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Post Hurricane Helene recovery updates and priority-setting discussion led by the Governor’s Recovery Office for WNC. AIA Western North Carolina hosts a section meeting focused on coordination, timelines, and next steps for regional rebuilding.
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Earn 4 HSW credits through AIA North Carolina continuing education sessions focused on practical strategies for designing lower carbon, better performing buildings. Includes peer networking and a catered lunch for architects and design professionals.
Earn 4 HSW credits through AIA North Carolina continuing education sessions focused on practical strategies for designing lower carbon, better performing buildings. Includes peer networking and a catered lunch for architects and design professionals.
Earn 4 HSW credits through AIA North Carolina continuing education sessions focused on practical strategies for designing lower carbon, better performing buildings. Includes peer networking and a catered lunch for architects and design professionals.

Public worksession where Asheville City Council reviews policy proposals, budget and municipal finance topics, and upcoming infrastructure planning. A civic forum for residents to track decisions, hear discussion, and understand local government priorities.

Public worksession where Asheville City Council reviews policy proposals, budget and municipal finance topics, and upcoming infrastructure planning. A civic forum for residents to track decisions, hear discussion, and understand local government priorities.
Public worksession where Asheville City Council reviews policy proposals, budget and municipal finance topics, and upcoming infrastructure planning. A civic forum for residents to track decisions, hear discussion, and understand local government priorities.

Monthly happy hour for Asheville’s commercial building and construction crowd, mixing casual drinks with professional connections. Gather at the newly reopened Joyful Noise (formerly Bottle Riot) for after-hours conversation and networking.

Monthly happy hour for Asheville’s commercial building and construction crowd, mixing casual drinks with professional connections. Gather at the newly reopened Joyful Noise (formerly Bottle Riot) for after-hours conversation and networking.
Monthly happy hour for Asheville’s commercial building and construction crowd, mixing casual drinks with professional connections. Gather at the newly reopened Joyful Noise (formerly Bottle Riot) for after-hours conversation and networking.

A casual monthly happy hour for Asheville’s commercial building industry crowd, hosted at Wedge Brewery at Foundation. Expect informal networking over pints in the mezzanine-level meeting room at the 5 Foundy Street location.

A casual monthly happy hour for Asheville’s commercial building industry crowd, hosted at Wedge Brewery at Foundation. Expect informal networking over pints in the mezzanine-level meeting room at the 5 Foundy Street location.
A casual monthly happy hour for Asheville’s commercial building industry crowd, hosted at Wedge Brewery at Foundation. Expect informal networking over pints in the mezzanine-level meeting room at the 5 Foundy Street location.

Weekly business-referral networking built around consistent participation, relationship-building, and lead generation in a professional setting. Meets via Microsoft Teams for a 90-minute morning session, with an in-person meetup every second Wednesday.

Weekly business-referral networking built around consistent participation, relationship-building, and lead generation in a professional setting. Meets via Microsoft Teams for a 90-minute morning session, with an in-person meetup every second Wednesday.
Weekly business-referral networking built around consistent participation, relationship-building, and lead generation in a professional setting. Meets via Microsoft Teams for a 90-minute morning session, with an in-person meetup every second Wednesday.

Interactive seven-hour professional development workshop teaching practical, research-based tools for leading teams through stress, preventing burnout, and building resilience; tailored for WNC professionals with hands-on strategies and peer learning.

Interactive seven-hour professional development workshop teaching practical, research-based tools for leading teams through stress, preventing burnout, and building resilience; tailored for WNC professionals with hands-on strategies and peer learning.
Interactive seven-hour professional development workshop teaching practical, research-based tools for leading teams through stress, preventing burnout, and building resilience; tailored for WNC professionals with hands-on strategies and peer learning.

An after work Chamber Smart Series session focused on staying curious longer to sharpen decision making and workplace learning. Expect practical takeaways, local business connections, and discussion oriented professional development.

An after work Chamber Smart Series session focused on staying curious longer to sharpen decision making and workplace learning. Expect practical takeaways, local business connections, and discussion oriented professional development.
An after work Chamber Smart Series session focused on staying curious longer to sharpen decision making and workplace learning. Expect practical takeaways, local business connections, and discussion oriented professional development.

A structured intercity visit that brings an out of town delegation to Asheville for meetings, site visits, and civic conversation. Expect relationship building across local organizations with a focus on city learning and collaboration.

A structured intercity visit that brings an out of town delegation to Asheville for meetings, site visits, and civic conversation. Expect relationship building across local organizations with a focus on city learning and collaboration.
A structured intercity visit that brings an out of town delegation to Asheville for meetings, site visits, and civic conversation. Expect relationship building across local organizations with a focus on city learning and collaboration.
Rapid-fire PechaKucha talks from Asheville locals—20 slides at 20 seconds each—deliver a tight mix of design, culture, and personal storytelling. Post-show hanging out continues in a bar setting with strong nonalcoholic options and a food truck.
Rapid-fire PechaKucha talks from Asheville locals—20 slides at 20 seconds each—deliver a tight mix of design, culture, and personal storytelling. Post-show hanging out continues in a bar setting with strong nonalcoholic options and a food truck.
Rapid-fire PechaKucha talks from Asheville locals—20 slides at 20 seconds each—deliver a tight mix of design, culture, and personal storytelling. Post-show hanging out continues in a bar setting with strong nonalcoholic options and a food truck.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
Fast paced speed networking with timed rounds and quick elevator pitches for business professionals seeking referrals and partnerships, held midday in a community church meeting space for efficient relationship building.
Fast paced speed networking with timed rounds and quick elevator pitches for business professionals seeking referrals and partnerships, held midday in a community church meeting space for efficient relationship building.
Fast paced speed networking with timed rounds and quick elevator pitches for business professionals seeking referrals and partnerships, held midday in a community church meeting space for efficient relationship building.

Midday virtual executive committee meeting focused on Asheville’s historic resources, including preservation policy updates, agenda items, and administrative decisions. Designed for residents and stakeholders tracking city government actions on historic properties.

Midday virtual executive committee meeting focused on Asheville’s historic resources, including preservation policy updates, agenda items, and administrative decisions. Designed for residents and stakeholders tracking city government actions on historic properties.
Midday virtual executive committee meeting focused on Asheville’s historic resources, including preservation policy updates, agenda items, and administrative decisions. Designed for residents and stakeholders tracking city government actions on historic properties.

A city hosted public meeting explaining plans for a new pickleball complex, with project details, timelines, and space design. Expect community Q and A and opportunities to share feedback on recreation needs.

A city hosted public meeting explaining plans for a new pickleball complex, with project details, timelines, and space design. Expect community Q and A and opportunities to share feedback on recreation needs.
A city hosted public meeting explaining plans for a new pickleball complex, with project details, timelines, and space design. Expect community Q and A and opportunities to share feedback on recreation needs.

Fast-paced business networking with open mingling, an interactive Know Grow Refer game, and roundtable member pitches to spark collaborations and referral-building relationships in a welcoming professional setting.

Fast-paced business networking with open mingling, an interactive Know Grow Refer game, and roundtable member pitches to spark collaborations and referral-building relationships in a welcoming professional setting.
Fast-paced business networking with open mingling, an interactive Know Grow Refer game, and roundtable member pitches to spark collaborations and referral-building relationships in a welcoming professional setting.

A virtual City of Asheville Human Relations Commission special work session focused on collaborative discussion and planning around community policy and civic priorities. Expect agenda-driven conversation, public-service context, and structured committee work.

A virtual City of Asheville Human Relations Commission special work session focused on collaborative discussion and planning around community policy and civic priorities. Expect agenda-driven conversation, public-service context, and structured committee work.
A virtual City of Asheville Human Relations Commission special work session focused on collaborative discussion and planning around community policy and civic priorities. Expect agenda-driven conversation, public-service context, and structured committee work.

Think tank style meet-up connecting teachers, artists, and wellness entrepreneurs to discuss healing arts modalities, swap practical ideas, and build collaborations. Expect supportive conversation geared toward community-minded, life affirming businesses.

Think tank style meet-up connecting teachers, artists, and wellness entrepreneurs to discuss healing arts modalities, swap practical ideas, and build collaborations. Expect supportive conversation geared toward community-minded, life affirming businesses.
Think tank style meet-up connecting teachers, artists, and wellness entrepreneurs to discuss healing arts modalities, swap practical ideas, and build collaborations. Expect supportive conversation geared toward community-minded, life affirming businesses.

A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.

A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.
A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.

A free monthly meetup for Asheville-area health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on building referral partnerships and collaborations. Casual daytime networking at a martial arts studio with space to connect and grow client pipelines.

A free monthly meetup for Asheville-area health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on building referral partnerships and collaborations. Casual daytime networking at a martial arts studio with space to connect and grow client pipelines.
A free monthly meetup for Asheville-area health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on building referral partnerships and collaborations. Casual daytime networking at a martial arts studio with space to connect and grow client pipelines.
A data driven real estate market briefing with local trends, pricing signals, and inventory insights for Asheville and the surrounding region. Designed for agents and housing professionals looking to compare notes and plan next steps.
A data driven real estate market briefing with local trends, pricing signals, and inventory insights for Asheville and the surrounding region. Designed for agents and housing professionals looking to compare notes and plan next steps.
A data driven real estate market briefing with local trends, pricing signals, and inventory insights for Asheville and the surrounding region. Designed for agents and housing professionals looking to compare notes and plan next steps.

Casual UX, product, and user research meetup built around quick introductions, small-group conversations, and a brief “what should we do next?” discussion to shape a recurring local community in a brewery setting.

Casual UX, product, and user research meetup built around quick introductions, small-group conversations, and a brief “what should we do next?” discussion to shape a recurring local community in a brewery setting.
Casual UX, product, and user research meetup built around quick introductions, small-group conversations, and a brief “what should we do next?” discussion to shape a recurring local community in a brewery setting.