Yancey County Mountain Heritage Center

Organization:

Yancey County

Amount:

$53,000.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Yancey

Year:

2003

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to support the establishment of the Mountain Heritage Center in Burnsville as a business incubation center and hub for the expansion and marketing of the county’s craft and art industry. The center will also serve as an anchor for enhancing heritage tourism in the community. Funds from this grant will be used for start-up coordination for the center, development and implementation of a marketing plan, and development of a web-domain and e-commerce activities.

Contact:

Mr. Jim Priesmeyer110 Town SquareRoom 11Burnsville, North Carolina 28714(828) 682-7225

Areas Served:

Yancey

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