Date & Location: August 14th, 2022, in Marshall, NC, 1-5 pm. Organic Growers School offers this series of forest farm tours and workshops in partnership with the Appalachian Beginning Forest Farmer Coalition (ABFFC). ABFFC is dedicated to increasing opportunities for farmers and forestland owners in Appalachia and beyond.  Join the ABFFC coalition to become part of the movement! For more information, please visit the ABFFC homepage for the event.

• Workshop Presenter – Delivering presentations to either in-person or online audiences on topics that will help them grow their businesses

• Workshop Presenter – Delivering presentations to either in-person or online audiences on topics that will help them grow their businesses

Everything is customer driven. The current environment only allows us a short period of time to convert a prospect into a customer. In this training, we will discuss creative ways in which you can validate who your prospects are and determine the steps that you need to take to convert them into customers. This seminar is offered in-person only. Speaker(s): Duane Adams, Associate Director, A-B Tech Small Business Center Co-Sponsor(s): Western Women’s Business Center This program is offered in-person only. It will be held at the A-B Tech Small Business Center in room 2046.

Join our virtual team of business professionals with the goal of growing your business. We meet every Wednesday via Teams video conferencing at 8:30 for 90 minutes. No fees, just participation and consistency required. Make new connections and generate business in a professional environment

• Workshop Presenter – Delivering presentations to either in-person or online audiences on topics that will help them grow their businesses

• Workshop Presenter – Delivering presentations to either in-person or online audiences on topics that will help them grow their businesses

Looking to get out of the house for a day? Curious about coworking options in Asheville?

Focal Point is hosting monthly Free Coworking Fridays, and the next one is Friday, August 19th. They’ll have South Slope Coffee and fast WiFi, a bright communal space and shady outdoor deck for you to enjoy.

Please be sure to register in advance so they know how many people to expect: https://forms.gle/DJPsx9E7WRASQcLb7

• Workshop Presenter – Delivering presentations to either in-person or online audiences on topics that will help them grow their businesses

The swap takes place on Sunday, August 21 from 1-4 at Hi-Wire Brewing River Arts District. All profits from ticket sales, as well as $1 from six of Hi-Wire’s flagship beers sold on the day of the event will be donated to Asheville’s Planned Parenthood.

How it works
Drop off clothes from July 26 – August 19 at Hi-Wire RAD in the collection bin
Hi-Wire’s hours are below. There will be a sign on the collection bin to receive a discount on your ticket for contributing clothing to the swap!

Monday–Thursday 3-10pm
Friday & Saturday 12pm-12am
Sunday 12-9pm

Accepted clothing:
Women’s style adult clothing only – no shoes, accessories, or kid’s clothing
Clothing should be in good, clean condition
Bring 1-20 items leave with up to 10!

All details on eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3zEHvZZ

Join our virtual team of business professionals with the goal of growing your business. We meet every Wednesday via Teams video conferencing at 8:30 for 90 minutes. No fees, just participation and consistency required. Make new connections and generate business in a professional environment

Financial Wellness for the Entrepreneur: Building a solid foundation for your personal credit & finances

We’re all aware that personal finance isn’t taught in school, and with that, we’re often forced to learn only through trial and error. When it comes to starting or growing a business, it’s commonly forgotten that your personal credit and finances will play a huge role in the lending process. In this workshop, we will discuss accessing and analyzing your reports to apply frameworks and smart tools for everyday financial decisions while briefly touching on business credit.

Tiarra Wilkie, founder of Groundbreaking Financial, will be giving this workshop in the Morgan Boardroom.

Organic Growers School offers this series of forest farm tours and workshops in partnership with the Appalachian Beginning Forest Farmer Coalition (ABFFC). ABFFC is dedicated to increasing opportunities for farmers and forestland owners in Appalachia and beyond.  Join the ABFFC coalition to become part of the movement! For more information, please visit the ABFFC homepage for the event.

• Debra Campbell, City Manager, City of Asheville
• Meherwan Irani, Founder, Chef and CEO, Chai Pani Restaurant Group
• Jorie Matijevich, Regional Vice President of Human Resources, Mission Health
• John Russler, Plant Manager, EATON Corporation
• Avril Pinder, County Manager, Buncombe County

Join our virtual team of business professionals with the goal of growing your business. We meet every Wednesday via Teams video conferencing at 8:30 for 90 minutes. No fees, just participation and consistency required. Make new connections and generate business in a professional environment

Elks Lodge Apple Breakfast, 7am-12pm, Join Hendersonville Elks Lodge 161 for the 2022 Apple Big Breakfast, which includes
pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, biscuits, gravy, hash brown casserole, apple dessert and a beverage, Proceeds to benefit
the Elks’ Christmas Charity Project, Adult tickets are $9 in advance, $10 at the door; children tickets (6-12 years old) are $6 in
advance, $7.00 at the door; children und