
The 2027 Game Plan: Asheville Small Business Planning Workshop
A focused morning of small-business strategy turns messaging, social media planning, and AI insights into a practical one-page 2027 game plan for Asheville entrepreneurs.
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A participatory introduction to artificial intelligence explores what AI can do, its risks for jobs and children, and practical steps to keep people in control.

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A participatory introduction to artificial intelligence explores what AI can do, its risks for jobs and children, and practical steps to keep people in control.

A collaborative look at AVL Digital Nomads’ member-powered community, its history, and plans for 2027. Share ideas, shape future events, and discover ways to contribute as a new or longtime member.

A collaborative look at AVL Digital Nomads’ member-powered community, its history, and plans for 2027. Share ideas, shape future events, and discover ways to contribute as a new or longtime member.
A collaborative look at AVL Digital Nomads’ member-powered community, its history, and plans for 2027. Share ideas, shape future events, and discover ways to contribute as a new or longtime member.

A reflective goal-setting workshop pairs guided meditation on your ideal life with practical planning and examination of underlying beliefs, helping participants identify obstacles and build more sustainable resolutions for the year ahead.

A reflective goal-setting workshop pairs guided meditation on your ideal life with practical planning and examination of underlying beliefs, helping participants identify obstacles and build more sustainable resolutions for the year ahead.
A reflective goal-setting workshop pairs guided meditation on your ideal life with practical planning and examination of underlying beliefs, helping participants identify obstacles and build more sustainable resolutions for the year ahead.
Practical guidance on financial literacy, money management, and strategies for building long-term financial freedom. Gain tools and knowledge to make more confident personal finance decisions.
Practical guidance on financial literacy, money management, and strategies for building long-term financial freedom. Gain tools and knowledge to make more confident personal finance decisions.
Practical guidance on financial literacy, money management, and strategies for building long-term financial freedom. Gain tools and knowledge to make more confident personal finance decisions.

Free monthly meetup connects Asheville health and wellness practitioners to build professional relationships, discover referral sources, explore strategic partnerships, and learn from guest speakers and fellow practitioners.

Free monthly meetup connects Asheville health and wellness practitioners to build professional relationships, discover referral sources, explore strategic partnerships, and learn from guest speakers and fellow practitioners.
Free monthly meetup connects Asheville health and wellness practitioners to build professional relationships, discover referral sources, explore strategic partnerships, and learn from guest speakers and fellow practitioners.

Collaborate on ideas for an exciting, feasible short film set in the Asheville area, using playful story-improvisation games and group brainstorming. Creatives and curious newcomers are welcome, with no experience required.

Collaborate on ideas for an exciting, feasible short film set in the Asheville area, using playful story-improvisation games and group brainstorming. Creatives and curious newcomers are welcome, with no experience required.
Collaborate on ideas for an exciting, feasible short film set in the Asheville area, using playful story-improvisation games and group brainstorming. Creatives and curious newcomers are welcome, with no experience required.

A reflective leadership conversation explores presence, how we show up for our teams, and the gap between aspirational values and everyday behavior. New Asheville digital nomads can connect and take away ideas for personal growth.

A reflective leadership conversation explores presence, how we show up for our teams, and the gap between aspirational values and everyday behavior. New Asheville digital nomads can connect and take away ideas for personal growth.
A reflective leadership conversation explores presence, how we show up for our teams, and the gap between aspirational values and everyday behavior. New Asheville digital nomads can connect and take away ideas for personal growth.

Casual community focused networking for local entrepreneurs and small business owners, centered on partnership building, professional development, and connecting attendees with resource providers and nonprofit partners.

Casual community focused networking for local entrepreneurs and small business owners, centered on partnership building, professional development, and connecting attendees with resource providers and nonprofit partners.
Casual community focused networking for local entrepreneurs and small business owners, centered on partnership building, professional development, and connecting attendees with resource providers and nonprofit partners.

Full-day creative writing classes run from morning through late afternoon, giving Asheville writers dedicated time to develop their craft through the Writers’ Workshop’s new Saturday offerings.

Full-day creative writing classes run from morning through late afternoon, giving Asheville writers dedicated time to develop their craft through the Writers’ Workshop’s new Saturday offerings.
Full-day creative writing classes run from morning through late afternoon, giving Asheville writers dedicated time to develop their craft through the Writers’ Workshop’s new Saturday offerings.

Practical two-day training connects aspiring food truck owners with industry experts for real-world tools, business planning, and peer support to build safe, legal, and profitable mobile food businesses.

Practical two-day training connects aspiring food truck owners with industry experts for real-world tools, business planning, and peer support to build safe, legal, and profitable mobile food businesses.
Practical two-day training connects aspiring food truck owners with industry experts for real-world tools, business planning, and peer support to build safe, legal, and profitable mobile food businesses.

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.
Explore how private funding can accelerate investor deals and learn about earning through the Ambassador program, with an Asheville launch gathering centered on capital strategies and professional connections.
Explore how private funding can accelerate investor deals and learn about earning through the Ambassador program, with an Asheville launch gathering centered on capital strategies and professional connections.
Explore how private funding can accelerate investor deals and learn about earning through the Ambassador program, with an Asheville launch gathering centered on capital strategies and professional connections.

Manifesting Self
MoreA confidential peer discussion explores the challenges of remote work and ways to strengthen your work habits and personal growth. Connect with Asheville-area digital nomads in a coworking setting.

A confidential peer discussion explores the challenges of remote work and ways to strengthen your work habits and personal growth. Connect with Asheville-area digital nomads in a coworking setting.
A confidential peer discussion explores the challenges of remote work and ways to strengthen your work habits and personal growth. Connect with Asheville-area digital nomads in a coworking setting.

A welcoming peer meetup for people navigating job searches, whether newly started or feeling stuck. Share the emotional ups and downs of career transitions and connect with fellow job hunters.

A welcoming peer meetup for people navigating job searches, whether newly started or feeling stuck. Share the emotional ups and downs of career transitions and connect with fellow job hunters.
A welcoming peer meetup for people navigating job searches, whether newly started or feeling stuck. Share the emotional ups and downs of career transitions and connect with fellow job hunters.
Browse a fall harvest craft market with vendor stalls and seasonal shopping. Discover handmade goods and gifts while connecting with local makers in a community market setting.
Browse a fall harvest craft market with vendor stalls and seasonal shopping. Discover handmade goods and gifts while connecting with local makers in a community market setting.
Browse a fall harvest craft market with vendor stalls and seasonal shopping. Discover handmade goods and gifts while connecting with local makers in a community market setting.

A casual, drop-in workday for coding, data entry, email outreach, and other project support. Bring a personal project or collaborate with local tech community members on existing work.

A casual, drop-in workday for coding, data entry, email outreach, and other project support. Bring a personal project or collaborate with local tech community members on existing work.
A casual, drop-in workday for coding, data entry, email outreach, and other project support. Bring a personal project or collaborate with local tech community members on existing work.

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.

Bring a portfolio, case study, or work in progress for practical feedback from UX, design, research, and product professionals. Connect with Asheville’s product community around career development and design practice.

Bring a portfolio, case study, or work in progress for practical feedback from UX, design, research, and product professionals. Connect with Asheville’s product community around career development and design practice.
Bring a portfolio, case study, or work in progress for practical feedback from UX, design, research, and product professionals. Connect with Asheville’s product community around career development and design practice.

A reflective personal-growth workshop explores identity beyond others’ expectations, accepted labels, and self-imposed limitations. Reconnect with your genuine self through self-discovery, inner reflection, and authentic connection.

A reflective personal-growth workshop explores identity beyond others’ expectations, accepted labels, and self-imposed limitations. Reconnect with your genuine self through self-discovery, inner reflection, and authentic connection.
A reflective personal-growth workshop explores identity beyond others’ expectations, accepted labels, and self-imposed limitations. Reconnect with your genuine self through self-discovery, inner reflection, and authentic connection.
Learn to arrange savory cheeses, cured meats, fruit, and accompaniments into a beautiful fall charcuterie board. This hands-on food styling workshop blends practical techniques with seasonal creativity.
Learn to arrange savory cheeses, cured meats, fruit, and accompaniments into a beautiful fall charcuterie board. This hands-on food styling workshop blends practical techniques with seasonal creativity.
Learn to arrange savory cheeses, cured meats, fruit, and accompaniments into a beautiful fall charcuterie board. This hands-on food styling workshop blends practical techniques with seasonal creativity.
