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Facing increased competition from large, publicly-held solar corporations, in 2011 a small group of independently owned, impact-driven solar companies decided to work together to help each other, and others like them, rise to this challenge by forming the first 100% member-owned solar purchasing cooperative in North America. Amicus helps values-driven solar companies grow stronger and thrive. As a member-owned purchasing cooperative of 80 high-quality, independent, values-driven solar energy companies. Amicus members employ over 4,500 employees and generate over $1.5B in revenues annually.

Green Built Alliance is an Asheville-based environmental nonprofit organization that aims to transform the building industry in western North Carolina by supporting sustainable design, construction, and renewable energy. We are proud of our long track record of success in this industry and region.

MountainTrue our current Nonprofit Referral Partner champions MountainTrue champions resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities in the Southern Blue Ridge. They envision thriving communities in our mountain region that are connected to and help sustain both each other and our natural environment. To achieve this, MountainTrue fosters and empowers residents throughout the region to engage in community planning, policy and project advocacy, and on-the-ground projects.

Did you know that locally-owned businesses circulate 3 times more money back into the local economy than chain stores? Go Local Asheville is committed to strengthening Asheville’s local economy through businesses that value the people in our community, the health of our environment, and the power of collaboration. Explore our exclusive Go Local promotion (we made it extra sweet), alongside numerous other businesses providing discounts and special offerings for our local community.

John McClung Roofing is a family-owned roofing business that has been serving Asheville for over 20 years! Whether you’re looking for professional repairs, installation, or even a roof inspection for your asphalt shingles, their team can help.

Balken Roofing has been serving WNC for nearly 30 years. Family owned & operated. Their mission is helping people. They service residential and commercial. Roofing (steep slope & flat roofing), gutters, skylights, & sun tunnels. They are committed to helping you make the best and safest choice!

Carla & Company offers a full panel of commercial real estate consulting and brokerage services for investors, operating businesses, landlords, and tenants.

Love The Green focuses on green, high-performance homes. Created in 2004, Love the Green Real Estate Consulting Firm gladly provides concierge real estate services and consulting to all. The ‘Love The’ name is a play on words, taking the owner’s Mary Love, last name and adding the emerging term “Green” used for high-performance building and sustainability.