Assemble, Build, Connect

Fellow Asheville Lovers!

I had to miss the March 15th discussion at Rosetta's Kitchen on "Supporting Indy Media & Community Journalism,", but I am looking forward to more upcoming meetings in the Asheville ABC series:

"a series of conversations that attempt to cover the most prominent community issues, opportunities & challenges as best understood by a group of volunteers involved in various levels of community service & action. These conversations are meant to Assemble, Build & Connect proactive ideas that can effectively create positive infrastructure and opportunities for the Asheville & WNC region."

More information, links to further discussion, and volunteer opportunities can be found at the Asheville ABCs portal. (There's a facebook community too if you just can't get outta that site these days.....)

C.A.R.P.ing

Over at Local Edge Radio at 880 The Revoluion, show hosts Blake and Lesley are doing something they're calling the Buncombe County Bailout. They are asking local businesses and non-profits to call up on Saturday's between 1 and 3 p.m. to talk about what they've got going on for a little free advertising. I really like that idea, and I think I'll steal it.
Want to get word out about your local business and why it's great this holiday season? Email Ashvegas at sweetashvegas@hotmail.com, and I'll give you a shout-out. I'll call it the Great Ashvegas CARP Fishing Expedition. Because there's nothing that says "shitty economy" like a giant, bottom-feeding fish.
CARP will stand for the "Crappy Assets Relief Program," named after Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson's TARP, or "Troubled Assets Relief Program," i.e. "bailout."
I think all local bloggers should take on some kind of CARP program. How can we help each other, and how can the blogging community boost Asheville in these tough economic times?