As Asheville businesses continue their recovery from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, the city is receiving a much-needed economic boost from visitors who are answering a local entrepreneur's rallying call. Bryan King, co-owner of 12 Bones Brewing, captured the resilient spirit of the community by urging people to "come to Asheville and spend some money in the area and visit places that you love." This sentiment, as reported by the City of Charlotte's Facebook page, is a lifeline for local businesses clawing back from nature's fury.

The Charlotte City Council, in Asheville for their Annual Strategy Meeting, didn't just strategize, they actively supported the local economy by dining and shopping at venues like 12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing – signaling a tacit endorsement of the area's appeal and tenacity. Their visit, in the midst of ongoing Hurricane Helene relief efforts, underscored the region's resilience and the critical role that visitors play in the community's recovery, their gestures of support exemplify the tangible benefits of spending locally.

Interest from neighboring cities has been a generous source of support, with 12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing serving as a heartwarming example of the Charlotte community reaching out to impacted businesses. Reflecting on the city's show of support, King expressed his gratitude for the patronage, a sentiment that, no doubt, echoes throughout Asheville's business community. Local entrepreneurs are seeing first-hand the impact of solidarity and visitor spending on their road to recovery.

At a time when support is needed the most, Asheville's entreaty to all who are fond of the city and its offerings has been met with a heartening response, 12 Bones' story is but one of many in the region to benefit from the influx of support that will help ensure these businesses do not just survive but thrive in the aftermath of the hurricane.