AVL WALK & TALK (3/8/23 edition)

  • Wed, Mar 8, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

  • French Broad River Greenway (starting at New Belgium Brewing)

    21 Craven Street
    Asheville, North Carolina 28806
Ticket Price Free This event is now over
Description

Traditional networking is boring. Let's network in nature instead!

Join leaders from Outerly, MADE X MTNS, the Outdoor Gear Builders, and Mountain BizWorks for a casual walk and talk networking session. We'll walk along the river for 60-90 minutes, then optionally grab a beer or refreshments at New Belgium Brewing afterward. Whether you're a business owner trying to spread the word about your offerings, a professional looking for new ways to network with folks, or simply a member of the WNC community who wants to make new friends, join us for some great conversations with a side of fresh air and sunshine. All are welcome!

Who Should Join:  Any professionals in WNC interested in networking with entrepreneurs, outdoor industry folks (like the members of the Outdoor Gear Builders), small business supporters , and other awesome people in their community. All levels of experience are welcome!

What: A casual walk & talk networking session on an urban trail, followed by drinks and snacks at New Belgium.

Where/When: Meet at New Belgium Brewing at 4:00 and walk on the Greenway toward French Broad River Park. Afterward, we'll end at New Belgium Brewing for some post-walk refreshments and conversations

What to Bring: Yourself, comfortable shoes, and a friend!

Date & Time

Wed, Mar 8, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Venue Details

French Broad River Greenway (starting at New Belgium Brewing)

21 Craven Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28806 French Broad River Greenway (starting at New Belgium Brewing)
Outdoor Economy
The Growing Outdoors Partnership is an initiative of over a dozen nonprofits, businesses, academic institutions, and government agencies working together to expand outdoor industry and build a thriving outdoor economy across 25 counties in Western North Carolina (WNC).

Through this work, WNC is providing a model for Appalachia and for our state as a whole of how rural and urban areas can work together to grow an economy whose benefits accrue to communities across the rural/urban divide; an economy in which people's livelihoods are intrinsically connected with environmental stewardship and quality of place.  
To this end, the Partnership includes a suite of programs in workforce development, entrepreneurship & access to capital, regional branding & marketing (including helping build pride of place among locals), industry inter-connectivity, and economic development.