Black Wall Street AVL
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Black Wall Street AVL Project
Black Wall Street AVL (BWS AVL) is a Black business incubator with a mission to help people turn their ideas into reality and build a supportive community for local Black entrepreneurs. BWS AVL has activated 8 River Arts Place as an event venue; however, limitations with the facility’s amenities hinder the organization’s ability to rent the space during warmer months or inclement weather. BWS AVL requested support to install an air-conditioning system and patio awnings to improve the overall experience of event attendees.
Award: $77,500
Timeline: June 2024 – May 2025
Black Wall Street AVL Project Highlights
- Through a competitive process, Black Wall Street AVL was awarded an eight-year lease on 8 River Arts Place from the City of Asheville, which they have activated as an event venue, hosting a variety of events serving the community
- Facility has limitations with its current level of amenities that hinders the attractiveness of facility and usage in the warmer months or during inclement weather.
- Project components include:
- Air-Conditioning System: Installation of air conditioning system (Building does not have AC system which is a detriment to the organization's ability to host events during warmer months)
- Patio Awnings: Installation of patio awnings (offer protection from sun and weather to expand capacity of venue for events)
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