Upcoming Workshop for Food Entrepreneurs: Food Marketing in the Real World
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 [...]

MAD MEN: A Panel Presentation Reminiscing About the Good Old Days
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 [...]

Mountain Bizworks Presents Social Media for Your Small Business-A 9 Hour Intensive Course on How to Use Facebook and Twitter to Build Your Business.

Does your company want to increase web site traffic, attract search engine attention, improve customer communication, and strengthen branding? Learn how to execute a Social Media and Networking Campaign for your [...]

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Learn the basics of sales and use taxes. This seminar is ideal for retailers or any business that wants to sell! (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: FREE

Tue, Dec 15, 6:00PM – 9:00PM
2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7887-700

December 11th: “Becoming a member of an Asheville City Commission”

Panel Members:
Hanna Raskin, Transportation Commission member
Sasha Vrtunski, Sustainability Commission member
Other panelists TBD
Moderator, Jim Barton
Asheville’s city commissions are an opportunity for ordinary citizens to shape city policy.
Commissioners are appointed by city council, and the next deadline for applications to council are coming up on Wed, [...]

Mike Sowinski of CFO Consultants Teaches Class on  Tax Incentives for Buying Green on Dec. 10, 2009 from 6 – 9 PM
Location: AB Tech Enka Candler Campus, Small Business Incubator, Room 2046
Description: Learn more about energy efficiency programs and rebates, as well as how these new tax credits can create significant savings for small business [...]

AAF Asheville and Wild Wing Cafe present the AAF Asheville Holiday Party to benefit the Saint Nicholas Project
Join AAF Asheville members and the Board of Directors on December 9, 2009 at Wild Wing Cafe from 5:30 to 7:30 PM and support the Saint Nicholas Project, one of the local Eblen-Kimmel charities.
I the spirit of the [...]

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How to Value a Business
This course will provide an introduction to several methods which are used to value a business, the terminology used, and the due diligence necessary to prepare a valuation report. (2 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free

Tue, Dec 08, 6:00PM – 8:00PM
2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7810-702

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How to Buy and Sell a Business
This class will provide students with an overall understanding of the buying and selling process, including the financial statements and ratios used, how to prepare and market your business for sale, how to analyze a business to buy, and managing and structuring deals. (2 hrs)
Total Registration [...]

To learn more about this event visit Oct. 28 Town Hall Meeting or visit The North Carolina Rising Project website.
Revitalizing Rural Communities in WNC
The North Carolina Rising project examines the successful revitalization of rural communities in the state. The project includes a series of segments on UNC-TV’s public affairs program, North Carolina Now, [...]