From a press release:
HandMade in America hosts Appalachian Women Entrepreneurs, June 17
On Tuesday, June 17 from 9:00am-6:30pm HandMade in America (HIA) will be hosting their annual gathering to celebrate the members of their Appalachian Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program. This annual conference brings together these unique and dedicated entrepreneurs from across Western North Carolina for a full day of community, collaborative learning, networking, and celebration. This year’s theme will be With a Little Bit of Luck…, and the conference will be held at HandMade in America’s headquarters located at 125 S. Lexington Avenue, Suite 101, Asheville, NC 28801.
World-renowned studio potter, Ben Owen III of Seagrove, NC, will be featured as the keynote speaker. The day will also include seven breakout consultants from a broad variety of backgrounds and expertise, including business entrepreneurship, professional arts, wholesale purchasing, legal expertise, and more. HandMade is proud to have the following sponsors generously providing breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout the day: Greenlife Grocery/Whole Foods Market Asheville, Dolce di Maria, The Herban Baker, and G.A.S. Distributers.
“The AWE conference is a time for women to come together, draw on their diverse skills and experiences, and celebrate who they are and what they do! We create a comfortable environment where the women are able to seek answers to the questions that allow them to reach their goals and grow as artists and entrepreneurs,” said Linda LaBelle, Entrepreneurship Manager for HandMade in America. “The theme, With a Little Bit of Luck… was inspired by the belief that when one door closes another door opens. Often, being in the right place at the right time can play key roles in many artists and entrepreneurs’ careers; this conference will examine the many ways we can encourage these opportunities to happen (and be able to seize them).”
Registration to the conference is open to all women entrepreneurs. However, free priority seating is given to AWE members, HIA members, and finally to public registrants for a $10 fee. For AWE membership information or to register contact Lindsey Mudge at lmudge@handmadeinamerica.org or 828-252-0121 x303.
The Appalachian Women Entrepreneurs Program teaches women in rural WNC communities the important business, creative, industry, and access-to-market skills necessary to develop and manage small businesses in today’s difficult economic climate. AWE is generously supported by Webb Investments, The Windgate Charitable Foundation, Economic Justice Fund of Tides Foundation, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Asheville Merchant’s Fund, and North Carolina Arts Council.
Before you comment
The comments section is here to provide a platform for civil dialogue on the issues we face together as a local community. Xpress is committed to offering this platform for all voices, but when the tone of the discussion gets nasty or strays off topic, we believe many people choose not to participate. Xpress editors are determined to moderate comments to ensure a constructive interchange is maintained. All comments judged not to be in keeping with the spirit of civil discourse will be removed and repeat violators will be banned. See here for our terms of service. Thank you for being part of this effort to promote respectful discussion.