Presenting the Asheville Jewish Business Forum (AJBF)
AJBF Officers Scott Swickle – President David Bluth – Treasurer Stan Schnitzer - Secretary Sharon Fahrer – Membership Erin Doyle - Communications
AJBF Officers
Scott Swickle Phone: 828-337-9692 Swickle Technologiesscott@swickle-technologies.com 83 Jolly Road www.swickle-technologies.com Old Fort, NC 28762 Scott owns and operates Swickle Technologies, specializing in custom audio & video design and installation to include CCTV, commercial audio, voice & data wiring, home audio & home theater.
Dave Bluth Phone: 828-273-3349 Investec Realty & Business Solutionsinvestecrealty@yahoo.com 14 North Kensington Road www.investecrealty.com Asheville, NC 28804 Dave owns and operates Investec Realty, specializing in residential real estate purchases and sales, investment properties, commercial leasing and property management. He also has a business consulting practice.
Stan Schnitzer Phone: 404-851-1804 Schnitzer Associates Mobile: 404-323-6451 38 Ridgemere Trace stan@theschnitz.com Sandy Springs, GA30328 www.theschnitz.com Stan owns and operates Schnitzer Associates, a PR & Adv. agency specializing in the high-tech, industrial and B2B markets. Services include news releases, feature placement and writing for websites, newsletters, direct marketing and advertising.
Sharon Fahrer Phone 828-777-1014 Asheville Historic Tourshistoryathand@charter.net 333 Montford Avenue www.history-at-hand.com Asheville, NC 28801 Sharon Fahrer has been conducting interactive tours Asheville for over five years. She offers three tours: Downtown Asheville History and Architecture, Historic Montford and RiversideCemetery. Group tours are also available.
Erin Doyle Office: 828-505-3236 Data Solutions Plus, Inc. Cell: 828-776-9636 P.O. Box 16024 erindoyle@datasolutionsplus.com Asheville, NC 28816 www.datasolutionsplus.com Erin Doyle owns Data Solutions Plus, a database design services, business software and computer training company located at 301 W. Haywood Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28801. For over 25 years, she has been helping businesses solve problems and increase profits through more efficient computer use.
AJBF Members
Joshua Abrams Phone: 828-665-9665 more SPACE placejabrams@morespaceplaceasheville.com 1025 Brevard Road Suite 7 http://asheville.morespaceplace.com/ Asheville, NC 28806 More Space Place helps homeowners maximize interior space and reduce clutter with a full collection of Murphy beds, custom closets, home offices, entertainment centers and organization systems for utility rooms, pantries and garages.
Andrea is the Vice President of Insurance Specialties, Inc., an independent brokerage agency. She specializes in disability, life, and extended care planning and solves business insurance issues including (but not limited to) buy-sell funding, employee benefits, and voluntary payroll deduction. She is licensed in 14 states and District of Columbia, NC, FL, NY, NJ, PA, MD, VA, WV, TN, SC, GA, CA, OH and MI.
Ellen Braverman Phone: 828-225-3777 The Grove Arcade Copy Shopinfo@grovearcadecopyshop.com 1 Page Avenue, Suite 111 www.grovearcadecopyshop.com Asheville, NC 28801 Ellen and Sid Braverman own and operate The Grove Arcade Copy Shop where technology meets experience & personal service. They offer a variety of services such as copying, printing, digital printing, graphic design and office supplies. All aspects of your project are tailored to your needs and specs.
Robert J. Deutsch, Attorney Phone: 828-251-0600 Robert J. Deutsch, P.A. Fax: 828-251-5508 75 N. Market Street bob@bobdeutschlaw.com Asheville, NC 28801 www.bobdeutschlaw.com Robert J. Deutsch, PA has provided legal services in Western North Carolina for more than thirty-five years in the areas of real estate, civil litigation, personal injury, and business transactions.
Mo Fer Cell: 828-335-JAVA (828-335-5282) 11 Dazzling Brook Lane Home: 828-456-3855 Waynesville, NC 28786 mo.fer@att.net Mo has 32 years experience in all phases of real estate including residential, development, business brokerage and commercial. His concentration for the last 20 years has been in commercial real estate and business brokerage. A recent transplant from Bangor, Maine, Mo has not yet affiliated with an NC real estate firm.
Edward M. Fidelman, CPA, ABV Phone: 828-654-9000 Edward M. Fidelman, CPA, P.A. Fax: 828-681-8324 21 Glen Cove Road edfidelman@pobox.com Arden, NC 28704 Ed Fidelman's practice is focused on forensic, business valuation and litigation support services. He has testified as an expert witness at trials and depositions regarding business valuation, economic damages and other financial matters, in commercial, family law and criminal cases.
Marty Gillen Mobile: 828-335-7868 Film and Television Producer Fax: 828-251-1293 151 Robinhood Road marty@gillen.com Asheville, NC 28804 Marty is a film and television commercial producer who works for companies shooting on location in North Carolina. He also produces and directs documentaries and short films for Jewish organizations and other organizations and companies in Asheville.
Jeremy Goldstein Phone: 828-281-4024 G/M Property Group, LLCjgold@gmproperty.com 28 North Ann Street, Suite 200 www.gmproperty.com Asheville, NC 28801 Jeremy is co-owner of G/M Property group, a highly specialized commercial real estate firm based in Asheville, North Carolina, that provides comprehensive brokerage services to local, regional and national clients.
Judi Goloff Office: 828-251-0092 Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NC Cell: 828-582-2260 770C Patton Avenue judigoloff@ncinsuranceplansonline.com Asheville, NC 28806 Judi is one of the top Authorized agents for BCBSNC, and her agency has been rated #1 in WNC for over 17 years. Judi sells the Popular Blue Advantage PPO and HSA plans as well as Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage Plans plans, including Medicare Part D Blue Medicare RX, and individual Blue dental plans.
Tony Hauser Office: 828-232-4330 Ambient Design Group Mobile: 828-337-5173 28 North Ann Street, Ste 100 tony@ambientdesigngroup.com Asheville, NC 28801 www.ambientdesigngroup.com Tony owns and operates Ambient Design Group, providing land-use planning, landscape architecture and civil engineering design services for residential, commercial, and public-sector properties. They offer specialized knowledge to assist you in how to best develop, enhance, preserve, or redevelop your property.
Joe Kaplan Phone: 828-290-7500 WSI...We Simplify the Internetjoseph.kaplan@gmail.com 168 Old Saluda Drive www.wsiproesolutions.com Saluda, NC 28773 WSI is the world's leader in internet marketing solutions for small and mid-sized companies. We can help you turn your website into a profit center, increase sales and improve your ROI (Return on Investment).
Alan D. Kellam Phone: (828) 505-7019/ (828) 505-0706 Century 21 All Seasons akellam@kellamstrategies.com 4 N. Kensington Rd. www.akellam.c21allseasons.com Asheville, NC 28804 Blog: www.realtown.com/akellam/blog Alan is a real estate broker who works with buyers and sellers, bringing in a marketing and advertising background. Alan dedicates himself to each of his clients and recommends that they start working together early in the process. Alan sticks with his clients all the way to the successful conclusion.
Marcy Lanier Phone: 828-225-5922 Willow's Dream Salon, Spa & Gift Boutiquemarcylanier@bellsouth.net 210 Merrimon Ave www.willowsdream.com Asheville, NC 28801 Willow’s Dream is a full-service hair and nail salon with lots of exclusive hair products for sale. Our gift store features unique jewelry, candles, woodwork, cards and accessories from local artists and fair-trade items from Thailand through a direct connection to villages there.
George Lindenfeld, Ph.D Office: 828-335-1300 Medical Psychology Center Fax: 828-505-2533 247 Charlotte Street, Suite 211 glindy123@aol.com Asheville, NC 28801 Dr. Lindenfeld served as a Resident in Medical Psychology at the University of Oregon Medical School and specializes in medically related issues such as memory difficulties, migraine, primary insomnia, emotional trauma, etc. In addition to traditional therapy procedures, he utilizes biofeedback/neurofeedback interventions.
Marjorie Maginnis Phone: 828-254-8999 The Law Office of Marjorie J. Maginnis, P.C. Fax: 828-258-3236 26 Clayton Street mjm@lawyer4employer.com Asheville, NC 28801 Marjorie is an attorney who focuses her law practice on labor and employment, real estate and business transactions. She works with public and private employers on risk management, litigation prevention, contracts and representation before agencies, courts, mediators and arbitrators. She expanded her practice to include real estate on moving to Asheville with her family in 2006.
Judith Mishkin Miller, LCSW, BCD Phone: 828-658-3409 Human Relations Associates, Inc. jmishkinmiller@gmail.com 15 Audobon Drive www.humanrelationsassociates.com Asheville, NC 28804 Judith Mishkin Miller, LCSW is an experienced psychotherapist providing individual, couples, and group therapies to those interested in attaining a more fulfilling and purposeful life. She believes in the capacity for human growth and guides, supports and reinforces her clients towards reaching their goals.
Roger Miller, Ph.D. Phone: 828-658-3515 Human Relations Associates, Inc. rogermillerphd@gmail.com 15 Audobon Drive www.humanrelationsassociates.com Asheville, NC 28804 Roger Miller, Ph.D. is a psychotherapist who believes that every person has the ability to meet his or her full potential. Providing a safe and comfortable environment in which to accomplish this, Dr. Miller works with people presenting a variety of issues, including relationships, divorce, depression, anxiety, health concerns, life transitions and GLBTQ individuals, couples and family members.
Ron J. Miller Phone: 888-489-2590 All In One Financial Servicesrjmfinancial@yahoo.com 1095 Hendersonville Road Suite D www.allin1financialservices.com Biltmore Forest, NC 28803 Ron is an independent Retirement Counselor and Tax Preparer specializing in the needs of those already retired and those who will be retiring within the next ten years. Since 1975, Ron has been helping people achieve greater financial security and peace of mind.
Janet Oppenheimer, APR, Fellow PRSA,MBA Phone: 561-212-9052 Janet Oppenheimer Public Relations Strategy, Inc. Fax: 828-348-4346 One High Meadow Drive, Weaverville, NC 28787 janet@joprstrategy.com 11839 Highland Place, Coral Springs, FL 33071 www.joprstrategy.com Janet Oppenheimer Public Relations Strategy, Inc.provides public relations, marketing and fundraising solutions for not-for profit organizations and businesses of all sizes. Janet is part-time Executive Director of the WNC Jewish Federation.
Daniel Shaw Phone: 828-684-3192 High Touch High Techdshaw@sciencemadefun.net 15 Glenn Bridge Road www.sciencemadefun.net Arden, NC 28730 Dan is President and CEO of High Touch High Tech, providing children with hands-on science experiences. Founded in 1992, we have 27 locations in the United States, Canada and Korea. The national programming office was moved to Asheville, NC in 2006.
Travis L. Smuckler Phone: 828-771-2505 The Van Winkle Law Firmtsmuckler@vwlawfirm.com 11 North Market St. www.vwlawfirm.com Asheville, NC 28801 Travis is an associate with the Van Winkle Law Firm's Business Practice Group, serving clients ranging from large institutions and publicly-held corporations to small businesses and individuals. With offices in Asheville and Hendersonville, Van Winkle is the largest law firm west of Charlotte.
Rachel Swickle Wireless: 828-337-9693 ACN Video Phone: 828-668-5119 83 Jolly Road rswickle@yahoo.com Old Fort, NC 28762 iwannaseetheworld.acnrep.com Rachel Swickle is a representative for ACN specializing in Video Phones which replace your home phone, Wireless Phones from any of the local providers with great discounts, Direct TV and Dish Network with all the deals, ADT, etc.
Paul Weinberg Phone: 828-626-4206 Fly Fishing Made Simple Mobile: 864-430-2229 Asheville, NC paul@flyfishingmadesimple.net www.flyfishingmadesimple.net Paul is owner and head guide for 'Fly Fishing Made Simple' - providing half and full-day guided fly fishing trips to local rivers. Personal instruction and all equipment is provided to both beginners and experienced fly fishers alike to experience a fun and rewarding experience in the beautiful WNC mountains.
Arlene’s Fun Travel is an independent travel consultant. Arlene’s affiliation with Prestige Travel Systems enables her to offer complete travel services at discount prices, including vacation packages, cruises, hotel and car rentals, along with quality customer service.
Asheville Jewish Business Forum (AJBF) is a network group of Jewish business owners, executives, managers and professionals in the greater Asheville area. Our mission is to work together to enhance the area's economy and continue the 100+ years of Western North Carolina Jewish heritage. To learn more about the Asheville Jewish Business Forum (AJBF), drop us a note at info@ashevillejewishbusiness.comTo download a membership application, click here.
