Join us on Wednesday, January 27th for the next Meet the Geeks Networking IT Get Together, an evening of casual socializing with other IT professionals living and working in Western North Carolina. It’s the place to share knowledge, develop partnerships, and build our local IT industry. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided and there is a cash bar.

If you have questions about the event please e-mail info@meetthegeeks.net.

Next Meet the Geeks class: Intro To Rails For Developers Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Presented by Lance Ball, Founder, ShovelPunks, Inc. and Locomotivity, LLC
To reserve a seat in this class, please RSVP to classes@meetthegeeks.net

For more information, visit our website Events page.

Asheville Green Drinks will be held on Friday January 22, 2010 at BoBo’s on Lexington Avenue 6 pm – 9 pm. This week’s topic will be:

The Ecological and Economic Argument for Urbanism

Joe Minicozzi will present an environmental and economic analysis of urban design projects and the specific case study of the I-26 project.  Joe will update the audience on the work of the Asheville Design Center and the progress they have achieved with NCDOT over the last year of work.  Additionally, Joe will present concepts of cost/benefit analysis and analytic tools that will be presented at February’s national Smart Growth Conference in Seattle.

Check out the Asheville Green Drinks website for information on the weekly Friday night gatherings.

Boasting extended hours, new menu selections and more space at a new location, Artisan Catering and Deli is opening on December 16 and will be celebrating a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on January 20 at 4:30 p.m. A staple in Asheville’s catering and deli industry since 2005 when owner and executive chef Mauricio Villa began the restaurant, Artisan is now at The Shoppes at Beaver Lake. The only upscale delicatessen in the Merrimon area to serve breakfast and offer a lunch menu from noon through dinner hours, Artisan is open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information visit the Asheville Chamber website or contact Artisan Catering & Deli at (828) 258-6101.

Artisan Catering & Deli

1020 Merrimon Avenue.
Suite 106
Asheville, NC 28804

Asheville Green Drinks Jan. 15, 2010 6 pm @ BoBo’s

The Asheville Green Opportunities Training Team (Asheville GO) is a green collar job training and placement program for disconnected youth and young adults.

The program combines service-learning projects, life skills training, classroom learning and case management to provide its members with the skills and experience they need to pursue careers that serve themselves, their community, and the planet.

On Friday Jan. 15 Asheville GO Members and staff will discuss the program and share with the audience some accomplishments from the 2009 program year.

For more information about weekly meetings and programs visit the Asheville Green Drinks website.

Clear Channel Asheville presents Business After Hours hosted by Hill Partners

Date: Jan. 7, 2010

Time: 5:30 Pm – 7 PM

Event Description: Please join us for the Asheville Chamber’s monthly Business After Hours hosted by Hill Partners, Inc. in Biltmore Village. Beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Directions: Located in Biltmore Village, Business After Hours will be held on the 2nd floor of the 10 Brook Street Building (Chico’s, Talbot’s, Coldwater Creek, etc. are on the 1st floor.) Complimentary parking is available underneath the building. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor.

For more information visit the Asheville Chamber of Commerce website.

A Training and Networking Opportunity for Food Entrepreneurs
Sponsored by the Division of Marketing

Brought to you by ASAP and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Location: Haynes 128, Enka Campus, A-B Tech, Asheville

Cost: $30, includes lunch, snacks and materials

Registration Deadline: January 3, 2010

Space is limited to 40 attendees. For more information and to register, contact: Annette Dunlap, Agribusiness Developer, NCDA&CS, Division of Marketing
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(919) 733.7887 x3111

What are the ADDY Awards?

Be a part of something huge. The best of the best. The ADDY® Awards are the world’s largest advertising competition, awarding creative excellence for more than 40 years. It’s a true honor to receive an award, regardless of the level. Each year some 60,000 entries are received. This competition recognizes advertising from all types of media, creative sizes, and entrants from anywhere in the world. It’s the only creative award program administered by the ad industry for the ad industry.

These entries begin at the local level; AAF Asheville will host its first competition in January 2010. Gold ADDY Award winners from our competition will proceed to District level; winners there go to national competition. There are both professional and student entries. This is our chance to shine; don’t miss this competition.

The ADDY Award committee needs you! Join the AAFA and create Asheville’s ADDY competition and party. Planning has already started and will continue over the summer and fall. Many, many volunteers are needed during January and February, when the annual competition and awards ceremony take place.

For more information about this program, including the ADDY rules and guidelines, entry form, and online registration visit the AAF Asheville website.

Important Dates to Remember:

• AAF-Asheville ADDY^® Awards Party: Saturday, February 20, 2010

Date: Monday January 18, 2010

Time: 11:30 AM – 1 PM

Location: TBA

Join us as we look at the past in advertising with some of the men and women who were there. This will be an excellent event for both experienced advertising, marketing and PR professionals, as well as those new to these fields. Understand the past history and the potential future of these creative careers. For more information visit the AAF Asheville event calendar.

The Foundations Program at Mountain Bizworks is one of the greatest investments a small business owner or entrepreneur can make in Asheville and throughout Western North Carolina. In 2003 I (Sarah Benoit, Internet Marketing Specialist and Blogger) took this course in order to open my first business. 6 years later when I decided to open another business I returned to Mountain Bizworks for valuable guidance and support.

If you are considering creating your own company or you are a business owner looking to expand, grow or evolve then the Foundations program is a wonderful place to begin our journey.

Foundations Business Planning Courses are scheduled for the following dates during the winter and early spring of 2009-2010.
January 25 (Asheville)

January 25 (in Spanish/Asheville)

January 25 (Sylva)

February 1 (Asheville)

February 3 (Waynesville)

February 9 (Franklin)

February 16 (Asheville)

March 4 (Sylva)

March 9 (Asheville)

March 9 (Bryson City)

March 17 (Asheville)