OBA Announces Date for 10th Annual Get In Gear Festival

The 10th Annual GIGF will be held on Saturday, April 26th from 12-5pm at the Outpost in Asheville. Vendor registration and sponsor details will be available soon.

Cane Creek & Industry 9 – Ride Rock Creek Takeover!

Join Cane Creek & I9 on September 16 from 2-8 as they throw a party at Ride Rock Creek. Click on the link for more details and to register to come out for demos and fun!

Virtual Taking the Leap class – Apply Now for the SBTDC’s Taking the Leap to Kickstart Your Business Venture

Embarking on a business journey without proper guidance can feel overwhelming. Why take the leap without the essential tools for success? Our Taking the Leap program requires an application for admission! These cohorts offer an opportunity for high-potential startups and founders to network with fellow entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, and gain invaluable insights. With a focus on interactive learning, participants will receive personalized guidance from experienced instructors and guest mentors.

Participants can anticipate acquiring the following resources: Business Plan Templates / Outlines / Guides Financial Projection Templates Intellectual Property Guide Digital Marketing Strategies Market and Industry Insights Customer Discovery Techniques Startup Checklist

Join us on September 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for this virtual cohort.

“Wild Night for Wildlife” Appalachian Wildlife Refuge 10 Year Anniversary Gala

Enjoy a night of live ambassadors, a silent auction, delicious hors d’oeuvres, desserts, drinks, good company, and immense gratitude! Celebrate all that Appalachian Wild has done over the last 10 years and be the first to experience our plans for the future.

Appalachian Wildlife Refuge is hard at work rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing orphaned and injured wildlife, and we need your help! Your donations go directly to providing life-saving medical care, food, and much-needed supplies that truly save wild lives!

To learn more about Appalachian Wild, check out: www.appalachianwild.org If you are interested in other ways to get involved, we are seeking corporate sponsorships, silent auction donations, and partnership opportunities for this event. For more information, email: kelsey@appalachianwild.org Thank you from all the wild ones!

ENO Hosts Silver Jubilee at Fonta Flora Brewery on September 28th from 2-5pm

Celebrate ENO’s 25th anniversary on Saturday, September 28th from 2-5pm at Fonta Flora Brewery at Whippoorwill Farm:

🍺 Limited-edition Fonta Flora x ENO beer collab – Silver Jubilee.
🏆 Giveaways every hour that include a custom Fonta Flora x ENO TravelNest Hammock + Straps
🎵 Music from 2-4pm
👀 Sneak peek at new ENO products
😎 Family friendly event