For a small southern mountain town, Asheville attracts an incredible variety of creative and artistic types with world-class talent. History has shown ties between a high concentration of engaged artists, makers, innovators, and entrepreneurs and the communities that yield a greater output of innovative ideas, products and services across industries, from cutting-edge apparel startups like Appalatch to global music companies like Moog. This new, fast-paced video by the Economic Development Coalition captures the beating heart of Asheville’s creative culture.



