Professional Development
Ongoing & Recent Webinars

Relief for Local Businesses: An Update on New PPP Funding | Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau
How can our tourism community take advantage of relief approved as part of the new stimulus package passed by Congress in late 2020? Explore Asheville is hosting a webinar to help answer that question.

PPP 2.0 Information Update - Mountain BizWorks
Join us live on Zoom each week on Tuesday, from 3-4pm Get the latest information on a new round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Funding approved as part of the new Stimulus Package passed by Congress at the end of 2020. As this new round is rolled out, we’ll share what we know, what...Read m…

Craft Your Commerce Spring 2021 Workshops - Mountain BizWorks
Craft Your Commerce is a Mountain BizWorks entrepreneurial program designed to connect, elevate and advance creative and craft-centered companies through a series of business training workshops and classes designed by makers for makers. The program is offered in partnership with Center for Craft, UN…

COVID-19 Training Videos & Resources - Arts North Carolina
COVID-19 Training Videos & Resources Arts Sector COVID-19 Impact & PrioritiesFact Sheet: How the Arts Impact the NC Economy Recommendations for Arts Education as NC Reopens Schools Slides for Recommendations for Arts Education as NC Reopens Schools From
North Carolina Center for Nonprofits Events
We offer webinars, workshops, trainings, and our annual conference to connect you to the professional development you need. We collaborate with state and national partners to bring timely and relevant content to nonprofit staff and board of all positions and experience levels.
Business Resources

Services and Resources | Small Business Center |
The Small Business Center (SBC) at A-B Tech Enka is part of the statewide Small Business Center Network (SBCN), a community college-funded initiative with a vision to foster and support entrepreneurship, small business, and economic development in local communities with an emphasis on assisting start-ups, early stage, and at-risk enterprises.

Association of Fundraising Professionals Western North Carolina Chapter
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Western North Carolina Chapter (AFP-WNC) is a nonprofit organization that serves as a resource for all who raise funds to better our Western North Carolina community. Whether you are a fundraiser for a large agency or a small neighborhood group, we invite

Lenoir-Rhyne Equity & Diversity Institute (LREDI) - Lenoir-Rhyne University
Lenoir-Rhyne University Equity and Diversity Institute (LREDI) is designed to support, inspire and equip executives, non-profit leaders, educators, students, social activists and other community members who intend to spark change and cultivate better communities through their professional careers.