START, GROW, THRIVE! Conference 2018

The one-day conference will bring together existing and aspiring entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and advance WNC's small business economy. The conference cost is complimentary due to sponsor support including Mountain BizWorks, A-B Tech Community College, A-B Tech Small Business Center, NC Small Business Center Network, the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC), and WNC SparkTank. In addition to ample time to network with peers, this year's agenda is packed full of area entrepreneurs and business leaders that will be sharing their real world insights and lessons learned. This initial, three hour, session included three (1 hour) panel discussions: The Start-Up Journey: Lessons and Insights from Emerging Entrepreneurs; Navigating Growth: How to Harness and Manage Your Next Big Opportunity; and Entrepreneurial Spaces on the Rise: From Accelerators to Co-working.

Speaker(s): Panel Moderators - Duane Adams, Chris Grasinger, and Jill Sparks

Fee: No Cost