
City of Asheville ABI Office Small Business Outreach Focus Group Event
A municipal small business focus group invites local entrepreneurs to share perspectives and connect around City of Asheville outreach, creating space for community input on business needs.
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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.

Community partners and residents discuss affordable housing needs, provide public input, and shape policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners.

Community partners and residents discuss affordable housing needs, provide public input, and shape policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners.
Community partners and residents discuss affordable housing needs, provide public input, and shape policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners.

Hybrid public meeting focused on Asheville’s economic recovery efforts, with board updates, discussion, and stakeholder input. Expect civic process, agenda-driven deliberation, and opportunities to track policies, projects, and community impacts.

Hybrid public meeting focused on Asheville’s economic recovery efforts, with board updates, discussion, and stakeholder input. Expect civic process, agenda-driven deliberation, and opportunities to track policies, projects, and community impacts.
Hybrid public meeting focused on Asheville’s economic recovery efforts, with board updates, discussion, and stakeholder input. Expect civic process, agenda-driven deliberation, and opportunities to track policies, projects, and community impacts.

Attend an in-person municipal council session on Asheville governance, public business, and community issues. Residents can observe proceedings and follow city decisions in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

Attend an in-person municipal council session on Asheville governance, public business, and community issues. Residents can observe proceedings and follow city decisions in the Council Chamber at City Hall.
Attend an in-person municipal council session on Asheville governance, public business, and community issues. Residents can observe proceedings and follow city decisions in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

Attend an open municipal meeting for public discussion and local government business. Residents can observe Asheville City Council proceedings in person at City Hall’s Council Chamber.

Attend an open municipal meeting for public discussion and local government business. Residents can observe Asheville City Council proceedings in person at City Hall’s Council Chamber.
Attend an open municipal meeting for public discussion and local government business. Residents can observe Asheville City Council proceedings in person at City Hall’s Council Chamber.

Public work session examines Asheville city policy, municipal finances, and infrastructure priorities. Residents can attend an open government meeting focused on civic planning and local decision-making.

Public work session examines Asheville city policy, municipal finances, and infrastructure priorities. Residents can attend an open government meeting focused on civic planning and local decision-making.
Public work session examines Asheville city policy, municipal finances, and infrastructure priorities. Residents can attend an open government meeting focused on civic planning and local decision-making.

Residents can attend an in-person municipal council session to hear public business and local government proceedings; city board and commission meetings are open to the public.

Residents can attend an in-person municipal council session to hear public business and local government proceedings; city board and commission meetings are open to the public.
Residents can attend an in-person municipal council session to hear public business and local government proceedings; city board and commission meetings are open to the public.

Residents gather for a monthly neighborhood association meeting at Burton Street Community Center, creating space for local updates, discussion, and civic connection’s Burton Street community.

Residents gather for a monthly neighborhood association meeting at Burton Street Community Center, creating space for local updates, discussion, and civic connection’s Burton Street community.
Residents gather for a monthly neighborhood association meeting at Burton Street Community Center, creating space for local updates, discussion, and civic connection’s Burton Street community.
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.

A monthly public meeting of Asheville’s Mountain Community Capital Fund Operating Committee, where city board members conduct committee business in person. Open to the public and focused on local community capital.

A monthly public meeting of Asheville’s Mountain Community Capital Fund Operating Committee, where city board members conduct committee business in person. Open to the public and focused on local community capital.
A monthly public meeting of Asheville’s Mountain Community Capital Fund Operating Committee, where city board members conduct committee business in person. Open to the public and focused on local community capital.

In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.

In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.
In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.

A public virtual work session reviews City Council agenda items ahead of formal municipal meetings, giving Asheville residents a remote way to follow local government decisions and proceedings.

A public virtual work session reviews City Council agenda items ahead of formal municipal meetings, giving Asheville residents a remote way to follow local government decisions and proceedings.
A public virtual work session reviews City Council agenda items ahead of formal municipal meetings, giving Asheville residents a remote way to follow local government decisions and proceedings.

Public discussion of Asheville land use, zoning, and development decisions brings city commissioners and residents together for local government deliberation and community input.

Public discussion of Asheville land use, zoning, and development decisions brings city commissioners and residents together for local government deliberation and community input.
Public discussion of Asheville land use, zoning, and development decisions brings city commissioners and residents together for local government deliberation and community input.

Midday chamber meetup centered on local business connections and community collaboration. Expect introductions, resource sharing, and relationship-building among Black Mountain and Swannanoa entrepreneurs and civic leaders.

Midday chamber meetup centered on local business connections and community collaboration. Expect introductions, resource sharing, and relationship-building among Black Mountain and Swannanoa entrepreneurs and civic leaders.
Midday chamber meetup centered on local business connections and community collaboration. Expect introductions, resource sharing, and relationship-building among Black Mountain and Swannanoa entrepreneurs and civic leaders.

City council members meet in person for a public strategic planning retreat focused on municipal priorities and governance, with community members welcome to attend.

City council members meet in person for a public strategic planning retreat focused on municipal priorities and governance, with community members welcome to attend.
City council members meet in person for a public strategic planning retreat focused on municipal priorities and governance, with community members welcome to attend.

A public, in-person meeting brings Asheville Regional Housing Consortium members together for civic discussion of regional housing matters. Agendas and meeting materials are available online for community review.

A public, in-person meeting brings Asheville Regional Housing Consortium members together for civic discussion of regional housing matters. Agendas and meeting materials are available online for community review.
A public, in-person meeting brings Asheville Regional Housing Consortium members together for civic discussion of regional housing matters. Agendas and meeting materials are available online for community review.

Health and wellness practitioners connect with industry peers, potential collaborators, and referral partners in a free monthly professional meetup. Guest speakers and shared experience offer practical insights for growing local practices.

Health and wellness practitioners connect with industry peers, potential collaborators, and referral partners in a free monthly professional meetup. Guest speakers and shared experience offer practical insights for growing local practices.
Health and wellness practitioners connect with industry peers, potential collaborators, and referral partners in a free monthly professional meetup. Guest speakers and shared experience offer practical insights for growing local practices.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners session focused on local governance and county decision making. A public courthouse meeting where residents can observe proceedings and stay informed on community issues.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners session focused on local governance and county decision making. A public courthouse meeting where residents can observe proceedings and stay informed on community issues.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners session focused on local governance and county decision making. A public courthouse meeting where residents can observe proceedings and stay informed on community issues.

A public county planning board meeting brings local government proceedings to downtown Asheville, with agenda details and possible schedule changes available on the Buncombe County event page.

A public county planning board meeting brings local government proceedings to downtown Asheville, with agenda details and possible schedule changes available on the Buncombe County event page.
A public county planning board meeting brings local government proceedings to downtown Asheville, with agenda details and possible schedule changes available on the Buncombe County event page.

City officials convene online to discuss operations of Asheville’s Mountain Community Capital Fund, with the public welcome to observe this civic meeting focused on local investment and community financing.

City officials convene online to discuss operations of Asheville’s Mountain Community Capital Fund, with the public welcome to observe this civic meeting focused on local investment and community financing.
City officials convene online to discuss operations of Asheville’s Mountain Community Capital Fund, with the public welcome to observe this civic meeting focused on local investment and community financing.
