Join Mountain BizWorks coach Franzi Charen, founder of the Asheville Grown Business Alliance and co-owner of Hip Replacements clothing, as she leads an exploration into the variety of ways businesses can democratize ownership. Whether you’re interested in starting a cooperative business, joining a coop, or transitioning your business into a cooperative workplace, this lab is a great place to start. Gain an understanding of the power that cooperatives have to transform communities and build better businesses.

When:

September 21 – 5:30 to 8:30pm

Where:

Mountain BizWorks Training Room
153 South Lexington Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801 + Google Map

Cost:

$20

Guest Speakers:

Molly Hemstreet, Opportunity Threads & Carolina Textile District
Calvin Allen, Ujamaa Freedom Market

Scholarships:

Limited scholarships are available. To apply for a scholarship, please contact Julia Staines at [email protected] or 828-253-2834 x10.