
Foundations Business Planning Course
Participatory cohort course that moves business ideas from concept to launch with supportive peer discussion and practical planning. Build a clear roadmap for operations, financials, research and development, and marketing strategy alongside local entrepreneurs.
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Hands-on training in core marketing and branding fundamentals for entrepreneurs, with practical exercises on positioning, messaging, and audience targeting. Hosted at a local business incubator with built-in peer connection and resource sharing.
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Practical mastermind coaching on running a spiritual business, with guidance on operations, marketing strategy, and confident decision-making. A safe, welcoming circle for Q&A, peer feedback, and connecting with like minded lightworkers.

Practical mastermind coaching on running a spiritual business, with guidance on operations, marketing strategy, and confident decision-making. A safe, welcoming circle for Q&A, peer feedback, and connecting with like minded lightworkers.
Practical mastermind coaching on running a spiritual business, with guidance on operations, marketing strategy, and confident decision-making. A safe, welcoming circle for Q&A, peer feedback, and connecting with like minded lightworkers.

Business growth meetups hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, blending practical learning with relationship building. Expect peer conversation, local entrepreneur insights, and actionable strategies geared toward scaling and leadership.

Business growth meetups hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, blending practical learning with relationship building. Expect peer conversation, local entrepreneur insights, and actionable strategies geared toward scaling and leadership.
Business growth meetups hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, blending practical learning with relationship building. Expect peer conversation, local entrepreneur insights, and actionable strategies geared toward scaling and leadership.

Hands-on skill share for designing, budgeting, and marketing creative workshops, with practical tools for planning logistics and participant flow. Peer feedback and networking with local makers and teaching artists support ideas from concept to production.

Hands-on skill share for designing, budgeting, and marketing creative workshops, with practical tools for planning logistics and participant flow. Peer feedback and networking with local makers and teaching artists support ideas from concept to production.
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Interactive small group workshop for entrepreneurs focused on 90 day strategic planning, goal setting, and accountability to build clarity and confidence in action, led by ActionCOACH Business Growth Partners for measurable growth.
Interactive small group workshop for entrepreneurs focused on 90 day strategic planning, goal setting, and accountability to build clarity and confidence in action, led by ActionCOACH Business Growth Partners for measurable growth.
Interactive small group workshop for entrepreneurs focused on 90 day strategic planning, goal setting, and accountability to build clarity and confidence in action, led by ActionCOACH Business Growth Partners for measurable growth.

Hands-on grassroots marketing workshop tailored for artists who dislike schmoozing, with participatory sharing and peer feedback. Learn authentic storytelling for your chosen platforms plus practical ways to build community and grow friends into customers online and in person.

Hands-on grassroots marketing workshop tailored for artists who dislike schmoozing, with participatory sharing and peer feedback. Learn authentic storytelling for your chosen platforms plus practical ways to build community and grow friends into customers online and in person.
Hands-on grassroots marketing workshop tailored for artists who dislike schmoozing, with participatory sharing and peer feedback. Learn authentic storytelling for your chosen platforms plus practical ways to build community and grow friends into customers online and in person.
Certification-focused training covering Agile foundations and popular frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP, with hands-on discussion of supporting tools. A professional classroom-style session geared toward project and product delivery skills.
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Interactive classroom workshop teaching Agile methodologies, Scrum roles, and sprint planning at Regus Business Centre; hands on exercises, real world project simulations, and professional development for teams and individual practitioners.
Interactive classroom workshop teaching Agile methodologies, Scrum roles, and sprint planning at Regus Business Centre; hands on exercises, real world project simulations, and professional development for teams and individual practitioners.
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Rooftop mixer for women entrepreneurs centered on connection, collaboration, and business growth. Casual after-work social at a pizza spot with conversation-led networking and community-building from 6–8 PM.

Rooftop mixer for women entrepreneurs centered on connection, collaboration, and business growth. Casual after-work social at a pizza spot with conversation-led networking and community-building from 6–8 PM.
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Career-focused data analytics certification training built around setting achievable business goals and applying data skills in real workplace scenarios. Held at a Regus business center with opportunities to connect with other professionals and learners.
Career-focused data analytics certification training built around setting achievable business goals and applying data skills in real workplace scenarios. Held at a Regus business center with opportunities to connect with other professionals and learners.
Career-focused data analytics certification training built around setting achievable business goals and applying data skills in real workplace scenarios. Held at a Regus business center with opportunities to connect with other professionals and learners.

14-hour interactive resilience training that teaches the neuroscience of stress and practical, easy to use strategies for managing stress in daily life; free for WNC residents with both in person and virtual participation options.

14-hour interactive resilience training that teaches the neuroscience of stress and practical, easy to use strategies for managing stress in daily life; free for WNC residents with both in person and virtual participation options.
14-hour interactive resilience training that teaches the neuroscience of stress and practical, easy to use strategies for managing stress in daily life; free for WNC residents with both in person and virtual participation options.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
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After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.

Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.
Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.

Weekly 90-minute Wednesday morning business referral meetings via Teams with a monthly in-person restaurant meetup, focusing on professional introductions, lead generation, and consistent relationship-building among small-business professionals.

Weekly 90-minute Wednesday morning business referral meetings via Teams with a monthly in-person restaurant meetup, focusing on professional introductions, lead generation, and consistent relationship-building among small-business professionals.
Weekly 90-minute Wednesday morning business referral meetings via Teams with a monthly in-person restaurant meetup, focusing on professional introductions, lead generation, and consistent relationship-building among small-business professionals.

A professional development session focused on meeting local media and learning practical media relations skills, including pitching stories, interview preparation, and building press connections. Designed for Chamber members and area professionals seeking stronger public visibility.

A professional development session focused on meeting local media and learning practical media relations skills, including pitching stories, interview preparation, and building press connections. Designed for Chamber members and area professionals seeking stronger public visibility.
A professional development session focused on meeting local media and learning practical media relations skills, including pitching stories, interview preparation, and building press connections. Designed for Chamber members and area professionals seeking stronger public visibility.

Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.

Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.
Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.

A small-group coworking meetup for remote professionals to talk through the real challenges of working from anywhere and explore a practical take on “manifesting self.” Expect discussion-based learning, peer support, and confidentiality guidelines in a conference room setting.

A small-group coworking meetup for remote professionals to talk through the real challenges of working from anywhere and explore a practical take on “manifesting self.” Expect discussion-based learning, peer support, and confidentiality guidelines in a conference room setting.
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Focus-driven group writing in a relaxed coffee shop: bring your manuscript and write alongside local writers, with brief social periods before and after. Drop-in friendly; explicitly not a critique group.

Focus-driven group writing in a relaxed coffee shop: bring your manuscript and write alongside local writers, with brief social periods before and after. Drop-in friendly; explicitly not a critique group.
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Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.