For Immediate Release: July 28, 2020 Contact: J. Nicole Bentley, Executive Director Heart of Brevard [email protected]   On Wednesday the Heart of Brevard announced the Artist Spotlight series, a compilation of interviews, stories and videos showcasing downtown artists.  As the response to COVID-19 has evolved, social distancing measures have created immediate financial obstacles for many […]

In an effort to support downtown businesses and provide safe and convenient options for their customers the City of Brevard will be allocating on-street parking spaces as official temporary curbside pickup zones. These zones are part of the City’s COVID-19 response. On-street parking spaces have been selected in downtown locations in areas close to restaurants and/or […]

For Immediate Release: June 29, 2020 Governor Cooper announced Executive Order No. 147 on Thursday, June 24. It will remain in effect until 5pm, July 17. Here is what you need to know about Executive Order No. 147: 1. Reopening Phase 2 is extended until July 17, so all of those mandates still apply until […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2020 At the Monday, June 15, 2020 City Council Meeting, Councilwoman and Downtown Master Plan Committee Chair Maureen Copelof presented a proposed pilot parklet concept for the downtown streetscape response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She also described other initiatives that the City of Brevard, the Heart of Brevard, and the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2020 City of Brevard and the Heart of Brevard hit the pause button this week on the Streetscape Pilot Program. Approved by City Council at its May 18th meeting the program is designed to help retailers and restaurants respond to reduced seating and serving capacity per Governor Cooper’s Phase II […]

For Immediate Release 17th May 2020 With high hopes of the worldwide pandemic coming to an end, springs forth new beginnings and more specifically a new marketplace for the charming, quaint town of Brevard, North Carolina. Brevard Marketplace, located on 30 & 40 North Caldwell Street, will offer a unique retail experience with eclectic booths […]

For Immediate Release: May 19, 2020 Contact: Clark E. Lovelace, Executive Director Brevard/Transylvania Chamber / Transylvania County Tourism (828) 883-3700 [email protected] Transylvania Tomorrow Fund Makes a Difference for Small Businesses in Time of Need Brevard, NC – Thirty days into the new Transylvania Tomorrow Small Business Emergency Relief Fund initiative the impact is being felt […]