Civil and Municipal - Mar 2023

55 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 3 BREVARD, NORTH CAROL INA city when we continue to grow and build. Although we are encouraging this growth, we are growing in a way that is focused and in line with the values and the vision our community has for this town.” On the subject of community partnerships, Copelof says that the city has “incredible partners”. Mentioning the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce as one such relationship, she shares, “Our chamber of commerce is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. So, you can see it’s been a big player for quite a while.” Other valuable collaborations include those with the city’s Main Street program, Heart of Brevard, and educational partners Blue Ridge Community College, Brevard College, and the Brevard Music Center. As one of this country’s premier summer institutes and concert venues, Brevard Music Center is proud to carry the ‘Brevard’ name across the nation and around the world. BMC embraces its role as a pillar of the city, seeking to bring joy, inspiration, and delight to everyone in our community.