The contours of Asheville’s small business recovery.

Despite significant losses, Asheville’s small businesses continue to show resilience.

Highlights:

• The market is down at least $563 million in lost small business sales, 85% of which was in services.
• Key losses were suffered in small business restaurants, hotels, retail.
• Almost a year post-hurricane, growth is solid for small business contractors, charitable organizations, groceries, pockets of retail.

Note: The Fiserv Small Business Index estimates are based on trended data, does not attempt to forecast marketplace performance.

Disclaimer: Small businesses are identified per the Small Business Administration definitions and extrapolated to reflect total U.S. sales and distribution. This report does not represent Fiserv financial performance.