Community and Economic Development

Asheville Buncombe Communuty Christian Minisrty offers short-term employment trainning. VWIP services include comprehensive case management, pertinent referrals to assist in identifying and overcoming barriers to employment, classes at local community colleges or other schooling for higher wage positions or continuing education credits to allow for promotion and employment maintenance, direct placement for on-the-job training with local employers, assistance in acquiring specific schooling and employment needs, and follow-up.

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College equips aspiring professionals with career-focused programs and certificates to jump-start their chosen fields.

AB Tech provides areer coaching and job finding assistance to job-seekers.

AB Tech Small Business Center provides assistance to entrepreneurs through free one-on-one counciling, webinars, seminars, and other services.

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce provides a variety of resources including information regarding taxes and incentives, research about the area, and information about the City's economic development strategy

Green Opportunities offers a combination of services to help individuals in Buncombe County overcome both personal and systemic barriers to employment, build community capacity, and meet community needs.

BNI's (Business Network International) missionis to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional referral marketing program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals.

Carolina Small Business Development Fund is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution that provides capital, technical assistance, and policy research to light the way for small businesses in North Carolina

Goodwill’s Career Services enable job seekers to access a wide range of free employment and training programs and services where and when they need them.

The Mountain Area Workforce Development Board offers a variety of services to assist job seekers in their search for employment.

Mountain Bizworks provides a variety of resources to Asheville businesses including funding, learning, and investment opportunities.

Unemployment benefits provide temporary payments to eligible workers who lose their job through no fault of their own.

NC Works provides acess to a Free to virtual job board.

One Million Cups is a weekly event where entrepreneurs present business ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth.

PROpel AVL offers workshops, mentorship opportunities, connections to local employers, and networking events for young professionals in Asheville.

Self-Help Credit Union offers entrepreneurs financial resources and business development support to help launch and grow their ventures.

Venture Asheville provides mentorships, financing, and events aimed growing start-up companies.