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SUMMARY:El Grupo de Crecimiento Catalizador
DESCRIPTION:El Grupo de Crecimiento Catalizador es una forma constructiva de invertir en ti mismo y en tu negocio mediante una búsqueda cohesiva y unificada del éxito. \nEste programa une conocimiento y esfuerzo en un espíritu de armonía entre un grupo de emprendedores que buscan alcanzar una meta definida. \nCon esto en mente\, es importante recordar que este programa se basa en la idea: “¡Cuanto más damos\, más recibimos!” \nPara postularte\, completa la solicitud antes del 9 de junio. \nSi tienes alguna pregunta o inquietud\, no dudes en contactar con la gerente del programa en jenny@mountainbizworks.org.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/el-grupo-de-crecimiento-catalizador/
CATEGORIES:Catalizador,En Espanol
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups AVL
DESCRIPTION: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 help each other grow. \nEvery Wednesday from 9am – 10am\, community members gather in Hatch’s event space for a 6-minute business presentation from a local founder followed by 20 minutes of Q&A. \nWe recommend 1 Million Cups to everyone\, especially those who are new to WNC’s entrepreneurial community.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/1-million-cups-avl/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Hatch Innovation Hub\, 45 S French Broad Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Partner Events
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SUMMARY:FULL - Foundations Business Planning Course
DESCRIPTION:Our Foundations business planning course helps guide ideas from concept to reality in a participatory\, supportive learning environment.\nJoin 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 their business operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies and you have the opportunity to leave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for your future work. \nThroughout the course\, emphasis will be placed on developing the social capital of the group. Participants will be encouraged to gather feedback from their peers\, creating a strong network of deep support and synergy. For more info\, visit the Foundations Business Planning overview page. \nIf you have any questions please contact our team\,  classes@mountainbizworks.org. \nRegistration\nComplete the online registration form to hold your seat.  We will follow up with you within a few days. You are welcome to contact us with any follow-up questions or ask about the status of your request. \n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/foundations-business-planning-course-18/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Course,Event,Foundations Business Planning,Learn,Online,Online Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T090000
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups AVL
DESCRIPTION: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 help each other grow. \nEvery Wednesday from 9am – 10am\, community members gather in Hatch’s event space for a 6-minute business presentation from a local founder followed by 20 minutes of Q&A. \nWe recommend 1 Million Cups to everyone\, especially those who are new to WNC’s entrepreneurial community.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/1-million-cups-avl/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Hatch Innovation Hub\, 45 S French Broad Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Partner Events
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SUMMARY:FULL - Financial Series
DESCRIPTION:What is covered:\nFinancial 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. \nAccounting Software – this class uses the accounting platform Quickbooks to provide an overview of online software\, the different subscription levels\, and will teach you how to navigate the dashboard and explore the reporting feature to generate reports that can be customized to your needs. When you complete this class\, you’ll know the best ways to get around\, enter day-to-day transactions\, get the information you need out of accounting software\, and powerful report tools that’ll help your business make good decisions. \nCost: $60 \n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/financial-series-26/
LOCATION:Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office\, 153 S Lexington Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course,Event,Financial Series,In-Person,Learn
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups AVL
DESCRIPTION: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 help each other grow. \nEvery Wednesday from 9am – 10am\, community members gather in Hatch’s event space for a 6-minute business presentation from a local founder followed by 20 minutes of Q&A. \nWe recommend 1 Million Cups to everyone\, especially those who are new to WNC’s entrepreneurial community.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/1-million-cups-avl/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Hatch Innovation Hub\, 45 S French Broad Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Orientation Session
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/orientation-session-70/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Event,Learn,Online,Orientation Session
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups AVL
DESCRIPTION: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 help each other grow. \nEvery Wednesday from 9am – 10am\, community members gather in Hatch’s event space for a 6-minute business presentation from a local founder followed by 20 minutes of Q&A. \nWe recommend 1 Million Cups to everyone\, especially those who are new to WNC’s entrepreneurial community.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/1-million-cups-avl/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Hatch Innovation Hub\, 45 S French Broad Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Craft Your Commerce Connect | Grassroots Marketing for Artists
DESCRIPTION:This is marketing for people who hate schmoozing. This workshop will be focused on empowering you to choose marketing strategies that are authentic\, effective\, and sustainable for you. \nWe will focus on: \n\nEffective storytelling on the platforms of your choice\nWays to connect with your community both in-person and online\nWays to grow that community of friends and customers\n\nThis workshop will be centered around participation and sharing ideas — come ready to share what’s working and what’s not working for you! \nAbout the Instructor: \nHannah Kaminer is an artist and singer-songwriter writing songs about love\, loss\, and home. Raised in small towns in Western North Carolina\, she fuses echoes of Appalachian and country traditions with wistful\, Americana-style songwriting. She has Kickstarted and released three studio albums: Acre by Acre (2015)\, Heavy Magnolias (2018)\, and Heavy on the Vine (2024) which she produced with her band\, The Wistfuls. More info about her music is available at www.hannahkaminer.com.\nSince 2016\, Hannah has also worked in public relations and marketing\, including chapters in-house\, in the outdoor industry\, and in food and beverage. Because of a dual role in the arts and in business\, Hannah seeks to develop marketing strategy that is not only effective\, but sustainable\, authentic\, and sane. Her two favorite parts of marketing are finding the vital threads of a story and figuring out how to tell it powerfully. \n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/craft-your-commerce-connect-grassroots-marketing-for-artists/
LOCATION:Center for Craft\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Craft Your Commerce,In-Person,Learn
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