Updated: Test Drive Program open house for startup entrepreneurs on March 1

Press release from Mountain BizWorks:

Mountain BizWorks & The City of Asheville invite Local Event Producers to a social mixer and information session for the 2019 Test Drive Program.

Join other event producers for a meeting of minds in sharing best practices and ideas, discuss your needs and learn about a way to support and uplift Asheville’s budding businesses.  

Friday March 1st 4:30-6:00 pm
153 South Lexington Avenue
Refreshments will be provided!

Last year, The City of Asheville partnered with Mountain BizWorks to pilot the Test Drive Program. Test Drive is designed to support early stage entrepreneurs through tailored mentorship followed by an opportunity take their concepts for a spin at local festivals and community events. We heard valuable feedback from you and have redesigned the collaboration to put emphasis on producer input.

Please email Emma Hutchens, emma@mountainbizworks.org or jill@mountainbizworks.org to RSVP.

Businesses interested in participating in this year’s Test Drive program can attend a Prep Workshop on March 11th 4:30-5:30 or March 26th 12-1pm.  Register by going to mountainbizworks.org.
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