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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups AVL
DESCRIPTION:1 Million Cups is a Kaufman Foundation initiative intended to bring founders together so they can uplift one another\, learn from each other\, and solve problems together. 1 Million Cups AVL is our local chapter\, and Hatch Innovation Hub is its home. It offers an inclusive space for entrepreneurs to connect\, work through challenges\, and help each other grow. \nEvery Wednesday from 9am – 10am\, community members gather in Hatch’s event space for a 6-minute business presentation from a local founder followed by 20 minutes of Q&A. \nWe recommend 1 Million Cups to everyone\, especially those who are new to WNC’s entrepreneurial community.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/1-million-cups-avl/2025-09-03/
LOCATION:Hatch Innovation Hub\, 45 S French Broad Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T173000
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SUMMARY:Future Forward Workshop 5: Recovering with Intention; Designing a Lean Financial Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Strategic recovery requires lean\, focused financial planning. This workshop teaches you how to prioritize spending\, uncover new revenue opportunities\, and develop a practical\, fundable strategy. You’ll also examine options for renegotiating debt\, engaging capital partners\, and making structural financial changes that support long-term resilience. Reclaim financial control and design a recovery that makes sense for your business.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/future-forward-workshop-5-recovering-with-intention-designing-a-lean-financial-strategy/
LOCATION:Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office\, 153 S Lexington Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,In-Person,Learn,Mountain BizWorks Event,Recovery Workshop
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups AVL
DESCRIPTION:1 Million Cups is a Kaufman Foundation initiative intended to bring founders together so they can uplift one another\, learn from each other\, and solve problems together. 1 Million Cups AVL is our local chapter\, and Hatch Innovation Hub is its home. It offers an inclusive space for entrepreneurs to connect\, work through challenges\, and help each other grow. \nEvery Wednesday from 9am – 10am\, community members gather in Hatch’s event space for a 6-minute business presentation from a local founder followed by 20 minutes of Q&A. \nWe recommend 1 Million Cups to everyone\, especially those who are new to WNC’s entrepreneurial community.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/1-million-cups-avl/2025-09-10/
LOCATION:Hatch Innovation Hub\, 45 S French Broad Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105651
CREATED:20250902T152624Z
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SUMMARY:Ingredients for Growth: Funding for Food & Beverage Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Urban Manufacturing Alliance\, as a part of the ongoing Asheville Local Lab Series on food and beverage manufacturing. \nThis Stakeholder Conversation will bring together community members within the food & beverage manufacturing and capital landscape in Western NC to discuss how capital can better support them. \nWe welcome small business lenders\, community development entities\, mission-driven funds that support the food system\, farmers market managers\, shared kitchens\, food business technical assistance providers\, retailers and wholesalers carrying local products\, and other champions of local goods to join this working session! \nAttendees will collectively map and discuss the regional capital landscape for food and beverage producers and those they work with. \nSee the other events in the Asheville Local Lab Series HERE\, and save the date for an in-person event happening in Asheville on October 30th. We’ll see you there!
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/ingredients-for-growth-funding-for-food-beverage-manufacturers/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T110000
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SUMMARY:FULL - Orientation Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an information session to discover what resources are available at Mountain BizWorks that will help you start\, grow\, and thrive in your business. Hosted by our Learning Programs Manager\, Holly Rivers\, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/orientation-session-59/
LOCATION:Mountain BizWorks\, 153 S Lexington Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,In-Person,Learn,Orientation Session
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SUMMARY:Financial Series
DESCRIPTION:What is covered:\nFinancial Tools – Financial Tools will introduce you to the tools to understand the basics of business finance so you can make informed decisions on how to organize and manage your business finances. Topics discussed are record keeping; bookkeeping; accounting; creating\, understanding and using financial statements and reports. \nAccounting Software – this class uses the accounting platform Quickbooks to provide an overview of online software\, the different subscription levels\, and will teach you how to navigate the dashboard and explore the reporting feature to generate reports that can be customized to your needs. When you complete this class\, you’ll know the best ways to get around\, enter day-to-day transactions\, get the information you need out of accounting software\, and powerful report tools that’ll help your business make good decisions. \nCost: $60 \n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/financial-series-22/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Class,Course,Event,Financial Series,In-Person,Learn
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Economy Conference
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Economy Conference returns to Cherokee\, NC this September 15-18. The 2024 event was postponed due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene\, so the theme of this year’s event will feature nationwide expertise on “Investing in the Outdoor Recreation Ecosystem”. Early Bird tickets are now available at outdooreconomy.org.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/outdoor-economy-conference-2/
LOCATION:Harrah’s Cherokee Conference Center\, 777 Casino Dr.\, Cherokee\, 28719
CATEGORIES:Class,Learn,Outdoor Economy,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T090000
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups AVL
DESCRIPTION:1 Million Cups is a Kaufman Foundation initiative intended to bring founders together so they can uplift one another\, learn from each other\, and solve problems together. 1 Million Cups AVL is our local chapter\, and Hatch Innovation Hub is its home. It offers an inclusive space for entrepreneurs to connect\, work through challenges\, and help each other grow. \nEvery Wednesday from 9am – 10am\, community members gather in Hatch’s event space for a 6-minute business presentation from a local founder followed by 20 minutes of Q&A. \nWe recommend 1 Million Cups to everyone\, especially those who are new to WNC’s entrepreneurial community.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/1-million-cups-avl/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:Hatch Innovation Hub\, 45 S French Broad Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105651
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T205142Z
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SUMMARY:RAISING DOUGH: Creative Funding Strategies for Food/Beverage Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:Do you make food & beverage products? Do you operate a shared kitchen? Have you ever struggled with a funding issue? Well this is for you! \nUrban Manufacturing Alliance (UMA) is hosting a 3-part\, virtual learning series\, beginning in September\, that will bring together national stakeholders to discuss capital. Hosted by Audra Ladd (UMA)\, each session will together a national organization and one of the businesses they support. We will spend time with them hearing about their experiences\, strategies\, and solutions to capital problems. Over the course of 3 sessions\, we will discuss and develop a shared resource to be developed with the information from these sessions. \nWhether it’s a brand incubator\, or a shared logistics provider\, our guests will talk about their organizations and how their wins could benefit those currently in the thick of it. This series is for food and beverare product manufacturers\, shared kitchens\, capital providers\, economic development specialists\, suppliers\, technical assistance providers\, or intermediaries within the food & beverage product sector. \nGrab your drink of choice\, get your favorite notebook\, and update your LinkedIn – we’ll see you starting in September! \n\nSession 1: Wednesday\, September 17th / 1:00-2:00pm ET\nSession 2: Wednesday\, October 15th / 1:00-2:00pm ET\nSession 3: Wednesday\, November 19th / 1:00-2:00pm ET
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/creative-funding-for-food-and-beverage-manufacturers/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105651
CREATED:20250627T173512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T173512Z
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SUMMARY:Future Forward Workshop 6: Plan to Prosper; Setting the Course for Strategic Growth
DESCRIPTION:Build your strategy into a system with this hands-on quarterly planning workshop. Learn how to define measurable growth goals\, set accountability rhythms\, and align your leadership team around shared priorities. You’ll also explore the “growth\, fulfillment\, and innovation engines” that drive sustainable success. This session gives you the structure you need to execute on your big ideas.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/future-forward-workshop-6-plan-to-prosper-setting-the-course-for-strategic-growth/
LOCATION:Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office\, 153 S Lexington Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,In-Person,Learn,Mountain BizWorks Event,Recovery Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T090000
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups AVL
DESCRIPTION:1 Million Cups is a Kaufman Foundation initiative intended to bring founders together so they can uplift one another\, learn from each other\, and solve problems together. 1 Million Cups AVL is our local chapter\, and Hatch Innovation Hub is its home. It offers an inclusive space for entrepreneurs to connect\, work through challenges\, and help each other grow. \nEvery Wednesday from 9am – 10am\, community members gather in Hatch’s event space for a 6-minute business presentation from a local founder followed by 20 minutes of Q&A. \nWe recommend 1 Million Cups to everyone\, especially those who are new to WNC’s entrepreneurial community.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/1-million-cups-avl/2025-09-24/
LOCATION:Hatch Innovation Hub\, 45 S French Broad Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105651
CREATED:20250617T153652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T153705Z
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SUMMARY:Orientation Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an information session to discover what resources are available at Mountain BizWorks that will help you start\, grow\, and thrive in your business. Hosted by our Learning Programs Coordinator\, Amanda Ross\, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/orientation-session-61/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Event,Learn,Online,Orientation Session
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