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Saturday, September 30, 2023

2023 Holiday Parade Accepting Applications

Sep 30 all-day

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Get ready to spread some holiday cheer and showcase your creativity! We’re thrilled to invite individuals, organizations, and groups of all kinds to apply for an entry in the upcoming Holiday Parade set to dazzle Downtown Asheville on Saturday, November 18. This year’s theme is “Snow Globe,” offering the perfect canvas for you to bring your winter wonderland dreams to life. This is your chance to be a part of a cherished community tradition that brings joy to thousands of onlookers. Whether you’ve got a beautifully decorated float, a lively marching band, a troupe of dancers, or a group of spirited volunteers, we want you to join us in making this year’s parade the most memorable one yet. It’s not just a parade; it’s an opportunity to make lasting memories and spread the festive spirit. Apply now, and let’s make this holiday season in Asheville truly magical for all!

You can click here to apply for an entry in the Holiday Parade before Monday, October 2.

Categories: Business and Networking Community

Sunday, October 1, 2023

2023 Holiday Parade Accepting Applications

Oct 1 all-day

online

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer and showcase your creativity! We’re thrilled to invite individuals, organizations, and groups of all kinds to apply for an entry in the upcoming Holiday Parade set to dazzle Downtown Asheville on Saturday, November 18. This year’s theme is “Snow Globe,” offering the perfect canvas for you to bring your winter wonderland dreams to life. This is your chance to be a part of a cherished community tradition that brings joy to thousands of onlookers. Whether you’ve got a beautifully decorated float, a lively marching band, a troupe of dancers, or a group of spirited volunteers, we want you to join us in making this year’s parade the most memorable one yet. It’s not just a parade; it’s an opportunity to make lasting memories and spread the festive spirit. Apply now, and let’s make this holiday season in Asheville truly magical for all!

You can click here to apply for an entry in the Holiday Parade before Monday, October 2.

Categories: Business and Networking Community

Something to Talk About

Oct 1 all-day

Laughing Elephant Yoga

Tired of small talk and never really making true connection?
Do you wish you had more skills to feel relaxed and social?
Would it be nice to feel seen and heard – even celebrated?
Gain skills / Give & Receive / Listen In… Have fun!

This is a fun and interactive time together remembering skills needed to build true community. Become more in tune with yourself, learn to engage others in positive ways while becoming the change you wish to see all around you. Walk away feeling seen, heard, accepted and having made real connections.

Tina FireWolf is your facilitator – Self Expression Coach and Master of Voice as Medicine
Register at Laughing Elephant Yoga 828-595-9747

Categories: Business and Networking Community Education Meditation Spiritual

Monday, October 2, 2023

2023 Holiday Parade Accepting Applications

Oct 2 all-day

online

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer and showcase your creativity! We’re thrilled to invite individuals, organizations, and groups of all kinds to apply for an entry in the upcoming Holiday Parade set to dazzle Downtown Asheville on Saturday, November 18. This year’s theme is “Snow Globe,” offering the perfect canvas for you to bring your winter wonderland dreams to life. This is your chance to be a part of a cherished community tradition that brings joy to thousands of onlookers. Whether you’ve got a beautifully decorated float, a lively marching band, a troupe of dancers, or a group of spirited volunteers, we want you to join us in making this year’s parade the most memorable one yet. It’s not just a parade; it’s an opportunity to make lasting memories and spread the festive spirit. Apply now, and let’s make this holiday season in Asheville truly magical for all!

You can click here to apply for an entry in the Holiday Parade before Monday, October 2.

Categories: Business and Networking Community

Employer Registration Open for WNC Career Expo

Oct 2 all-day

WNC Ag. Center

Plan to join us Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 11 AM – 4 PM at the Davis Event Center at the WNC Agricultural Center, located at 761 Boylston Highway in Fletcher.

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

Western North Carolina businesses and organizations are ready to promote career opportunities for job seekers in advanced manufacturing, technology, health care, tourism, professional services, and other high-growth industries. All job seekers are encouraged to attend this one-stop opportunity to meet directly with representatives from companies hiring now.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

A-B Tech • Bojangles • iHeart Media • FASTSIGNS of Asheville • Advanced Business Equipment

Categories: Business & Networking Business and Networking

Ribbon Cutting: Heart Strings Intimate Apparel

Oct 2 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Heart Strings Intimate Apparel

Ribbon Cutting:

Heart Strings Intimate Apparel

Categories: Business & Networking Business and Networking

Community Reparations Summit Free Film: Black in Asheville

Oct 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:15 pm

Mullen & James Humanities Hall

Join the Community Reparations Commission, the City of Asheville, Buncombe County Government, and UNC Asheville’s Department of Education and Africana Studies program for a Community Reparations Summit.

Monday, October 2nd: Screening of Black in Asheville, followed by a Q&A with the Filmmaker, Todd Gragg. Hosted at the Mullen & James Humanities Hall, UNC Asheville from 5:00 – 8:30 pm. Locally black-owned food trucks will be available to attendees from 5:00-6:15 pm. Not all food trucks accept card payments, so please remember to bring some cash if you’re interested in food at this event. Doors open at 5:45 pm. Parking is available at no charge.

Thursday, October 5th: Screening of The Big Payback. Hosted at the Mullen & James Humanities Hall, UNC Asheville from 5:00 – 8:15 pm. Locally black-owned food trucks will be available to attendees from 5:00-6:15 pm. Not all food trucks accept card payments, so please remember to bring some cash if you’re interested in food at this event. Doors open at 5:45 pm. Parking is available at no charge.

Saturday, October 7th: The Community Reparations Summit program features attorney George Fatheree who helped return Bruce’s Beach, a property in Manhattan Beach (California), to the Black family who owned and lost it in the 1920s. Summit attendees will hear updates from the Community Reparations Commission’s Impact Focus Areas and in turn, provide feedback on their proposed recommendations. Attendance is limited, and registration is required. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to attendees, and parking is available at no charge. The Summit will be hosted at the Sherrill Center and Kimmel Arena, UNC Asheville Campus from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Doors open at 9:00 am.

Categories: Community Film

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Employer Registration Open for WNC Career Expo

Oct 3 all-day

WNC Ag. Center

Plan to join us Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 11 AM – 4 PM at the Davis Event Center at the WNC Agricultural Center, located at 761 Boylston Highway in Fletcher.

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

Western North Carolina businesses and organizations are ready to promote career opportunities for job seekers in advanced manufacturing, technology, health care, tourism, professional services, and other high-growth industries. All job seekers are encouraged to attend this one-stop opportunity to meet directly with representatives from companies hiring now.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

A-B Tech • Bojangles • iHeart Media • FASTSIGNS of Asheville • Advanced Business Equipment

Categories: Business & Networking Business and Networking

Ribbon Cutting for Reuter Family YMCA

Oct 3 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Reuter Family YMCA Gym

The Reuter Family YMCA is one of seven local YMCAs operated by the YMCA of Western North Carolina, a nonprofit that strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, the YMCA of WNC engages more than 100,000 people – regardless of age, income, or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region’s health and well being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org.

Join them to celebrate a greener future for the Reuter Family YMCA! You’re invited to a ribbon cutting to mark the installation of solar panels on the facility roof. This project was made possible by YMCA members Pete and Pat Wallenborn. Their generous gift helps the Y take a significant step toward sustainability and demonstrates our commitment to environmental stewardship. The Wallenborns will be recognized at the event. Attendees include representatives from Sundance Solar, the YMCA, and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. Light refreshments will be served. Meet at the front entrance of the Reuter Family YMCA on the Biltmore Park side. In case of rain, the event will be held in the lobby.

Categories: Business and Networking Community

Building Our City Speaker Series: Access to Equity

Oct 3 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

The Collider

Access to equity for real estate deals is (more than) hard if you are black or a woman. Access to investment opportunities in real estate was impossible for all but the wealthiest until recently. Learn about moves made by the Obama administration that have led to a nascent but robust investment community online. And learn how SmallChange.co, a crowdfunding investment platform, has leveraged these rules to shake up the real estate industry big time.

Eve Picker’s world is wrapped around cities and change. With a background as an architect, city planner, urban designer, real estate developer, community development strategist, publisher, and instigator, Eve has a rich understanding of how cities and urban neighborhoods work – and how they can be revitalized.

Eve launched and leads Small Change, a real estate equity crowdfunding portal to help fund transformational real estate projects. Small Change connects every day investors with developers to help them build projects that make cities better, and provides investment opportunities for everyone who cares about cities and wants to see positive change. Small Change focuses on impact in 3 ways: 1) They measure the impact of each project to ensure they are equitable and innovative; 2) They embrace emerging minority & women developers; and 3) Everyone (18+) can invest to build wealth on Small Change.

The Building Our City Speaker Series is presented by The Grove Arcade Public Market Foundation with support from the Asheville Downtown Association Foundation, the City of Asheville, Carleton Collins Architecture, Mosaic Lifestyle Realty, Kimpton Hotel Arras and The Collider. The series is produced by the Asheville Downtown Association and Urban3.

Categories: Business and Networking Community

MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

Oct 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Pack Memorial Library

Join other film lovers who will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world at the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only film festival of its kind. The Final selections screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, where attendees vote for Best Film and Best Actor awards at each participating venue. Every short film selected will automatically become qualified for the Oscars of 2024.

This is a free event, but tickets are required and tickets will be limited in number. To receive your tickets please visit the Pack Memorial Library service desk, phone 828-250-4700, or email [email protected]. Light refreshments will be provided. Films are appropriate for ages 14 and up.

Categories: Film

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Employer Registration Open for WNC Career Expo

Oct 4 all-day

WNC Ag. Center

Plan to join us Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 11 AM – 4 PM at the Davis Event Center at the WNC Agricultural Center, located at 761 Boylston Highway in Fletcher.

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

Western North Carolina businesses and organizations are ready to promote career opportunities for job seekers in advanced manufacturing, technology, health care, tourism, professional services, and other high-growth industries. All job seekers are encouraged to attend this one-stop opportunity to meet directly with representatives from companies hiring now.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

A-B Tech • Bojangles • iHeart Media • FASTSIGNS of Asheville • Advanced Business Equipment

Categories: Business & Networking Business and Networking

Ribbon Cutting for Fastest Labs

Oct 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fastest Labs

Fastest Labs is a drug, alcohol and DNA collection company that prides itself on accuracy, reliability, and efficiency. They specialize in providing fast and affordable drug and alcohol testing to employers and other organizations seeking to implement drug testing programs for their employees and members. Their franchise structure and certified collection site network allows them to provide stellar drug, alcohol, and DNA testing services in locations all over the country, with branches owned and operated by local business people.

They look forward to you joining them at the event as they celebrate one of their newest locations to service the community. The event will be held from 11am – 12pm with light refreshments.

Categories: Business and Networking

Smart Series: Business in Asheville – What’s Next?

Oct 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, Boardroom

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.

Categories: Business and Networking

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Employer Registration Open for WNC Career Expo

Oct 5 all-day

WNC Ag. Center

Plan to join us Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 11 AM – 4 PM at the Davis Event Center at the WNC Agricultural Center, located at 761 Boylston Highway in Fletcher.

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

Western North Carolina businesses and organizations are ready to promote career opportunities for job seekers in advanced manufacturing, technology, health care, tourism, professional services, and other high-growth industries. All job seekers are encouraged to attend this one-stop opportunity to meet directly with representatives from companies hiring now.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

A-B Tech • Bojangles • iHeart Media • FASTSIGNS of Asheville • Advanced Business Equipment

Categories: Business & Networking Business and Networking

Goodwill Business Advisory Council Fall Cookout

Oct 5 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Carrier Park Picnic Shelter

As the vibrant hues of autumn begin to paint the landscape, we invite you to join us for a delightful community networking meeting to bid farewell to a fantastic summer and welcome the crisp, colorful days of fall.

Our Fall BAC Cookout promises to be a fantastic afternoon of connection. We’ll fire up the grill for some delicious hot dogs with all your favorite fixings and an array of sides. This gathering provides an excellent opportunity for us to come together, share stories of our summer adventures, and forge new connections as we head into the autumn season.

Whether you’re a long-time member of our Business Advisory Council or new to the group, we encourage you to join us for this enjoyable event. The more, the merrier!

Categories: Business and Networking

Ribbon Cutting: ALLCHOICE Insurance

Oct 5 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

ALLCHOICE Insurance

Categories: Business and Networking Community

Community Reparations Summit Free Film: “The Big Payback”

Oct 5 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Mullen & James Humanities Hall

Join the Community Reparations Commission, the City of Asheville, Buncombe County Government, and UNC Asheville’s Department of Education and Africana Studies program for a Community Reparations Summit.

Monday, October 2nd: Screening of Black in Asheville, followed by a Q&A with the Filmmaker, Todd Gragg. Hosted at the Mullen & James Humanities Hall, UNC Asheville from 5:00 – 8:30 pm. Locally black-owned food trucks will be available to attendees from 5:00-6:15 pm. Not all food trucks accept card payments, so please remember to bring some cash if you’re interested in food at this event. Doors open at 5:45 pm. Parking is available at no charge.

Thursday, October 5th: Screening of The Big Payback. Hosted at the Mullen & James Humanities Hall, UNC Asheville from 5:00 – 8:15 pm. Locally black-owned food trucks will be available to attendees from 5:00-6:15 pm. Not all food trucks accept card payments, so please remember to bring some cash if you’re interested in food at this event. Doors open at 5:45 pm. Parking is available at no charge.

Saturday, October 7th: The Community Reparations Summit program features attorney George Fatheree who helped return Bruce’s Beach, a property in Manhattan Beach (California), to the Black family who owned and lost it in the 1920s. Summit attendees will hear updates from the Community Reparations Commission’s Impact Focus Areas and in turn, provide feedback on their proposed recommendations. Attendance is limited, and registration is required. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to attendees, and parking is available at no charge. The Summit will be hosted at the Sherrill Center and Kimmel Arena, UNC Asheville Campus from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Doors open at 9:00 am.

Categories: Community Film

International Fly Fishing Film Festival

Oct 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Asheville Community Theatre

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4), the world’s leading fly-fishing film event, is a curated collection of stories showcasing the pursuit of wild spaces and peaceful places where fish seem most willing, the water appears in its purest form and our community connects. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit Trout Unlimited

Categories: Film

Friday, October 6, 2023

Employer Registration Open for WNC Career Expo

Oct 6 all-day

WNC Ag. Center

Plan to join us Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 11 AM – 4 PM at the Davis Event Center at the WNC Agricultural Center, located at 761 Boylston Highway in Fletcher.

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

Western North Carolina businesses and organizations are ready to promote career opportunities for job seekers in advanced manufacturing, technology, health care, tourism, professional services, and other high-growth industries. All job seekers are encouraged to attend this one-stop opportunity to meet directly with representatives from companies hiring now.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

A-B Tech • Bojangles • iHeart Media • FASTSIGNS of Asheville • Advanced Business Equipment

Categories: Business & Networking Business and Networking

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Clean Juice Grand Opening

Oct 7 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Clean Juice

Back and better than ever under new management, Clean Juice invites you to their Grand Opening on Saturday, October 7th with extended hours from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Join the celebration in their renovated and refreshed shop, still offering the same delicious organic food you love. They’ve also teamed up with The Verner Center for Early Learning to create a positive impact on underprivileged children in the community. All week long, you can show your support for this meaningful cause by making donations to the organization while enjoying the finest organic juices, smoothies, and food made with top-quality USDA Organic ingredients.

Hours:
Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
CLOSED Sunday and Monday

Categories: Business and Networking Community Food & Drink

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Tryon International Film Festival

Oct 8 all-day

Tryon Theatre

Tryon International Film Festival (TRIFF) is in its 9th year of offering an amazing array of film screenings of productions from around the globe, education offerings and events in Tryon, NC. This year TRIFF will also offer passes to its first Media Arts & Education Day on October 6 for middle and high school-age youth and has expanded its Education Institute on October 7 & 8.

Categories: Festivals Film

Monday, October 9, 2023

Employer Registration Open for WNC Career Expo

Oct 9 all-day

WNC Ag. Center

Plan to join us Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 11 AM – 4 PM at the Davis Event Center at the WNC Agricultural Center, located at 761 Boylston Highway in Fletcher.

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

Western North Carolina businesses and organizations are ready to promote career opportunities for job seekers in advanced manufacturing, technology, health care, tourism, professional services, and other high-growth industries. All job seekers are encouraged to attend this one-stop opportunity to meet directly with representatives from companies hiring now.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

A-B Tech • Bojangles • iHeart Media • FASTSIGNS of Asheville • Advanced Business Equipment

Categories: Business & Networking Business and Networking

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Employer Registration Open for WNC Career Expo

Oct 10 all-day

WNC Ag. Center

Plan to join us Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 11 AM – 4 PM at the Davis Event Center at the WNC Agricultural Center, located at 761 Boylston Highway in Fletcher.

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

Western North Carolina businesses and organizations are ready to promote career opportunities for job seekers in advanced manufacturing, technology, health care, tourism, professional services, and other high-growth industries. All job seekers are encouraged to attend this one-stop opportunity to meet directly with representatives from companies hiring now.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

A-B Tech • Bojangles • iHeart Media • FASTSIGNS of Asheville • Advanced Business Equipment

Categories: Business & Networking Business and Networking

When Harry Met Sally On the Big Screen

Oct 10 @ 2:00 pm

Tryon Fine Arts Center

“When Harry Met Sally” is a timeless romantic comedy directed by Rob Reiner and released in 1989. The film revolves around the enduring question of whether men and women can truly be friends without any romantic complications. Harry Burns (played by Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (played by Meg Ryan) meet as recent college graduates on a cross-country road trip to New York City. Their initial encounter is filled with tension and clashing personalities.

Over the course of several years, Harry and Sally run into each other at various points in their lives, each time with their own romantic challenges and personal growth. As they become close friends, they grapple with the complexities of friendship, attraction, and timing. The film explores the ups and downs of their relationship, capturing the essence of a genuine and heartfelt connection between two people who, against all odds, may just be meant for each other.

“When Harry Met Sally” is celebrated for its witty dialogue, memorable scenes, and the iconic “I’ll have what she’s having” diner moment. With its charming characters and poignant exploration of love and friendship, this film has remained a beloved classic that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages.

Categories: Film

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Employer Registration Open for WNC Career Expo

Oct 11 all-day

WNC Ag. Center

Plan to join us Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 11 AM – 4 PM at the Davis Event Center at the WNC Agricultural Center, located at 761 Boylston Highway in Fletcher.

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

Western North Carolina businesses and organizations are ready to promote career opportunities for job seekers in advanced manufacturing, technology, health care, tourism, professional services, and other high-growth industries. All job seekers are encouraged to attend this one-stop opportunity to meet directly with representatives from companies hiring now.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

A-B Tech • Bojangles • iHeart Media • FASTSIGNS of Asheville • Advanced Business Equipment

Categories: Business & Networking Business and Networking

When Harry Met Sally On the Big Screen

Oct 11 @ 2:00 pm

Tryon Fine Arts Center

“When Harry Met Sally” is a timeless romantic comedy directed by Rob Reiner and released in 1989. The film revolves around the enduring question of whether men and women can truly be friends without any romantic complications. Harry Burns (played by Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (played by Meg Ryan) meet as recent college graduates on a cross-country road trip to New York City. Their initial encounter is filled with tension and clashing personalities.

Over the course of several years, Harry and Sally run into each other at various points in their lives, each time with their own romantic challenges and personal growth. As they become close friends, they grapple with the complexities of friendship, attraction, and timing. The film explores the ups and downs of their relationship, capturing the essence of a genuine and heartfelt connection between two people who, against all odds, may just be meant for each other.

“When Harry Met Sally” is celebrated for its witty dialogue, memorable scenes, and the iconic “I’ll have what she’s having” diner moment. With its charming characters and poignant exploration of love and friendship, this film has remained a beloved classic that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages.

Categories: Film

YPA Social: Ernest Co-Warehousing

Oct 11 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Ernest Co-Warehousing

All Young Professionals are welcome for an After Hours Networking event! Come connect with other young professionals and enjoy drinks from Highland and snacks from Biscuit Head.

Ernest Co-Warehousing offers flexible warehousing suites and coworking sapce in Asheville, NC.

Categories: Business & Networking Business and Networking

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Employer Registration Open for WNC Career Expo

Oct 12 all-day

WNC Ag. Center

Plan to join us Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 11 AM – 4 PM at the Davis Event Center at the WNC Agricultural Center, located at 761 Boylston Highway in Fletcher.

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

Western North Carolina businesses and organizations are ready to promote career opportunities for job seekers in advanced manufacturing, technology, health care, tourism, professional services, and other high-growth industries. All job seekers are encouraged to attend this one-stop opportunity to meet directly with representatives from companies hiring now.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

A-B Tech • Bojangles • iHeart Media • FASTSIGNS of Asheville • Advanced Business Equipment

Categories: Business & Networking Business and Networking

Camp Field Day

Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Camp Ton-A-Wandah

Categories: Business & Networking Business and Networking

Calendar of Events

All Young Professionals are welcome for an After Hours Networking event! Come connect with other young professionals and enjoy drinks from Highland and snacks from Biscuit Head.

Ernest Co-Warehousing offers flexible warehousing suites and coworking sapce in Asheville, NC.