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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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Friday, March 24, 2023
Center for Craft: Cowork Office Available
Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Center for Craft
Located on the second floor of our building downtown Asheville, North Carolina, Cowork at Center for Craft provides space for creative entrepreneurs and small businesses to work alongside each other while building community.

We have one private office available as well as our more flexible desk spaces! If you are local to Asheville or planning to relocate here soon, visit our page to learn about our plans and schedule a tour.

Some perks of being a Coworker in our space include strong and reliable internet, mail service, monthly conference room credits, complimentary color printing, a full kitchen, and access to a wide network of creative professionals.

Ways to Cowork

Private Office

$500–$1200

  • Unlimited access during extended hours
  • Direct fiber internet
  • 14 hrs/month of conference room usage

Anchor Desk

$300

  • Unlimited access during extended hours
  • Dedicated desk space & storage
  • 10 hrs/month of conference room usage

F/T Flex Plan

$200

  • Unlimited access during standard hours
  • Shared desk space
  • 6 hrs/month of conference room usage

P/T Flex Plan

$150

  • Access 10 days/month during standard hours
  • Shared desk space
  • 3 hrs/month of conference room usage
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Categories: Art & Craft Business and Networking Community
The Power of the Inbox: Email Marketing as a Key to Grow Your Business
Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
The Chamber
The inbox remains the most direct method for marketing online and statistically outperforms every other medium by a landslide!
This session is a fresh overview of what email marketing is in 2023, and the best practices on how to grow an engaged email list to drive more business.
You will gain a better understanding of:
– Why your email list should be the “central component” of your digital marketing
– Why email creates more sales and conversions than other mediums
– What does successful email marketing look like?
– How and where tp grow your email list
– What types of emails to send to get the best results
– What should you send?
– Expanding your reach for every email you send
– Understanding how connected email & social media are… how to work them together
– Tips and Secrets to get your emails opened, engaged, and successful.
– Special Chamber Discounts and Bonuses
– Live Q&A
Presenter Bio:
Presenter Aaron Wesley Means is a communication specialist, internet marketer, and CEO of ACTIVATE Business Solutions based in Brevard, NC. He has a BA in Communication from Arizona State University.
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Categories: Business and Networking
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Chamber Challenge: Asheville’s Annual 5k Celebrating Workplace Wellness Registration Open
Mar 25 – Mar 24 all-day
online
Grab your colleagues, your friends, even your family, and celebrate workplace wellness in this fun 5k. You might walk every step or sprint to the finish – either way we know you’re up to the challenge!

Register by April 2 for early registration rates, and by April 16 to get your race shirt.

Join us for free trainings starting March 21st

Hosted by the YMCA of Western North Carolina
Tuesdays starting March 21st • 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Meet in the Asheville Chamber parking lot top level (36 Montford Ave.)

• Open to everyone: share this info with co-workers or another business and encourage them to join a training.
• All fitness levels welcome: from first-time 5k walkers to active runners who want to improve.

The Chamber Challenge is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses in the Asheville area. Encourage your co-workers, family and friends to participate. Whether you walk every step or sprint to the finish, we know you’re up to the challenge!

Register for the 2023 Chamber Challenge

Register by April 16th for your free race shirt. After April 16th, limited quantities of shirts may be available for $10.

Registration fee:

$35 – Early Registration until April 2rd

$40 – April 3-30

$45 – Late Registration May 1-5

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Categories: Business and Networking Community Sports
Market Your Brand (Part 1 of 2)
Mar 25 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
BRCC Small Business Center

In-Person Only
No cost due to sponsor support

A brand is more than a name and logo. It is the perception that people have in their mind about a company, product or service that attracts them to you. Marketing a brand is like a 6-cylinder engine. If all 6-cylinders are not working together, one does not get the full power from the engine. Having only a website, business card and social media is like only having 3 cylinders. You do not get the full power from the brand. Can the Market Your Brand Workshop help you market your company, product or service? Take this self-test. You get one point for each that fits your company. ___ Healthy Increases in Annual Sales ___ High Profit Margins  ___ Top of Search – Page 1 on Google My Business with a 4.5-5 Star Rating and High Number of Reviews ___ Branded Mobile-Friendly Website with High Traffic Numbers ___ Top Of Mind  (When people think of your business category your name pops into their mind.) ___ Branded Social Media Platform with High Number of Likes & Followers ___ Branded Content Strategy (know and use key words that attract customers) ___ Branded Collateral Material (all printed materials are current and effective i.e. business card) ___ Use Brand Pivot Point in Making Marketing Decisions ___ Have and use a Customer Database to Market the Brand ___ Market to all 3 Stages in the Customer Cycle (Prospect, 1st Time Customer and Repeat Customer) ___ Use Brand Tagline in all Online and Print Marketing Materials ___ Branded Advertising Specialties (all promotional materials are current and effective i.e. tee-shirts) ___ Branded Company Spaces (promote brand in offices, lobby, store front, hallways, bathroom, etc.) ___ Branded External and Internal Signage (use signage to promote brand and it is current) ___ Total If you have a score of less than 14, the Market Your Brand Workshop can help create a plan to better Market Your Brand.

Speaker(s): Gary Heisey, Executive Director Mission Acceleration and Vision Leadership Program

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

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Categories: Business and Networking Education
Center for Craft: Cowork Office Available
Mar 25 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Center for Craft
Located on the second floor of our building downtown Asheville, North Carolina, Cowork at Center for Craft provides space for creative entrepreneurs and small businesses to work alongside each other while building community.

We have one private office available as well as our more flexible desk spaces! If you are local to Asheville or planning to relocate here soon, visit our page to learn about our plans and schedule a tour.

Some perks of being a Coworker in our space include strong and reliable internet, mail service, monthly conference room credits, complimentary color printing, a full kitchen, and access to a wide network of creative professionals.

Ways to Cowork

Private Office

$500–$1200

  • Unlimited access during extended hours
  • Direct fiber internet
  • 14 hrs/month of conference room usage

Anchor Desk

$300

  • Unlimited access during extended hours
  • Dedicated desk space & storage
  • 10 hrs/month of conference room usage

F/T Flex Plan

$200

  • Unlimited access during standard hours
  • Shared desk space
  • 6 hrs/month of conference room usage

P/T Flex Plan

$150

  • Access 10 days/month during standard hours
  • Shared desk space
  • 3 hrs/month of conference room usage
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Categories: Art & Craft Business and Networking Community
Intro to Gelli Printing Workshop
Mar 25 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Purple Crayon

Gelli printing is an easy, innovative way to create vibrant, one-of-a-kind monoprints. The results are striking, and all you need is a gelli plate, acrylic paint, and some kind of substrate (paper, fabric, etc.). In this fun, hands-on workshop, paper artist Kristen Grady will teach you everything you need to get started with this super versatile process.

Among other techniques, you’ll learn how to build multiple layers of design, create textures and an “old wall” look, and add stenciling and shimmer to your prints. Kristen will also teach you how to create two-sided prints, work with multiple prints at the same time, create a theme for your prints, use thick and thin paints in different ways, and find your color palette.

There will be plenty of time to practice each technique, and you’ll complete at least four, two-sided prints. You’ll also leave with plenty of ideas on how to use your finished prints, including incorporating them into junk journals, and how to care for and store your gelli plate, which will be yours to keep—a $25 value!

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Categories: Art & Craft Workshops
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Chamber Challenge: Asheville’s Annual 5k Celebrating Workplace Wellness Registration Open
Mar 26 – Mar 25 all-day
online
Grab your colleagues, your friends, even your family, and celebrate workplace wellness in this fun 5k. You might walk every step or sprint to the finish – either way we know you’re up to the challenge!

Register by April 2 for early registration rates, and by April 16 to get your race shirt.

Join us for free trainings starting March 21st

Hosted by the YMCA of Western North Carolina
Tuesdays starting March 21st • 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Meet in the Asheville Chamber parking lot top level (36 Montford Ave.)

• Open to everyone: share this info with co-workers or another business and encourage them to join a training.
• All fitness levels welcome: from first-time 5k walkers to active runners who want to improve.

The Chamber Challenge is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses in the Asheville area. Encourage your co-workers, family and friends to participate. Whether you walk every step or sprint to the finish, we know you’re up to the challenge!

Register for the 2023 Chamber Challenge

Register by April 16th for your free race shirt. After April 16th, limited quantities of shirts may be available for $10.

Registration fee:

$35 – Early Registration until April 2rd

$40 – April 3-30

$45 – Late Registration May 1-5

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Categories: Business and Networking Community Sports
Market Your Brand (Part 2 of 2)
Mar 26 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
BRCC Small Business Center TEDC Building, Room 335

In-Person Only
No cost due to sponsor support

A brand is more than a name and logo. It is the perception that people have in their mind about a company, product or service that attracts them to you. Marketing a brand is like a 6-cylinder engine. If all 6-cylinders are not working together, one does not get the full power from the engine. Having only a website, business card and social media is like only having 3 cylinders. You do not get the full power from the brand. Can the Market Your Brand Workshop help you with your market your company, product or service? Take this self-test. You get one point for each that fits your company. ___ Healthy Increases in Annual Sales ___ High Profit Margins  ___ Top of Search – Page 1 on Google My Business with a 4.5-5 Star Rating and High Number of Reviews ___ Branded Mobile-Friendly Website with High Traffic Numbers ___ Top Of Mind  (When people think of your business category your name pops into their mind.) ___ Branded Social Media Platform with High Number of Likes & Followers ___ Branded Content Strategy (know and use key words that attract customers) ___ Branded Collateral Material (all printed materials are current and effective i.e. business card) ___ Use Brand Pivot Point in Making Marketing Decisions ___ Have and use a Customer Database to Market the Brand ___ Market to all 3 Stages in the Customer Cycle (Prospect, 1st Time Customer and Repeat Customer) ___ Use Brand Tagline in all Online and Print Marketing Materials ___ Branded Advertising Specialties (all promotional materials are current and effective i.e. tee-shirts) ___ Branded Company Spaces (promote brand in offices, lobby, store front, hallways, bathroom, etc.) ___ Branded External and Internal Signage (use signage to promote brand and it is current) ___ Total If you have a score of less than 14, the Market Your Brand Workshop can help create a plan to better Market Your Brand.

Speaker(s): Gary Heisey, Executive Director Mission Acceleration and Vision Leadership Program

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

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Categories: Business and Networking Education
Monday, March 27, 2023
Nominations Requested for Business Leader Awards
Mar 27 all-day
online

Who do you think shines as a small business leader in Buncombe County? Your boss? Your friend? The owner of your favorite local business?
Or does your family-owned business stands out?

The Chamber’s annual leadership awards recognize outstanding businesses and leaders. Tell us who you think deserves recognition: nominating someone for Small Business Leader of the Year or submit an application for Family Business of the Year.
Sponsored by HomeTrust Bank, Small Business Leader of the Year awards recognize two individuals who clearly reflect quality and dedication to the operation of business in the Asheville area and provide leadership accomplishments including innovation, initiative and civic responsiveness. Submit a nomination.

The Family Business of the Year Award, sponsored by the UNC Asheville Family Business Forum, recognizes a family-owned business for their contributions to the community and success as a family-owned enterprise. Self-nominations encourage. Submit a nomination.

We’re also taking applications for Sky High Growth Awards recognizing business success. Submit your Sky High application.

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Categories: Business and Networking Community
Center for Craft: Cowork Office Available
Mar 27 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Center for Craft
Located on the second floor of our building downtown Asheville, North Carolina, Cowork at Center for Craft provides space for creative entrepreneurs and small businesses to work alongside each other while building community.

We have one private office available as well as our more flexible desk spaces! If you are local to Asheville or planning to relocate here soon, visit our page to learn about our plans and schedule a tour.

Some perks of being a Coworker in our space include strong and reliable internet, mail service, monthly conference room credits, complimentary color printing, a full kitchen, and access to a wide network of creative professionals.

Ways to Cowork

Private Office

$500–$1200

  • Unlimited access during extended hours
  • Direct fiber internet
  • 14 hrs/month of conference room usage

Anchor Desk

$300

  • Unlimited access during extended hours
  • Dedicated desk space & storage
  • 10 hrs/month of conference room usage

F/T Flex Plan

$200

  • Unlimited access during standard hours
  • Shared desk space
  • 6 hrs/month of conference room usage

P/T Flex Plan

$150

  • Access 10 days/month during standard hours
  • Shared desk space
  • 3 hrs/month of conference room usage
Read more
Categories: Art & Craft Business and Networking Community
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Nominations Requested for Business Leader Awards
Mar 28 all-day
online

Who do you think shines as a small business leader in Buncombe County? Your boss? Your friend? The owner of your favorite local business?
Or does your family-owned business stands out?

The Chamber’s annual leadership awards recognize outstanding businesses and leaders. Tell us who you think deserves recognition: nominating someone for Small Business Leader of the Year or submit an application for Family Business of the Year.
Sponsored by HomeTrust Bank, Small Business Leader of the Year awards recognize two individuals who clearly reflect quality and dedication to the operation of business in the Asheville area and provide leadership accomplishments including innovation, initiative and civic responsiveness. Submit a nomination.

The Family Business of the Year Award, sponsored by the UNC Asheville Family Business Forum, recognizes a family-owned business for their contributions to the community and success as a family-owned enterprise. Self-nominations encourage. Submit a nomination.

We’re also taking applications for Sky High Growth Awards recognizing business success. Submit your Sky High application.

Read more
Categories: Business and Networking Community
WomanUP Workshop – Be Fearless. Own Your Power.
Mar 28 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am
A-B Tech Conference Center

Just starting out, at the top of your game or taking on new challenges…imposter syndrome can trip you at any stage. When you are fearless instead, you can take it all on. Marlowe Weingart and Laura Wagenknecht show you how to make imposter syndrome work for you, not against you, so you can own your power.

In an interactive workshop, we’ll talk about what imposter syndrome is, how to recognize symptoms and steps to overcome it.

 

Our delicious breakfast buffet is compliments of Everyday Gourmet:

Spinach, Mushroom & Caramelized Onions Frittata – GF Vegetarian

Grit Cakes with Cabot White Cheddar Cheese Sauce and Sweet Pepper Confetti – GF Vegetarian

Massaged Citrus Kale Salad with Ruby Red Grapefruit, Cara Cara & Mandarin Oranges with Candied Pecans – GF Vegan

Ham & Brie Croissants

Apple Crisp – GF Vegan with Vanilla Greek Yogurt

Coffee, Hot Tea, Lavender Lemonade

 

 

About our Speakers:

 

 

Laura Wagenknecht, MSW, CEC, CMT
CEO, Mosaic Business Consulting, LLC

Laura Wagenknecht is an experienced business consultant, planner, and ICF-certified executive coach who specializes in helping women and minority-owned businesses succeed. With more than 30 years of professional experience and 20+ years of executive experience in multiple industries, she draws on experience to help others fill the gaps and to assemble the pieces for a successful business. Her diverse coaching practices provide a critical and beautiful contribution to the business community. Laura is the Secretary for the ICF-Charlotte chapter, leader of community engagement and outreach for the Western Carolina Coaches subchapter of ICF Charlotte, and Co-Chair of SCORE Asheville. In 2022 she won the Women Entrepreneurs: Best in Business Award.

 

Marlowe J. Weingart, Performance Advisor and Team-building Specialist
Humane Resourcing LLC

Humane Resourcing was created in 2021 because Marlowe Weingart recognized the severity of burnout in the workplace and knew that she could do something to combat it. With more than 25 years as a team-building specialist as well as designing and delivering innovative training to organizations, Marlowe uses her unique skill set to help enterprises achieve radical change for staff in both their personal lives and at work. As a certified coach with the International Coaching Federation, Marlowe seeks to help folks unblock the barriers they have to achieving the success they dream of.

Agenda

8:00 am             Doors Open

8:00-8:50 am     Meet and Mingle, Enjoy a Light Breakfast

8:50-10:30 am   Program

 

Chamber Signature Members

Biltmore Farms, LLC   ~   Duke Energy   ~   Everyday Gourmet  ~  First Bank   ~   First Citizens Bank   ~   Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority     

HomeTrust Bank  ~  Mission Health   ~   Pratt & Whitney   ~   UNC Asheville   ~   Wells Fargo Bank, NA

 

Chamber Event Refund Policy: The Chamber requires payment in advance for admission to all Chamber events. Event fees (regardless of attendance) are refundable only if a cancellation notice is received at least two weeks prior to the event.

 

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Categories: Business and Networking
Center for Craft: Cowork Office Available
Mar 28 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Center for Craft
Located on the second floor of our building downtown Asheville, North Carolina, Cowork at Center for Craft provides space for creative entrepreneurs and small businesses to work alongside each other while building community.

We have one private office available as well as our more flexible desk spaces! If you are local to Asheville or planning to relocate here soon, visit our page to learn about our plans and schedule a tour.

Some perks of being a Coworker in our space include strong and reliable internet, mail service, monthly conference room credits, complimentary color printing, a full kitchen, and access to a wide network of creative professionals.

Ways to Cowork

Private Office

$500–$1200

  • Unlimited access during extended hours
  • Direct fiber internet
  • 14 hrs/month of conference room usage

Anchor Desk

$300

  • Unlimited access during extended hours
  • Dedicated desk space & storage
  • 10 hrs/month of conference room usage

F/T Flex Plan

$200

  • Unlimited access during standard hours
  • Shared desk space
  • 6 hrs/month of conference room usage

P/T Flex Plan

$150

  • Access 10 days/month during standard hours
  • Shared desk space
  • 3 hrs/month of conference room usage
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Categories: Art & Craft Business and Networking Community
GROW Milles River
Mar 28 @ 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.
Our first quarter mixer is Sponsored by NC Farm Bureau – Mills River, Brandon Adams.
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Categories: Business and Networking
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Nominations Requested for Business Leader Awards
Mar 29 all-day
online

Who do you think shines as a small business leader in Buncombe County? Your boss? Your friend? The owner of your favorite local business?
Or does your family-owned business stands out?

The Chamber’s annual leadership awards recognize outstanding businesses and leaders. Tell us who you think deserves recognition: nominating someone for Small Business Leader of the Year or submit an application for Family Business of the Year.
Sponsored by HomeTrust Bank, Small Business Leader of the Year awards recognize two individuals who clearly reflect quality and dedication to the operation of business in the Asheville area and provide leadership accomplishments including innovation, initiative and civic responsiveness. Submit a nomination.

The Family Business of the Year Award, sponsored by the UNC Asheville Family Business Forum, recognizes a family-owned business for their contributions to the community and success as a family-owned enterprise. Self-nominations encourage. Submit a nomination.

We’re also taking applications for Sky High Growth Awards recognizing business success. Submit your Sky High application.

Read more
Categories: Business and Networking Community
Entrepreneur Resilience Summit
Mar 29 @ 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
The Collider

Entrepreneurship can be a challenging and unpredictable path, and it’s common to face setbacks, challenges, and failures along the way. Being resilient can help you cope in a healthy and productive way and can help you bounce back from failures and continue pursuing your goals. Resilience can also help you stay focused and motivated and can enable you to adapt to changes and challenges as they arise.  As we look into 2023 and beyond, unpredictability in the market is going to be the standard, so to best prepare our businesses for a constant state of change, we need to be resilient.

Brought to you by Venture Asheville – join us on Wednesday, March 29th for an encouraging one-day summit designed for the founder, their team and for their venture.  We will be joined by keynote speakers, author Brad Stulberg, and former general manager of New Belgium, Jay Richardson, along with founders who lead the best company cultures and those who will share their personal stories of resilience.  In addition, area resources will be available to answer a broad spectrum of questions during the open networking time.

Each ticket includes admission for one person to all sessions, morning coffee, box lunch and a Pockitudes journal.

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Categories: Business and Networking
Center for Craft: Cowork Office Available
Mar 29 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Center for Craft
Located on the second floor of our building downtown Asheville, North Carolina, Cowork at Center for Craft provides space for creative entrepreneurs and small businesses to work alongside each other while building community.

We have one private office available as well as our more flexible desk spaces! If you are local to Asheville or planning to relocate here soon, visit our page to learn about our plans and schedule a tour.

Some perks of being a Coworker in our space include strong and reliable internet, mail service, monthly conference room credits, complimentary color printing, a full kitchen, and access to a wide network of creative professionals.

Ways to Cowork

Private Office

$500–$1200

  • Unlimited access during extended hours
  • Direct fiber internet
  • 14 hrs/month of conference room usage

Anchor Desk

$300

  • Unlimited access during extended hours
  • Dedicated desk space & storage
  • 10 hrs/month of conference room usage

F/T Flex Plan

$200

  • Unlimited access during standard hours
  • Shared desk space
  • 6 hrs/month of conference room usage

P/T Flex Plan

$150

  • Access 10 days/month during standard hours
  • Shared desk space
  • 3 hrs/month of conference room usage
Read more
Categories: Art & Craft Business and Networking Community
Grand Opening for Hatch Coworking aka Hatch 2.0
Mar 29 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Hatchworks Coworking

Please join the Chamber to celebrate the Grand Opening of Emergency Tech Repair!

Emergency Tech Repair is full service tech repair shop for phones, laptops, computers and more! They offer gaming commuter support and building as well as tech accessorys. The shop is located in the center of the Asheville Mall (near Victorias Secret)

Join us for some small bites and a free screen protector!

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Categories: Business and Networking Community
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Nominations Requested for Business Leader Awards
Mar 30 all-day
online

Who do you think shines as a small business leader in Buncombe County? Your boss? Your friend? The owner of your favorite local business?
Or does your family-owned business stands out?

The Chamber’s annual leadership awards recognize outstanding businesses and leaders. Tell us who you think deserves recognition: nominating someone for Small Business Leader of the Year or submit an application for Family Business of the Year.
Sponsored by HomeTrust Bank, Small Business Leader of the Year awards recognize two individuals who clearly reflect quality and dedication to the operation of business in the Asheville area and provide leadership accomplishments including innovation, initiative and civic responsiveness. Submit a nomination.

The Family Business of the Year Award, sponsored by the UNC Asheville Family Business Forum, recognizes a family-owned business for their contributions to the community and success as a family-owned enterprise. Self-nominations encourage. Submit a nomination.

We’re also taking applications for Sky High Growth Awards recognizing business success. Submit your Sky High application.

Read more
Categories: Business and Networking Community
Center for Craft: Cowork Office Available
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Center for Craft
Located on the second floor of our building downtown Asheville, North Carolina, Cowork at Center for Craft provides space for creative entrepreneurs and small businesses to work alongside each other while building community.

We have one private office available as well as our more flexible desk spaces! If you are local to Asheville or planning to relocate here soon, visit our page to learn about our plans and schedule a tour.

Some perks of being a Coworker in our space include strong and reliable internet, mail service, monthly conference room credits, complimentary color printing, a full kitchen, and access to a wide network of creative professionals.

Ways to Cowork

Private Office

$500–$1200

  • Unlimited access during extended hours
  • Direct fiber internet
  • 14 hrs/month of conference room usage

Anchor Desk

$300

  • Unlimited access during extended hours
  • Dedicated desk space & storage
  • 10 hrs/month of conference room usage

F/T Flex Plan

$200

  • Unlimited access during standard hours
  • Shared desk space
  • 6 hrs/month of conference room usage

P/T Flex Plan

$150

  • Access 10 days/month during standard hours
  • Shared desk space
  • 3 hrs/month of conference room usage
Read more
Categories: Art & Craft Business and Networking Community
Friday, March 31, 2023
Nominations Requested for Business Leader Awards
Mar 31 all-day
online

Who do you think shines as a small business leader in Buncombe County? Your boss? Your friend? The owner of your favorite local business?
Or does your family-owned business stands out?

The Chamber’s annual leadership awards recognize outstanding businesses and leaders. Tell us who you think deserves recognition: nominating someone for Small Business Leader of the Year or submit an application for Family Business of the Year.
Sponsored by HomeTrust Bank, Small Business Leader of the Year awards recognize two individuals who clearly reflect quality and dedication to the operation of business in the Asheville area and provide leadership accomplishments including innovation, initiative and civic responsiveness. Submit a nomination.

The Family Business of the Year Award, sponsored by the UNC Asheville Family Business Forum, recognizes a family-owned business for their contributions to the community and success as a family-owned enterprise. Self-nominations encourage. Submit a nomination.

We’re also taking applications for Sky High Growth Awards recognizing business success. Submit your Sky High application.

Read more
Categories: Business and Networking Community
Center for Craft: Cowork Office Available
Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Center for Craft
Located on the second floor of our building downtown Asheville, North Carolina, Cowork at Center for Craft provides space for creative entrepreneurs and small businesses to work alongside each other while building community.

We have one private office available as well as our more flexible desk spaces! If you are local to Asheville or planning to relocate here soon, visit our page to learn about our plans and schedule a tour.

Some perks of being a Coworker in our space include strong and reliable internet, mail service, monthly conference room credits, complimentary color printing, a full kitchen, and access to a wide network of creative professionals.

Ways to Cowork

Private Office

$500–$1200

  • Unlimited access during extended hours
  • Direct fiber internet
  • 14 hrs/month of conference room usage

Anchor Desk

$300

  • Unlimited access during extended hours
  • Dedicated desk space & storage
  • 10 hrs/month of conference room usage

F/T Flex Plan

$200

  • Unlimited access during standard hours
  • Shared desk space
  • 6 hrs/month of conference room usage

P/T Flex Plan

$150

  • Access 10 days/month during standard hours
  • Shared desk space
  • 3 hrs/month of conference room usage
Read more
Categories: Art & Craft Business and Networking Community
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Chamber Challenge: Asheville’s Annual 5k Celebrating Workplace Wellness Registration Open
Apr 1 – Mar 31 all-day
online
Grab your colleagues, your friends, even your family, and celebrate workplace wellness in this fun 5k. You might walk every step or sprint to the finish – either way we know you’re up to the challenge!

Register by April 2 for early registration rates, and by April 16 to get your race shirt.

Join us for free trainings starting March 21st

Hosted by the YMCA of Western North Carolina
Tuesdays starting March 21st • 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Meet in the Asheville Chamber parking lot top level (36 Montford Ave.)

• Open to everyone: share this info with co-workers or another business and encourage them to join a training.
• All fitness levels welcome: from first-time 5k walkers to active runners who want to improve.

The Chamber Challenge is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses in the Asheville area. Encourage your co-workers, family and friends to participate. Whether you walk every step or sprint to the finish, we know you’re up to the challenge!

Register for the 2023 Chamber Challenge

Register by April 16th for your free race shirt. After April 16th, limited quantities of shirts may be available for $10.

Registration fee:

$35 – Early Registration until April 2rd

$40 – April 3-30

$45 – Late Registration May 1-5

Read more
Categories: Business and Networking Community Sports
Nominations Requested for Business Leader Awards
Apr 1 all-day
online

Who do you think shines as a small business leader in Buncombe County? Your boss? Your friend? The owner of your favorite local business?
Or does your family-owned business stands out?

The Chamber’s annual leadership awards recognize outstanding businesses and leaders. Tell us who you think deserves recognition: nominating someone for Small Business Leader of the Year or submit an application for Family Business of the Year.
Sponsored by HomeTrust Bank, Small Business Leader of the Year awards recognize two individuals who clearly reflect quality and dedication to the operation of business in the Asheville area and provide leadership accomplishments including innovation, initiative and civic responsiveness. Submit a nomination.

The Family Business of the Year Award, sponsored by the UNC Asheville Family Business Forum, recognizes a family-owned business for their contributions to the community and success as a family-owned enterprise. Self-nominations encourage. Submit a nomination.

We’re also taking applications for Sky High Growth Awards recognizing business success. Submit your Sky High application.

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Categories: Business and Networking Community
Center for Craft: Cowork Office Available
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Center for Craft
Located on the second floor of our building downtown Asheville, North Carolina, Cowork at Center for Craft provides space for creative entrepreneurs and small businesses to work alongside each other while building community.

We have one private office available as well as our more flexible desk spaces! If you are local to Asheville or planning to relocate here soon, visit our page to learn about our plans and schedule a tour.

Some perks of being a Coworker in our space include strong and reliable internet, mail service, monthly conference room credits, complimentary color printing, a full kitchen, and access to a wide network of creative professionals.

Ways to Cowork

Private Office

$500–$1200

  • Unlimited access during extended hours
  • Direct fiber internet
  • 14 hrs/month of conference room usage

Anchor Desk

$300

  • Unlimited access during extended hours
  • Dedicated desk space & storage
  • 10 hrs/month of conference room usage

F/T Flex Plan

$200

  • Unlimited access during standard hours
  • Shared desk space
  • 6 hrs/month of conference room usage

P/T Flex Plan

$150

  • Access 10 days/month during standard hours
  • Shared desk space
  • 3 hrs/month of conference room usage
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Categories: Art & Craft Business and Networking Community
Roundtable Sessions for Women Entrepreneurs
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am
Adler Building

Join us in this inclusive and supportive environment as we all take turns in the “hot seat” where the focus is on getting insight and solving problems.

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Categories: Business and Networking
JazzGirls Day
Apr 1 @ 3:00 pm
Hendersonville Theatre

Are you a female-identifying music student?
You’re invited to…
JAZZGIRLS DAY
Saturday, April 1 at 3 PM
A conversation with professional Jazz musicians and other student musicians from Durham, NC!
The event features special guest trumpeter/composer Arnetta Johnson and bassist Dr. Natalie Boeyink, Lydia Dudley, Serena Wiley, Jasmine Best, Shaena Ryan Martin and Dr. Lenora Helm Hammonds.
This event is free to Student Musicians!
We hope that you’ll come and bring a friend!
Hosted in Conjunction with the Tribe Jazz Orchestra, North Carolina Central University, Jazz Education Network North Carolina, the Arts Council of Henderson County, the North Carolina Arts Council, SouthArts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Categories: Dance Education Family Fun Workshops
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Chamber Challenge: Asheville’s Annual 5k Celebrating Workplace Wellness Registration Open
Apr 2 – Apr 1 all-day
online
Grab your colleagues, your friends, even your family, and celebrate workplace wellness in this fun 5k. You might walk every step or sprint to the finish – either way we know you’re up to the challenge!

Register by April 2 for early registration rates, and by April 16 to get your race shirt.

Join us for free trainings starting March 21st

Hosted by the YMCA of Western North Carolina
Tuesdays starting March 21st • 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Meet in the Asheville Chamber parking lot top level (36 Montford Ave.)

• Open to everyone: share this info with co-workers or another business and encourage them to join a training.
• All fitness levels welcome: from first-time 5k walkers to active runners who want to improve.

The Chamber Challenge is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses in the Asheville area. Encourage your co-workers, family and friends to participate. Whether you walk every step or sprint to the finish, we know you’re up to the challenge!

Register for the 2023 Chamber Challenge

Register by April 16th for your free race shirt. After April 16th, limited quantities of shirts may be available for $10.

Registration fee:

$35 – Early Registration until April 2rd

$40 – April 3-30

$45 – Late Registration May 1-5

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Categories: Business and Networking Community Sports
Nominations Requested for Business Leader Awards
Apr 2 all-day
online

Who do you think shines as a small business leader in Buncombe County? Your boss? Your friend? The owner of your favorite local business?
Or does your family-owned business stands out?

The Chamber’s annual leadership awards recognize outstanding businesses and leaders. Tell us who you think deserves recognition: nominating someone for Small Business Leader of the Year or submit an application for Family Business of the Year.
Sponsored by HomeTrust Bank, Small Business Leader of the Year awards recognize two individuals who clearly reflect quality and dedication to the operation of business in the Asheville area and provide leadership accomplishments including innovation, initiative and civic responsiveness. Submit a nomination.

The Family Business of the Year Award, sponsored by the UNC Asheville Family Business Forum, recognizes a family-owned business for their contributions to the community and success as a family-owned enterprise. Self-nominations encourage. Submit a nomination.

We’re also taking applications for Sky High Growth Awards recognizing business success. Submit your Sky High application.

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Categories: Business and Networking Community
Monday, April 3, 2023
Nominations Requested for Business Leader Awards
Apr 3 all-day
online

Who do you think shines as a small business leader in Buncombe County? Your boss? Your friend? The owner of your favorite local business?
Or does your family-owned business stands out?

The Chamber’s annual leadership awards recognize outstanding businesses and leaders. Tell us who you think deserves recognition: nominating someone for Small Business Leader of the Year or submit an application for Family Business of the Year.
Sponsored by HomeTrust Bank, Small Business Leader of the Year awards recognize two individuals who clearly reflect quality and dedication to the operation of business in the Asheville area and provide leadership accomplishments including innovation, initiative and civic responsiveness. Submit a nomination.

The Family Business of the Year Award, sponsored by the UNC Asheville Family Business Forum, recognizes a family-owned business for their contributions to the community and success as a family-owned enterprise. Self-nominations encourage. Submit a nomination.

We’re also taking applications for Sky High Growth Awards recognizing business success. Submit your Sky High application.

Read more
Categories: Business and Networking Community