STRATEGIC PLANNING

Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Buncombe County's Big Plans for the Future

Buncombe County has a new plan to make life better for everyone. This plan is called the 2030 Strategic Plan. It covers six big areas: growth, money, schools, health, safety, and nature. The plan was made with help from experts and the community. The county wants to build more homes and fix old one

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Oct 27 2025BUSINESS

New Faces and Fresh Plans in Springfield

Springfield is buzzing with new developments and milestones. A popular coffee shop, 7 Brew, recently opened its doors in Republic. They kicked things off with a special event, raising over $12, 000 for Convoy of Hope. Customers got to pay what they wanted for certain menu items during the opening we

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Sep 25 2025BUSINESS

The CEO's Guide to Balancing Business and Life

Many CEOs focus on growing their businesses, hitting targets, and expanding. But often, this leads to burnout, strained relationships, and a life they didn't plan. The key is to start by designing your life first. This idea, called Life by Design, helps you find your Freedom Point. This is the point

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Jun 11 2025BUSINESS

How Small Businesses Can Thrive with Smart Planning

Small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses play a big role in boosting the economy. However, these companies often struggle to keep up with changes in the market, especially in places with political and economic ups and downs. This is where smart planning comes in. It's a way for these business

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May 21 2025BUSINESS

Small Businesses in Malaysia: The Struggle for Digital Success

In Malaysia, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are grappling with the shift to Industry 4. 0. This digital revolution, powered by the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data, is transforming the global economy. However, many SMEs are finding it tough to keep up.

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Jan 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

Water, Energy, Food, and Ecosystem Planning: The Jordan Valley's Hands-On Approach

In the Jordan Valley, where water, energy, food, and ecosystems (WEFE) intersect, there's a unique challenge: how to develop sustainably while dealing with shared resources and a history of conflict. The key to solving this puzzle lies in involving everyone - farmers, politicians, communities - in t

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

Can Modeling Help Plan Post-COVID Mental Health Services?

Imagine you're in charge of planning mental health services after a global pandemic like COVID-19. One tool that could help? Computers! No, we're not talking about making everyone play online games to destress. Instead, we mean using computer simulations to model how a large, integrated mental healt

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