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Welcome to the full calendar of events including business courses, classes, workshops, conferences and special events that we facilitate year-round in support of the entrepreneurial community of our region. Get a full overview of everything we offer at our next free orientation session. Also sign up to get updates in your inbox!
This seminar will define the main pillars of a successful website, demystify SEO (search engine optimization), and explore best practices for setting up and maintaining a webshop. At the close of this segment, seminar participants will have a clearer understanding of their next steps towards a vibrant online presence, and the confidence to move forward
Entrepreneurs seeking investment opportunities are invited to attend a unique event called “Capital Marketplace,” hosted by Hatch Innovation Hub, Venture Asheville, and Mountain Biz Works, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Hatch Innovation Hub. The Capital Marketplace is designed to turn the traditional pitch event on its head. Instead of entrepreneurs pitching their
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
This workshop will focus on the components of successful promotional images and product photos. Whether participants have a DSLR camera or are using a smartphone, they will walk away with a strategy to optimize their photography set up in their own studios. Brady Connelly is a photographer from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a BFA in
Discover secrets to designing compelling retail spaces and booths that captivate and engage customers. Perfect for retail professionals, designers, and business owners, this workshop covers essential design principles, optimizing customer flow, and effective visual merchandising. Learn the latest trends and innovations to create engaging environments that drive sales. Join us for an interactive session and
About this workshop: A farmer-to-farmer workshop and roundtable digging into the financial realities of raising and selling perennial crops, with presentations from two fast-growing local farms operating in very different parts of the marketplace. What you’ll learn: From ornamentals and berries to fruit trees and medicinal herbs, perennial crops are an attractive way for
This is a class geared towards solo creatives who are doing it all on their own or with the help of contractors and are ready to build in more capacity by hiring their first employee. Jillian Wright, PHR (she/her/hers) is a certified HR professional with over fifteen years of experience working in anti-racist, anti-oppression
Hiring your first employee or contract worker is a big milestone for a small business or solo-preneur. In this workshop we will talk about all the financial considerations involved with hiring. We’ll cover how to determine when or if you can afford it and what types of additional costs to plan for. We’ll also learn
Reunión para conocer más sobre varias oportunidades de financiamiento para las empresas afectadas por la tormenta en el oeste de Carolina del Norte, incluida la recientemente lanzada Iniciativa para Pequeñas Empresas del Oeste de Carolina del Norte (WNCSBI). Esta iniciativa, liderada por Appalachian Community Capital (ACC), ofrecerá becas de ayuda inmediata hasta de $25,000 a
Each session provides valuable resources, including updates on available grants, loans, and technical assistance. The agenda includes a grounding exercise followed by access to specialists—accountants, e-commerce experts, grant writers, website designers, marketing professionals, and HR consultants—ready to answer your questions. These calls are designed to connect you with the support and recovery services your business
This 2-hour session with website strategist Cami Leisk will help you create a more effective and user-friendly website and ecommerce layout. Cami will cover key principles of navigation and website flow, giving you a solid framework to design or redesign your online presence. The session includes opportunities for partnered discussions, where you'll exchange ideas and
Join Tanya Ledford of The Grant Guides for a hands-on workshop at the Center for Craft. Tanya will help demystify the application process for two key arts grants: the Arts AVL Arts Business Grant (due March 14, 2025) and the South Arts Artist Grant (opening March 19, 2025). In this focused session, you'll learn best
This workshop will provide an overview of fiscal sponsorship at Fractured Atlas. We’ll go over what fiscal sponsorship is, the benefits of Fractured Atlas’s program, and how to apply, with time for a Q&A! From Fractured Atlas: “Fundraising is a skill you need to realize your projects: fiscal sponsorship is the tool that makes fundraising possible. Through
Make your marketing manageable—and effective. Take the stress out of marketing with this 2-hour session led by marketing expert Liz Kantner. This workshop will break down the essentials of creating a clear, actionable marketing plan with templates for creating your own marketing strategy plan. Liz will guide you through practical strategies to identify your goals,
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
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