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Resolutions

Thus far, 2014 in WNC has centered around keeping warm. But don't forget those New Year's resolutions you made during balmier days! Whether you are trying to get fit or do more for your community, the 2-1-1 database has resources to help you reach your goals.

Around the 2-1-1 Call Center, resolutions include "getting more active," "getting my cholesterol under control" and "eating fewer sweets."And since getting healthy topped our list, we combed through the database for resources to help you find gyms, swimming pools and other places to get physically fit.

If your resolutions are not health related check out the articles below for some others resources or call 2-1-1 to start your brand new year!

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Resource Spotlight

Museums

This year you have a simple goal. To learn more about the community you are in. You have a few guidelines: You don't want to learn from a book or a website and you don't want to spend too much money.

Lucky you. The 2-1-1 database has referrals that can get you closer to your goal AND meet all your requirements. You may think cool museums are only located in big cities, but we can tell you that WNC has a lot of interesting places to learn about our area and the world we belong to. Whether you are looking for history museums, children's museums or anything in between, call 2-1-1 for some guidance.

Click on the links above to explore options in your area.
(And check out the House of Flags Museum. It is at the top of our list!)

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Resolution Referral
Small Business Support

This the year to start that business you always to wanted to start. Is it a bakery? Or a childcare center? Or a store that only sells things that start with the letter "R"?

Possible you should rethink the "R" store. But no matter what you are trying, you may find help for starting a new business at 2-1-1. Agencies that offer Business Development programs can provide technical assistance, financing and a wide variety of other services that support small businesses.

Referrals include programs that provide information, technical assistance, training, contract acquisition assistance and other types of services that support the start-up, competitiveness and growth of local businesses as well as financial backing for a start up.

Tip: When viewing the list of programs on the 2-1-1 database, use "Refine your results" to find services nearest you.

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