Calendar of Events
Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.
| Our WomanUP Celebration in January will focus on deliberate creativity & innovation that leads to a business thriving. Innovation is critical, especially during times of change or uncertainty like we’ve experienced during the past two years and we know there’s been a lot of creativity among our business community.
While the program will teach attendees how deliberate creativity works, we’re looking to highlight some local businesses who have gotten creative and innovated in recent years. Our speaker, Dr. Amy Climer, will weave some of these stories into her presentation at our event on January 27. Have you faced a challenge that you approached creatively? A business challenge? A new way to support your employees? It doesn’t have to be COVID-related and it doesn’t necessarily have to have been a success. We want to hear your story. If you have a story about creative innovation, contact our Vice President of Communications Erin Leonard at [email protected]. |
WomanUP Celebration
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1 Resort Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
Creativity.
Thought-provoking artwork. A sleek new product design. Streamlined policies. New solutions. The much needed life hack. The well-timed pivot.
We’re all applying creativity to meet challenges in myriad ways at work and in our personal lives. At the annual WomanUP celebration on January 27th, we’ll honor the creativity of outstanding women in business and get inspiration to cultivate our own creativity.
We’ve come through another year of pandemic, and we’ve done MORE than survive! As we turn the calendar and begin a brand new year, we have even MORE reasons to smile and celebrate.
In her keynote Deliberate Creativity: Innovate to Thrive, Dr. Amy Climer encourages us to cultivate a mindset of openness as we face the new year head on. Over the past two years, businesses have had countless opportunities to innovate. Some have ignored the call and faded away. Others stepped up, got creative and are now thriving. Innovation is critical, especially during times of change and uncertainty. But it’s not always easy. During Dr. Climer’s presentation, you’ll learn how deliberate creativity works and hear inspiring stories of local businesses who innovated and are now thriving.
Awards to Outstanding Women in Business
- Outstanding Woman Nonprofit Leader, presented by TD Bank
- Woman Executive of the Year Award, presented by MAHEC
- Women Entrepreneurs, Best in Business Award, presented by Webb Investments Services, Inc.
- Rising Star Young Woman Professional Award, presented by Western Carolina University
- Impact Award, presented by Kudzu Brands
- Suzanne DeFerie Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by First Bank
Nominations are currently being accepted (submission deadline is December 1st). Self-nomination is accepted, or nominate a woman you know who exemplifies excellence in her field! Click here to nominate: 2022 WomanUP Awards
Hosted September through June, this series offers a wide variety of opportunities to enhance abilities and training for optimum performance in the marketplace.
Registration will be open soon. Please check back for more details about this month’s presentation.
This event is offered as a benefit for Chamber membership. We also believe these are important topics for everyone, so we are opening this event to non-members for $15. We welcome you to come and check us out! Please contact Jessica Kanupp, our Member Development Specialist, at [email protected] if you’re considering a Chamber membership.
Buncombe County is an area of high transmission. In accordance with CDC guidelines and the new mandate from Buncombe County, and to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, masks will be required at this event.
36 Montford Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
A positive workplace culture is not only an enjoyable place to work but also a key componet of the most successful businesses. Whether you have 100 employees, 10 employees or just one, a positive culture can distinguish you from your competitors and add to your bottom line. This presentation will explain how workplace cultures are created and why it is important for you to include this aspect of your business in your people strategy. It will also provide some practical tips you can use to foster an engaged and inclusive workforce.
Aspects to be presented:
- Why workplace culture is important to a business
- Impact on external community: customers, competitors and charitable
- Impact on internal community: productivity and engagement
- How workplace cultures are created
- Purpose
- People
- Policies
- Intentional vs. unintentional workplace cultures
- The process of creating or changing a culture
- Develop an elevator speech for your workplace
- Brand your company internally and externally
- An effective employer brand is the foundation of an effective workplace culture and can distinguish you from competitors
- The key components of an effective employer brand
- Attracting employees
- Retaining employees
- Focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion
- Managing performance
- Reaching out to the community
- Your company’s reputation is all about your customers’ interactions with your employees. Run your business with your employees in mind. Become an employer of choice.
- Tips on becoming an employer of choice
- Matching your people to your jobs
- Intergrating DEI into your daily operations
- Involving your employees in your business
- Celebrating accomplishments
- Promoting your organization
Our speaker for this Smart Series is Desiree Stark from The Davidson Group. Desiree is an HR leader with progressive experience in talent management, compensation, benefits, employee engagement, policy development and compliance. Over her career, Desiree has held various senior roles consulting leaders on people stratefy and coaching managers on employee relations. She has managed HR Operations for a global financial services corportation and supported diverse workforces in Chicago, Phoenix and Bangalore, India.
She enjoys working with people, solving problems and making an impact. As skilled trainer and facilitator. Desiree conducts workshops on leadership development, change mnagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as teaching courses on employment law. In her personal time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, watching baseball and anything having to do with nature.
Desiree holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Illinois, as well as an MBA from DePaul University in Chicago. She is certified as a Senior HR Professional with HRCI.
Lunch will be provided.
This event is offered as a benefit for Chamber membership. We also believe these are important topics for everyone, so we are opening this event to non-members for $15. We welcome you to come and check us out! Please contact Jessica Kanupp, our Member Development Specialist, at [email protected] if you’re considering a Chamber membership.
Buncombe County is an area of high transmission. In accordance with CDC guidelines and the new mandate from Buncombe County, and to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, masks will be required at this event.
| Get in the Local Food Guide! |
 Every year, ASAP calls more than 1,400 businesses to update our Local Food Guide and CSA guide so that we get the most accurate information about connecting with local food and farms. We’ve started making calls for 2022!Want to get a head start on updating your listing? You can give us a call (828-236-1282) or do it yourself online (click login in the upper right of appalachiangrown.org). The deadline to be included in the print Local Food Guide is Jan. 31 (or Dec. 31 for CSA farms).
Have a new farm, restaurant, retail outlet, or other locally sourcing food business that you want to be listed? Go to appalachiangrown.org and click Get in the Guide. An online listing is completely free.
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| Our WomanUP Celebration in January will focus on deliberate creativity & innovation that leads to a business thriving. Innovation is critical, especially during times of change or uncertainty like we’ve experienced during the past two years and we know there’s been a lot of creativity among our business community.
While the program will teach attendees how deliberate creativity works, we’re looking to highlight some local businesses who have gotten creative and innovated in recent years. Our speaker, Dr. Amy Climer, will weave some of these stories into her presentation at our event on January 27. Have you faced a challenge that you approached creatively? A business challenge? A new way to support your employees? It doesn’t have to be COVID-related and it doesn’t necessarily have to have been a success. We want to hear your story. If you have a story about creative innovation, contact our Vice President of Communications Erin Leonard at [email protected]. |
WomanUP Celebration
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1 Resort Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
Creativity.
Thought-provoking artwork. A sleek new product design. Streamlined policies. New solutions. The much needed life hack. The well-timed pivot.
We’re all applying creativity to meet challenges in myriad ways at work and in our personal lives. At the annual WomanUP celebration on January 27th, we’ll honor the creativity of outstanding women in business and get inspiration to cultivate our own creativity.
We’ve come through another year of pandemic, and we’ve done MORE than survive! As we turn the calendar and begin a brand new year, we have even MORE reasons to smile and celebrate.
In her keynote Deliberate Creativity: Innovate to Thrive, Dr. Amy Climer encourages us to cultivate a mindset of openness as we face the new year head on. Over the past two years, businesses have had countless opportunities to innovate. Some have ignored the call and faded away. Others stepped up, got creative and are now thriving. Innovation is critical, especially during times of change and uncertainty. But it’s not always easy. During Dr. Climer’s presentation, you’ll learn how deliberate creativity works and hear inspiring stories of local businesses who innovated and are now thriving.
Awards to Outstanding Women in Business
- Outstanding Woman Nonprofit Leader, presented by TD Bank
- Woman Executive of the Year Award, presented by MAHEC
- Women Entrepreneurs, Best in Business Award, presented by Webb Investments Services, Inc.
- Rising Star Young Woman Professional Award, presented by Western Carolina University
- Impact Award, presented by Kudzu Brands
- Suzanne DeFerie Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by First Bank
Nominations are currently being accepted (submission deadline is December 1st). Self-nomination is accepted, or nominate a woman you know who exemplifies excellence in her field! Click here to nominate: 2022 WomanUP Awards
Come join us for the December Business After Hours at Fairfield Inn & Suites Asheville Weaverville. Make some new business connections with other Chamber members. Feel free to bring a gift that will be raffled off as door prizes through the evening. Bring your business cards for networking and so you have a chance to win!!!
The Fairfield Inn & Suites Asheville Weaverville is perfectly located just minutes away from Downtown Asheville, The Biltmore House, Mars Hill University and UNC-Asheville. Surrounded by beautiful Wedding Venues, like The Weaver House, The Fields at Blackberry Cove, Claxton Farms, Junebug Asheville and many more. Also just a short drive away is the gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along with the local craft breweries, and the abundant restauarants of Downtown Asheville. Their exceptional guest service, and southern charm will guarantee you coming back time and time again. Fuel up for the day and start your day right. They offer a healthy mix of delicious, fresh and free breakfast options. Choose from a wide variety of morning favorites like fresh fruit, omelets, mini waffles, sweet breads, Chobani® Greek yogurt and bacon. Then, add your choice of toppings, ranging from shredded cheese and salsa to sliced almonds and agave syrup. Everything you need to start your day off right!
| Get in the Local Food Guide! |
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Every year, ASAP calls more than 1,400 businesses to update our Local Food Guide and CSA guide so that we get the most accurate information about connecting with local food and farms. We’ve started making calls for 2022! Want to get a head start on updating your listing? You can give us a call (828-236-1282) or do it yourself online (click login in the upper right of appalachiangrown.org). The deadline to be included in the print Local Food Guide is Jan. 31 (or Dec. 31 for CSA farms).
Have a new farm, restaurant, retail outlet, or other locally sourcing food business that you want to be listed? Go to appalachiangrown.org and click Get in the Guide. An online listing is completely free.
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| Our WomanUP Celebration in January will focus on deliberate creativity & innovation that leads to a business thriving. Innovation is critical, especially during times of change or uncertainty like we’ve experienced during the past two years and we know there’s been a lot of creativity among our business community.
While the program will teach attendees how deliberate creativity works, we’re looking to highlight some local businesses who have gotten creative and innovated in recent years. Our speaker, Dr. Amy Climer, will weave some of these stories into her presentation at our event on January 27. Have you faced a challenge that you approached creatively? A business challenge? A new way to support your employees? It doesn’t have to be COVID-related and it doesn’t necessarily have to have been a success. We want to hear your story. If you have a story about creative innovation, contact our Vice President of Communications Erin Leonard at [email protected]. |
WomanUP Celebration
__
1 Resort Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
Creativity.
Thought-provoking artwork. A sleek new product design. Streamlined policies. New solutions. The much needed life hack. The well-timed pivot.
We’re all applying creativity to meet challenges in myriad ways at work and in our personal lives. At the annual WomanUP celebration on January 27th, we’ll honor the creativity of outstanding women in business and get inspiration to cultivate our own creativity.
We’ve come through another year of pandemic, and we’ve done MORE than survive! As we turn the calendar and begin a brand new year, we have even MORE reasons to smile and celebrate.
In her keynote Deliberate Creativity: Innovate to Thrive, Dr. Amy Climer encourages us to cultivate a mindset of openness as we face the new year head on. Over the past two years, businesses have had countless opportunities to innovate. Some have ignored the call and faded away. Others stepped up, got creative and are now thriving. Innovation is critical, especially during times of change and uncertainty. But it’s not always easy. During Dr. Climer’s presentation, you’ll learn how deliberate creativity works and hear inspiring stories of local businesses who innovated and are now thriving.
Awards to Outstanding Women in Business
- Outstanding Woman Nonprofit Leader, presented by TD Bank
- Woman Executive of the Year Award, presented by MAHEC
- Women Entrepreneurs, Best in Business Award, presented by Webb Investments Services, Inc.
- Rising Star Young Woman Professional Award, presented by Western Carolina University
- Impact Award, presented by Kudzu Brands
- Suzanne DeFerie Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by First Bank
Nominations are currently being accepted (submission deadline is December 1st). Self-nomination is accepted, or nominate a woman you know who exemplifies excellence in her field! Click here to nominate: 2022 WomanUP Awards
| Get in the Local Food Guide! |
|
Every year, ASAP calls more than 1,400 businesses to update our Local Food Guide and CSA guide so that we get the most accurate information about connecting with local food and farms. We’ve started making calls for 2022! Want to get a head start on updating your listing? You can give us a call (828-236-1282) or do it yourself online (click login in the upper right of appalachiangrown.org). The deadline to be included in the print Local Food Guide is Jan. 31 (or Dec. 31 for CSA farms).
Have a new farm, restaurant, retail outlet, or other locally sourcing food business that you want to be listed? Go to appalachiangrown.org and click Get in the Guide. An online listing is completely free.
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| Get in the Local Food Guide! |
|
Every year, ASAP calls more than 1,400 businesses to update our Local Food Guide and CSA guide so that we get the most accurate information about connecting with local food and farms. We’ve started making calls for 2022! Want to get a head start on updating your listing? You can give us a call (828-236-1282) or do it yourself online (click login in the upper right of appalachiangrown.org). The deadline to be included in the print Local Food Guide is Jan. 31 (or Dec. 31 for CSA farms).
Have a new farm, restaurant, retail outlet, or other locally sourcing food business that you want to be listed? Go to appalachiangrown.org and click Get in the Guide. An online listing is completely free.
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| Get in the Local Food Guide! |
|
Every year, ASAP calls more than 1,400 businesses to update our Local Food Guide and CSA guide so that we get the most accurate information about connecting with local food and farms. We’ve started making calls for 2022! Want to get a head start on updating your listing? You can give us a call (828-236-1282) or do it yourself online (click login in the upper right of appalachiangrown.org). The deadline to be included in the print Local Food Guide is Jan. 31 (or Dec. 31 for CSA farms).
Have a new farm, restaurant, retail outlet, or other locally sourcing food business that you want to be listed? Go to appalachiangrown.org and click Get in the Guide. An online listing is completely free.
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| Our WomanUP Celebration in January will focus on deliberate creativity & innovation that leads to a business thriving. Innovation is critical, especially during times of change or uncertainty like we’ve experienced during the past two years and we know there’s been a lot of creativity among our business community.
While the program will teach attendees how deliberate creativity works, we’re looking to highlight some local businesses who have gotten creative and innovated in recent years. Our speaker, Dr. Amy Climer, will weave some of these stories into her presentation at our event on January 27. Have you faced a challenge that you approached creatively? A business challenge? A new way to support your employees? It doesn’t have to be COVID-related and it doesn’t necessarily have to have been a success. We want to hear your story. If you have a story about creative innovation, contact our Vice President of Communications Erin Leonard at [email protected]. |
WomanUP Celebration
__
1 Resort Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
Creativity.
Thought-provoking artwork. A sleek new product design. Streamlined policies. New solutions. The much needed life hack. The well-timed pivot.
We’re all applying creativity to meet challenges in myriad ways at work and in our personal lives. At the annual WomanUP celebration on January 27th, we’ll honor the creativity of outstanding women in business and get inspiration to cultivate our own creativity.
We’ve come through another year of pandemic, and we’ve done MORE than survive! As we turn the calendar and begin a brand new year, we have even MORE reasons to smile and celebrate.
In her keynote Deliberate Creativity: Innovate to Thrive, Dr. Amy Climer encourages us to cultivate a mindset of openness as we face the new year head on. Over the past two years, businesses have had countless opportunities to innovate. Some have ignored the call and faded away. Others stepped up, got creative and are now thriving. Innovation is critical, especially during times of change and uncertainty. But it’s not always easy. During Dr. Climer’s presentation, you’ll learn how deliberate creativity works and hear inspiring stories of local businesses who innovated and are now thriving.
Awards to Outstanding Women in Business
- Outstanding Woman Nonprofit Leader, presented by TD Bank
- Woman Executive of the Year Award, presented by MAHEC
- Women Entrepreneurs, Best in Business Award, presented by Webb Investments Services, Inc.
- Rising Star Young Woman Professional Award, presented by Western Carolina University
- Impact Award, presented by Kudzu Brands
- Suzanne DeFerie Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by First Bank
Nominations are currently being accepted (submission deadline is December 1st). Self-nomination is accepted, or nominate a woman you know who exemplifies excellence in her field! Click here to nominate: 2022 WomanUP Awards
| Get in the Local Food Guide! |
|
Every year, ASAP calls more than 1,400 businesses to update our Local Food Guide and CSA guide so that we get the most accurate information about connecting with local food and farms. We’ve started making calls for 2022! Want to get a head start on updating your listing? You can give us a call (828-236-1282) or do it yourself online (click login in the upper right of appalachiangrown.org). The deadline to be included in the print Local Food Guide is Jan. 31 (or Dec. 31 for CSA farms).
Have a new farm, restaurant, retail outlet, or other locally sourcing food business that you want to be listed? Go to appalachiangrown.org and click Get in the Guide. An online listing is completely free.
|
| Our WomanUP Celebration in January will focus on deliberate creativity & innovation that leads to a business thriving. Innovation is critical, especially during times of change or uncertainty like we’ve experienced during the past two years and we know there’s been a lot of creativity among our business community.
While the program will teach attendees how deliberate creativity works, we’re looking to highlight some local businesses who have gotten creative and innovated in recent years. Our speaker, Dr. Amy Climer, will weave some of these stories into her presentation at our event on January 27. Have you faced a challenge that you approached creatively? A business challenge? A new way to support your employees? It doesn’t have to be COVID-related and it doesn’t necessarily have to have been a success. We want to hear your story. If you have a story about creative innovation, contact our Vice President of Communications Erin Leonard at [email protected]. |
WomanUP Celebration
__
1 Resort Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
Creativity.
Thought-provoking artwork. A sleek new product design. Streamlined policies. New solutions. The much needed life hack. The well-timed pivot.
We’re all applying creativity to meet challenges in myriad ways at work and in our personal lives. At the annual WomanUP celebration on January 27th, we’ll honor the creativity of outstanding women in business and get inspiration to cultivate our own creativity.
We’ve come through another year of pandemic, and we’ve done MORE than survive! As we turn the calendar and begin a brand new year, we have even MORE reasons to smile and celebrate.
In her keynote Deliberate Creativity: Innovate to Thrive, Dr. Amy Climer encourages us to cultivate a mindset of openness as we face the new year head on. Over the past two years, businesses have had countless opportunities to innovate. Some have ignored the call and faded away. Others stepped up, got creative and are now thriving. Innovation is critical, especially during times of change and uncertainty. But it’s not always easy. During Dr. Climer’s presentation, you’ll learn how deliberate creativity works and hear inspiring stories of local businesses who innovated and are now thriving.
Awards to Outstanding Women in Business
- Outstanding Woman Nonprofit Leader, presented by TD Bank
- Woman Executive of the Year Award, presented by MAHEC
- Women Entrepreneurs, Best in Business Award, presented by Webb Investments Services, Inc.
- Rising Star Young Woman Professional Award, presented by Western Carolina University
- Impact Award, presented by Kudzu Brands
- Suzanne DeFerie Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by First Bank
Nominations are currently being accepted (submission deadline is December 1st). Self-nomination is accepted, or nominate a woman you know who exemplifies excellence in her field! Click here to nominate: 2022 WomanUP Awards
| Get in the Local Food Guide! |
|
Every year, ASAP calls more than 1,400 businesses to update our Local Food Guide and CSA guide so that we get the most accurate information about connecting with local food and farms. We’ve started making calls for 2022! Want to get a head start on updating your listing? You can give us a call (828-236-1282) or do it yourself online (click login in the upper right of appalachiangrown.org). The deadline to be included in the print Local Food Guide is Jan. 31 (or Dec. 31 for CSA farms).
Have a new farm, restaurant, retail outlet, or other locally sourcing food business that you want to be listed? Go to appalachiangrown.org and click Get in the Guide. An online listing is completely free.
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Membership is the cornerstone of the Asheville Downtown Association. By renewing or joining, you are adding your voice to a collective of business, nonprofits and individuals working together for a thriving downtown. Benefits include:
- Inclusion of your business’ profile in our online business directory
- Member news and events featured on our website and in our newsletter
- Business referrals through our website, phone calls and drop-in visitors
- Collective advocacy on issues that affect doing business downtown
- Placement of your brochures in our high-traffic brochure rack
- Networking opportunities at our Member Mixers
- Brittany Brady, President – Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, providing an update on economic development in Henderson County.
- Lew Holloway, Community Development Director – City of Hendersonville, providing an update from the City.
| Our WomanUP Celebration in January will focus on deliberate creativity & innovation that leads to a business thriving. Innovation is critical, especially during times of change or uncertainty like we’ve experienced during the past two years and we know there’s been a lot of creativity among our business community.
While the program will teach attendees how deliberate creativity works, we’re looking to highlight some local businesses who have gotten creative and innovated in recent years. Our speaker, Dr. Amy Climer, will weave some of these stories into her presentation at our event on January 27. Have you faced a challenge that you approached creatively? A business challenge? A new way to support your employees? It doesn’t have to be COVID-related and it doesn’t necessarily have to have been a success. We want to hear your story. If you have a story about creative innovation, contact our Vice President of Communications Erin Leonard at [email protected]. |
WomanUP Celebration
__
1 Resort Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
Creativity.
Thought-provoking artwork. A sleek new product design. Streamlined policies. New solutions. The much needed life hack. The well-timed pivot.
We’re all applying creativity to meet challenges in myriad ways at work and in our personal lives. At the annual WomanUP celebration on January 27th, we’ll honor the creativity of outstanding women in business and get inspiration to cultivate our own creativity.
We’ve come through another year of pandemic, and we’ve done MORE than survive! As we turn the calendar and begin a brand new year, we have even MORE reasons to smile and celebrate.
In her keynote Deliberate Creativity: Innovate to Thrive, Dr. Amy Climer encourages us to cultivate a mindset of openness as we face the new year head on. Over the past two years, businesses have had countless opportunities to innovate. Some have ignored the call and faded away. Others stepped up, got creative and are now thriving. Innovation is critical, especially during times of change and uncertainty. But it’s not always easy. During Dr. Climer’s presentation, you’ll learn how deliberate creativity works and hear inspiring stories of local businesses who innovated and are now thriving.
Awards to Outstanding Women in Business
- Outstanding Woman Nonprofit Leader, presented by TD Bank
- Woman Executive of the Year Award, presented by MAHEC
- Women Entrepreneurs, Best in Business Award, presented by Webb Investments Services, Inc.
- Rising Star Young Woman Professional Award, presented by Western Carolina University
- Impact Award, presented by Kudzu Brands
- Suzanne DeFerie Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by First Bank
Nominations are currently being accepted (submission deadline is December 1st). Self-nomination is accepted, or nominate a woman you know who exemplifies excellence in her field! Click here to nominate: 2022 WomanUP Awards
| Get in the Local Food Guide! |
|
Every year, ASAP calls more than 1,400 businesses to update our Local Food Guide and CSA guide so that we get the most accurate information about connecting with local food and farms. We’ve started making calls for 2022! Want to get a head start on updating your listing? You can give us a call (828-236-1282) or do it yourself online (click login in the upper right of appalachiangrown.org). The deadline to be included in the print Local Food Guide is Jan. 31 (or Dec. 31 for CSA farms).
Have a new farm, restaurant, retail outlet, or other locally sourcing food business that you want to be listed? Go to appalachiangrown.org and click Get in the Guide. An online listing is completely free.
|
Membership is the cornerstone of the Asheville Downtown Association. By renewing or joining, you are adding your voice to a collective of business, nonprofits and individuals working together for a thriving downtown. Benefits include:
- Inclusion of your business’ profile in our online business directory
- Member news and events featured on our website and in our newsletter
- Business referrals through our website, phone calls and drop-in visitors
- Collective advocacy on issues that affect doing business downtown
- Placement of your brochures in our high-traffic brochure rack
- Networking opportunities at our Member Mixers
| Our WomanUP Celebration in January will focus on deliberate creativity & innovation that leads to a business thriving. Innovation is critical, especially during times of change or uncertainty like we’ve experienced during the past two years and we know there’s been a lot of creativity among our business community.
While the program will teach attendees how deliberate creativity works, we’re looking to highlight some local businesses who have gotten creative and innovated in recent years. Our speaker, Dr. Amy Climer, will weave some of these stories into her presentation at our event on January 27. Have you faced a challenge that you approached creatively? A business challenge? A new way to support your employees? It doesn’t have to be COVID-related and it doesn’t necessarily have to have been a success. We want to hear your story. If you have a story about creative innovation, contact our Vice President of Communications Erin Leonard at [email protected]. |
WomanUP Celebration
__
1 Resort Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
Creativity.
Thought-provoking artwork. A sleek new product design. Streamlined policies. New solutions. The much needed life hack. The well-timed pivot.
We’re all applying creativity to meet challenges in myriad ways at work and in our personal lives. At the annual WomanUP celebration on January 27th, we’ll honor the creativity of outstanding women in business and get inspiration to cultivate our own creativity.
We’ve come through another year of pandemic, and we’ve done MORE than survive! As we turn the calendar and begin a brand new year, we have even MORE reasons to smile and celebrate.
In her keynote Deliberate Creativity: Innovate to Thrive, Dr. Amy Climer encourages us to cultivate a mindset of openness as we face the new year head on. Over the past two years, businesses have had countless opportunities to innovate. Some have ignored the call and faded away. Others stepped up, got creative and are now thriving. Innovation is critical, especially during times of change and uncertainty. But it’s not always easy. During Dr. Climer’s presentation, you’ll learn how deliberate creativity works and hear inspiring stories of local businesses who innovated and are now thriving.
Awards to Outstanding Women in Business
- Outstanding Woman Nonprofit Leader, presented by TD Bank
- Woman Executive of the Year Award, presented by MAHEC
- Women Entrepreneurs, Best in Business Award, presented by Webb Investments Services, Inc.
- Rising Star Young Woman Professional Award, presented by Western Carolina University
- Impact Award, presented by Kudzu Brands
- Suzanne DeFerie Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by First Bank
Nominations are currently being accepted (submission deadline is December 1st). Self-nomination is accepted, or nominate a woman you know who exemplifies excellence in her field! Click here to nominate: 2022 WomanUP Awards
| Get in the Local Food Guide! |
|
Every year, ASAP calls more than 1,400 businesses to update our Local Food Guide and CSA guide so that we get the most accurate information about connecting with local food and farms. We’ve started making calls for 2022! Want to get a head start on updating your listing? You can give us a call (828-236-1282) or do it yourself online (click login in the upper right of appalachiangrown.org). The deadline to be included in the print Local Food Guide is Jan. 31 (or Dec. 31 for CSA farms).
Have a new farm, restaurant, retail outlet, or other locally sourcing food business that you want to be listed? Go to appalachiangrown.org and click Get in the Guide. An online listing is completely free.
|
Membership is the cornerstone of the Asheville Downtown Association. By renewing or joining, you are adding your voice to a collective of business, nonprofits and individuals working together for a thriving downtown. Benefits include:
- Inclusion of your business’ profile in our online business directory
- Member news and events featured on our website and in our newsletter
- Business referrals through our website, phone calls and drop-in visitors
- Collective advocacy on issues that affect doing business downtown
- Placement of your brochures in our high-traffic brochure rack
- Networking opportunities at our Member Mixers
| Our WomanUP Celebration in January will focus on deliberate creativity & innovation that leads to a business thriving. Innovation is critical, especially during times of change or uncertainty like we’ve experienced during the past two years and we know there’s been a lot of creativity among our business community.
While the program will teach attendees how deliberate creativity works, we’re looking to highlight some local businesses who have gotten creative and innovated in recent years. Our speaker, Dr. Amy Climer, will weave some of these stories into her presentation at our event on January 27. Have you faced a challenge that you approached creatively? A business challenge? A new way to support your employees? It doesn’t have to be COVID-related and it doesn’t necessarily have to have been a success. We want to hear your story. If you have a story about creative innovation, contact our Vice President of Communications Erin Leonard at [email protected]. |
WomanUP Celebration
__
1 Resort Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
Creativity.
Thought-provoking artwork. A sleek new product design. Streamlined policies. New solutions. The much needed life hack. The well-timed pivot.
We’re all applying creativity to meet challenges in myriad ways at work and in our personal lives. At the annual WomanUP celebration on January 27th, we’ll honor the creativity of outstanding women in business and get inspiration to cultivate our own creativity.
We’ve come through another year of pandemic, and we’ve done MORE than survive! As we turn the calendar and begin a brand new year, we have even MORE reasons to smile and celebrate.
In her keynote Deliberate Creativity: Innovate to Thrive, Dr. Amy Climer encourages us to cultivate a mindset of openness as we face the new year head on. Over the past two years, businesses have had countless opportunities to innovate. Some have ignored the call and faded away. Others stepped up, got creative and are now thriving. Innovation is critical, especially during times of change and uncertainty. But it’s not always easy. During Dr. Climer’s presentation, you’ll learn how deliberate creativity works and hear inspiring stories of local businesses who innovated and are now thriving.
Awards to Outstanding Women in Business
- Outstanding Woman Nonprofit Leader, presented by TD Bank
- Woman Executive of the Year Award, presented by MAHEC
- Women Entrepreneurs, Best in Business Award, presented by Webb Investments Services, Inc.
- Rising Star Young Woman Professional Award, presented by Western Carolina University
- Impact Award, presented by Kudzu Brands
- Suzanne DeFerie Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by First Bank
Nominations are currently being accepted (submission deadline is December 1st). Self-nomination is accepted, or nominate a woman you know who exemplifies excellence in her field! Click here to nominate: 2022 WomanUP Awards
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Every year, ASAP calls more than 1,400 businesses to update our Local Food Guide and CSA guide so that we get the most accurate information about connecting with local food and farms. We’ve started making calls for 2022! Want to get a head start on updating your listing? You can give us a call (828-236-1282) or do it yourself online (click login in the upper right of appalachiangrown.org). The deadline to be included in the print Local Food Guide is Jan. 31 (or Dec. 31 for CSA farms).
Have a new farm, restaurant, retail outlet, or other locally sourcing food business that you want to be listed? Go to appalachiangrown.org and click Get in the Guide. An online listing is completely free.
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| Get in the Local Food Guide! |
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Every year, ASAP calls more than 1,400 businesses to update our Local Food Guide and CSA guide so that we get the most accurate information about connecting with local food and farms. We’ve started making calls for 2022! Want to get a head start on updating your listing? You can give us a call (828-236-1282) or do it yourself online (click login in the upper right of appalachiangrown.org). The deadline to be included in the print Local Food Guide is Jan. 31 (or Dec. 31 for CSA farms).
Have a new farm, restaurant, retail outlet, or other locally sourcing food business that you want to be listed? Go to appalachiangrown.org and click Get in the Guide. An online listing is completely free.
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| Get in the Local Food Guide! |
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Every year, ASAP calls more than 1,400 businesses to update our Local Food Guide and CSA guide so that we get the most accurate information about connecting with local food and farms. We’ve started making calls for 2022! Want to get a head start on updating your listing? You can give us a call (828-236-1282) or do it yourself online (click login in the upper right of appalachiangrown.org). The deadline to be included in the print Local Food Guide is Jan. 31 (or Dec. 31 for CSA farms).
Have a new farm, restaurant, retail outlet, or other locally sourcing food business that you want to be listed? Go to appalachiangrown.org and click Get in the Guide. An online listing is completely free.
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