Mountain BizWorks announces upcoming workshops and events

From Mountain BizWorks newsletter:

Upcoming Workshops & Events 
From Us and Our Partners
Psst! We have a new online class calendar

2016 WNC Branding Summit
June 2, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Blue Ridge Community College
Get tips to create a new brand or clarify your existing brand in an interactive, creative experience from Blue Ridge Community College’s Small Business Center. There is no charge to participate; attend the whole day, half day, or one session. Find much more information HERE.
360-Degree Marketing Workshop*
June 10, 9 am-noon, Mountain BizWorks office
Join Sheila Neisler, one of our 20+ expert coaches, to learn how to execute a 360-degree approach to marketing your business. Identify and understand your target market, strategize ways to effectively engage that market, develop a high-impact elevator speech, and more. Get more details and register HERE.
The Route to Market: Growing Product Sales in Stores & Online*
June 219-11 am, Mountain BizWorks office
We’re excited to welcome special guest instructor Chris Fink of RetailGrowth for a hands-on consumer products workshop. Gain the insight and get the instructions you need to plan, develop, and implement a route-to-market strategy to launch, grow, and sustain product sales in retail stores and online outlets. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Fast Track B Corp Hackathon & Social
June 213-7 pm, Deltec Homes & New Belgium Brewing
This event is an opportunity for existing and prospective B Corps to gather and work together on the B Impact Assessment, a crucial step in becoming a Certified B Corp. Owners of local B Corps and members from the global B Lab team will be on hand for assistance. A networking social will follow. Both are free but an RSVP is required; make your reservation HERE.
Holding Your Line In Business*
June 229-11 am, Mountain BizWorks office
New Mountain BizWorks coach Michelle Fleckner will address this important question: How can climate change impact your business? Get more workshop details and claim your seat HERE.

2nd Annual WWBC
June 30, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, U.S. Cellular Center
The Western Women’s Business Center and A-B Tech Small Business Center host a day of networking, music, interactive activities, and inspiring speakers. Learn more and register HERE.
2016 Asheville Chamber Annual Meeting with Josh Linkner
June 305:15-8 pm, Omni Grove Park Inn
The Asheville Area Chamber, along with the Economic Development Coalition, hosts an evening of celebration and inspiration with tech entrepreneur Josh Linkner. He has been the founder and CEO of four tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million, and has twice been named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Purchase a ticket HERE.
These workshops are $20. Tuition can be waived for all loan clients and scholarship clients. Before signing up, if you are a client or have previously received a scholarship or are interested in applying for one, contact Julia Staines at julia@mountainbizworks.org or 828-253-2834 for a coupon code.
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