Hospitality Summit Series: Asheville Edition
Industry meetups and learning sessions centered on hotel and restaurant operations, guest experience, and service leadership. Designed for hospitality professionals to swap best practices, build local connections, and discuss trends shaping Asheville tourism.
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Hands-on coffee cupping and guided sensory tasting focused on identifying flavor notes, aroma, acidity, and body in specialty brews. Led in a training lab setting for anyone building a sharper palate and coffee vocabulary.
Hands-on coffee cupping and guided sensory tasting focused on identifying flavor notes, aroma, acidity, and body in specialty brews. Led in a training lab setting for anyone building a sharper palate and coffee vocabulary.
Hands-on coffee cupping and guided sensory tasting focused on identifying flavor notes, aroma, acidity, and body in specialty brews. Led in a training lab setting for anyone building a sharper palate and coffee vocabulary.
Relaxed bar-area meet and greet for local job seekers to swap leads, compare notes, and build accountability. Bring business cards or resumes (or an emotional support friend) for low pressure conversation and mutual encouragement.
Relaxed bar-area meet and greet for local job seekers to swap leads, compare notes, and build accountability. Bring business cards or resumes (or an emotional support friend) for low pressure conversation and mutual encouragement.
Relaxed bar-area meet and greet for local job seekers to swap leads, compare notes, and build accountability. Bring business cards or resumes (or an emotional support friend) for low pressure conversation and mutual encouragement.
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.
Peer-to-peer founder lunch centered on candid business strategy talk—what’s working, what’s not, and experiments to try next—without sales pitches or transactional card swapping. Casual pay-your-own-way meetup with pre-registration for seating.
Peer-to-peer founder lunch centered on candid business strategy talk—what’s working, what’s not, and experiments to try next—without sales pitches or transactional card swapping. Casual pay-your-own-way meetup with pre-registration for seating.
Peer-to-peer founder lunch centered on candid business strategy talk—what’s working, what’s not, and experiments to try next—without sales pitches or transactional card swapping. Casual pay-your-own-way meetup with pre-registration for seating.
Low-pressure midday coffee hangout built for genuine conversation—no agenda, no business cards, no sales pitches. Mingle with Asheville-area business owners, doers, and creatives in a casual cafe setting in Fletcher.
Low-pressure midday coffee hangout built for genuine conversation—no agenda, no business cards, no sales pitches. Mingle with Asheville-area business owners, doers, and creatives in a casual cafe setting in Fletcher.
Low-pressure midday coffee hangout built for genuine conversation—no agenda, no business cards, no sales pitches. Mingle with Asheville-area business owners, doers, and creatives in a casual cafe setting in Fletcher.
Behind-the-scenes coffee education tracing the full seed-to-cup journey, from farming and processing to roasting and brewing. A hands-on value stream exploration in a professional training center focused on supply chain flow and quality.
Behind-the-scenes coffee education tracing the full seed-to-cup journey, from farming and processing to roasting and brewing. A hands-on value stream exploration in a professional training center focused on supply chain flow and quality.
Behind-the-scenes coffee education tracing the full seed-to-cup journey, from farming and processing to roasting and brewing. A hands-on value stream exploration in a professional training center focused on supply chain flow and quality.
Intensive one day leadership workshop for first time supervisors and emerging leaders, centered on practical management skills, confidence building, and stepping into new leadership roles. Expect interactive learning and peer connection with other new managers.
Intensive one day leadership workshop for first time supervisors and emerging leaders, centered on practical management skills, confidence building, and stepping into new leadership roles. Expect interactive learning and peer connection with other new managers.
Intensive one day leadership workshop for first time supervisors and emerging leaders, centered on practical management skills, confidence building, and stepping into new leadership roles. Expect interactive learning and peer connection with other new managers.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local lore, key landmarks, and neighborhood stories into an easy-paced route. Ideal for visitors and locals who want context-rich history and a communal stroll starting near a coffee bar.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local lore, key landmarks, and neighborhood stories into an easy-paced route. Ideal for visitors and locals who want context-rich history and a communal stroll starting near a coffee bar.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local lore, key landmarks, and neighborhood stories into an easy-paced route. Ideal for visitors and locals who want context-rich history and a communal stroll starting near a coffee bar.
Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.
Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.
Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.
Monthly midday business networking lunch in a casual restaurant setting with open conversation and relationship building. Drop in without membership, attendance requirements, or fees for an easygoing professional meetup.
Monthly midday business networking lunch in a casual restaurant setting with open conversation and relationship building. Drop in without membership, attendance requirements, or fees for an easygoing professional meetup.
Monthly midday business networking lunch in a casual restaurant setting with open conversation and relationship building. Drop in without membership, attendance requirements, or fees for an easygoing professional meetup.
A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.
A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.
A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.
Supportive Toastmasters meetup focused on public speaking practice, storytelling, and constructive feedback to build confidence and leadership skills. Hybrid lunchtime format with in person and online participation for consistent weekly skill-building.
Supportive Toastmasters meetup focused on public speaking practice, storytelling, and constructive feedback to build confidence and leadership skills. Hybrid lunchtime format with in person and online participation for consistent weekly skill-building.
Supportive Toastmasters meetup focused on public speaking practice, storytelling, and constructive feedback to build confidence and leadership skills. Hybrid lunchtime format with in person and online participation for consistent weekly skill-building.
Month-long restaurant challenge highlighting creative vegan dishes across Asheville, with participating eateries rolling out special plant based menu items and limited-time tastings. Great for foodies exploring dairy-free, meat-free options around town.
Month-long restaurant challenge highlighting creative vegan dishes across Asheville, with participating eateries rolling out special plant based menu items and limited-time tastings. Great for foodies exploring dairy-free, meat-free options around town.
Month-long restaurant challenge highlighting creative vegan dishes across Asheville, with participating eateries rolling out special plant based menu items and limited-time tastings. Great for foodies exploring dairy-free, meat-free options around town.
Casual late-evening meetup for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to network, swap project updates, and connect with local artists. Gather at a table inside or outside a Biltmore Ave distillery depending on the weather.
Casual late-evening meetup for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to network, swap project updates, and connect with local artists. Gather at a table inside or outside a Biltmore Ave distillery depending on the weather.
Casual late-evening meetup for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to network, swap project updates, and connect with local artists. Gather at a table inside or outside a Biltmore Ave distillery depending on the weather.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Expert-led crisis leadership training focused on staying resilient under pressure, making confident decisions, and leading teams through uncertainty. A practical professional development workshop with discussion-based learning and peer connection.
Expert-led crisis leadership training focused on staying resilient under pressure, making confident decisions, and leading teams through uncertainty. A practical professional development workshop with discussion-based learning and peer connection.
Expert-led crisis leadership training focused on staying resilient under pressure, making confident decisions, and leading teams through uncertainty. A practical professional development workshop with discussion-based learning and peer connection.
Hands-on coffee workshop exploring how origin, coffee varieties, and processing methods shape aroma, acidity, and sweetness in the cup. Learn tasting vocabulary and the key factors behind why different coffees taste distinct.
Hands-on coffee workshop exploring how origin, coffee varieties, and processing methods shape aroma, acidity, and sweetness in the cup. Learn tasting vocabulary and the key factors behind why different coffees taste distinct.
Hands-on coffee workshop exploring how origin, coffee varieties, and processing methods shape aroma, acidity, and sweetness in the cup. Learn tasting vocabulary and the key factors behind why different coffees taste distinct.
Business lunch meetup centered on promoting products and services while building referral contacts with local entrepreneurs. Casual networking over buffet sushi and grill fare at a West Asheville restaurant.
Business lunch meetup centered on promoting products and services while building referral contacts with local entrepreneurs. Casual networking over buffet sushi and grill fare at a West Asheville restaurant.
Business lunch meetup centered on promoting products and services while building referral contacts with local entrepreneurs. Casual networking over buffet sushi and grill fare at a West Asheville restaurant.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
Intensive one day training focused on communication mastery for executive assistants and aspiring executive support professionals. Practical business communication skills and peer networking in a downtown Biltmore Ave setting for career advancement.
Intensive one day training focused on communication mastery for executive assistants and aspiring executive support professionals. Practical business communication skills and peer networking in a downtown Biltmore Ave setting for career advancement.
Intensive one day training focused on communication mastery for executive assistants and aspiring executive support professionals. Practical business communication skills and peer networking in a downtown Biltmore Ave setting for career advancement.