Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation

Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation "Transforming Individuals into Assets: Investing in Sustainable Personal, Economic, and Community Development." https://linktr.ee/eaglemarketstreets

Programs:
Business Development-
*Incubate to Innovate: Coming soon, a robust business development program for start up and emerging businesses

* IDA Program: "IDAs ( Individual Development Account) helps low-income families build assets and create wealth. IDA's are disciplined savings opportunities that allow the participant to save up to a maximum of a $1,000 and receive up to a 4:1 match (be

coming $5,000) IDA purposes are: business start up, business expansion or higher education). IDA's are investments in people who are willing to save to invest in themselves and their future

Workforce Development
* Block-by-Block Industries, a contract sewing program, employing; older adult workers, individuals with different abilities, Veterans and re-entry citizens

For Program Details Contact: Stephanie Swepson-Twitty EMSDC Offices: 38-70 South Market St Asheville, NC 28801

Come check out what’s happening on The Block for Juneteenth 🎉We’re bringing the energy all day, but you don’t want to mi...
06/16/2026

Come check out what’s happening on The Block for Juneteenth 🎉

We’re bringing the energy all day, but you don’t want to miss the Vibe & Glide Outdoor Skate Party 🛼💥 Roll through, catch the music, and enjoy the vibe right on Eagle Street — skate rentals available and all proceeds support Boosting the Block.

Plus, live music, local vendors, food, art, and community all day long.

Pull up, bring your people, and celebrate with us.
Friday 10 AM – 8 PM | S. Market Street & Triangle Park

Looking for the right space to host your next meeting, workshop, or community gathering?The Mayor Bellamy Community Spac...
06/15/2026

Looking for the right space to host your next meeting, workshop, or community gathering?

The Mayor Bellamy Community Space at Eagle Market Streets offers a welcoming, flexible venue in downtown Asheville—perfect for trainings, planning sessions, and community events.

With seating for up to 81 people and adaptable layouts, it’s designed to support connection, collaboration, and community-building of all kinds.

To learn more or book the space, contact [email protected].

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at Table & Mic?From setting the stage to capturing each conversation, there’s...
06/08/2026

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at Table & Mic?

From setting the stage to capturing each conversation, there’s a lot of intention behind every moment shared.

It’s not just about recording—it’s about creating a space where people feel seen, heard, and inspired.

Black-owned businesses face barriers to capital at twice the rate of white-owned businesses, limiting their ability to g...
06/04/2026

Black-owned businesses face barriers to capital at twice the rate of white-owned businesses, limiting their ability to grow, hire, and build lasting wealth in their communities.

Eagle Market Streets works to close that gap by providing matched savings programs that turn possibility into reality, along with funding and guidance to help entrepreneurs launch and expand their businesses. By supporting these ventures, we help ensure that local business owners have the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive, and that the communities they serve can grow stronger, more resilient, and more equitable.

The streets here hold memory.If you stand still long enough, you can almost hear it, business owners setting up for the ...
05/30/2026

The streets here hold memory.

If you stand still long enough, you can almost hear it, business owners setting up for the day, neighbors stopping in to talk, music drifting through open doors.

The Block has always been a place of culture, creativity, and resilience.

Today, that legacy is not gone. It continues through the people who invest in it, build in it, and believe in it, carrying it forward in new ways.

We’re proud to spotlight our Community Benefit Partner, HERS LLCFounded by Yvette Jives, HERS LLC is rooted in a powerfu...
05/28/2026

We’re proud to spotlight our Community Benefit Partner, HERS LLC

Founded by Yvette Jives, HERS LLC is rooted in a powerful mission—ensuring that everyone has the knowledge, access, and support needed to take an active role in their healthcare journey. With a patient-centered approach, HERS bridges critical gaps through healthcare navigation, education, and advocacy, meeting individuals and families where they are and walking alongside them toward stability and wellness.

By addressing not just medical needs but the broader social factors that impact health, HERS LLC is helping transform lives and strengthen communities across our region.

We’re proud to share that HERS LLC was recently selected as a recipient of the Resilient Futures Co-Lab grant and will also be represented at the NC Community Health Workers Association summit—continuing to amplify the impact of community health workers across North Carolina.

One person. One family. One community at a time—this is what real change looks like.

Sometimes the difference between an idea and a business is not talent.It is access.Access to space.Access to guidance.Ac...
05/26/2026

Sometimes the difference between an idea and a business is not talent.

It is access.

Access to space.
Access to guidance.
Access to someone saying, “Yes, you can do this here.”

We have seen what happens when that access is in place.

Ideas stop staying ideas. They become income, stability, and something that can be built on and passed forward.

That is the work happening inside these walls. Want to find out how you can be a part of this work? Go to EagleMarketStreets.org today.

The Block has long been a center of Black business, culture, and community in Asheville.That history continues to shape ...
05/22/2026

The Block has long been a center of Black business, culture, and community in Asheville.

That history continues to shape the work happening here today. At Eagle Market Streets, we are investing in revitalization that honors what has come before while creating space for a more inclusive future.

This work is grounded in culture, commerce, and community, and in the people who continue to carry that legacy forward.

Join us in supporting local progress.

There is a space in downtown Asheville designed with community in mind.The Mayor Bellamy Community Room at Eagle Market ...
05/19/2026

There is a space in downtown Asheville designed with community in mind.

The Mayor Bellamy Community Room at Eagle Market Streets is a flexible gathering place where ideas, conversations, and collaboration can take shape.

Whether it is a workshop, community meeting, training session, or creative gathering, the room can be arranged to fit the way people work and connect. With seating for up to 81 and access to audio visual equipment, it supports both small discussions and larger group events.

What happens in this space is shaped by the people who use it. We have seen planning sessions grow into partnerships, presentations spark new ideas, and conversations lead to meaningful action.

If you are looking for a place to bring people together in downtown Asheville, this space was created for that purpose.

To inquire about availability or book the Mayor Bellamy Community Room, email [email protected]. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.

At Eagle Market Streets, we believe economic development starts with community.From small business support to access to ...
05/16/2026

At Eagle Market Streets, we believe economic development starts with community.

From small business support to access to capital, we are working every day to create pathways for entrepreneurs to grow, thrive, and stay rooted in Western North Carolina.

This work is about building opportunity that lasts and strengthening the foundation that local businesses depend on.

Because a stronger future is built right here, block by block.

Ready to grow your business or get involved? Connect with us today.

Address

70 S Market Street
Asheville, NC
28801

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(828) 281-1227

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