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Clark Duncan Sets the Record Straight on Asheville's Economic Development

November 29, 2022 • Venture Asheville • Season 2 • Episode 12

This week, Jeff talks with Clark Duncan, the Senior Vice President of the Economic Development Coalition of Asheville-Buncombe County and also… Jeff’s boss!

Yep! As Jeff says at the top of every show, Venture Asheville is an initiative of the EDC. Jeff & Clark set the record straight on their professional relationship as well as some myths & rumors floating around regarding economic development in our region.

Does the city pay hotel companies to come here? What’s going to be in the new Pratt & Whitney plant? Are companies lining up to come to Asheville? Learn the answers on this week’s show.

Talking 'Ship is hosted by Jeffrey Kaplan, the Director of Venture Asheville, a program of the Asheville-Buncombe Economic Development Coalition and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.