC]

Tristan Winkler, @FBRMPO Director attended the announcement of NC passenger rail projects in Raleigh with @NC_Governor Roy Cooper and @USDOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg. A Salisbury to Asheville passenger rail line will be transformative for Western North Carolina.

[Nathan Ramsey @NathanRamsey115]

If you are an employer struggling to meet your talent needs, starting a registered apprenticeship program is a best workforce development practice.

[Land of Sky @LandofSkyRC]

Land of Sky Regional staff strategic planning workshop today. So much amazing work happening in region led by our incredible team. Our largest conference room is full with our 60+ team members.

[Land of Sky ECD @landofskyecd]

Yes! So proud to be one of these awards with @MtnBizWorks @swc_cog @AVLart @centerforcraft and Blue Ridge National Heritage Area! #creativeeconomy #creativeeconomicdevelopment

[NC ARC Program @arc_nc]

Two projects in Appalachian NC  have received $2,139,372 from @arcgov's POWER Initiative! Projects by @LandofSkyRC and @NCState will use ARC support to fuel the creative manufacturing economy and local food systems in coal-impacted communities. More at: https://t.co/bhw6TvFAja

[Land of Sky @LandofSkyRC]

Exec Director @NathanRamsey115 shared abt WISH Collaborative @DogwoodWNC annual convening. This work supported by @UNC to ⬆️ 🏠 & 🚌 access 4 older adults, individuals w/ disabilities & traumatic brain injury. This interdisciplinary effort is helping individuals throughout WNC.

[Land of Sky ECD @landofskyecd]

Help our Friends over @NCDIT collect information on the accessibility and affordability of devices and digital skills resources. Your input will help inform state plans to #closethedigitaldivide. #NC #DigitalInclusionWeek #saveacp

Survey: https://t.co/BHXJllPmd3

[Land of Sky @LandofSkyRC]

Electric Equipment Expo TODAY hosted by Land-of-Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition at Asheville Outlets (near Restoration Hardware) from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Learn about the latest electric equipment for construction, landscaping, maintenance and more. 🔋

[Land of Sky @LandofSkyRC]

Asheville has a chance to bring back Amtrak passenger train system https://t.co/awsqHC1eak

[Jake Johnson @RepJakeJohnson]

Great job to all of those who put on another successful Mountain State Fair! Great job highlighting North Carolina Agriculture and local farmers from across the region. #NCAgriculture #ncagritourism

[Tristan Winkler @twinklervelo]

Thanks to @Metromayors and @NCDOT for facilitating a conversation on the opportunity to expand passenger rail to Asheville! @JulieMoves2 @EstherManheimer

[Land of Sky @LandofSkyRC]

Mayor @EstherManheimer @CityofAsheville kicking off @Metromayors forum abt bringing passenger rail back to WNC. We appreciate @NCDOT Deputy Secy @JulieMoves2 for her leadership & support. Working together w/ @FBRMPO along w/ local, state & federal partners we can make it happen!

[Land of Sky @LandofSkyRC]

Tomorrow at 9 am Sara Nichols, Senior Planner with the Council, will testify before the US Energy and Commerce Cmte, Comm & Tech Subcmte hearing on “Connecting Every American: The Future of Rural Broadband Funding”. To learn more about this hearing visit https://t.co/posZOmDgzs

[Land of Sky @LandofSkyRC]

No longer a 'distant dream,' Asheville vies for return of passenger rail services to WNC https://t.co/4uRxJeMyl7

[Rep. Bob Latta @boblatta]

NOW: I’m chairing @HouseCommerce’s Communications & Technology Subcommittee hearing on rural broadband funding to ensure taxpayer dollars are being allocated to unserved areas and tax dollars aren't being wasted. https://t.co/E74MNlHRfg

[Land of Sky @LandofSkyRC]

@BlueRidgeFever @HouseCommerce @NADOWeb @NCACC @NCLeague @NCDIT @NC_Governor @RepEdwards @SenThomTillis @SenTedBuddNC We are very proud of our own @BlueRidgeFever sharing today about rural broadband @HouseCommerce subcommittee. @netinclusion

[Land of Sky @LandofSkyRC]

Sara Nichols @BlueRidgeFever Senior Planner at Land of Sky Regional Council testified before @HouseCommerce subcommittee this morning about rural broadband deployment in Western North Carolina.