Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Sunday, March 27, 2022
Work With Us: Tanglewood Summer Camp
Mar 27 all-day
online

Tanglewood Summer Camp Positions

We are seeking teachers, teachers’ assistants, stage managers, and junior camp assistants for this year’s Tanglewood Summer Camp! Applications are open and will be accepted through March 31, 2022.

Monday, March 28, 2022
Buncombe County Accepting Proposals for COVID Recovery Funding
Mar 28 all-day
online
Buncombe County is seeking project ideas to help the community recover from and respond to COVID-19 and its negative economic impacts. Nonprofits and public organizations can submit projects now for consideration to be funded by federal COVID Recovery Funding.

This is the second Request for Proposals issued by the County as part of COVID Recovery Funding, which Buncombe County was allocated $50.7M through the American Rescue Plan Act. So far, the county has awarded $23.1M to 27 projects, leaving $27.6 M available still to award.

Buncombe County Commissioners have selected ten categories for this round of proposals:

  • Affordable Housing
  • Aging/Older Adults
  • Business Support/Economic Development
  • Environment/Climate
  • Homelessness
  • K-12 Education
  • Infrastructure and/or Broadband
  • Mental Health/Substance Use
  • NC Pre-K Expansion
  • Workforce

If you are interested in applying, the deadline is Tuesday, April 12 at noon. Learn more here.

The county is also holding a workshop that will help you better understand what projects the County is looking to fund and best practices on creating a successful application. Learn more about the scope of projects Buncombe County is looking for and have a chance to ask questions. All questions and responses from the session will be posted in the form of an addendum, and a recording of the session will be published.

The virtual funding workshop will be held on Monday, March 14 from 1:30-3 p.m. Register here.

Work With Us: Tanglewood Summer Camp
Mar 28 all-day
online

Tanglewood Summer Camp Positions

We are seeking teachers, teachers’ assistants, stage managers, and junior camp assistants for this year’s Tanglewood Summer Camp! Applications are open and will be accepted through March 31, 2022.

Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Buncombe County Accepting Proposals for COVID Recovery Funding
Mar 29 all-day
online
Buncombe County is seeking project ideas to help the community recover from and respond to COVID-19 and its negative economic impacts. Nonprofits and public organizations can submit projects now for consideration to be funded by federal COVID Recovery Funding.

This is the second Request for Proposals issued by the County as part of COVID Recovery Funding, which Buncombe County was allocated $50.7M through the American Rescue Plan Act. So far, the county has awarded $23.1M to 27 projects, leaving $27.6 M available still to award.

Buncombe County Commissioners have selected ten categories for this round of proposals:

  • Affordable Housing
  • Aging/Older Adults
  • Business Support/Economic Development
  • Environment/Climate
  • Homelessness
  • K-12 Education
  • Infrastructure and/or Broadband
  • Mental Health/Substance Use
  • NC Pre-K Expansion
  • Workforce

If you are interested in applying, the deadline is Tuesday, April 12 at noon. Learn more here.

The county is also holding a workshop that will help you better understand what projects the County is looking to fund and best practices on creating a successful application. Learn more about the scope of projects Buncombe County is looking for and have a chance to ask questions. All questions and responses from the session will be posted in the form of an addendum, and a recording of the session will be published.

The virtual funding workshop will be held on Monday, March 14 from 1:30-3 p.m. Register here.

Work With Us: Tanglewood Summer Camp
Mar 29 all-day
online

Tanglewood Summer Camp Positions

We are seeking teachers, teachers’ assistants, stage managers, and junior camp assistants for this year’s Tanglewood Summer Camp! Applications are open and will be accepted through March 31, 2022.

Ribbon Cutting for SafeNest Storage Asheville
Mar 29 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
SafeNest Storage

Join us as we celebrate one of our newest members — SafeNest Storage, as they host a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony.

SafeNest is a safe and secure storage facility with ground level, climate-controlled and humidity-controlled storage units. Ground level Non-Climate storage is also available. A highly trained on-site store manager is available to ensure excellent customer service.  In addition to 24/7 video surveillance, all customers are given a personalized gate code specific only to them, providing confidence their belongings will be kept safe and secure in this facility. Their storage facilities have RV and boat parking options near Lake Norman, Lake Wylie, Myrtle Beach and Asheville.

Come by for tours, refreshments and more — including raffles to win free storage!

Grow Mills River Meeting
Mar 29 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Burning Blush Brewery

Gather ● Relate ● Organize ● Work

Join us to stay updated on business in Mills River. With updates from the Town of Mills River and networking with neighboring businesses, let’s work to GROW your business in Mills River

Using LinkedIn to Generate New Business (Part 1 of 2)
Mar 29 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
online

No cost due to sponsor support

Linkedin continues to grow exponentially while also expanding features, ways to engage, and share content. It’s also the most business-relevant social media platform. In this session we will begin to review:

  • What is Linkedin?
  • How to best setup and leverage your personal Linkedin Profile towards your personal goals
  • How to best setup and leverage a Linkedin Company Page
  • Types of content you can post
  • Live Q&A

And we will continue deeper in Part 2 as we talk about:

  • Best practices for posting, content, and engagement
  • How to grow your business using Linkedin if you are a B2B business yourself (meaning, you service other businesses primarily)
  • What is tagging?
  • How to “unlock” Linkedin’s playing field at a deeper level with a Premium Account
  • Live Q&A

Speaker(s): Aaron Wesley Means

Co-Sponsor(s): Henderson County Chamber of Commerce

Webinar info will be emailed after registration

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Buncombe County Accepting Proposals for COVID Recovery Funding
Mar 30 all-day
online
Buncombe County is seeking project ideas to help the community recover from and respond to COVID-19 and its negative economic impacts. Nonprofits and public organizations can submit projects now for consideration to be funded by federal COVID Recovery Funding.

This is the second Request for Proposals issued by the County as part of COVID Recovery Funding, which Buncombe County was allocated $50.7M through the American Rescue Plan Act. So far, the county has awarded $23.1M to 27 projects, leaving $27.6 M available still to award.

Buncombe County Commissioners have selected ten categories for this round of proposals:

  • Affordable Housing
  • Aging/Older Adults
  • Business Support/Economic Development
  • Environment/Climate
  • Homelessness
  • K-12 Education
  • Infrastructure and/or Broadband
  • Mental Health/Substance Use
  • NC Pre-K Expansion
  • Workforce

If you are interested in applying, the deadline is Tuesday, April 12 at noon. Learn more here.

The county is also holding a workshop that will help you better understand what projects the County is looking to fund and best practices on creating a successful application. Learn more about the scope of projects Buncombe County is looking for and have a chance to ask questions. All questions and responses from the session will be posted in the form of an addendum, and a recording of the session will be published.

The virtual funding workshop will be held on Monday, March 14 from 1:30-3 p.m. Register here.

Work With Us: Tanglewood Summer Camp
Mar 30 all-day
online

Tanglewood Summer Camp Positions

We are seeking teachers, teachers’ assistants, stage managers, and junior camp assistants for this year’s Tanglewood Summer Camp! Applications are open and will be accepted through March 31, 2022.

WNC Career Expo
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Harrah’s Cherokee Center

***Details and registration to come. Below describes the Fall 2021 event.

Presented by the Mountain Area Workforce Board and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce

Businesses and organizations in our region are ready to promote career opportunities for job seekers in advanced manufacturing, technology, health care, tourism, professional services, and other growth industries. Any and all job seekers are encouraged to attend this one-stop opportunity to meet directly with representatives from companies that are hiring now.

 

Thursday, March 31, 2022
Buncombe County Accepting Proposals for COVID Recovery Funding
Mar 31 all-day
online
Buncombe County is seeking project ideas to help the community recover from and respond to COVID-19 and its negative economic impacts. Nonprofits and public organizations can submit projects now for consideration to be funded by federal COVID Recovery Funding.

This is the second Request for Proposals issued by the County as part of COVID Recovery Funding, which Buncombe County was allocated $50.7M through the American Rescue Plan Act. So far, the county has awarded $23.1M to 27 projects, leaving $27.6 M available still to award.

Buncombe County Commissioners have selected ten categories for this round of proposals:

  • Affordable Housing
  • Aging/Older Adults
  • Business Support/Economic Development
  • Environment/Climate
  • Homelessness
  • K-12 Education
  • Infrastructure and/or Broadband
  • Mental Health/Substance Use
  • NC Pre-K Expansion
  • Workforce

If you are interested in applying, the deadline is Tuesday, April 12 at noon. Learn more here.

The county is also holding a workshop that will help you better understand what projects the County is looking to fund and best practices on creating a successful application. Learn more about the scope of projects Buncombe County is looking for and have a chance to ask questions. All questions and responses from the session will be posted in the form of an addendum, and a recording of the session will be published.

The virtual funding workshop will be held on Monday, March 14 from 1:30-3 p.m. Register here.

Work With Us: Tanglewood Summer Camp
Mar 31 all-day
online

Tanglewood Summer Camp Positions

We are seeking teachers, teachers’ assistants, stage managers, and junior camp assistants for this year’s Tanglewood Summer Camp! Applications are open and will be accepted through March 31, 2022.

Build Your Business’ Website
Mar 31 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
online

No cost due to sponsor support

Having an online presence is a key ingredient to the success for almost every small business. If you don’t have a website yet, you shouldn’t wait any longer. Even if you don’t have technical website knowledge, this session will show you what it takes to build a simple website by walking you through some basic steps to getting it set up and running smoothly. Learn the tools and tricks behind building websites and feel empowered to grow your online presence!


Speaker(s): TenBiz

Co-Sponsor(s): Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce

Webinar info will be emailed after registration

Business After Hours
Mar 31 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Fireside Golf
Business After Hours is the Chamber’s premier networking event and the best chance for your to make valuable connections to build your business – all while having a great time! With fantastic food and beverages compliments of our host sponsor, and the chance to win great door prizes – this event is the best combination of business and fun!
Thursday Night Lenten Series: The Benedictine Life
Mar 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
St. John in the Wilderness

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All are invited to join St. John in the Wilderness for any or all of our Lenten Series sessions, to take place each Thursday evening in Lent. The evenings each have three offerings, all of which are open to the public with adults and youth most welcome. You do not have to be present for all three portions of the event to participate. See below for details.

  • Evening Prayer at 6:00 in the Atrium Chapel of the Parish Hall

  • Dinner at 6:30 in the Parish Hall – RSVP required below – $8/person or $20/family of 3+

  • Program from 7:00 to 8:00 in the Parish Hall, or join via Zoom with RSVP

Our Lenten program this year will be led by the Sisters of the Community of St. Mary. These Episcopal Nuns live at their convent in Sewanee, TN and are members of a monastic movement that goes back to 1865 when their order was started in New York. The sisters will take turns sharing with us the richness of their ancient monastic way of life. Together we will learn about their Benedictine way of living that includes prayers, work, radical hospitality, rich community, accountability, and more. While many think of monks and nuns as being something restricted to the Roman Catholic Church, the Episcopal Church has a long history of monastic life that continues to influence our churches to this day.

For the first session on March 3, we will host the Prioress of the Community of St. Mary, Sister Madeleine Mary, who will travel from Sewanee to be with us. Sister Madeleine Mary has been living in religious life for over 50 years having entered the cloister after teaching middle school in New York and spending time advocating for environmental justice issues.

In the sessions following on March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31, and April 7, we will meet in person at the Parish Hall to gather for a virtual visit with other Sisters from the Order, including Sister Hannah Winkler, who made her life profession in January 2021, and Sister Elizabeth Grace, who will share on the Rule of St. Benedict’s emphasis on humility. You may also participate on Zoom for any of the sessions, but we will hope you will join us in person if you can. Click here to sign up to be emailed a Zoom link.

All are also invited to join us for Evening Prayer in the Atrium Chapel of the Parish Hall at 6:00pm on each Thursday in Lent (March 3 – April 7). Dinner follows at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. RSVP and pay for dinner by clicking one of the boxes below by Tuesday of each week so food is not wasted. Masks will be required except when eating.

Sister Madeleine Mary will also be preaching at St. John in the Wilderness on Sunday, March 6, at the 8:45 and 11:00 services. Please join us as we journey through Lent together.

The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness: Benedictine nuns to lead Thursday evening Lenten
Mar 31 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness

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All are invited to join St. John in the Wilderness for any or all of our Lenten Series sessions, to take place each Thursday evening in Lent. The evenings each have three offerings all of which are open to the public with adults and youth most welcome. You do not have to be present for all three portions of the event to participate. See below for details.

  • Evening Prayer at 6:00 in the Atrium Chapel in the Parish Hall

  • Dinner at 6:30 in the Parish Hall – RSVP required below – $8/person or $20/family of 3+

  • Program from 7:00 to 8:00 in the Parish Hall, or join via Zoom with RSVP

Our Lenten program this year will be led by the Sisters of the Community of St. Mary. These Episcopal Nuns live at their convent in Sewanee, TN and are members of a monastic movement that goes back to 1865 when their order was started in New York. The sisters will take turns sharing with us the richness of their ancient monastic way of life. Together we will learn about their Benedictine way of living that includes prayers, work, radical hospitality, rich community, accountability, and more. While many think of monks and nuns as being something restricted to the Roman Catholic Church, the Episcopal Church has a long history of monastic life that continues to influence our churches to this day.

For the first session on March 3, we will host the Prioress of the Community of St. Mary, Sister Madeleine Mary, who will travel from Sewanee to be with us. Sister Madeleine Mary has been living in religious life for over 50 years having entered the cloister after teaching middle school in New York and spending time advocating for environmental justice issues.

In the sessions following on March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31, and April 7, we will meet in person at the Parish Hall to gather for a virtual visit with other Sisters from the Order, including Sister Hannah Winkler, who made her life profession in January 2021, and Sister Elizabeth Grace, who will share on Rule of St. Benedict’s emphasis on humility. You may also participate on Zoom for any of the sessions, but we will hope you will join us in person if you can. Click here to sign up to be emailed a Zoom link.

All are also invited to join us for Evening Prayer in the Atrium Chapel of the Parish Hall at 6:00pm on each Thursday in Lent (March 3 – April 7). Dinner follows at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. RSVP and pay for dinner by clicking the one of the boxes below by Tuesday of each week so food is not wasted. Masks will be required except when eating.

Sister Madeleine Mary will also be preaching at St. John in the Wilderness on Sunday, March 6, at the 8:45 and 11:00 services. Please join us as we journey through Lent together.

For more information:
https://www.communityofstmarysouth.org/about
https://www.facebook.com/communityofstmarysouth/

Friday, April 1, 2022
Buncombe County Accepting Proposals for COVID Recovery Funding
Apr 1 all-day
online
Buncombe County is seeking project ideas to help the community recover from and respond to COVID-19 and its negative economic impacts. Nonprofits and public organizations can submit projects now for consideration to be funded by federal COVID Recovery Funding.

This is the second Request for Proposals issued by the County as part of COVID Recovery Funding, which Buncombe County was allocated $50.7M through the American Rescue Plan Act. So far, the county has awarded $23.1M to 27 projects, leaving $27.6 M available still to award.

Buncombe County Commissioners have selected ten categories for this round of proposals:

  • Affordable Housing
  • Aging/Older Adults
  • Business Support/Economic Development
  • Environment/Climate
  • Homelessness
  • K-12 Education
  • Infrastructure and/or Broadband
  • Mental Health/Substance Use
  • NC Pre-K Expansion
  • Workforce

If you are interested in applying, the deadline is Tuesday, April 12 at noon. Learn more here.

The county is also holding a workshop that will help you better understand what projects the County is looking to fund and best practices on creating a successful application. Learn more about the scope of projects Buncombe County is looking for and have a chance to ask questions. All questions and responses from the session will be posted in the form of an addendum, and a recording of the session will be published.

The virtual funding workshop will be held on Monday, March 14 from 1:30-3 p.m. Register here.

Nominations accepted for the Blue Ridge Business Growth + Rising Star Awards
Apr 1 all-day
online

The Blue Ridge Business Growth Awards (companies in business over 3 years) and Rising Star Awards (companies in business less than 3 years) will be presented to Chamber member businesses that experienced growth in 2020 through quality management, inventiveness, old fashioned hard work and courage. Companies can be recognized for employment growth, revenue growth, or a combination.
Download a nomination form today. Deadline is August 19th
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Buncombe County Accepting Proposals for COVID Recovery Funding
Apr 2 all-day
online
Buncombe County is seeking project ideas to help the community recover from and respond to COVID-19 and its negative economic impacts. Nonprofits and public organizations can submit projects now for consideration to be funded by federal COVID Recovery Funding.

This is the second Request for Proposals issued by the County as part of COVID Recovery Funding, which Buncombe County was allocated $50.7M through the American Rescue Plan Act. So far, the county has awarded $23.1M to 27 projects, leaving $27.6 M available still to award.

Buncombe County Commissioners have selected ten categories for this round of proposals:

  • Affordable Housing
  • Aging/Older Adults
  • Business Support/Economic Development
  • Environment/Climate
  • Homelessness
  • K-12 Education
  • Infrastructure and/or Broadband
  • Mental Health/Substance Use
  • NC Pre-K Expansion
  • Workforce

If you are interested in applying, the deadline is Tuesday, April 12 at noon. Learn more here.

The county is also holding a workshop that will help you better understand what projects the County is looking to fund and best practices on creating a successful application. Learn more about the scope of projects Buncombe County is looking for and have a chance to ask questions. All questions and responses from the session will be posted in the form of an addendum, and a recording of the session will be published.

The virtual funding workshop will be held on Monday, March 14 from 1:30-3 p.m. Register here.

Roundtable Sessions for Women Entrepreneurs
Apr 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Focal Point

Collective brain power from women with a variety of skill sets, talent, backgrounds, and experiences is very powerful! So come join other women with vision and energy, and let’s work on making your dream a success.

In a collaborative and supportive environment, each attendee will have a chance in the hot seat where all the brain power at the table is focused on solving your problem, issue, or question. More deets are available at plrconnectevents.com (Note: Tickets won’t be sold at the door)

Sunday, April 3, 2022
Buncombe County Accepting Proposals for COVID Recovery Funding
Apr 3 all-day
online
Buncombe County is seeking project ideas to help the community recover from and respond to COVID-19 and its negative economic impacts. Nonprofits and public organizations can submit projects now for consideration to be funded by federal COVID Recovery Funding.

This is the second Request for Proposals issued by the County as part of COVID Recovery Funding, which Buncombe County was allocated $50.7M through the American Rescue Plan Act. So far, the county has awarded $23.1M to 27 projects, leaving $27.6 M available still to award.

Buncombe County Commissioners have selected ten categories for this round of proposals:

  • Affordable Housing
  • Aging/Older Adults
  • Business Support/Economic Development
  • Environment/Climate
  • Homelessness
  • K-12 Education
  • Infrastructure and/or Broadband
  • Mental Health/Substance Use
  • NC Pre-K Expansion
  • Workforce

If you are interested in applying, the deadline is Tuesday, April 12 at noon. Learn more here.

The county is also holding a workshop that will help you better understand what projects the County is looking to fund and best practices on creating a successful application. Learn more about the scope of projects Buncombe County is looking for and have a chance to ask questions. All questions and responses from the session will be posted in the form of an addendum, and a recording of the session will be published.

The virtual funding workshop will be held on Monday, March 14 from 1:30-3 p.m. Register here.

Monday, April 4, 2022
Buncombe County Accepting Proposals for COVID Recovery Funding
Apr 4 all-day
online
Buncombe County is seeking project ideas to help the community recover from and respond to COVID-19 and its negative economic impacts. Nonprofits and public organizations can submit projects now for consideration to be funded by federal COVID Recovery Funding.

This is the second Request for Proposals issued by the County as part of COVID Recovery Funding, which Buncombe County was allocated $50.7M through the American Rescue Plan Act. So far, the county has awarded $23.1M to 27 projects, leaving $27.6 M available still to award.

Buncombe County Commissioners have selected ten categories for this round of proposals:

  • Affordable Housing
  • Aging/Older Adults
  • Business Support/Economic Development
  • Environment/Climate
  • Homelessness
  • K-12 Education
  • Infrastructure and/or Broadband
  • Mental Health/Substance Use
  • NC Pre-K Expansion
  • Workforce

If you are interested in applying, the deadline is Tuesday, April 12 at noon. Learn more here.

The county is also holding a workshop that will help you better understand what projects the County is looking to fund and best practices on creating a successful application. Learn more about the scope of projects Buncombe County is looking for and have a chance to ask questions. All questions and responses from the session will be posted in the form of an addendum, and a recording of the session will be published.

The virtual funding workshop will be held on Monday, March 14 from 1:30-3 p.m. Register here.

The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA): Information Session for the TPDF 2022 grant cycle
Apr 4 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Explore Asheville Board Room

Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF) Information Session

The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) is hosting an Information Session for the TPDF 2022 grant cycle. The session will include information on the application process, funding requirements, and due dates as well as an opportunity for Q&A.

Don’t miss this informative session!

Event Details:

  • Wednesday, May 4, 2022
  • Program from 3 – 4:30 PM
  • Explore Asheville Board Room, 1st Floor
  • 27 College Place, Asheville, NC 28801

The deadline for Phase 1 applications is Wednesday, June 1, 2022, 5 p.m. ET.

Find details about the Tourism Product Development Fund here.

 

If you have questions or require further information, please contact Hannah Dosa, Community Engagement Project Coordinator, at [email protected].

Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Buncombe County Accepting Proposals for COVID Recovery Funding
Apr 5 all-day
online
Buncombe County is seeking project ideas to help the community recover from and respond to COVID-19 and its negative economic impacts. Nonprofits and public organizations can submit projects now for consideration to be funded by federal COVID Recovery Funding.

This is the second Request for Proposals issued by the County as part of COVID Recovery Funding, which Buncombe County was allocated $50.7M through the American Rescue Plan Act. So far, the county has awarded $23.1M to 27 projects, leaving $27.6 M available still to award.

Buncombe County Commissioners have selected ten categories for this round of proposals:

  • Affordable Housing
  • Aging/Older Adults
  • Business Support/Economic Development
  • Environment/Climate
  • Homelessness
  • K-12 Education
  • Infrastructure and/or Broadband
  • Mental Health/Substance Use
  • NC Pre-K Expansion
  • Workforce

If you are interested in applying, the deadline is Tuesday, April 12 at noon. Learn more here.

The county is also holding a workshop that will help you better understand what projects the County is looking to fund and best practices on creating a successful application. Learn more about the scope of projects Buncombe County is looking for and have a chance to ask questions. All questions and responses from the session will be posted in the form of an addendum, and a recording of the session will be published.

The virtual funding workshop will be held on Monday, March 14 from 1:30-3 p.m. Register here.

Nominations accepted for the Blue Ridge Business Growth + Rising Star Awards
Apr 5 all-day
online

The Blue Ridge Business Growth Awards (companies in business over 3 years) and Rising Star Awards (companies in business less than 3 years) will be presented to Chamber member businesses that experienced growth in 2020 through quality management, inventiveness, old fashioned hard work and courage. Companies can be recognized for employment growth, revenue growth, or a combination.
Download a nomination form today. Deadline is August 19th
Financial Literacy In Starting a Business
Apr 5 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
online w/ BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

No cost due to sponsor support

Fact: Small businesses that fail during the first 3 years usually fail because they don’t understand financials. Not because of products or service, but because they don’t understand

In this workshop, you will learn:

  • How to write a business plan and keep it up to date
  • Understanding your credit, how to build it and/or fix it, and its impact on your business
  • Business start-up funding options
  • Bookkeeping tips
  • How banking products can help you keep records from transactions
  • Why profits should go in the bank first and not your pocket
  • How SBA resource partners can have a positive impact on your business

Speaker(s): SBA

Co-Sponsor(s): Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce

Webinar info will be emailed after registration

Contractors vs. Employees
Apr 5 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
online

No cost due to sponsor support

Maybe you’ve never thought about the difference between an employee and an independent contractor, or maybe you have thought about it often, but just can’t decide which is which in your situation. It is critical that business owners correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors. Making the wrong determination can have severe implications from both a legal standpoint and with the IRS. For example, generally, you must withhold income taxes, withhold and pay Social Security and Medicare taxes, and pay unemployment tax on wages paid to an employee. You do not generally have to withhold or pay any taxes on payments to independent contractors. This session will discuss key differences and help you feel more confident about classifying your team in the correct way.


Speaker(s): TenBiz

Co-Sponsor(s): Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce

Webinar info will be emailed after registration

Contractors vs. Employees Business Class
Apr 5 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
BRCC SBC Online

No cost due to sponsor support

Maybe you’ve never thought about the difference between an employee and an independent contractor, or maybe you have thought about it often, but just can’t decide which is which in your situation. It is critical that business owners correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors. Making the wrong determination can have severe implications from both a legal standpoint and with the IRS. For example, generally, you must withhold income taxes, withhold and pay Social Security and Medicare taxes, and pay unemployment tax on wages paid to an employee. You do not generally have to withhold or pay any taxes on payments to independent contractors. This session will discuss key differences and help you feel more confident about classifying your team in the correct way.


Speaker(s): TenBiz

Co-Sponsor(s): Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce

Webinar info will be emailed after registration

Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Buncombe County Accepting Proposals for COVID Recovery Funding
Apr 6 all-day
online
Buncombe County is seeking project ideas to help the community recover from and respond to COVID-19 and its negative economic impacts. Nonprofits and public organizations can submit projects now for consideration to be funded by federal COVID Recovery Funding.

This is the second Request for Proposals issued by the County as part of COVID Recovery Funding, which Buncombe County was allocated $50.7M through the American Rescue Plan Act. So far, the county has awarded $23.1M to 27 projects, leaving $27.6 M available still to award.

Buncombe County Commissioners have selected ten categories for this round of proposals:

  • Affordable Housing
  • Aging/Older Adults
  • Business Support/Economic Development
  • Environment/Climate
  • Homelessness
  • K-12 Education
  • Infrastructure and/or Broadband
  • Mental Health/Substance Use
  • NC Pre-K Expansion
  • Workforce

If you are interested in applying, the deadline is Tuesday, April 12 at noon. Learn more here.

The county is also holding a workshop that will help you better understand what projects the County is looking to fund and best practices on creating a successful application. Learn more about the scope of projects Buncombe County is looking for and have a chance to ask questions. All questions and responses from the session will be posted in the form of an addendum, and a recording of the session will be published.

The virtual funding workshop will be held on Monday, March 14 from 1:30-3 p.m. Register here.