
PROpel AVL Grow Series
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.
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An after work Chamber Smart Series session focused on staying curious longer to sharpen decision making and workplace learning. Expect practical takeaways, local business connections, and discussion oriented professional development.

An after work Chamber Smart Series session focused on staying curious longer to sharpen decision making and workplace learning. Expect practical takeaways, local business connections, and discussion oriented professional development.
An after work Chamber Smart Series session focused on staying curious longer to sharpen decision making and workplace learning. Expect practical takeaways, local business connections, and discussion oriented professional development.

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.

Casual evening mixer at a West Asheville brewpub designed for making new connections and swapping ideas. Expect a relaxed, community-driven meetup vibe with craft beer in hand and plenty of conversation.

Casual evening mixer at a West Asheville brewpub designed for making new connections and swapping ideas. Expect a relaxed, community-driven meetup vibe with craft beer in hand and plenty of conversation.
Casual evening mixer at a West Asheville brewpub designed for making new connections and swapping ideas. Expect a relaxed, community-driven meetup vibe with craft beer in hand and plenty of conversation.

Fast-paced business networking with open mingling, an interactive Know Grow Refer game, and roundtable member pitches to spark collaborations and referral-building relationships in a welcoming professional setting.

Fast-paced business networking with open mingling, an interactive Know Grow Refer game, and roundtable member pitches to spark collaborations and referral-building relationships in a welcoming professional setting.
Fast-paced business networking with open mingling, an interactive Know Grow Refer game, and roundtable member pitches to spark collaborations and referral-building relationships in a welcoming professional setting.

Weekly business-referral networking built around consistent participation, relationship-building, and lead generation in a professional setting. Meets via Microsoft Teams for a 90-minute morning session, with an in-person meetup every second Wednesday.

Weekly business-referral networking built around consistent participation, relationship-building, and lead generation in a professional setting. Meets via Microsoft Teams for a 90-minute morning session, with an in-person meetup every second Wednesday.
Weekly business-referral networking built around consistent participation, relationship-building, and lead generation in a professional setting. Meets via Microsoft Teams for a 90-minute morning session, with an in-person meetup every second Wednesday.

Casual crypto and blockchain networking in a downtown kava lounge, with weekly featured speakers sharing personal origin stories and lessons from the ecosystem. Rotating discussion topics are posted ahead for learning-focused conversation.

Casual crypto and blockchain networking in a downtown kava lounge, with weekly featured speakers sharing personal origin stories and lessons from the ecosystem. Rotating discussion topics are posted ahead for learning-focused conversation.
Casual crypto and blockchain networking in a downtown kava lounge, with weekly featured speakers sharing personal origin stories and lessons from the ecosystem. Rotating discussion topics are posted ahead for learning-focused conversation.

A free monthly meetup for Asheville-area health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on building referral partnerships and collaborations. Casual daytime networking at a martial arts studio with space to connect and grow client pipelines.

A free monthly meetup for Asheville-area health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on building referral partnerships and collaborations. Casual daytime networking at a martial arts studio with space to connect and grow client pipelines.
A free monthly meetup for Asheville-area health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on building referral partnerships and collaborations. Casual daytime networking at a martial arts studio with space to connect and grow client pipelines.

A practical, business-focused talk on moving from basic ChatGPT prompts to AI agents that handle real operations like lead follow ups, report generation, and content workflows. Expect actionable examples and networking with the AVL Digital Nomads community.

A practical, business-focused talk on moving from basic ChatGPT prompts to AI agents that handle real operations like lead follow ups, report generation, and content workflows. Expect actionable examples and networking with the AVL Digital Nomads community.
A practical, business-focused talk on moving from basic ChatGPT prompts to AI agents that handle real operations like lead follow ups, report generation, and content workflows. Expect actionable examples and networking with the AVL Digital Nomads community.

Monthly free in person networking for local businesses and professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and growth, drawing about 35 to 50 attendees at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness and Opportunity Center.

Monthly free in person networking for local businesses and professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and growth, drawing about 35 to 50 attendees at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness and Opportunity Center.
Monthly free in person networking for local businesses and professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and growth, drawing about 35 to 50 attendees at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness and Opportunity Center.

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.
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.

Structured speech practice and impromptu “table topics” in a supportive Toastmasters club setting, with coaching and feedback to build confidence. Meet new people while sharpening leadership and communication skills on AB Tech’s campus.

Structured speech practice and impromptu “table topics” in a supportive Toastmasters club setting, with coaching and feedback to build confidence. Meet new people while sharpening leadership and communication skills on AB Tech’s campus.
Structured speech practice and impromptu “table topics” in a supportive Toastmasters club setting, with coaching and feedback to build confidence. Meet new people while sharpening leadership and communication skills on AB Tech’s campus.

Weekly Toastmasters-style practice where everyone speaks each meeting, with supportive feedback and structured speaking roles. Expect a mid-size group of 15–25 focused on confidence building, impromptu talks, and presentation skills; guests welcome free with no prep.

Weekly Toastmasters-style practice where everyone speaks each meeting, with supportive feedback and structured speaking roles. Expect a mid-size group of 15–25 focused on confidence building, impromptu talks, and presentation skills; guests welcome free with no prep.
Weekly Toastmasters-style practice where everyone speaks each meeting, with supportive feedback and structured speaking roles. Expect a mid-size group of 15–25 focused on confidence building, impromptu talks, and presentation skills; guests welcome free with no prep.

Think tank style meet-up connecting teachers, artists, and wellness entrepreneurs to discuss healing arts modalities, swap practical ideas, and build collaborations. Expect supportive conversation geared toward community-minded, life affirming businesses.

Think tank style meet-up connecting teachers, artists, and wellness entrepreneurs to discuss healing arts modalities, swap practical ideas, and build collaborations. Expect supportive conversation geared toward community-minded, life affirming businesses.
Think tank style meet-up connecting teachers, artists, and wellness entrepreneurs to discuss healing arts modalities, swap practical ideas, and build collaborations. Expect supportive conversation geared toward community-minded, life affirming businesses.

Low key Monday evening meetup for local professionals, creatives, and community builders to casually network, swap ideas, and make connections in a relaxed venue, with walk-ins welcome and conversational mingling.

Low key Monday evening meetup for local professionals, creatives, and community builders to casually network, swap ideas, and make connections in a relaxed venue, with walk-ins welcome and conversational mingling.
Low key Monday evening meetup for local professionals, creatives, and community builders to casually network, swap ideas, and make connections in a relaxed venue, with walk-ins welcome and conversational mingling.
Casual evening hangout for men to connect over drinks and swap stories in a relaxed bar setting, fostering low pressure conversation and community building among newcomers and regulars.
Casual evening hangout for men to connect over drinks and swap stories in a relaxed bar setting, fostering low pressure conversation and community building among newcomers and regulars.
Casual evening hangout for men to connect over drinks and swap stories in a relaxed bar setting, fostering low pressure conversation and community building among newcomers and regulars.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.

Rapid-fire idea pitching pairs people into coding buddies, then shifts into hands-on building with quick agentic coding tips and AI support. Expect a morning hack session aimed at shipping a small deployed app by the end.

Rapid-fire idea pitching pairs people into coding buddies, then shifts into hands-on building with quick agentic coding tips and AI support. Expect a morning hack session aimed at shipping a small deployed app by the end.
Rapid-fire idea pitching pairs people into coding buddies, then shifts into hands-on building with quick agentic coding tips and AI support. Expect a morning hack session aimed at shipping a small deployed app by the end.

Casual UX, product, and user research meetup built around quick introductions, small-group conversations, and a brief “what should we do next?” discussion to shape a recurring local community in a brewery setting.

Casual UX, product, and user research meetup built around quick introductions, small-group conversations, and a brief “what should we do next?” discussion to shape a recurring local community in a brewery setting.
Casual UX, product, and user research meetup built around quick introductions, small-group conversations, and a brief “what should we do next?” discussion to shape a recurring local community in a brewery setting.

Collaborative short film ideation night with story improvisation games and group pitching to land on a shootable concept for the Asheville area. Welcoming creative meetup with no experience required, held in an art gallery setting.

Collaborative short film ideation night with story improvisation games and group pitching to land on a shootable concept for the Asheville area. Welcoming creative meetup with no experience required, held in an art gallery setting.
Collaborative short film ideation night with story improvisation games and group pitching to land on a shootable concept for the Asheville area. Welcoming creative meetup with no experience required, held in an art gallery setting.

Casual late-evening developer hangout for tech pros, hobbyists, and self-described geeks, with a low-pressure vibe and plenty of room for newcomers. Conversation-driven networking in a relaxed brewpub setting.

Casual late-evening developer hangout for tech pros, hobbyists, and self-described geeks, with a low-pressure vibe and plenty of room for newcomers. Conversation-driven networking in a relaxed brewpub setting.
Casual late-evening developer hangout for tech pros, hobbyists, and self-described geeks, with a low-pressure vibe and plenty of room for newcomers. Conversation-driven networking in a relaxed brewpub setting.