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The University of Phoenix Expands Services

After a year of functioning as a great academic resource for students in the Asheville community, the University of Phoenix Learning Center in Biltmore Park Town Square is working on expanding their services. With an ideal location that is noted for its shopping, dining, and entertainment venues, students and professionals who take advantage of the center are also able to enjoy the benefits of having everything they need in one place. The center provides students with a quiet place to study, on-demand tutoring, an area for collaborative learning, and financial and enrollment support, and the surrounding amenities work well to support their needs.

Geared towards students who have full-time jobs, families, or participate in other activities that they don't want to sacrifice when going back to school, the University of Phoenix offers flexible schedules and a variety of different learning paces to suit the individual needs of every student. Now, the University of Phoenix is making continuing education even more convenient and accessible by opening their doors to on-site classes at the Town Square location. Right now, classes are scheduled to take place every Thursday evening from 6 to 10 p.m., and beginning mid-March, they will expand to include Monday and Tuesday evenings as well.

The surrounding restaurants and offices also cater to those whose schedules are full and for those in need of immediate access to services. In Biltmore Park Town Square, students, professionals, families, and more find that they are able to complete all of their errands and fulfill all of their needs, including finding a place to work and live, in one place, making it an ideal location for the Learning Center. To learn more about the classes at the University of Phoenix, call them at 828-654-1000.

Step into Spring with Style

After a wonderful weekend of warmer temperatures, Asheville is more ready for spring than ever. Fortunately, there are some promising signs that it isn't far away, and Biltmore Park Town Square is already gearing up for the new season. As shoe salons, local boutiques, and national retailers stock up on the latest fashion trends, residents of and visitors to Western North Carolina are brushing off their cabin fever and reacquainting their winter-weary hearts with some of their favorite Asheville destinations.

This past weekend, Town Square patrons caught up on the latest blockbuster hits at Regal, watched the Olympics at Hickory Tavern, enjoyed great company at 131 MAIN Restaurant, and refreshed their winter wardrobes with spring looks from Moda and Constance Boutique. The warm weather brought out joggers, too, who took in the day from Town Square's tree-lined streets and the Reuter Family YMCA.

While winter may not have had its last word, Biltmore Park is ready to keep up the momentum from the weekend and step into spring with style. Even if the temperatures aren't quite where we want them to be, Town Square restaurants and retailers are at hand to offer creative ideas for shielding off the winter blues. First, try the Blue Ridge Harvest treatment at Sparrow Spa. The face and body treatment includes antioxidant-rich blueberries, which will help heal your winter skin and remind you of the upcoming season. Next, stop by REI and participate in one of their many free classes. Learn new skills for spring activities like maintaining your bike or reading a map and compass. Afterwards, you may even consider going by Cold Stone Creamery. While you may not want to dive into an ice cream cones in the outdoor elements, relaxing in their seating area while you enjoy your treat may be just the thing you need to remind you that warmer days are on their way.

Whaterver your choice may be, Biltmore Park is ready to help you prepare for another season and get the most out of the one that's winding down. From offices and residential space to bookstores and hair salons, you'll find it all in Town Square.

Be Loved at Biltmore Park

This February, Biltmore Park Town Square is working on adding some red and pink into Asheville's gray days. Even with the rain and snow, restaurants and retailers are gearing up to help residents and visitors rediscover romance. While Town Square is fully stocked with your Valentine's Day needs, including flowers from Blossoms, dinner at 131 MAIN, gifts from Sparrow Spa, and sweets from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, they're also excited to announce that there will be a few surprises coming Asheville's way, too.

Beginning on Monday, February 8th, and in partnership with the Asheville Regional Airport and Mix 96.5, Biltmore Park Town Square will be giving away some fabulous Valentine's Day-themed gifts on Ken and Tammy's morning show. Tune in Monday through Thursday for your chance to win luxurious gift baskets and services from Sensibilities Day Spa and Sparrow Spa, movie passes to the Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15, certificates to 131 MAIN, art from Echo Gallery, and even a weekend stay at Town Square's Hilton Asheville. Throughout the week, don't forget to stop by Biltmore Park, too, and get a head start on securing your February 14th plans. While you're there, you can also register to win a three night stay at the Hilton in sunny Orlando, airfare compliments of AirTran and Asheville Regional Airport and $500 of spending money included.

Of course, if you aren't lucky enough to win one of the prizes, Biltmore Park Town Square is still available to supply you with plenty of creative Valentine's dieas. Moda, Constance Boutique, and Talloni carry great gifts for the special woman in your life, and men will love restaurants like Hickory Tavern and Brixx Pizza, which serve quality food and beer and offer patrons a casual alternative to the more romantically-themed Travinia Italian Kitchen and P.F. Chang's. Visitors may want to indulge in spa packages, too, with Sensibilities' Sweetheart Package and Sparrow Spa's special that includes a couple's massage and champagne and dessert.

Whatever your choice may be, you will find that you can be loved at Biltmore Park Town Square, but don't limit yourself to one day out of the year. Town Square restaurants and retailers are always available for your shopping, dining, and gift card needs and are happy to offer creative ideas for getting the most out of your experience.

Interiors by Donna Can Bring Your Vision to Life

For Donna Coudes, coordination is more than just matching paint colors. As the owner of Interiors by Donna, located in Biltmore Park Town Square, Coudes thinks of coordination more as a business philosophy than a decorating fundamental. Her passion goes well beyond choosing upholstery and custom cabinets; it also includes her dedication to effectively coordinating with clients, architects, and builders in order to transform their homes or businesses into sophisticated expressions of their personal or professional style.

Donna specializes in full-service, custom, residential, and commercial interior design and is more than happy to help you reach your goals by first ensuring that you have an ideal living and working environment. Her unmatched attention to detail enables her to assist clients everything from rearranging furniture to remodeling an entire home, and with an ideal office location in Biltmore Park, working with residential, office, and retail tenants is easier than ever--an opportunity that several have already enjoyed.

So whether unsure of how to begin your search for the perfect piece of art to hang in your living room, fulfill your New Year's resolution of updating your living space with the latest trends, or work on customizing your dream kitchen, Interiors by Donna should be your first stop.

Donna's office is located in Suites 246 & 248 at Two Town Square Boulevard. Call 651-8811 to set up an appointment and learn how she can help you bring your vision to life with her innovative yet timeless approach. You may also view her portfolio by visiting www.interiorsbydonna.com.