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Welcome to the full calendar of events including business courses, classes, workshops, conferences and special events that we facilitate year-round in support of the entrepreneurial community of our region. Get a full overview of everything we offer at our next free orientation session. Also sign up to get updates in your inbox!
The Outdoor Economy Conference connects, educates, and inspires leaders and doers working to grow the outdoor industry and craft an economy that's intimately tied to the well-being of their places and communities. In its third year, the conference will be held online as a series of workshops from 12-4 EST every Thursday in October. With
The Outdoor Economy Conference connects, educates, and inspires leaders and doers working to grow the outdoor industry and craft an economy that's intimately tied to the well-being of their places and communities. In its third year, the conference will be held online as a series of workshops from 12-4 EST every Thursday in October. With
The Outdoor Economy Conference connects, educates, and inspires leaders and doers working to grow the outdoor industry and craft an economy that's intimately tied to the well-being of their places and communities. In its third year, the conference will be held online as a series of workshops from 12-4 EST every Thursday in October. With
The Outdoor Economy Conference connects, educates, and inspires leaders and doers working to grow the outdoor industry and craft an economy that's intimately tied to the well-being of their places and communities. In its third year, the conference will be held online as a series of workshops from 12-4 EST every Thursday in October. With
Interested in learning about the Waypoint Accelerator and possibly applying? If so, we invite you to join us and other area entrepreneurs at our virtual informational session where we'll a) provide details on the program and how to prepare a strong application, b) have an opportunity to hear everyone's exciting new opportunities, and c) network
The Outdoor Economy Conference connects, educates, and inspires leaders and doers working to grow the outdoor industry and craft an economy that's intimately tied to the well-being of their places and communities. In its third year, the conference will be held online as a series of workshops from 12-4 EST every Thursday in October. With
Interested in learning about the Waypoint Accelerator and possibly applying? If so, we invite you to join us and other area entrepreneurs at our virtual informational session where we'll: provide details on the program and how to prepare a strong application have an opportunity to hear everyone's exciting new opportunities network with industry peers
The WNC Minority Business Association is having its inaugural WNC Black Business Expo - a networking and learning event focusing on minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. Scheduled for April 8-10, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Resort in Asheville, NC. The three-day event is expected to attract upwards of 1,000 attendees from across the region, with
Save the Date! The 5th Annual Outdoor Economy Conference is September 18-21, 2023 in Cherokee, NC. Tickets are on sale in spring 2023. Click here for more information.
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.
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