• Employee Ownership 101 

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    Wednesday Feb. 21, 2018 5:30pm - 7:30pm Admission: $10     Join The Industrial Commons co-directors’ Molly Hemstreet and Franzi Charen as they lead an exploration into the variety of ways businesses can democratize ownership. Whether you’re interested in transitioning your business into a cooperative workplace or planning for your succession by selling to the

    $10
  • Employee-Owned Enterprise 201 with Molly Hemstreet, Hilary Abell, & Franzi Charen 

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    The Industrial Commons & Mountain BizWorks would like to welcome you to join us for: Presenters:  Molly Hemstreet from The Industrial Commons and Opportunity Threads Hilary Abell from Project Equity Franzi Charen from The Industrial Commons and Asheville Grown Business Alliance   Join us for a 2-hour session focused on the process of converting a business to

    $15
  • Cooperatives 101 Workshop – Asheville 

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    Join Molly Hemstreet and Aaron Dawson of The Industrial Commons as they lead 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

    $12
  • Cooperatives 102 Workshop – Asheville 

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    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

    $12
  • WNC Black Business Expo  In-Person

    Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts Asheville Asheville

    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

  • Invested Course: An Investment Crowdfunding Learning Journey  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    The State of North Carolina recently passed legislation (NC PACES) making it possible to take on non-accredited investors for your small business. This allows you to raise funds from your friends, family, and broader community and to offer them a stake in - and a return on - the success that they are helping you

  • Invested Course: An Investment Crowdfunding Learning Journey  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    The State of North Carolina recently passed legislation (NC PACES) making it possible to take on non-accredited investors for your small business. This allows you to raise funds from your friends, family, and broader community and to offer them a stake in - and a return on - the success that they are helping you

  • Commercial Real Estate: Financing for BIPOC Entrepreneurs (Asheville)  In-Person

    Black Wall Street Asheville

     Attention entrepreneurs of color! Are you interested in purchasing commercial real estate, but have questions about financing? We're hosting workshops with guests from Partners in Equity to answer all your questions about purchasing a building, including down payments and financing options available specifically for BIPOC business owners.   

    Free

    Commercial Real Estate: Financing for BIPOC Entrepreneurs (Hendersonville)  In-Person

    Daddy D's Suber Soulfood Hendersonville

     Attention entrepreneurs of color! Are you interested in purchasing commercial real estate, but have questions about financing? We're hosting workshops with guests from Partners in Equity to answer all your questions about purchasing a building, including down payments and financing options available specifically for BIPOC business owners. 

    Free
  • Commercial Real Estate 101: From Contracts to Closings  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    Would you like to own your building? Join us for this one-hour, virtual workshop on commercial real estate. Learn basic terms, processes, red flags, and pro-tips from Chad Halliday, attorney at McGuire Wood & Bissette. Participants will walk away with an understanding of commercial real estate transactions from contract to closing. 

    Free

    Commercial Leasing 101: Empowering Tenants through Lease Negotiation  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    Join us for this one-hour, virtual workshop on commercial leasing. Chad Halliday, attorney at McGuire Wood & Bissette, will walk participants through a standard commercial lease agreement and demystify the process from both the tenant and landlord's perspectives.

    Free
  • Cooperatives and Employee Ownership 101 (Asheville)  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    Mountain BizWorks has partnered with national leaders in the field of worker ownership, The Industrial Commons. Whether you’re interested in transitioning your business into a cooperative workplace or planning for your succession by selling to the employees, this interactive workshop is a great place to start. Participants will explore how a sale to employees can

    Free
  • Understanding Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate: A Guide to Buying Your Building  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    Do you want to own the building where your business operates? This class aims to provide participants with an introductory understanding of owner-occupied commercial real estate, empowering you to make informed decisions when considering purchasing a building for your business. By the end of the course, participants will learn the fundamentals of commercial real estate

  • Own Your Building: Commercial Real Estate Financing  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    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? We 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

    Free