Marketing & Branding Essentials Course
A six week, step by step course focused on building a clear brand identity and an affordable marketing strategy for small businesses. Practical sessions emphasize recognition, trust, and real world promotion decisions with fellow entrepreneurs.
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Fast-paced, interactive session for founders to build an authentic AI-powered brand voice and an execution engine that avoids generic corporate fluff. Practical prompts and workflows focus on validating messaging, speeding creation, and sharpening go-to-market clarity.
Fast-paced, interactive session for founders to build an authentic AI-powered brand voice and an execution engine that avoids generic corporate fluff. Practical prompts and workflows focus on validating messaging, speeding creation, and sharpening go-to-market clarity.
Fast-paced, interactive session for founders to build an authentic AI-powered brand voice and an execution engine that avoids generic corporate fluff. Practical prompts and workflows focus on validating messaging, speeding creation, and sharpening go-to-market clarity.
Low key pitch practice night where founders and locals workshop startup and small business ideas in front of a supportive crowd. Expect casual networking with WNC’s entrepreneurial community plus free pizza and drinks for pitchers and listeners alike.
Low key pitch practice night where founders and locals workshop startup and small business ideas in front of a supportive crowd. Expect casual networking with WNC’s entrepreneurial community plus free pizza and drinks for pitchers and listeners alike.
Low key pitch practice night where founders and locals workshop startup and small business ideas in front of a supportive crowd. Expect casual networking with WNC’s entrepreneurial community plus free pizza and drinks for pitchers and listeners alike.
A dynamic women in business forum focused on uplifting and educating female professionals through practical insights, career development conversation, and community building. Expect networking with local leaders and actionable strategies for business growth at any stage.
A dynamic women in business forum focused on uplifting and educating female professionals through practical insights, career development conversation, and community building. Expect networking with local leaders and actionable strategies for business growth at any stage.
A dynamic women in business forum focused on uplifting and educating female professionals through practical insights, career development conversation, and community building. Expect networking with local leaders and actionable strategies for business growth at any stage.
Coffee-fueled morning discussion that “reads” real small-business books aloud to decode revenue, costs, and what the numbers reveal about how a company actually runs. A fast 45-minute analytics deep dive with fellow entrepreneurs in a coworking space.
Coffee-fueled morning discussion that “reads” real small-business books aloud to decode revenue, costs, and what the numbers reveal about how a company actually runs. A fast 45-minute analytics deep dive with fellow entrepreneurs in a coworking space.
Coffee-fueled morning discussion that “reads” real small-business books aloud to decode revenue, costs, and what the numbers reveal about how a company actually runs. A fast 45-minute analytics deep dive with fellow entrepreneurs in a coworking space.
Practical tax Q&A for freelancers and solopreneurs with an enrolled agent, covering deductions, receipts workflow, quarterly estimated payments, Schedule C, and home office or studio write offs. Meet local designers and creatives in a coworking space setting.
Practical tax Q&A for freelancers and solopreneurs with an enrolled agent, covering deductions, receipts workflow, quarterly estimated payments, Schedule C, and home office or studio write offs. Meet local designers and creatives in a coworking space setting.
Practical tax Q&A for freelancers and solopreneurs with an enrolled agent, covering deductions, receipts workflow, quarterly estimated payments, Schedule C, and home office or studio write offs. Meet local designers and creatives in a coworking space setting.
Practical discussion on building repeatable systems to grow and scale a business, with a focus on real-world strategy and accountability. Genuine Asheville-area connections in a relaxed beverage venue setting for founders, operators, and dealmakers.
Practical discussion on building repeatable systems to grow and scale a business, with a focus on real-world strategy and accountability. Genuine Asheville-area connections in a relaxed beverage venue setting for founders, operators, and dealmakers.
Practical discussion on building repeatable systems to grow and scale a business, with a focus on real-world strategy and accountability. Genuine Asheville-area connections in a relaxed beverage venue setting for founders, operators, and dealmakers.
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.
Hands on printmaking class exploring intaglio methods paired with collage layering to build richly textured, inked impressions. Expect step by step instruction in a cozy venue setting, with take home prints and foundational technique practice.
Hands on printmaking class exploring intaglio methods paired with collage layering to build richly textured, inked impressions. Expect step by step instruction in a cozy venue setting, with take home prints and foundational technique practice.
Hands on printmaking class exploring intaglio methods paired with collage layering to build richly textured, inked impressions. Expect step by step instruction in a cozy venue setting, with take home prints and foundational technique practice.
A behind-the-scenes design talk on the Asheville Tourists’ 2011 rebrand and how a $40M ballpark renovation became a cohesive fan experience through wayfinding, public art, and historic preservation. Ends with an exclusive guided tour of the renovated HomeTrust Park.
A behind-the-scenes design talk on the Asheville Tourists’ 2011 rebrand and how a $40M ballpark renovation became a cohesive fan experience through wayfinding, public art, and historic preservation. Ends with an exclusive guided tour of the renovated HomeTrust Park.
A behind-the-scenes design talk on the Asheville Tourists’ 2011 rebrand and how a $40M ballpark renovation became a cohesive fan experience through wayfinding, public art, and historic preservation. Ends with an exclusive guided tour of the renovated HomeTrust Park.
Free monthly meetup for Asheville health and wellness professionals to build referral partnerships and strategic collaborations. Expect casual networking plus guest speaker insights geared toward growing client bases and practitioner support.
Free monthly meetup for Asheville health and wellness professionals to build referral partnerships and strategic collaborations. Expect casual networking plus guest speaker insights geared toward growing client bases and practitioner support.
Free monthly meetup for Asheville health and wellness professionals to build referral partnerships and strategic collaborations. Expect casual networking plus guest speaker insights geared toward growing client bases and practitioner support.
Casual drop-in business networking for local entrepreneurs and professionals, drawing 35 to 50 attendees monthly for referral exchanges, collaboration, and practical growth strategies in a community focused setting.
Casual drop-in business networking for local entrepreneurs and professionals, drawing 35 to 50 attendees monthly for referral exchanges, collaboration, and practical growth strategies in a community focused setting.
Casual drop-in business networking for local entrepreneurs and professionals, drawing 35 to 50 attendees monthly for referral exchanges, collaboration, and practical growth strategies in a community focused setting.
A practical computer class series in a public library setting focused on building digital skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice. Ideal for beginners looking for help with everyday computer use and confidence-building tech support.
A practical computer class series in a public library setting focused on building digital skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice. Ideal for beginners looking for help with everyday computer use and confidence-building tech support.
A practical computer class series in a public library setting focused on building digital skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice. Ideal for beginners looking for help with everyday computer use and confidence-building tech support.
Midday chamber meetup centered on local business connections and community collaboration. Expect introductions, resource sharing, and relationship-building among Black Mountain and Swannanoa entrepreneurs and civic leaders.
Midday chamber meetup centered on local business connections and community collaboration. Expect introductions, resource sharing, and relationship-building among Black Mountain and Swannanoa entrepreneurs and civic leaders.
Midday chamber meetup centered on local business connections and community collaboration. Expect introductions, resource sharing, and relationship-building among Black Mountain and Swannanoa entrepreneurs and civic leaders.
Roundtable style conversation connecting conscious entrepreneurs and small business owners around life affirming business practices, mutual support, and practical ideas. Expect peer learning, relationship building, and values led strategy in an intimate setting.
Roundtable style conversation connecting conscious entrepreneurs and small business owners around life affirming business practices, mutual support, and practical ideas. Expect peer learning, relationship building, and values led strategy in an intimate setting.
Roundtable style conversation connecting conscious entrepreneurs and small business owners around life affirming business practices, mutual support, and practical ideas. Expect peer learning, relationship building, and values led strategy in an intimate setting.
Career-focused training geared toward data analytics certification, blending practical exercises with business goal setting and measurable outcomes. Held at a Regus business center for skill-building, professional development, and peer networking.
Career-focused training geared toward data analytics certification, blending practical exercises with business goal setting and measurable outcomes. Held at a Regus business center for skill-building, professional development, and peer networking.
Career-focused training geared toward data analytics certification, blending practical exercises with business goal setting and measurable outcomes. Held at a Regus business center for skill-building, professional development, and peer networking.
Slow-paced six-week digital literacy series building confidence with computers and the internet, with a new topic each week like basic hardware and upkeep. Interactive Q&A time supports beginners learning core tech skills in a public library setting.
Slow-paced six-week digital literacy series building confidence with computers and the internet, with a new topic each week like basic hardware and upkeep. Interactive Q&A time supports beginners learning core tech skills in a public library setting.
Slow-paced six-week digital literacy series building confidence with computers and the internet, with a new topic each week like basic hardware and upkeep. Interactive Q&A time supports beginners learning core tech skills in a public library setting.
Hands-on sketching session built around sketchbook practice, drawing fundamentals, and low-pressure experimentation. A community-focused afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists for shared prompts and supportive feedback.
Hands-on sketching session built around sketchbook practice, drawing fundamentals, and low-pressure experimentation. A community-focused afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists for shared prompts and supportive feedback.
Hands-on sketching session built around sketchbook practice, drawing fundamentals, and low-pressure experimentation. A community-focused afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists for shared prompts and supportive feedback.
Fresh seasonal produce and handmade goods fill a neighborhood-style market with emerging local vendors. The focus is community connection and an inclusive local economy, with small businesses building momentum together.
Fresh seasonal produce and handmade goods fill a neighborhood-style market with emerging local vendors. The focus is community connection and an inclusive local economy, with small businesses building momentum together.
Fresh seasonal produce and handmade goods fill a neighborhood-style market with emerging local vendors. The focus is community connection and an inclusive local economy, with small businesses building momentum together.
Hands-on working session digging into the numbers that actually drive a small business beyond the books—key metrics, performance insights, and practical analytics. Built for entrepreneurs to compare notes, troubleshoot, and make data-backed decisions.
Hands-on working session digging into the numbers that actually drive a small business beyond the books—key metrics, performance insights, and practical analytics. Built for entrepreneurs to compare notes, troubleshoot, and make data-backed decisions.
Hands-on working session digging into the numbers that actually drive a small business beyond the books—key metrics, performance insights, and practical analytics. Built for entrepreneurs to compare notes, troubleshoot, and make data-backed decisions.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.