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Direct, small-group conversations connect Asheville’s emerging professionals with accomplished founders, executives, and community leaders to explore career pivots, failures, pivotal decisions, and practical advice for building a meaningful career.
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Young professionals examine how Asheville’s local government works and where residents can influence decisions on housing, transportation, economic development, public safety, parks, and downtown, with mayoral candidates in the conversation.
Young professionals examine how Asheville’s local government works and where residents can influence decisions on housing, transportation, economic development, public safety, parks, and downtown, with mayoral candidates in the conversation.
Young professionals examine how Asheville’s local government works and where residents can influence decisions on housing, transportation, economic development, public safety, parks, and downtown, with mayoral candidates in the conversation.
Ease into the workday over coffee and casual conversation, catching up with familiar faces and meeting young professionals from across Asheville in a relaxed morning gathering.
Ease into the workday over coffee and casual conversation, catching up with familiar faces and meeting young professionals from across Asheville in a relaxed morning gathering.
Ease into the workday over coffee and casual conversation, catching up with familiar faces and meeting young professionals from across Asheville in a relaxed morning gathering.
Hands-on afternoon of mini sessions, group experiences, and rapid-fire talks with 30+ local wellness practitioners, plus a marketplace of holistic vendors. Designed for real one-on-one time, sampling modalities, and connecting with Asheville’s health community.
Hands-on afternoon of mini sessions, group experiences, and rapid-fire talks with 30+ local wellness practitioners, plus a marketplace of holistic vendors. Designed for real one-on-one time, sampling modalities, and connecting with Asheville’s health community.
Hands-on afternoon of mini sessions, group experiences, and rapid-fire talks with 30+ local wellness practitioners, plus a marketplace of holistic vendors. Designed for real one-on-one time, sampling modalities, and connecting with Asheville’s health community.
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.
A supportive coworking-room meetup for digital nomads focused on leveling up remote-work habits and exploring the “Manifesting Self” mindset in a grounded, practical way. Expect confidential group discussion, reflection, and community connection around modern work challenges.
A supportive coworking-room meetup for digital nomads focused on leveling up remote-work habits and exploring the “Manifesting Self” mindset in a grounded, practical way. Expect confidential group discussion, reflection, and community connection around modern work challenges.
A supportive coworking-room meetup for digital nomads focused on leveling up remote-work habits and exploring the “Manifesting Self” mindset in a grounded, practical way. Expect confidential group discussion, reflection, and community connection around modern work challenges.
An evening meetup for Asheville men focused on community building, new connections, and getting plugged into local men’s groups. Gather at a relaxed brewery space for conversation, support, and involvement opportunities.
An evening meetup for Asheville men focused on community building, new connections, and getting plugged into local men’s groups. Gather at a relaxed brewery space for conversation, support, and involvement opportunities.
An evening meetup for Asheville men focused on community building, new connections, and getting plugged into local men’s groups. Gather at a relaxed brewery space for conversation, support, and involvement opportunities.
A full-day employee well-being summit with expert-led talks, practical workshops, and hands-on activities focused on workplace wellness. Peer networking and shared strategies for healthier, more resilient teams round out the day.
A full-day employee well-being summit with expert-led talks, practical workshops, and hands-on activities focused on workplace wellness. Peer networking and shared strategies for healthier, more resilient teams round out the day.
A full-day employee well-being summit with expert-led talks, practical workshops, and hands-on activities focused on workplace wellness. Peer networking and shared strategies for healthier, more resilient teams round out the day.
In-person portfolio critiques for students and recent grads, with one-on-one feedback from seasoned design professionals. A career-focused AIGA gathering geared toward sharpening presentation skills and making local creative connections in a coworking setting.
In-person portfolio critiques for students and recent grads, with one-on-one feedback from seasoned design professionals. A career-focused AIGA gathering geared toward sharpening presentation skills and making local creative connections in a coworking setting.
In-person portfolio critiques for students and recent grads, with one-on-one feedback from seasoned design professionals. A career-focused AIGA gathering geared toward sharpening presentation skills and making local creative connections in a coworking setting.
Casual drop-in business networking for local entrepreneurs and professionals, drawing 35 to 50 attendees monthly for referral exchanges, collaboration, and practical growth strategies in a community focused setting.
Casual drop-in business networking for local entrepreneurs and professionals, drawing 35 to 50 attendees monthly for referral exchanges, collaboration, and practical growth strategies in a community focused setting.
Casual drop-in business networking for local entrepreneurs and professionals, drawing 35 to 50 attendees monthly for referral exchanges, collaboration, and practical growth strategies in a community focused setting.
Afternoon meet-and-greet designed for local business owners and professionals to swap referrals, share resources, and spark collaborations. A free monthly mixer centered on relationship-building and practical growth conversations.
Afternoon meet-and-greet designed for local business owners and professionals to swap referrals, share resources, and spark collaborations. A free monthly mixer centered on relationship-building and practical growth conversations.
Afternoon meet-and-greet designed for local business owners and professionals to swap referrals, share resources, and spark collaborations. A free monthly mixer centered on relationship-building and practical growth conversations.
Structured Toastmasters meeting mixing camaraderie with prepared speeches, impromptu table topics, and supportive feedback to build confident public speaking and leadership. Weekly Thursday evening gathering welcomes guests for skill-building and connections.
Structured Toastmasters meeting mixing camaraderie with prepared speeches, impromptu table topics, and supportive feedback to build confident public speaking and leadership. Weekly Thursday evening gathering welcomes guests for skill-building and connections.
Structured Toastmasters meeting mixing camaraderie with prepared speeches, impromptu table topics, and supportive feedback to build confident public speaking and leadership. Weekly Thursday evening gathering welcomes guests for skill-building and connections.
A bird-focused festival at a Sweeten Creek brewery pairing fresh pours with birdwatching energy and nature appreciation. Expect a community-forward evening centered on local birds and wildlife learning with Wild Birds Unlimited.
A bird-focused festival at a Sweeten Creek brewery pairing fresh pours with birdwatching energy and nature appreciation. Expect a community-forward evening centered on local birds and wildlife learning with Wild Birds Unlimited.
A bird-focused festival at a Sweeten Creek brewery pairing fresh pours with birdwatching energy and nature appreciation. Expect a community-forward evening centered on local birds and wildlife learning with Wild Birds Unlimited.
Practical financial literacy workshop focused on budgeting basics, goal setting, and strategies for building long term financial freedom. Expect actionable tools, guided discussion, and a chance to connect with others working on money goals.
Practical financial literacy workshop focused on budgeting basics, goal setting, and strategies for building long term financial freedom. Expect actionable tools, guided discussion, and a chance to connect with others working on money goals.
Practical financial literacy workshop focused on budgeting basics, goal setting, and strategies for building long term financial freedom. Expect actionable tools, guided discussion, and a chance to connect with others working on money goals.
Casual after-work creative meetup on an open-air rooftop where you can linger under autumn moonlight with a drink in hand. A low-pressure AIGA hangout for designers and non-designers alike to chat, connect, and unwind.
Casual after-work creative meetup on an open-air rooftop where you can linger under autumn moonlight with a drink in hand. A low-pressure AIGA hangout for designers and non-designers alike to chat, connect, and unwind.
Casual after-work creative meetup on an open-air rooftop where you can linger under autumn moonlight with a drink in hand. A low-pressure AIGA hangout for designers and non-designers alike to chat, connect, and unwind.
A supportive Toastmasters meetup centered on storytelling, impromptu speaking, and structured feedback to build confidence and leadership. Hybrid attendance (in person and online) makes it easy to practice communication skills during the lunch hour.
A supportive Toastmasters meetup centered on storytelling, impromptu speaking, and structured feedback to build confidence and leadership. Hybrid attendance (in person and online) makes it easy to practice communication skills during the lunch hour.
A supportive Toastmasters meetup centered on storytelling, impromptu speaking, and structured feedback to build confidence and leadership. Hybrid attendance (in person and online) makes it easy to practice communication skills during the lunch hour.
A public conversation in the Earth Equity speaker series invites reflection on leadership, media, and social impact, with audience-facing discussion in an Asheville community setting.
A public conversation in the Earth Equity speaker series invites reflection on leadership, media, and social impact, with audience-facing discussion in an Asheville community setting.
A public conversation in the Earth Equity speaker series invites reflection on leadership, media, and social impact, with audience-facing discussion in an Asheville community setting.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
Live webcast career workshop focused on working remotely, with practical guidance on remote job readiness and workplace expectations. Post-session recruiter meet-and-greets connect attendees with hiring organizations for direct follow-up and opportunities.
Live webcast career workshop focused on working remotely, with practical guidance on remote job readiness and workplace expectations. Post-session recruiter meet-and-greets connect attendees with hiring organizations for direct follow-up and opportunities.
Live webcast career workshop focused on working remotely, with practical guidance on remote job readiness and workplace expectations. Post-session recruiter meet-and-greets connect attendees with hiring organizations for direct follow-up and opportunities.
Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering punchy brass sections, swinging rhythm, and classic orchestral charts in an intimate listening room. A late-night set that fits both seated listening and dance floor energy.
Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering punchy brass sections, swinging rhythm, and classic orchestral charts in an intimate listening room. A late-night set that fits both seated listening and dance floor energy.
Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering punchy brass sections, swinging rhythm, and classic orchestral charts in an intimate listening room. A late-night set that fits both seated listening and dance floor energy.
Real estate investors and locals connect over an Asheville market-focused meetup with a deep-dive talk on funding an investment property A–Z. Covers hard money borrowing fundamentals, renovation management, and exit planning in a casual beverage spot setting.
Real estate investors and locals connect over an Asheville market-focused meetup with a deep-dive talk on funding an investment property A–Z. Covers hard money borrowing fundamentals, renovation management, and exit planning in a casual beverage spot setting.
Real estate investors and locals connect over an Asheville market-focused meetup with a deep-dive talk on funding an investment property A–Z. Covers hard money borrowing fundamentals, renovation management, and exit planning in a casual beverage spot setting.