Foodies + New Friends: Asheville | Entrepreneur Edition
Build connections with Asheville entrepreneurs over a meal at a different local restaurant each gathering. Meet potential collaborators and friends while making space to give back to the community.
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Cozy communal dinners bring locals together to share experiences, make new friends, and support Asheville restaurants through a giving-back edition centered on neighborhood connection and independent businesses.
Cozy communal dinners bring locals together to share experiences, make new friends, and support Asheville restaurants through a giving-back edition centered on neighborhood connection and independent businesses.
Cozy communal dinners bring locals together to share experiences, make new friends, and support Asheville restaurants through a giving-back edition centered on neighborhood connection and independent businesses.
A women-focused dinner meetup brings pairs of gal pals together for great eats and new friendships. The giving-back edition centers on a welcoming, social night out.
A women-focused dinner meetup brings pairs of gal pals together for great eats and new friendships. The giving-back edition centers on a welcoming, social night out.
A women-focused dinner meetup brings pairs of gal pals together for great eats and new friendships. The giving-back edition centers on a welcoming, social night out.
A relaxed dinner brings local strangers together over enjoyable food and easy conversation, creating a welcoming setting to meet neighbors and make new friends in Hendersonville.
A relaxed dinner brings local strangers together over enjoyable food and easy conversation, creating a welcoming setting to meet neighbors and make new friends in Hendersonville.
A relaxed dinner brings local strangers together over enjoyable food and easy conversation, creating a welcoming setting to meet neighbors and make new friends in Hendersonville.

A festive Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville’s remote and independent workers together to share a communal meal, meet fellow digital nomads, and build connections in a relaxed social setting.

A festive Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville’s remote and independent workers together to share a communal meal, meet fellow digital nomads, and build connections in a relaxed social setting.
A festive Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville’s remote and independent workers together to share a communal meal, meet fellow digital nomads, and build connections in a relaxed social setting.

Relaxed, free-flowing conversation explores big questions, unusual interests, personal projects, and intriguing ideas among curious, kind people. Newcomers are welcome, with no special background or reading required.

Relaxed, free-flowing conversation explores big questions, unusual interests, personal projects, and intriguing ideas among curious, kind people. Newcomers are welcome, with no special background or reading required.
Relaxed, free-flowing conversation explores big questions, unusual interests, personal projects, and intriguing ideas among curious, kind people. Newcomers are welcome, with no special background or reading required.

Pass seasonal shareable plates around a ten-seat table designed for genuine conversation, not networking or icebreakers. An intimate neighborhood supper club brings strangers together over a communal meal.

Pass seasonal shareable plates around a ten-seat table designed for genuine conversation, not networking or icebreakers. An intimate neighborhood supper club brings strangers together over a communal meal.
Pass seasonal shareable plates around a ten-seat table designed for genuine conversation, not networking or icebreakers. An intimate neighborhood supper club brings strangers together over a communal meal.

An afternoon meet-and-greet centered on relationship-building, idea sharing, and collaborative problem-solving with Asheville locals. Designed for connecting, collaborating, and co-creating new community and business projects in a martial arts studio setting.

An afternoon meet-and-greet centered on relationship-building, idea sharing, and collaborative problem-solving with Asheville locals. Designed for connecting, collaborating, and co-creating new community and business projects in a martial arts studio setting.
An afternoon meet-and-greet centered on relationship-building, idea sharing, and collaborative problem-solving with Asheville locals. Designed for connecting, collaborating, and co-creating new community and business projects in a martial arts studio setting.

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.

Casual Sunday morning gathering for conversation, meeting new people, and an easygoing cafe hangout. Bring a game, book, knitting, or another activity to share in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Casual Sunday morning gathering for conversation, meeting new people, and an easygoing cafe hangout. Bring a game, book, knitting, or another activity to share in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Casual Sunday morning gathering for conversation, meeting new people, and an easygoing cafe hangout. Bring a game, book, knitting, or another activity to share in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
A midday business meetup pairs an hour-long program with optional pre- and post-event open networking, giving Asheville professionals time to share ideas, make connections, and enjoy lunch.
A midday business meetup pairs an hour-long program with optional pre- and post-event open networking, giving Asheville professionals time to share ideas, make connections, and enjoy lunch.
A midday business meetup pairs an hour-long program with optional pre- and post-event open networking, giving Asheville professionals time to share ideas, make connections, and enjoy lunch.

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.

Casual business networking over all you can eat sushi and hot grill dishes, where local professionals exchange leads and make quick in person connections during a relaxed buffet lunch.

Casual business networking over all you can eat sushi and hot grill dishes, where local professionals exchange leads and make quick in person connections during a relaxed buffet lunch.
Casual business networking over all you can eat sushi and hot grill dishes, where local professionals exchange leads and make quick in person connections during a relaxed buffet lunch.

A relaxed Wednesday coffee gathering pairs espresso, nitro, and smoothies with healthy plant-centric breakfast and lunch options and scratch-made treats, creating space for conversation and community connection.

A relaxed Wednesday coffee gathering pairs espresso, nitro, and smoothies with healthy plant-centric breakfast and lunch options and scratch-made treats, creating space for conversation and community connection.
A relaxed Wednesday coffee gathering pairs espresso, nitro, and smoothies with healthy plant-centric breakfast and lunch options and scratch-made treats, creating space for conversation and community connection.
A welcoming Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville wellness enthusiasts together to share healthy dishes, connect over nourishing food, and celebrate community in a relaxed gathering open to all.
A welcoming Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville wellness enthusiasts together to share healthy dishes, connect over nourishing food, and celebrate community in a relaxed gathering open to all.
A welcoming Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville wellness enthusiasts together to share healthy dishes, connect over nourishing food, and celebrate community in a relaxed gathering open to all.

Midday business lunch for local entrepreneurs and small business owners, focused on casual referral networking, relationship building, and community connections through peer introductions and quick elevator pitches over shared meals.

Midday business lunch for local entrepreneurs and small business owners, focused on casual referral networking, relationship building, and community connections through peer introductions and quick elevator pitches over shared meals.
Midday business lunch for local entrepreneurs and small business owners, focused on casual referral networking, relationship building, and community connections through peer introductions and quick elevator pitches over shared meals.
Local entrepreneurs and professionals meet for free monthly networking, building business connections, collaboration, and growth in a community-focused gathering designed to strengthen Asheville’s small-business ecosystem.
Local entrepreneurs and professionals meet for free monthly networking, building business connections, collaboration, and growth in a community-focused gathering designed to strengthen Asheville’s small-business ecosystem.
Local entrepreneurs and professionals meet for free monthly networking, building business connections, collaboration, and growth in a community-focused gathering designed to strengthen Asheville’s small-business ecosystem.
Build local business connections in a casual, inclusive midday meetup open to all industries, with no dues, membership, or attendance requirements. Food and drinks are available for optional purchase.
Build local business connections in a casual, inclusive midday meetup open to all industries, with no dues, membership, or attendance requirements. Food and drinks are available for optional purchase.
Build local business connections in a casual, inclusive midday meetup open to all industries, with no dues, membership, or attendance requirements. Food and drinks are available for optional purchase.

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.

A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.

A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.

A relaxed digital nomad meetup centered on Mexican food, conversation, and a midday break, with hand-crafted margaritas, cocktails, wine, and local craft beer available.

A relaxed digital nomad meetup centered on Mexican food, conversation, and a midday break, with hand-crafted margaritas, cocktails, wine, and local craft beer available.
A relaxed digital nomad meetup centered on Mexican food, conversation, and a midday break, with hand-crafted margaritas, cocktails, wine, and local craft beer available.
