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Welcome to Merchants of Downtown Asheville (MODA)

MODA (Merchants of Downtown Asheville) is an advocacy group with the goal of supporting and promoting small, locally owned businesses in Downtown Asheville.

  • A Cornerstone

    Small businesses are the backbone of our business community in Downtown Asheville. Pictured here is Noir Collective in the historic YMI Cultural Center.

  • One of a Kind

    In Downtown Asheville, you'll find one of a kind locally handmade items in many of our shops. We have a strong creative economy that offers mutual support between businesses, artists, and makers. Pictured here is a handmade hat from Asheville Home Crafts.

  • Shop like a Local!

    We believe in shopping small and supporting local. Asheville has had a strong buy local campaign thanks to the organization called Go Local Asheville. They have worked to grow a resilient local economy and thriving community, champion the unique character of our region and advocate for prosperity for all.

Happenings

MODA organizes and collaborates with other organizations to produce fun, interactive, inspiring events. We invite locals and visitors alike to celebrate our small locally owned shops. Our merchants contribute to the unique, vibrant, and eclectic identity of Downtown Asheville! Pictured here is a crane puppet made by Street Creature Puppet Collective during our procession for 'Illuminate Asheville."

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Community Calendar

Check out the calendar for a list of upcoming events!

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Featured Products from Downtown Merchants