The first annual Swannanoa Home Im-provement Expo was hosted by the Swannanoa Business Association last weekend at Madden Ace Hardware parking lot.

Residents mingled with Swannanoa Home Improvement specialist and local service providers to get advice on their 2012 Spring Home Improvement efforts.

David Cody sang the rain away with Blues, Rock, & Country.  Auntie M's Pies provided breakfast baked goods & coffee. Okie Dokies Smokehouse served lunch from their famous menu.

Swannanoa EXPO Businesses:

• Madden's Ace Hardware (with STIHL)
• Gentry Heating & Air
• Appalachian Creek Nursery & Land-scape (with Asheville GreenWorks)
• Prime Select Tile Installation
• Reece's Klean Sweep Chimney & Fireplace
• Valley Truck Service – Mulch Supply
• AAA Sweetwater Well Drilling
• East Asheville Storage
• Eric Gorny of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
• Diane Rumfelt of Bank of America
• Vicky Lawson of Biltmore Inspirations Home Decor

Thank you Chris Tolley Allstate, Asheville Quick Print & Can-Do Graphics & Design!