Stocks have tumbled this week, reflecting investor concerns around topics including earnings, global tensions and interest rates. October 24, 2018 Stocks tumbled this week on fears surrounding corporate earnings, global economic growth, rising interest rates, and the continued fallout of protectionist trade policies. Since October 1, the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial indices have fallen 11.6%, 9.1%, and … Read More
Women, Power, and Money
Laura Webb Article published in the October 2018 issue of WNC Woman https://wncwoman.com/ Money is power. It‘s taken me a while to get comfortable with saying those words, and I’ve worked with people and their money for more than 23 years. Women seem particularly uncomfortable talking about money and even more uncomfortable admitting the power it has in their lives. … Read More
BCS Foundation Clays for Kids Sporting Clays Tournament
BCS Foundation Clays for Kids Sporting Clays Tournament Laura and Faith were joined by Julia Fosson at the 4th annual Buncombe County Schools Foundation “Clays for Kids” Sporting Clays Tournament. The shoot is to raise funds for the BCS Foundation. The purpose of the Buncombe County Schools Foundation (BCSF), established in 1984, is to assist the Buncombe County School System … Read More
2018 Woman Up Celebration
SUPPORT, NETWORKING AND INSPIRATION FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS The Asheville Chamber is proud to launch their third year of great events and workshops geared towards women in business. This event will be great for networking. Personal and professional growth and to honor women in the business in the community including: Woman Nonprofit Leader of the Year Award, Woman Executive of … Read More
Statistics for Long-Term Care
Did You Know… Statistics for Long-Term Care… Almost 70% of people turning age 65 will need long-term care services and supports at some point in their lives. 1 Medicare and most health insurance plans, including Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policies, don’t pay for long-term “custodial care.” 2 About 67% of nursing home residents and 70% of assisted living residents are … Read More
Events September – October 2018
WomanUp is hosting it’s 3rd annual Celebration and Awards Cermony on November 8th, they will be honoring outstanding women professionals in our community. Please consider nominating a colleague or woman business leader in Asheville/Buncombe for one of the three awards. Nominations are due October 12, 2018. Woman Entrepreneur, Best in Business This award, sponsored by Webb Investment Services, recognizes a … Read More