• 1 Million Cups AVL

    1 Million Cups AVL  In-Person

    Hatch Innovation Hub Asheville

    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

    Future Forward Workshop 5: Recovering with Intention; Designing a Lean Financial Strategy  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    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

    1 Million Cups AVL

    1 Million Cups AVL  In-Person

    Hatch Innovation Hub Asheville

    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

    FULL – Orientation Session  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville

    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.

    Financial Series  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    What is covered: Financial 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. Accounting Software - this class

    1 Million Cups AVL

    1 Million Cups AVL  In-Person

    Hatch Innovation Hub Asheville

    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

    Two-Day Workshop for Artists: Business Planning and Development  In-Person

    Olive's Porch Murphy

    This in-person, two-day series presented by Mountain BizWorks and John C. Campbell Folk School includes a hands-on workshop to help you start or pivot your creative business, a panel discussion with professional craft artists on their career paths, and an opportunity to receive a 1:1 coaching session. $50 price includes all sessions and lunch both

    $50

    Future Forward Workshop 6: Plan to Prosper; Setting the Course for Strategic Growth  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    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

    Alpine  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    The Alpine Course is designed to support founders of businesses that have been operating for at least one year. Alpine will give you the opportunity to explore your options by assessing where you have been through financial, marketing and customer analytics along with revisiting your mission, vision, and values, as well as peer to peer

    Craft Your Commerce Book Club | How to Not Always Be Working by Cody Cook-Parrott 

    Print House Asheville

    We're back, bookworms! This fall, Craft Your Commerce will be digging into the book How to Not Always be Working, by Cody Cook-Parrot. From the publisher: "Filled with practical advice to help you curb your unhelpful obsessions and build boundaries between your work, your job, and your life—How to Not Always Be Working is for

    1 Million Cups AVL

    1 Million Cups AVL  In-Person

    Hatch Innovation Hub Asheville

    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

  • 1 Million Cups AVL

    1 Million Cups AVL  In-Person

    Hatch Innovation Hub Asheville

    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

    Craft Your Commerce Connect | Holiday Season Planning: A Marketing Workshop  In-Person

    Center for Craft Asheville

    RESCHEDULED | This workshop has been moved to Friday, October 3rd, 11:00am-1:00pm Workshop Description: Now is the time to plan your holiday season for success. Join marketing expert Catherine Campbell for a workshop where you'll learn the same strategies Catherine has used to help plan, organize and execute marketing campaigns that have generated over $3.5M

    Future Forward Workshop 7 : Stronger Together; Building a Purpose-Driven, High-Performing Team  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    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

    1 Million Cups AVL

    1 Million Cups AVL  In-Person

    Hatch Innovation Hub Asheville

    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