• Orientation Session  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    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.

  • Foundations Business Planning Course  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    Our Foundations business planning course helps guide ideas from concept to reality in a participatory, supportive learning environment. Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain an aerial perspective of your vision and the comprehensive business skills necessary to help bring your visions into reality. Participants will gain a clear aerial perspective of

    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

    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.

    Invested Course  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    Thursdays, October 9 – November 6, 10 am – 1 pm – virtual In these interactive sessions, you will be guided through the intricacies of acquiring capital (money), offering practical strategies and actionable insights to empower your business journey. From traditional bank loans to alternative financing options, we’ll engage with the diverse avenues available for

    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

    Financial Series  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    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

    Eye II Eye: iPhonetography for Artists  In-Person

    Center for Craft Asheville

    Workshop Description: “EYE-II-EYE: iPhonetography for Artists” is an introductory workshop for artists who would like to explore and realize a suitable documentation of their artwork using a phone-based camera. This is an ideal class for those who are new to making intentional images with their phones, all the way to those who have a system

    Future Forward Workshop 8: Secure the Future; Financial Systems for Sustainable Growth  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    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

    Weathering the Storm: Smart Financial Practices for Hurricane Relief Funds  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    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. During this 3 hour session, you’ll learn how to properly record

    Craft Your Commerce Connect | Let’s Make a Style Guide (You’ll Actually Use)  In-Person

    Center for Craft Asheville

    Workshop Description: Feeling a little all over the place with your brand visuals? Have you gathered all your logos, colors, fonts, and photos in one spot—or are they still scattered across old folders and emails? If creating a style guide sounds overwhelming or you've felt frustrated by a brand that doesn't quite feel cohesive, this

    Orientation Session  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    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.

    Entrepreneurs Assistance Program – Business Formation  Semi-Virtual

    A-B Tech Small Business Center Enka Campus Candler

    Free Legal Support for Small Business Owners The 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. Questions? Email

    Free
  • Future Forward Capstone Workshop: Forward by Design; Building Your Resilience Roadmap  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    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