
Marketing & Branding Essentials Course
Six-week small business course focused on practical branding identity and marketing fundamentals, from clarifying your message to choosing effective, affordable channels. Hands-on learning and peer discussion help sharpen strategy and build local business connections.
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An entrepreneur-focused orientation covering Mountain BizWorks resources for launching and scaling a business, with details on small business lending and learning programs. Led by the Learning Programs Manager, with time for questions and next-step guidance.

An entrepreneur-focused orientation covering Mountain BizWorks resources for launching and scaling a business, with details on small business lending and learning programs. Led by the Learning Programs Manager, with time for questions and next-step guidance.
An entrepreneur-focused orientation covering Mountain BizWorks resources for launching and scaling a business, with details on small business lending and learning programs. Led by the Learning Programs Manager, with time for questions and next-step guidance.

Practical mastermind coaching on running a spiritual business, with guidance on operations, marketing strategy, and confident decision-making. A safe, welcoming circle for Q&A, peer feedback, and connecting with like minded lightworkers.

Practical mastermind coaching on running a spiritual business, with guidance on operations, marketing strategy, and confident decision-making. A safe, welcoming circle for Q&A, peer feedback, and connecting with like minded lightworkers.
Practical mastermind coaching on running a spiritual business, with guidance on operations, marketing strategy, and confident decision-making. A safe, welcoming circle for Q&A, peer feedback, and connecting with like minded lightworkers.

Business growth meetups hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, blending practical learning with relationship building. Expect peer conversation, local entrepreneur insights, and actionable strategies geared toward scaling and leadership.

Business growth meetups hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, blending practical learning with relationship building. Expect peer conversation, local entrepreneur insights, and actionable strategies geared toward scaling and leadership.
Business growth meetups hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, blending practical learning with relationship building. Expect peer conversation, local entrepreneur insights, and actionable strategies geared toward scaling and leadership.

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.

Weekly 90-minute Wednesday morning business referral meetings via Teams with a monthly in-person restaurant meetup, focusing on professional introductions, lead generation, and consistent relationship-building among small-business professionals.

Weekly 90-minute Wednesday morning business referral meetings via Teams with a monthly in-person restaurant meetup, focusing on professional introductions, lead generation, and consistent relationship-building among small-business professionals.
Weekly 90-minute Wednesday morning business referral meetings via Teams with a monthly in-person restaurant meetup, focusing on professional introductions, lead generation, and consistent relationship-building among small-business professionals.
Career-focused data analytics certification training built around setting achievable business goals and applying data skills in real workplace scenarios. Held at a Regus business center with opportunities to connect with other professionals and learners.
Career-focused data analytics certification training built around setting achievable business goals and applying data skills in real workplace scenarios. Held at a Regus business center with opportunities to connect with other professionals and learners.
Career-focused data analytics certification training built around setting achievable business goals and applying data skills in real workplace scenarios. Held at a Regus business center with opportunities to connect with other professionals and learners.

Hands-on group content-making session where spiritual entrepreneurs script, film, and leave with a finished Reel, TikTok, or Short that demonstrates their services in action. Teachable tips and supportive collaboration help refine on-camera presence and marketing strategy.

Hands-on group content-making session where spiritual entrepreneurs script, film, and leave with a finished Reel, TikTok, or Short that demonstrates their services in action. Teachable tips and supportive collaboration help refine on-camera presence and marketing strategy.
Hands-on group content-making session where spiritual entrepreneurs script, film, and leave with a finished Reel, TikTok, or Short that demonstrates their services in action. Teachable tips and supportive collaboration help refine on-camera presence and marketing strategy.

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.

Hands-on forest and field immersion in Southern Appalachia focused on foraging skills, including wild plant and mushroom identification. Learn wild cooking, preserving, crafting, and herbal medicine making in a small cohort setting.

Hands-on forest and field immersion in Southern Appalachia focused on foraging skills, including wild plant and mushroom identification. Learn wild cooking, preserving, crafting, and herbal medicine making in a small cohort setting.
Hands-on forest and field immersion in Southern Appalachia focused on foraging skills, including wild plant and mushroom identification. Learn wild cooking, preserving, crafting, and herbal medicine making in a small cohort 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.
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.

Science-backed, interactive leadership training focused on reclaiming joy at work, sharpening presence, and reducing stress from nonstop meetings. Practical energy-shifting tools target clearer decision-making, deeper focus, and stronger team performance.

Science-backed, interactive leadership training focused on reclaiming joy at work, sharpening presence, and reducing stress from nonstop meetings. Practical energy-shifting tools target clearer decision-making, deeper focus, and stronger team performance.
Science-backed, interactive leadership training focused on reclaiming joy at work, sharpening presence, and reducing stress from nonstop meetings. Practical energy-shifting tools target clearer decision-making, deeper focus, and stronger team performance.

Beginner botanical watercolor lessons focused on brushwork, layering, and experimental techniques to develop personal style. Four Tuesday morning sessions include all supplies, with students leaving each class with in progress or finished paintings.

Beginner botanical watercolor lessons focused on brushwork, layering, and experimental techniques to develop personal style. Four Tuesday morning sessions include all supplies, with students leaving each class with in progress or finished paintings.
Beginner botanical watercolor lessons focused on brushwork, layering, and experimental techniques to develop personal style. Four Tuesday morning sessions include all supplies, with students leaving each class with in progress or finished paintings.

One-hour monthly Zoom sessions delivering simple, trauma-informed resilience tools and community healing practices for WNC residents, scheduled first Fridays at noon; free registration provides a supportive space for better days.

One-hour monthly Zoom sessions delivering simple, trauma-informed resilience tools and community healing practices for WNC residents, scheduled first Fridays at noon; free registration provides a supportive space for better days.
One-hour monthly Zoom sessions delivering simple, trauma-informed resilience tools and community healing practices for WNC residents, scheduled first Fridays at noon; free registration provides a supportive space for better days.

A regional career expo connecting job seekers with local employers and recruiters for face to face conversations about openings, resumes, and hiring timelines. Expect booth browsing, quick introductions, and practical career resources in a large event hall.

A regional career expo connecting job seekers with local employers and recruiters for face to face conversations about openings, resumes, and hiring timelines. Expect booth browsing, quick introductions, and practical career resources in a large event hall.
A regional career expo connecting job seekers with local employers and recruiters for face to face conversations about openings, resumes, and hiring timelines. Expect booth browsing, quick introductions, and practical career resources in a large event hall.

Hands-on Appalachian folk singing with call and response melodies, rich harmonies, and regional storytelling traditions. Learn vocal techniques and song styles in a supportive group setting focused on Blue Ridge heritage and community singing.

Hands-on Appalachian folk singing with call and response melodies, rich harmonies, and regional storytelling traditions. Learn vocal techniques and song styles in a supportive group setting focused on Blue Ridge heritage and community singing.
Hands-on Appalachian folk singing with call and response melodies, rich harmonies, and regional storytelling traditions. Learn vocal techniques and song styles in a supportive group setting focused on Blue Ridge heritage and community singing.

Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.

Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
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.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Structured Toastmasters meetings for developing public speaking and leadership skills with impromptu speaking, prepared speeches, and constructive feedback; weekly evening sessions welcome guests free of charge with no preparation required.

Structured Toastmasters meetings for developing public speaking and leadership skills with impromptu speaking, prepared speeches, and constructive feedback; weekly evening sessions welcome guests free of charge with no preparation required.
Structured Toastmasters meetings for developing public speaking and leadership skills with impromptu speaking, prepared speeches, and constructive feedback; weekly evening sessions welcome guests free of charge with no preparation required.
Certification-focused training covering Agile foundations and popular frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP, with hands-on discussion of supporting tools. A professional classroom-style session geared toward project and product delivery skills.
Certification-focused training covering Agile foundations and popular frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP, with hands-on discussion of supporting tools. A professional classroom-style session geared toward project and product delivery skills.
Certification-focused training covering Agile foundations and popular frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP, with hands-on discussion of supporting tools. A professional classroom-style session geared toward project and product delivery skills.