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SUMMARY:Future Forward Capstone Workshop: Forward by Design; Building Your Resilience Roadmap
DESCRIPTION:This culminating session invites participants to step back and look at the full arc of their building resilience journey. Through guided reflection\, peer exchange\, and strategic planning exercises\, they will distill key takeaways from the series and build a customized Resilience Roadmap – a living plan that brings together their assessments\, strategies\, and next-step goals for long-term growth. This is more than a summary – it’s a launchpad. \nParticipants will leave feeling reenergized\, reconnected to purpose\, and equipped with a clear direction forward.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/future-forward-capstone-workshop-forward-by-design-building-your-resilience-roadmap/
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: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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T173000
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CREATED: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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T173000
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SUMMARY:Future Forward Workshop 4: Reimagine & Reinvent;  Scenario Planning for a Stronger Business Model
DESCRIPTION:Ready to rethink your business model? This workshop guides you through scenario planning\, business model testing\, and customer rediscovery to unlock creative\, future-ready strategies. You’ll explore revenue drivers\, fulfillment systems\, and risk analysis tools to prepare for different market realities. Leave with a refreshed perspective on what’s possible – and how to build toward it.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/future-forward-workshop-4-reimagine-scenario-planning-for-a-stronger-business-model/
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:20250811T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T203000
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SUMMARY:Future Forward Workshop 3: Leading Forward; Building Adaptive\, Resilient Leadership Teams
DESCRIPTION:Resilience starts with leadership. This session explores the mindset and skillset leaders need during uncertain times – balancing grit\, compassion\, clarity\, and adaptability. You’ll assess your leadership team’s current strengths\, define short- and long-term goals\, and create a response structure rooted in resilience. Reflect on your mission and vision\, and begin to rebuild your business culture with purpose.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/future-forward-workshop-3-leading-forward-building-adaptive-resilient-leadership-teams/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T203000
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SUMMARY:Future Forward Workshop 2: Know Your Numbers; Financial Reality Check for Recovery
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides a candid look at your financial health through key metrics: liabilities\, assets\, revenue streams\, and accounts receivable. You’ll walk away with a clear financial snapshot that shows where your business stands today—and what that means for recovery. Learn how to assess viability\, identify red flags\, and build a strong base for growth-oriented financial strategies. Knowing your numbers is the first step in making them work for you.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/future-forward-workshop-2-know-your-numbers-financial-reality-check-for-recovery/
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:20250714T173000
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SUMMARY:Future Forward Workshop 1: Stabilize & Assess; Mapping Your Business’s Critical Assets and Threats
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, you’ll take stock of your business’s most essential resources – your team\, infrastructure\, inventory\, data\, and cash – and identify potential vulnerabilities or threats. You’ll work to benchmark these assets\, assess immediate risks\, and begin building a foundation for informed decision-making. The session also helps define leadership capacity and communication needs for the recovery phase. This operational deep dive sets the stage for smart\, strategic planning.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/future-forward-workshop-1-stabilize-assess-mapping-your-businesss-critical-assets-and-threats/
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:Future Forward Kickoff: Welcome & Orientation; Setting the Stage for Resilience (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Start strong with clarity and connection.\nThis virtual kickoff event welcomes participants into the Future Forward workshop series with a clear overview of what’s ahead and how to get the most out of the journey. You’ll meet fellow entrepreneurs\, explore the program structure\, and dive into the key themes of resilience\, adaptability\, and strategic recovery. \nWe’ll walk through the tools and resources you’ll use throughout the series – including the Participant Workbook\, the Business Health Self-Assessment\, and summaries of all eight core workshops – giving you space to reflect\, take notes\, and begin tracking your progress from Day 1. \nWhether you’re here to stabilize\, grow\, or reimagine your business\, this session sets the tone for purposeful action and peer-powered learning.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/future-forward-kickoff-welcome-orientation-setting-the-stage-for-resilience-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Event,Learn,Mountain BizWorks Event,Online,Recovery Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T021634
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SUMMARY:Financial Planning for Perennials Roundtable/Workshop
DESCRIPTION:About this workshop: A farmer-to-farmer workshop and roundtable digging into the financial realities of raising and selling perennial crops\, with presentations from two fast-growing local farms operating in very different parts of the marketplace.  \n  \nWhat you’ll learn: From ornamentals and berries to fruit trees and medicinal herbs\, perennial crops are an attractive way for farmers to diversify their offerings and shift their production schedules. \nThis workshop will feature presentations from two leading local farms: The Farm Connection\, an edible\, medicinal\, and native plant nursery and garden center in Marshall\, NC; and J&M Farms a family-owned mountain apple orchard in Hendersonville – who both recently graduated from Mountain BizWorks’ ScaleUp WNC program. They’ve done a lot of deep work on their financials and business models\, and we’re thrilled to have them join us and share some of their financial and operational insights with fellow farmers in the region. \nThe presentations will be followed by Q&A and a roundtable discussion lifting up insights from everyone in the room. \n  \nWho should attend: Farmers who are either looking to start growing and selling perennial crops\, or to scale up or improve an existing perennial crop operation. \n\nCost: Nothing! This is a free workshop\, made possible through a collaboration between ASAP and Mountain BizWork\, and funded via a grant from the Southern Risk Management Education Center. Appalachian Grown certified farms who register and attend this workshop will receive a workshop stipend of $27.75 to help cover some of their off farm time.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/pricing-for-perennials/
LOCATION:Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office\, 153 S Lexington Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appalachian Grown Farm Business Initiative,Class,Event,Growth Initiative,In-Person,Learn,Local Food & Farming Initiatives,Mountain BizWorks Event,Partner Events,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Mountain Raise 2021
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the the 2021 graduates of ScaleUp WNC and Invested program during  the Mountain Raise Live Offering event. Join us for the showcase portion to demo local products\, then listen in during the Investment and Crowd Funding live pitches as company owners share investment opportunities that anyone in the room can get a stake in. Drinks and tasty bites will be provided. \nFind full details and tickets at: mountainraise.org.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/mountain-raise-2021/
LOCATION:Hi-Wire Brewing – Big Top\, 24A Huntsman Pl\, Asheville\, 28803
CATEGORIES:Class,Mountain BizWorks Event,Networking,ScaleUp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T021634
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SUMMARY:Virtual Annual End of the Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual year-end celebration on Tuesday\, December 15 from 5 PM to 6:30 PM.  \nIf 2020 has taught us anything\, it’s how to be resilient. Although small businesses have struggled over the past year\, one silver lining has been our region’s ability to come together and support one another. \nWith this event\, we want to celebrate all of the collaboration and perseverance Western North Carolina has demonstrated this year. \nThis celebration will feature: \n\nVideos highlighting our client’s contributions to the Western North Carolina small business ecosystem\nOpportunities to connect with your Mountain BizWorks network of entrepreneurs\, staff\, and facilitators\nA look at the regional economy by Executive Director\, Matt Raker\nThe presentation of the Jane Renfroe Coach of the Year Award honoring our most accomplished coach or facilitator in 2020\n\nFor admission to the celebration\, please feel free to pay what you wish but we are suggesting a minimum donation of $5. Please RSVP to reserve your spot. \nAlso as a gesture of gratitude for your support and attendance\, all who join will receive an exclusive commemorative sticker. \nGet Your Ticket Today\n\nWhether you’re a client\, coach\, investor\, family member\, or friend\, we’re proud you’re a part of the Mountain BizWorks community. And\, we sincerely thank you for your continued support throughout the years.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/virtual-annual-end-of-the-year-celebration/
LOCATION:153 South Lexington Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Mountain BizWorks Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200114T200000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Next Peak of High Country Small Business Success
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, January 14\, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Booneshine Brewing Co. for a special evening celebrating 4 years of the Mountain BizWorks High Country Regional Office. We look forward to highlighting several small business success stories\, thanking our partners\, and looking ahead to High Country small business opportunities in the coming decade. We hope you can join us! \nLight refreshments and drinks – featuring Mountain BizWorks’ clients – will be served. Admission is free but space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your seat. \nRSVP
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/celebrate-the-next-peak-of-high-country-small-business-success/
LOCATION:Booneshine Brewing\, 465 Industrial Park Dr.\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Mountain BizWorks Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T021634
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191203T153209Z
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SUMMARY:Let Your Dreams Set Sail: A Year-End Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual year-end celebration on Wednesday\, December 18\, from 6 PM to 9 PM at Center for Craft. Over the course of the evening\, we’ll reflect on our 30th year of helping entrepreneurs navigate small business success. And\, we’ll look toward uncharted waters as we prepare to sail into 2020. Light refreshments\, desserts\, and drinks will be served. \nAdmission is free but space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your seat. \nAttire: Come as you are or dress in your favorite casual nautical flair in honor of the evening’s theme. Think navy\, red\, white\, and gold with sailor stripes and accents of anchors\, nautical rope\, and boats. \nRSVP\n\n\nWhether you’re a client\, coach\, investor\, family member\, or friend\, we’re proud you’re a part of the Mountain BizWorks community. And\, we sincerely thank you for your continued support throughout the years.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/2019-year-end-celebration/
LOCATION:Center for Craft – Ideation Lab\, 67 Broadway St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Mountain BizWorks Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T021634
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SUMMARY:Mountain Raise: the 2019 ScaleUp Showcase Event
DESCRIPTION:NOV 20TH AT HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY\nCelebrate the 28 ScaleUp WNC Graduates in the inaugural Mountain Raise Live Offering event. Join us for the Showcase portion to demo the local products\, participate in an Investment Crowd Funding Offering where everyone in the room is an investor\, and enjoy a delicious meal catered by local ScaleUp businesses. \nFind full details and tickets at: mountainraise.org.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/scaleup-wnc-2019-pitch-event/
LOCATION:Highland Brewing Event Center\, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Mountain BizWorks Event,ScaleUp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190912T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190912T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T021634
CREATED:20190814T203513Z
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SUMMARY:Cooperatives 102 Workshop - Asheville
DESCRIPTION:Join Molly Hemstreet of The Industrial Commons as she leads an exploration into the variety of ways businesses can democratize ownership. Whether you’re interested in starting a cooperative business\, joining a coop\, or transitioning your business into a cooperative workplace\, this is a great place to start. Gain an understanding of the power that cooperatives have to transform communities and build better businesses. \n$12/ person \nPlease RSVP below
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/cooperatives-102-workshop-asheville/
LOCATION:Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office\, 153 S Lexington Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Expanding Ownership,Mountain BizWorks Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T021634
CREATED:20190710T152318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190802T225744Z
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SUMMARY:No Pearl Without Grit: A Benefit for Mountain BizWorks
DESCRIPTION:Join Asheville Affiliates and Mountain BizWorks for an evening celebrating Western North Carolina’s entrepreneurs. After 30 years of helping small businesses start\, grow\, and thrive\, it’s time to celebrate! \nEnjoy live music from The Cheeksters\, enter to win some amazing local raffle prizes\, and party with a purpose in the heart of revitalized east-west Asheville. Food and drinks will be available from sponsors like Roots Hummus\, Mellow Mushroom\, The Hop\, Buchi Kombucha\, Devil’s Foot Beverage Company\, and more. \nTickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. \nGet yours today for exclusive early bird pricing and raffle ticket bundles!\n \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/no-pearl-without-grit-a-benefit-for-mountain-bizworks/
LOCATION:Ambrose West\, 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Mountain BizWorks Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T021634
CREATED:20181113T130712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181113T130712Z
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SUMMARY:High Country Year-End Celebration & ScaleUp Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the new Hatchet Coffee Roastery in Boone and celebrate a great 2018 for local business and entrepreneurship in the High Country. \nIn addition to connecting with other entrepreneurs\, Mountain BizWorks staff and coaches\, and partners\, the event will feature some special presentations: \n\nA presentation from a live local investment crowdfunding offering (a graduate of the first Invested course)\nInformation on the upcoming ScaleUp 2019 program\nA preview of other Mountain BizWorks and High Country plans for 2019\n\nRSVP below.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/high-country-year-end-celebration-scaleup-info-session/
LOCATION:Hatchet Coffee\, 200 Den Mac Drive\, Boone\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mountain BizWorks Event,Orientation Session,ScaleUp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181113T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T021634
CREATED:20180831T151224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181109T202537Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Start. Grow. Thrive. Conference
DESCRIPTION:150 area entrepreneurs including scaling companies\, innovative startups\, and representatives from funders with over $100m of capital under management. \nJoin us for the second annual Start. Grow. Thrive. Conference to advance and celebrate entrepreneurship across Western North Carolina. This is WNC’s feature event for Global Entrepreneurship Week in which hundreds of communities internationally elevate the opportunity of entrepreneurship and business ownership.  \nThis year’s event aims to again draw over 150 existing and aspiring entrepreneurs and has an action-packed agenda featuring real world insights from local startups and scaling entrepreneurs\, strategy deep dives\, a special financial acumen multiplayer game\, and ample networking with peers\, capital and other resources. We’re very grateful for our host partner\, A-B Tech Small Business Center\, who are providing their terrific new A-B Tech Mission Health Conference Center for the event. \nGet Registered\nThe conference is free (registration is required) thanks to generous support from our partners and sponsors including Mountain BizWorks\, A-B Tech Small Business Center\, NC Small Business Center Network\, SBTDC\, Carolina Small Business Development Fund\, Self-Help Credit Union\, Spark Tank\, and Venture Asheville. \nCome connect\, learn\, and advance WNC’s entrepreneur-driven economy. Registration is available via A-B Tech Small Business Center at the link below: \nRegistration via A-B Tech »\n \nThanks to our Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in joining our team of sponsors? Contact Rebekah Wallace at moriah@mountainbizworks.org for details. \nAgenda at a Glance\n\n\n\n8:00 am\nCheck-in\n\n\n8:30 am\nWelcome\n\n\n8:40 – 9:40 am\nThe Startup Journey: Lessons and Insights from Emerging Entrepreneurs\nFeaturing Asheville Tea Company\, Global Language System\, Mountain to Sea\, Rayburn Farms\, and TwisTek\n\n\n9:40 – 9:55 am\nNetwork & Recharge Break\nFeaturing a Test Drive Tent\n\n\n9:55 – 10:55 am\nNavigating Growth: How to Harness and Manage Your Next Big Opportunity \nFeaturing Lightheart Gear\, Mountain Electronics\, No Evil Foods\, and UpStaff\n\n\n11:00 – 12:00 pm\nEntrepreneurial Spaces: Hear the Latest from Area Incubators\, Accelerators\, and Coworking Centers\nFeaturing A-B Tech Small Business Incubator\, Blue Ridge Food Ventures\, Center for Craft\, Hatch\, Hola Carolina\, The Collider\, and Velocity\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00 pm\nLunch\nWith Legislative Updates and remarks from Venture Asheville\n\n\n1:10 – 4:30 pm\nSpecial Afternoon Track: ZODIAK Small Business Financial Acumen Game\nPresented by Paradigm Learning and Mountain BizWorks\n\n\n1:10 – 2:40 pm\nBreakout Sessions I – Select One \nA. Startup Strategy Deep Dive\nB. Scale Up & Exit Strategy Deep Dive\n\n\n2:40 – 3:00 pm\nNetwork & Recharge Break\nFeaturing a Test Drive Tent\n\n\n3:00 – 4:30 pm\nBreakout Sessions II – Select One \nA. Grow Your Business by Growing Your Brand\nB. Access To Capital for Entrepreneurs\n\n\n4:00 – 5:30 pm\nNetworking Reception\nFeaturing networking with peers\, music\, and craft drinks and snacks\n\n\n\nRegistration via A-B Tech »\n \n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/2018-start-grow-thrive-conference/
LOCATION:A-B Tech/ Mission Health Conference Center\, 16 Fernihurst Dr.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Mountain BizWorks Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180920T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180920T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T021634
CREATED:20180801T120216Z
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SUMMARY:WNC's First Equity Crowdfunding Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:In the wake of the successful Invested crowdfunding course and with new NC legislation enabling non-accredited investors to purchase equity stakes in companies\, Mountain BizWorks invites you to join for WNC’s first equity community crowdfunding pitch event.  \nThe event will highlight one local company kicking off their equity crowdfunding campaign and two previews of upcoming listings in a fun and lively evening at The Center for Craft in downtown Asheville.   \nCome to hear a compelling pitch\, enjoy crafted refreshments\, and be part of the beginning of an impactful new way to support your local economy. 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/equity-crowdfunding-pitch-event/
LOCATION:Center for Craft – Ideation Lab\, 67 Broadway St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Mountain BizWorks Event
GEO:35.5975813;-82.5527703
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T021634
CREATED:20180315T200907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180315T200907Z
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SUMMARY:MO Summit Reception
DESCRIPTION:On 3/21-3/23 Asheville will be hosting the first ever MO Summit\, which will be a gathering of leading positive impact companies from Asheville and across the nation including Buchi\, French Broad Chocolate\, Torani\, Cotopaxi\, and Traditional Medicinals. \nJoin MO summit for a public kickoff reception from 6pm-8pm on 3/21. Gain a larger perspective of the state of the positive impact high growth sector with a talk featuring Co-Founder of SunCommon and former executive at Ben & Jerry’s Duane Peterson. Enjoy bites from local food and beverage companies moving the needle on ethical sourcing and business practices\, while mingling with local\, regional\, and national partners aiming to use business to create a better tomorrow. \nAdvance tickets are $25 and tickets at the door are $30. \nContinue to the event site for full details and to register.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/mo-summit-reception/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Class,Mountain BizWorks Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171114T154500
DTSTAMP:20260426T021634
CREATED:20171017T181642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171017T181642Z
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SUMMARY:Start. Grow. Thrive. Conference
DESCRIPTION:This one day conference will include topics such as success stories and tips from local successful entrepreneurs on starting and scaling businesses in WNC; access to capital connections with banks\, investors and small business lenders; snapshots on the state of entrepreneurship from communities across the region; an overview of NC’s new crowdfunding laws and how they can benefit small businesses; and a legal workshop on what type of incorporation to choose for a new business. \nTo read the full press release click here. \nTo register through our partner Blue Ridge Community College: click here to continue to the registration page 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/start-grow-thrive-conference/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Class,Mountain BizWorks Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascent Business Network":MAILTO:info@ascentbusinessnetwork.com
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