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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/2025-10-01/
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:20251006T173000
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SUMMARY:Future Forward Workshop 7 : Stronger Together; Building a Purpose-Driven\, High-Performing Team
DESCRIPTION:Your team is your greatest asset – and this session is all about building one that’s aligned\, motivated\, and ready for what’s next. Learn how to cultivate a values-driven workplace culture\, reinforce strategic clarity\, and grow leadership at every level. With a strong team and clear mission\, your business can weather challenges and thrive. Build your bench and lead with purpose.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/future-forward-workshop-7-stronger-together-building-a-purpose-driven-high-performing-team/
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/2025-10-08/
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:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105711
CREATED:20250911T000838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T000904Z
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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 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-62/
LOCATION:Mountain BizWorks\, 153 S Lexington Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,In-Person,Learn,Orientation Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105711
CREATED:20250916T183436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T183436Z
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SUMMARY:Own Your Building: Commercial Real Estate Financing
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in purchasing commercial real estate\, but have questions about financing? Is business going well\, but you feel a down payment is still out of reach? \nWe are hosting a free Lunch and Learn (lunch provided) with guests from Partners in Equity to answer all your questions about purchasing a building\, including down payments and financing options. \nWith Partners in Equity\, Mountain BizWorks is expanding the pathway for local businesses to own their location. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/own-your-building-commercial-real-estate-financing/
LOCATION:Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office\, 153 S Lexington Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Expanding Ownership,In-Person,Learn,Legal Workshop,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T160425Z
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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-23/
LOCATION:Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office\, 153 S Lexington Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course,Event,Financial Series,In-Person,Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105711
CREATED:20231207T145656Z
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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/2025-10-15/
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:20251020T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105711
CREATED:20250627T173547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T173547Z
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SUMMARY:Future Forward Workshop 8: Secure the Future; Financial Systems for Sustainable Growth
DESCRIPTION:Resilience means building financial systems that are accurate\, adaptive\, and scalable. In this session\, you’ll learn how to track the right metrics\, increase margins\, strengthen your cash position\, and prepare your business for long-term growth. Explore how to align your financial practices with innovation\, scalability\, and profitability. Financial security is more than survival – it’s the engine for everything you’ll build next.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/future-forward-workshop-8-secure-the-future-financial-systems-for-sustainable-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:20251022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105711
CREATED:20231207T145656Z
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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/2025-10-22/
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:20251024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105711
CREATED:20250616T165412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T171017Z
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SUMMARY:Weathering the Storm: Smart Financial Practices for Hurricane Relief Funds
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to manage donations and disaster-related expenses effectively. Whether you’ve received community support or government grants\, understanding how to track\, report\, and account for these funds is essential for financial transparency and compliance. \nDuring this 3 hour session\, you’ll learn how to properly record donations\, distinguish between restricted and unrestricted funds\, and ensure compliance with tax regulations. The workshop also covers best practices for budgeting hurricane-related expenses and avoiding common pitfalls. Through case studies and group exercises\, you’ll gain hands-on experience in creating systems for financial accountability. \nJoin us to build confidence in managing disaster-related finances while supporting your business’s recovery and sustainability. \n  \n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/weathering-the-storm-smart-financial-practices-for-hurricane-relief-funds/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Event,Learn,Online,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105711
CREATED:20231207T145656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T145656Z
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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/2025-10-29/
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:20251029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105711
CREATED:20250911T001110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T001151Z
UID:10002866-1761759000-1761762600@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
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-63/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Event,Learn,Online,Orientation Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105711
CREATED:20250903T205758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T130651Z
UID:10002864-1761816600-1761841800@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Rising Together: Advancing Food & Beverage Product Businesses in WNC
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the Asheville Local Lab series to advance the food and beverage manufacturing industry in WNC\, from our partners at Mechanism (formerly the Urban Manufacturing Alliance). \nInform\, define\, and create new strategies to support food and beverage manufacturing in Western North Carolina. \nAgenda: \n9:30-10:00am\nDoors open\, Coffee & Networking \n10:00-10:40am\nWelcome & Keynote \n10:40am-12:30pm\nStories from the Industry & Panel Discussion \n12:30pm -1:20pm\nLunch & Networking \n1:20-3:20pm\nRecommendations Workshop \n3:20-4:00\nReflect & Action Items \n4:00-4:30pm\nNetworking / Mechanism Launch \n4:30\nMechanism Happy Hour \n“See the other events in our Asheville Local Lab series HERE\, and please share this invite within your network. We look forward to seeing you soon!”
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/asheville-local-lab/
LOCATION:Highland Brewing Event Center\, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T163000
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SUMMARY:Scaling Up Food and Beverage Manufacturing Businesses
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the Asheville Local Lab series to advance the food and beverage manufacturing industry in WNC\, from our partners at Mechanism (formerly the Urban Manufacturing Alliance). \nScaling Up is a one hour industry focus group open to owners and employees of food and beverage manufacturers and value-added food or beverage companies. \nThere is no limit to the scale of the business that can participate\, we welcome soloprenuers and those with 100+ employees and everything in between. And we want companies at any stage of development\, from those working out of your home kitchen to companies with their own production facility. \nInsights shared at this discussion will help inform recommendations for new shared resources\, infrastructure\, and investment in strategies to remove barriers to scaling and sustaining businesses in Western North Carolina Region. \n“See the other events in our Asheville Local Lab series HERE\, and please share this invite within your network. We look forward to seeing you soon!”
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/scaling-up-food-and-beverage/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105711
CREATED:20251025T132558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T132938Z
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurs Assistance Program - Business Formation
DESCRIPTION:Free Legal Support for Small Business Owners  \nThe NC Bar Association is back to offer free legal support to small business owners across WNC through their Entrepreneurs Assistance Program (EAP).  They are looking at doing a series of events.  First up is a free webinar on business formation and entity selection\, with both virtual and in-person attendance options. \nQuestions? Email probono@ncbar.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/entrepeneurs-assistance-program-business-formation/
LOCATION:A-B Tech Small Business Center Enka Campus\, 1465 Sand Hill Road\, Candler\, NC\, 28715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,In-Person,Learn,Legal Workshop,Online,Partner Events,Workshop
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