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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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Businesses Get in the Local Food Guide!
Dec 1 all-day
online w/ ASAP
Get in the Local Food Guide!
2021 Local Food Guide and Full Share: A CSA GuideEvery 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.
Patton Avenue Pet Company: Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Patton Avenue Pet Company 3 locations

Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK with a plethora of deals! Save on your favorite brands of food, treats, and more, and be entered into our giveaway for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

 

In honor of our 10th anniversary, we are taking 10% off some of our bestselling brands! Save on pet food, cat litter, CBD, and more! Brands include Orijen, Acana, The Honest Kitchen, Farmina, Pet Releaf, Primal & many more!

We are also running a GIVEAWAY up until the end of December! Top prizes include a pet-friendly vacation worth $500, a fancy cat tree worth $400, a $100 gift card to Patton Avenue Pet Company, and more! Both in store and online purchases will be eligible to enter!

 

Save 40% on select apparel from RC Pet and Rubie’s! Also take 40% off all Hanukkah products and Hugglehounds Holiday Knotties.

 

After spending $20 or more on cat toys, receive a free Yeowww catnip toy – choose from either a stocking or adorable mitten!

Spend $75 or more on any items, and receive a free tote bag filled with special goodies – while supplies last!

 

Take $10 off all advent calendars! Choose from adorable fill-it-yourself cloth calendars or a musical version from Bosco & Roxy’s.

For stocking stuffers (or calendars!), check out our 10 for $10 deal! With select products, buy any 10 for $1 each – mixing and matching encouraged!

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

109 Patton Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
828-255-7737

WEST ASHEVILLE

1388 Patton Ave
Asheville, NC 28806
828-505-8299

SOUTH ASHEVILLE

582 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
828-575-9282

Seminar: The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork
Dec 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
online
Monday, November 29th – Thursday, December 2nd | 11 am – Noon Daily
Hosted Virtually Via Zoom
This seminar is an opportunity to come around the table with your team to learn valuable leadership and collaboration principles together as a group. Focusing on 2 of the 17 laws from the corresponding John C. Maxwell Book: the law of significance and the law of the niche. Participants will review practical application lessons from each law and discuss them as a group so participants can share key takeaways.
There is no cost to attend but registration is required.
Thursday, December 2, 2021
ASAP is currently hiring for several positions and internships
Dec 2 all-day
online only

2021 ASAP board and staff

ASAP is currently hiring for several positions and internships.  Applications are accepted only by email. Please do not call or come by the office.

Growing Minds Program Coordinator will assist in the design and implementation of farm to school programs, including trainings/workshops for educators, farmers, community partners, parents, and volunteers; curriculum and resources; networking and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; providing community outreach and engagement; assisting with grant writing and reporting; and other tasks in support of the organization.

The Assistant Market Manager is responsible for providing operational and promotional support to the ASAP Farmers Market/Asheville City Market year round (the current location is at 340 Victoria Rd., Asheville, but is subject to change). This is an hourly contract position scheduled for at-market shifts. Hours will vary based on market schedules and will average from 5-7 hrs./wk. Related responsibilities or support for other Local Food Campaign programs may be assigned as needed.

The Farmers Market Intern will support theASAP Farmers Market/Asheville City Market. Internships run 8-10 weeks, 6 hours weekly, and are available in the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Responsibilities include supporting market operations, including set-up; running special events; and, optionally, providing content for social media posts and weekly newsletters.

Businesses Get in the Local Food Guide!
Dec 2 all-day
online w/ ASAP
Get in the Local Food Guide!
2021 Local Food Guide and Full Share: A CSA GuideEvery 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.
Asheville BAC Meeting
Dec 2 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
online

Our topic will be: “Connecting with Community”. We are excited to offer this meeting in person as well as virtually. Please attend however is most convenient for you. Goodwill will have a small gift for all BAC members who are able to attend in person.

This month, we will meet at FIRST at Blue Ridge, a residential therapeutic community for individuals with chronic substance use disorders. Contributors to our meeting this month will be:

  • Angelica Archer – Nonprofit and Business Consultant
  • Erika Goffin – Volunteer Engagement Manager, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County

We will also present a Goodwill year-end wrap-up, and FIRST will offer tours of their facility.

We will start with some networking at 8:30 a.m., and our program will run from 9 – 10 a.m.; please arrive early. Whether you plan to attend in person or virtually. Once you register, you will receive an email with a zoom link and directions to meet in person.

Patton Avenue Pet Company: Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
Dec 2 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Patton Avenue Pet Company 3 locations

Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK with a plethora of deals! Save on your favorite brands of food, treats, and more, and be entered into our giveaway for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

 

In honor of our 10th anniversary, we are taking 10% off some of our bestselling brands! Save on pet food, cat litter, CBD, and more! Brands include Orijen, Acana, The Honest Kitchen, Farmina, Pet Releaf, Primal & many more!

We are also running a GIVEAWAY up until the end of December! Top prizes include a pet-friendly vacation worth $500, a fancy cat tree worth $400, a $100 gift card to Patton Avenue Pet Company, and more! Both in store and online purchases will be eligible to enter!

 

Save 40% on select apparel from RC Pet and Rubie’s! Also take 40% off all Hanukkah products and Hugglehounds Holiday Knotties.

 

After spending $20 or more on cat toys, receive a free Yeowww catnip toy – choose from either a stocking or adorable mitten!

Spend $75 or more on any items, and receive a free tote bag filled with special goodies – while supplies last!

 

Take $10 off all advent calendars! Choose from adorable fill-it-yourself cloth calendars or a musical version from Bosco & Roxy’s.

For stocking stuffers (or calendars!), check out our 10 for $10 deal! With select products, buy any 10 for $1 each – mixing and matching encouraged!

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

109 Patton Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
828-255-7737

WEST ASHEVILLE

1388 Patton Ave
Asheville, NC 28806
828-505-8299

SOUTH ASHEVILLE

582 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
828-575-9282

Seminar: The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork
Dec 2 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
online
Monday, November 29th – Thursday, December 2nd | 11 am – Noon Daily
Hosted Virtually Via Zoom
This seminar is an opportunity to come around the table with your team to learn valuable leadership and collaboration principles together as a group. Focusing on 2 of the 17 laws from the corresponding John C. Maxwell Book: the law of significance and the law of the niche. Participants will review practical application lessons from each law and discuss them as a group so participants can share key takeaways.
There is no cost to attend but registration is required.
Asheville Bitcoiners
Dec 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Riverside Rhapsody
Weekly Bitcon Meetup

Details

Let’s get this weekly meetup started right! We’ll meet at Riverside Rhapsody from 6:00-8:00.

We had a full group at Rise ‘n Shine last time and want to make space for our more experienced Bitcoiners. Beginners are welcome too!

From here on out, we’ll host a regular weekly meetup alternating between social time with other Bitcoiners and themes suggested by our group members and facilitated by those who feel called to share/lead. The intention of the December 2nd meetup will be to socialize and get to know the other members of our group. Craig is leading a Twitter Spaces on Bitcoin and Education that night, so Mike will be hosting this one!

Some ideas shared at the last get together were:
– Running a node
– Mining
– Lightning Network
– Taxes
– Coinjoin/Whirlpool
– Scams

We also want to discuss some of the less technical, but equally important aspects of Bitcoin, such as:
– Environmentalism
– Game Theory
– Self-sovereignty
– Jurisdictional Arbitrage

Friday, December 3, 2021
ASAP is currently hiring for several positions and internships
Dec 3 all-day
online only

2021 ASAP board and staff

ASAP is currently hiring for several positions and internships.  Applications are accepted only by email. Please do not call or come by the office.

Growing Minds Program Coordinator will assist in the design and implementation of farm to school programs, including trainings/workshops for educators, farmers, community partners, parents, and volunteers; curriculum and resources; networking and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; providing community outreach and engagement; assisting with grant writing and reporting; and other tasks in support of the organization.

The Assistant Market Manager is responsible for providing operational and promotional support to the ASAP Farmers Market/Asheville City Market year round (the current location is at 340 Victoria Rd., Asheville, but is subject to change). This is an hourly contract position scheduled for at-market shifts. Hours will vary based on market schedules and will average from 5-7 hrs./wk. Related responsibilities or support for other Local Food Campaign programs may be assigned as needed.

The Farmers Market Intern will support theASAP Farmers Market/Asheville City Market. Internships run 8-10 weeks, 6 hours weekly, and are available in the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Responsibilities include supporting market operations, including set-up; running special events; and, optionally, providing content for social media posts and weekly newsletters.

Businesses Get in the Local Food Guide!
Dec 3 all-day
online w/ ASAP
Get in the Local Food Guide!
2021 Local Food Guide and Full Share: A CSA GuideEvery 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.
YPA December PD @YMI Cultural Center – Balance for Success and Wellness
Dec 3 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
YMI Cultural Center

Join us for our final Professional Development (PD) event of 2021!

We’ll be having it on Friday, December 3rd at the YMI Cultural Center (39 South Market St) from 830am-10am and it will be focused on: Balance for Success & Wellness.

Our speakers, Dr. Travis Whiteside and Dr. Chohnice Daniels are the owners of and practitioners of: The Plug: A Chiropractic Wellness Center. The Plug Chiropractic opened August 27th, 2021 and provides family wellness chiropractic care for pregnancy, pediatrics, and athletes. Other services include acupuncture and nutritional guidance.

Drs. Travis and Daniels met in chiropractic school and share a passion for uplifting and educating our communities. Because of this passion, they decided to return to Dr. Travis’ hometown of Asheville to open their first practice! Their mission is to provide quality holistic healthcare and promote better health and wellbeing to the community through the vessel of chiropractic!

Patton Avenue Pet Company: Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
Dec 3 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Patton Avenue Pet Company 3 locations

Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK with a plethora of deals! Save on your favorite brands of food, treats, and more, and be entered into our giveaway for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

 

In honor of our 10th anniversary, we are taking 10% off some of our bestselling brands! Save on pet food, cat litter, CBD, and more! Brands include Orijen, Acana, The Honest Kitchen, Farmina, Pet Releaf, Primal & many more!

We are also running a GIVEAWAY up until the end of December! Top prizes include a pet-friendly vacation worth $500, a fancy cat tree worth $400, a $100 gift card to Patton Avenue Pet Company, and more! Both in store and online purchases will be eligible to enter!

 

Save 40% on select apparel from RC Pet and Rubie’s! Also take 40% off all Hanukkah products and Hugglehounds Holiday Knotties.

 

After spending $20 or more on cat toys, receive a free Yeowww catnip toy – choose from either a stocking or adorable mitten!

Spend $75 or more on any items, and receive a free tote bag filled with special goodies – while supplies last!

 

Take $10 off all advent calendars! Choose from adorable fill-it-yourself cloth calendars or a musical version from Bosco & Roxy’s.

For stocking stuffers (or calendars!), check out our 10 for $10 deal! With select products, buy any 10 for $1 each – mixing and matching encouraged!

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

109 Patton Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
828-255-7737

WEST ASHEVILLE

1388 Patton Ave
Asheville, NC 28806
828-505-8299

SOUTH ASHEVILLE

582 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
828-575-9282

Saturday, December 4, 2021
ASAP is currently hiring for several positions and internships
Dec 4 all-day
online only

2021 ASAP board and staff

ASAP is currently hiring for several positions and internships.  Applications are accepted only by email. Please do not call or come by the office.

Growing Minds Program Coordinator will assist in the design and implementation of farm to school programs, including trainings/workshops for educators, farmers, community partners, parents, and volunteers; curriculum and resources; networking and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; providing community outreach and engagement; assisting with grant writing and reporting; and other tasks in support of the organization.

The Assistant Market Manager is responsible for providing operational and promotional support to the ASAP Farmers Market/Asheville City Market year round (the current location is at 340 Victoria Rd., Asheville, but is subject to change). This is an hourly contract position scheduled for at-market shifts. Hours will vary based on market schedules and will average from 5-7 hrs./wk. Related responsibilities or support for other Local Food Campaign programs may be assigned as needed.

The Farmers Market Intern will support theASAP Farmers Market/Asheville City Market. Internships run 8-10 weeks, 6 hours weekly, and are available in the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Responsibilities include supporting market operations, including set-up; running special events; and, optionally, providing content for social media posts and weekly newsletters.

Businesses Get in the Local Food Guide!
Dec 4 all-day
online w/ ASAP
Get in the Local Food Guide!
2021 Local Food Guide and Full Share: A CSA GuideEvery 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.
Patton Avenue Pet Company: Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Patton Avenue Pet Company 3 locations

Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK with a plethora of deals! Save on your favorite brands of food, treats, and more, and be entered into our giveaway for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

 

In honor of our 10th anniversary, we are taking 10% off some of our bestselling brands! Save on pet food, cat litter, CBD, and more! Brands include Orijen, Acana, The Honest Kitchen, Farmina, Pet Releaf, Primal & many more!

We are also running a GIVEAWAY up until the end of December! Top prizes include a pet-friendly vacation worth $500, a fancy cat tree worth $400, a $100 gift card to Patton Avenue Pet Company, and more! Both in store and online purchases will be eligible to enter!

 

Save 40% on select apparel from RC Pet and Rubie’s! Also take 40% off all Hanukkah products and Hugglehounds Holiday Knotties.

 

After spending $20 or more on cat toys, receive a free Yeowww catnip toy – choose from either a stocking or adorable mitten!

Spend $75 or more on any items, and receive a free tote bag filled with special goodies – while supplies last!

 

Take $10 off all advent calendars! Choose from adorable fill-it-yourself cloth calendars or a musical version from Bosco & Roxy’s.

For stocking stuffers (or calendars!), check out our 10 for $10 deal! With select products, buy any 10 for $1 each – mixing and matching encouraged!

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

109 Patton Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
828-255-7737

WEST ASHEVILLE

1388 Patton Ave
Asheville, NC 28806
828-505-8299

SOUTH ASHEVILLE

582 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
828-575-9282

Sunday, December 5, 2021
ASAP is currently hiring for several positions and internships
Dec 5 all-day
online only

2021 ASAP board and staff

ASAP is currently hiring for several positions and internships.  Applications are accepted only by email. Please do not call or come by the office.

Growing Minds Program Coordinator will assist in the design and implementation of farm to school programs, including trainings/workshops for educators, farmers, community partners, parents, and volunteers; curriculum and resources; networking and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; providing community outreach and engagement; assisting with grant writing and reporting; and other tasks in support of the organization.

The Assistant Market Manager is responsible for providing operational and promotional support to the ASAP Farmers Market/Asheville City Market year round (the current location is at 340 Victoria Rd., Asheville, but is subject to change). This is an hourly contract position scheduled for at-market shifts. Hours will vary based on market schedules and will average from 5-7 hrs./wk. Related responsibilities or support for other Local Food Campaign programs may be assigned as needed.

The Farmers Market Intern will support theASAP Farmers Market/Asheville City Market. Internships run 8-10 weeks, 6 hours weekly, and are available in the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Responsibilities include supporting market operations, including set-up; running special events; and, optionally, providing content for social media posts and weekly newsletters.

Businesses Get in the Local Food Guide!
Dec 5 all-day
online w/ ASAP
Get in the Local Food Guide!
2021 Local Food Guide and Full Share: A CSA GuideEvery 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.
Patton Avenue Pet Company: Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Patton Avenue Pet Company 3 locations

Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK with a plethora of deals! Save on your favorite brands of food, treats, and more, and be entered into our giveaway for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

 

In honor of our 10th anniversary, we are taking 10% off some of our bestselling brands! Save on pet food, cat litter, CBD, and more! Brands include Orijen, Acana, The Honest Kitchen, Farmina, Pet Releaf, Primal & many more!

We are also running a GIVEAWAY up until the end of December! Top prizes include a pet-friendly vacation worth $500, a fancy cat tree worth $400, a $100 gift card to Patton Avenue Pet Company, and more! Both in store and online purchases will be eligible to enter!

 

Save 40% on select apparel from RC Pet and Rubie’s! Also take 40% off all Hanukkah products and Hugglehounds Holiday Knotties.

 

After spending $20 or more on cat toys, receive a free Yeowww catnip toy – choose from either a stocking or adorable mitten!

Spend $75 or more on any items, and receive a free tote bag filled with special goodies – while supplies last!

 

Take $10 off all advent calendars! Choose from adorable fill-it-yourself cloth calendars or a musical version from Bosco & Roxy’s.

For stocking stuffers (or calendars!), check out our 10 for $10 deal! With select products, buy any 10 for $1 each – mixing and matching encouraged!

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

109 Patton Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
828-255-7737

WEST ASHEVILLE

1388 Patton Ave
Asheville, NC 28806
828-505-8299

SOUTH ASHEVILLE

582 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
828-575-9282

Monday, December 6, 2021
ASAP is currently hiring for several positions and internships
Dec 6 all-day
online only

2021 ASAP board and staff

ASAP is currently hiring for several positions and internships.  Applications are accepted only by email. Please do not call or come by the office.

Growing Minds Program Coordinator will assist in the design and implementation of farm to school programs, including trainings/workshops for educators, farmers, community partners, parents, and volunteers; curriculum and resources; networking and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; providing community outreach and engagement; assisting with grant writing and reporting; and other tasks in support of the organization.

The Assistant Market Manager is responsible for providing operational and promotional support to the ASAP Farmers Market/Asheville City Market year round (the current location is at 340 Victoria Rd., Asheville, but is subject to change). This is an hourly contract position scheduled for at-market shifts. Hours will vary based on market schedules and will average from 5-7 hrs./wk. Related responsibilities or support for other Local Food Campaign programs may be assigned as needed.

The Farmers Market Intern will support theASAP Farmers Market/Asheville City Market. Internships run 8-10 weeks, 6 hours weekly, and are available in the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Responsibilities include supporting market operations, including set-up; running special events; and, optionally, providing content for social media posts and weekly newsletters.

Businesses Get in the Local Food Guide!
Dec 6 all-day
online w/ ASAP
Get in the Local Food Guide!
2021 Local Food Guide and Full Share: A CSA GuideEvery 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.
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
ASAP is currently hiring for several positions and internships
Dec 7 all-day
online only

2021 ASAP board and staff

ASAP is currently hiring for several positions and internships.  Applications are accepted only by email. Please do not call or come by the office.

Growing Minds Program Coordinator will assist in the design and implementation of farm to school programs, including trainings/workshops for educators, farmers, community partners, parents, and volunteers; curriculum and resources; networking and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; providing community outreach and engagement; assisting with grant writing and reporting; and other tasks in support of the organization.

The Assistant Market Manager is responsible for providing operational and promotional support to the ASAP Farmers Market/Asheville City Market year round (the current location is at 340 Victoria Rd., Asheville, but is subject to change). This is an hourly contract position scheduled for at-market shifts. Hours will vary based on market schedules and will average from 5-7 hrs./wk. Related responsibilities or support for other Local Food Campaign programs may be assigned as needed.

The Farmers Market Intern will support theASAP Farmers Market/Asheville City Market. Internships run 8-10 weeks, 6 hours weekly, and are available in the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Responsibilities include supporting market operations, including set-up; running special events; and, optionally, providing content for social media posts and weekly newsletters.

Businesses Get in the Local Food Guide!
Dec 7 all-day
online w/ ASAP
Get in the Local Food Guide!
2021 Local Food Guide and Full Share: A CSA GuideEvery 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.
Incredible Business Networking – East Asheville
Dec 7 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Holiday Inn Asheville-Biltmore East
Incredible Business Networking - East Asheville

• What we’ll do
Network and have lunch with new and old friends while you promote your business products and services. Bring a big stack of business cards and a friend if you like. ALL are invited, no cost to attend the meeting, we just ask that you support our host restaurant and buy your lunch.

• What to bring
Business Cards, Positive Attitudes, Smiles.
Bonus Items: A Friend. A Door Prize.

• Important to know
Perfect your one minute speech – make sure people know who you are and most importantly, how you can help them. Networking events are a great place to practice your pitch!

• Thanks to our Sponsor!
– The Super Signguy

Foundations Business Planning Class
Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office

Our Foundations business planning class helps guide ideas from concept to reality in a participatory, supportive learning environment.

Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain an aerial perspective of your vision and the comprehensive business skills necessary to help bring your visions into reality. Participants will gain a clear aerial perspective of their business operations, financials, research and development, and marketing strategies. They will leave the course with a comprehensive business plan, a clear vision for their business, and concrete tasks for future work.

Throughout the class, emphasis will be placed on developing the social capital of the group. Participants will be encouraged to gather feedback from their peers, creating a strong network of deep support and synergy. For more info, visit the Foundations Business Planning overview page.

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
ASAP is currently hiring for several positions and internships
Dec 8 all-day
online only

2021 ASAP board and staff

ASAP is currently hiring for several positions and internships.  Applications are accepted only by email. Please do not call or come by the office.

Growing Minds Program Coordinator will assist in the design and implementation of farm to school programs, including trainings/workshops for educators, farmers, community partners, parents, and volunteers; curriculum and resources; networking and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; providing community outreach and engagement; assisting with grant writing and reporting; and other tasks in support of the organization.

The Assistant Market Manager is responsible for providing operational and promotional support to the ASAP Farmers Market/Asheville City Market year round (the current location is at 340 Victoria Rd., Asheville, but is subject to change). This is an hourly contract position scheduled for at-market shifts. Hours will vary based on market schedules and will average from 5-7 hrs./wk. Related responsibilities or support for other Local Food Campaign programs may be assigned as needed.

The Farmers Market Intern will support theASAP Farmers Market/Asheville City Market. Internships run 8-10 weeks, 6 hours weekly, and are available in the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Responsibilities include supporting market operations, including set-up; running special events; and, optionally, providing content for social media posts and weekly newsletters.

Businesses Get in the Local Food Guide!
Dec 8 all-day
online w/ ASAP
Get in the Local Food Guide!
2021 Local Food Guide and Full Share: A CSA GuideEvery 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.
Business Morning Update
Dec 8 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Online w/ Henderson County Chamber of Commerce
Business Morning Update
Dec 8 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
zoom

This monthly event, co-sponsored with Blue Ridge Community College’s Small Business Center, the City of Hendersonville Main Street program, and the Hendersonville Merchants & Business Association features several speakers on timely community events and issues affecting our business community.

This meeting will be hosted virtually using the Zoom platform. There is no cost to attend but registration is required.

2021 Metro Economy Outlook Signature Chamber Events
Dec 8 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Omni Grove Park Inn, Heritage Ballroom

Hosted by the Asheville Chamber’s Riverbird Research and the Economic Development Coalition, the annual Asheville Metro Economy Outlook keeps you in-the-know with presentations by uniquely qualified economists and leading experts in the field. We are pleased to offer this annual event in person once again! Gather with friends, business leaders, and community partners over a holiday lunch as we close the year at the beautiful Grove Park Inn.

 

This year we welcome world leading economic futurist Andrew Busch. Mr. Busch was the first chief market intelligence officer (CMIO) for the United States government at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). He was charged with improving and enhancing the government’s understanding of the markets. Andy provided briefings to White House, US House and US Senate staffers on a wide range of issues including extreme market volatility, China’s influence on the global commodity markets and the impact of Fintech and virtual currencies on market dynamics.

Mr. Busch created and directed a new research group, Market Intelligence Branch, for the agency. As CMIO, his job was to provide objective research on the financial markets to the CFTC, SEC, US Treasury and Federal Reserve. Energy, agriculture, interest rates and technology (Bitcoin, blockchain, AI) were some of the areas of research covered by the team. Each week, he led the agency on a market and economic roundtable discussion with the staffs of the White House, the US Treasury, the SEC, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Federal Reserve Board.

Prior to joining the CFTC, Mr. Busch was CEO and founder of a boutique financial markets and policy research firm, Bering Productions, Inc. Before this, he was the Global Currency and Publicity Policy Strategist for Bank of Montreal in Chicago. He is author of the book World Event Trading, covering large crises like infectious disease outbreaks and their impact on the markets.

 

11:00-11:45 am – Registration and Networking

 

12:00 – 1:00 pm – Program

 

Cost is $60 for Chamber members and $80 for non-members.

Full tables may be reserved (6 guests per table) – $400. All attendee names are needed no later than Monday, December 6th to [email protected].

 

For more information, please contact Heidi Reiber, Senior Director of Research, at 828-258-6120 or [email protected]

 

For current metro economy research, visit our website or request a custom report.