BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mountain BizWorks - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Mountain BizWorks X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mountain BizWorks REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20170312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20171105T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20180311T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20181104T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20190310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20191103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20200308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20201101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20210314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20211107T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105801 CREATED:20220621T190253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T202205Z UID:10002275-1668765600-1668769200@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org SUMMARY:Orientation Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online interactive 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 Program Coordinator\, Lilley Egues\, 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-36/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Event,Orientation Session END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220207 DTSTAMP:20260425T105801 CREATED:20211110T155716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T162448Z UID:10002236-1644105600-1644191999@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org SUMMARY:ScaleUp 2022 Application Deadline DESCRIPTION:ScaleUp 2022\nRealize your business potential. ScaleUp provides intensive growth strategy development and implementation assistance to cohorts of Western North Carolina small businesses with strong potential for growth. This course is typically offered twice annually. \nWith now over 145 alumni companies\, ScaleUp is supporting a diverse and distinguished group of entrepreneurs that will drive innovation and economic development across the WNC region for years. \n  \nWho is eligible to apply?\nGrowth-oriented small businesses are eligible to apply.\nEach cohort will be selected through a highly competitive\, merit-based application process. \nFounders\, owners\, or executive managers of growth-oriented small businesses are eligible to apply. \nThis growth stage of companies—after startup but before maturity—tends to be underserved in Western North Carolina (and nationally). ScaleUp WNC offers a unique opportunity to help expand growth-oriented businesses and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem across this region. \nBusinesses must meet the following eligibility standards: \n\nBe a for-profit company based in Western North Carolina\nHave been in business for at least two years\nIdeally have annual revenues between $150\,000 and $2\,500\,000\nHave at least one full-time employee (can include founder/owner positions)\nHave identified opportunities for business expansion URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/scaleup-2021-application-deadline-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Learn,ScaleUp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211023 DTSTAMP:20260425T105801 CREATED:20210909T175119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211009T153143Z UID:10002223-1634860800-1634947199@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org SUMMARY:Call for Entries: CYC 2021 Handmade for the Holidays Gift Guide DESCRIPTION:  \nCraft Your Commerce Handmade for the Holidays Gift Guide \n\nCall for Entries\n \nPARTICIPANT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 22\, 2021 \nMountain BizWorks and Craft Your Commerce would like to invite any artist\, maker\, and/or creative product business to submit their information to be included in our Handmade for the Holidays Gift Guide. Participation is free and inclusive. Anyone who submits by the deadline of October 22\, will be included. Your business must be located inside the Mountain BizWorks’ service region. \nHoliday Gift Guide Submission Form \nHoliday Gift Guide Instagram Submission Form \nWe want to celebrate the ways in which you have developed resiliency\, innovative ways to reach your customers\, and strength through learning new skills by promoting what you make or offer to our audience for the 2021 holiday season. This virtual gift guide is all inclusive and will organize your products and services by category.  \nAny artist\, maker and/or creative product business located in the Mountain Bizworks service region (26 western most counties in WNC) who submits their information will be included\, but you MUST submit by the deadline of October 22\, 2021. While having an e-commerce website is preferred\, it is not required to participate.  \nTo participate in the Holiday Gift Guide\, please fill out and submit this form by October 22\, 2021. \nTo participate you will need to submit: \n\nYour name\nBusiness name\nWebsite\nEmail\nCounty Your Business Operates From\nStudio Location and Hours if applicable\nPhone if applicable\nSocial Media Handles (Facebook\, Instagram\, Twitter\, Pinterest)\n2 images (jpeg or png format\, 500 x 500 pixels)\nAny holiday promotions/specials/events you may be hosting\n\nWe are also offering an Instagram takeover opportunity. Fill out this form to be included in the IG Takeover by October 22\, 2021. \nTo participate in the Instagram takeover\, we require you have an Instagram account. \nYou will need to submit: \n\nYour Instagram handle(s)\nUp to a total of 10 square images – jpeg format \, no larger than 1 MB each\, and 1080 x 1080 pixels in size. If your images submitted for the IG Takeover\, are not in this format\, we can not include your entry.\n1-2 minute video mp4 format\, portrait orientation and no more than 100 MB – preferably about you\, your process and/or your studio \n\nInstagram takeovers will occur November 05 – December 17. Questions? Please contact Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith at gwynne@mountainbizworks.org \nAnyone who enters will be included. \nTips for Entry: \n\nPlease be intentional with the images you choose as these will be the first impression of your work for many of those looking at our website.\nOnly applicants submitted by October 22 will be included.\nPlease be sure to include images of high quality to showcase your products.\nPlease be sure the video you submit for the IG Takeover is clear\, in focus\, and highlights you\, your studio and/or your process.\nSizing and format is important to the inclusion of your entry. Please take note of required formats.\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith at gwynne@mountainbizworks.org.\n\nAll submissions are due by October 22\, 2021. \nTo participate in the holiday gift guide\, you must fill out this form. \nTo participate in the IG Takeover\, you must fill out this form. \n  URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/cyc-2021-handmade-for-the-holidays-gift-guide/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Class,Craft Your Commerce ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Handmade-Holiday-Banner-9-resized.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201029T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201029T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105801 CREATED:20200107T171408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T160400Z UID:10001816-1603972800-1603987200@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org SUMMARY:2020 Outdoor Economy Conference DESCRIPTION:The Outdoor Economy Conference connects\, educates\, and inspires leaders and doers working to grow the outdoor industry and craft an economy that’s intimately tied to the well-being of their places and communities. \nIn its third year\, the conference will be held online as a series of workshops from 12-4 EST every Thursday in October. \nWith the outdoors more essential than ever\, this year’s conference will bring together outdoor leaders from around the country to advance 5 timely topics and ensure a better future for the outdoor economy\, and for the people and places that it serves. \n10/1: Healthy Communities Through Recreation\n10/8: Growth Through Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\n10/15: Outdoor Innovation + Entrepreneurship\n10/22: Next Generation Outdoors\n10/29: Building Outdoor Communities \nJoin hundreds of your peers to take action together and grow an outdoor economy that works for all! \nFind more details and get your tickets now at outdooreconomy.org. URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/save-the-date-2020-outdoor-economy-conference/2020-10-29/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Class,Outdoor Economy,Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105801 CREATED:20201023T152910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T153210Z UID:10001881-1603886400-1603890000@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Application Walk Through for the Cleveland County Small Business Recovery Fund DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about the Cleveland County Small Business Recovery Fund\, a grant program created with the United Way of Cleveland County to preserve and safely reopen area small businesses in Cleveland County. In this webinar\, our team will walk through the application form\, go over frequently asked questions\, and share ways that you can get help applying. \nApplications for the Small Business Recovery Fund open Friday\, October 23rd. Visit www.mountainbizworks.org/ccsbrf to sign up to receive updates and submit your questions. \n\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Business Name*Email*\n \n County* URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/webinar-application-walk-through-for-the-cleveland-county-small-business-recovery-fund/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Class,Coronavirus Response END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201022T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201022T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105801 CREATED:20200107T171408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T160400Z UID:10001815-1603368000-1603382400@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org SUMMARY:2020 Outdoor Economy Conference DESCRIPTION:The Outdoor Economy Conference connects\, educates\, and inspires leaders and doers working to grow the outdoor industry and craft an economy that’s intimately tied to the well-being of their places and communities. \nIn its third year\, the conference will be held online as a series of workshops from 12-4 EST every Thursday in October. \nWith the outdoors more essential than ever\, this year’s conference will bring together outdoor leaders from around the country to advance 5 timely topics and ensure a better future for the outdoor economy\, and for the people and places that it serves. \n10/1: Healthy Communities Through Recreation\n10/8: Growth Through Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\n10/15: Outdoor Innovation + Entrepreneurship\n10/22: Next Generation Outdoors\n10/29: Building Outdoor Communities \nJoin hundreds of your peers to take action together and grow an outdoor economy that works for all! \nFind more details and get your tickets now at outdooreconomy.org. URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/save-the-date-2020-outdoor-economy-conference/2020-10-22/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Class,Outdoor Economy,Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201015T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201015T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105801 CREATED:20200107T171408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T160400Z UID:10001814-1602763200-1602777600@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org SUMMARY:2020 Outdoor Economy Conference DESCRIPTION:The Outdoor Economy Conference connects\, educates\, and inspires leaders and doers working to grow the outdoor industry and craft an economy that’s intimately tied to the well-being of their places and communities. \nIn its third year\, the conference will be held online as a series of workshops from 12-4 EST every Thursday in October. \nWith the outdoors more essential than ever\, this year’s conference will bring together outdoor leaders from around the country to advance 5 timely topics and ensure a better future for the outdoor economy\, and for the people and places that it serves. \n10/1: Healthy Communities Through Recreation\n10/8: Growth Through Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\n10/15: Outdoor Innovation + Entrepreneurship\n10/22: Next Generation Outdoors\n10/29: Building Outdoor Communities \nJoin hundreds of your peers to take action together and grow an outdoor economy that works for all! \nFind more details and get your tickets now at outdooreconomy.org. URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/save-the-date-2020-outdoor-economy-conference/2020-10-15/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Class,Outdoor Economy,Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201008T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201008T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105801 CREATED:20200107T171408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T160400Z UID:10001813-1602158400-1602172800@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org SUMMARY:2020 Outdoor Economy Conference DESCRIPTION:The Outdoor Economy Conference connects\, educates\, and inspires leaders and doers working to grow the outdoor industry and craft an economy that’s intimately tied to the well-being of their places and communities. \nIn its third year\, the conference will be held online as a series of workshops from 12-4 EST every Thursday in October. \nWith the outdoors more essential than ever\, this year’s conference will bring together outdoor leaders from around the country to advance 5 timely topics and ensure a better future for the outdoor economy\, and for the people and places that it serves. \n10/1: Healthy Communities Through Recreation\n10/8: Growth Through Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\n10/15: Outdoor Innovation + Entrepreneurship\n10/22: Next Generation Outdoors\n10/29: Building Outdoor Communities \nJoin hundreds of your peers to take action together and grow an outdoor economy that works for all! \nFind more details and get your tickets now at outdooreconomy.org. URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/save-the-date-2020-outdoor-economy-conference/2020-10-08/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Class,Outdoor Economy,Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201001T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201001T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105801 CREATED:20200107T171408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T160400Z UID:10001812-1601553600-1601568000@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org SUMMARY:2020 Outdoor Economy Conference DESCRIPTION:The Outdoor Economy Conference connects\, educates\, and inspires leaders and doers working to grow the outdoor industry and craft an economy that’s intimately tied to the well-being of their places and communities. \nIn its third year\, the conference will be held online as a series of workshops from 12-4 EST every Thursday in October. \nWith the outdoors more essential than ever\, this year’s conference will bring together outdoor leaders from around the country to advance 5 timely topics and ensure a better future for the outdoor economy\, and for the people and places that it serves. \n10/1: Healthy Communities Through Recreation\n10/8: Growth Through Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\n10/15: Outdoor Innovation + Entrepreneurship\n10/22: Next Generation Outdoors\n10/29: Building Outdoor Communities \nJoin hundreds of your peers to take action together and grow an outdoor economy that works for all! \nFind more details and get your tickets now at outdooreconomy.org. URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/save-the-date-2020-outdoor-economy-conference/2020-10-01/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Class,Outdoor Economy,Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180626T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180626T111500 DTSTAMP:20260425T105801 CREATED:20180606T133719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180606T134017Z UID:10001847-1530003600-1530011700@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Filling in the Business Planning Gaps (Part 2) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of small group learning sessions to take a deeper dive into business planning\, farm financials and recordkeeping topics. Each session will include both an in-person small group discussion and a follow up web based portion for Appalachian Grown farmers.  \nThere is no cost to attend. Read the descriptions and then use the link below to sign up online. We ask you to commit to both the in person and web based components. \n  \n\n\nTuesday\, June 26\nAdd in the research & development components and identify the short and mid-term return on investment for the overall farm enterprise.  \n\n\nSign up: click here  \nFor more information about these group sessions please contact Emma Hutchens at emma@mountainbizworks.org. URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/webinar-filling-in-the-business-planning-gaps-part-2-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Class,Local Food & Farming Initiatives END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180620T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180620T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105801 CREATED:20180606T131104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180606T134107Z UID:10001844-1529484300-1529532000@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Filling in the Business Planning Gaps (Part 2) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of small group learning sessions to take a deeper dive into business planning\, farm financials and recordkeeping topics. Each session will include both an in-person small group discussion and a follow up web based portion for Appalachian Grown farmers.  \nThere is no cost to attend. Read the descriptions and then use the link below to sign up online. We ask you to commit to both the in person and web based components. \nWednesday\, June 20 8:45 am to 10 am \nAdd in the research & development components and identify the short and mid-term return on investment for the overall farm enterprise. \nSign up: click here  \nFor more information about these group sessions please contact Emma Hutchens at emma@mountainbizworks.org. URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/webinar-filling-in-the-business-planning-gaps-part-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Class,Local Food & Farming Initiatives END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180618T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180618T231500 DTSTAMP:20260425T105801 CREATED:20180606T132137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180612T182640Z UID:10001846-1529312400-1529363700@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Digging Deeper Into Profit Margins (Part 2) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of small group learning sessions to take a deeper dive into business planning\, farm financials and recordkeeping topics. Each session will include both an in-person small group discussion and a follow up web based portion for Appalachian Grown farmers.  \nThere is no cost to attend. Read the descriptions and then use the link below to sign up online. We ask you to commit to both the in person and web based components. \n  \n\nMonday\, June 18        \nFarmer facilitated session looking at early and mid-season loss calculations and how to factor them into recordkeeping. \n\nSign up: click here  \nFor more information about these group sessions please contact Emma Hutchens at emma@mountainbizworks.org. URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/webinar-digging-deeper-into-profit-margins-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Class,Local Food & Farming Initiatives END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180213T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T105801 CREATED:20180131T160604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T160614Z UID:10001820-1518521400-1518526800@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org SUMMARY:February 13\, 11:30am-1 pm Farm Recordkeeping Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join ASAP\, Mountain BizWorks\, and FSA for a free lunch hour training to help you plan for success this growing season. \n\nWhere does your money go? Every farm and business needs accurate recordkeeping to be able to keep up with tax requirements and serve as a guide for planning. This workshop is an overview to the world of record keeping\, bookkeeping and accounting for farm business owners designed to demystify the subject and serve as a guide to getting started or improving the systems you have in place. Included will be examples of record keeping practices and strategies in place by Jason Roehrig of Tumbling Shoals Farm that they use to gather important information about the profitability of crops and enterprises. \nRegister for Farm Recordkeeping here URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/february-13-1130am-1-pm-farm-recordkeeping-webinar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Class,Local Food & Farming Initiatives END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR