#FBW Asheville and Waynesville 2022

Freelance Business Week Asheville IS HERE!!

After a two-year hiatus of events, in-person gatherings, and staying connected it's time to come back together. We're creating a week of networking-focused events (both virtual and in-person) throughout the week to get us back together.

For Freelancers, By Freelancers

#FBW is designed to embrace the local freelance ethos of each city it is hosted in, this year we will meet the challenge of extending this mission – virtually and in person. The local organizers in Asheville, Austin, Calgary, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Miami, Tampa, and Washington DC are collaborating, bringing local freelance business owners, leaders and supporters together for five days to expand your network.

For full schedule and info visit: https://freeconnation.com/asheville/

What to Expect (Asheville)

You can expect a week of expertise & resources, camaraderie & connections to include:

Motivation Monday morning Haywood County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon cutting at the Haywood Community College Creative Arts Building and an evening Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting taking place at MtnBizworks with an official proclamation by the Mayor of Asheville. Followed immediately by a social at Focal Point Coworking. This event will be free and open to all. However, there is limited capacity.

Tech Tuesday will feature content around the more technical aspects of business, devices, and platforms. Sessions at the Haywood Community College Smal Business Center, Hatch Innovation Hub, and Westbase Coworking.

Wellness Wednesday will focus on content around work-life balance, mindset, and health. Sessions at Haywood Community College Smal Business Center, Asheville Yoga Center, and the Botanical Gardens.

Thriving Thursday will be a day-long affair featuring talks, workshops, and panels along with networking and resource tabling. Sessions all day at the Mojo Social Hall.

Fun & Failure Friday will explore the importance of play in our work, celebrating wins and embracing fun and failures. Sessions at Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, Haywood Community College Smal Business Center and will wrap up with an afterparty at Franny's Farm.

All sessions are limited capacity, first come first serve. Once you purchase a ticket, you can create an agenda within the emamo event platform of sessions you want to attend but this does not guarantee you a seat at every session. Sessions at Haywood Community College Smal Business Center and Mojo Social Hall have the highest capacity. 

(All programming and scheduling are subject to change. We will be following all current local guidelines on Covid safety at the time of the event.)

How Tickets Work

Please note:

All sessions are limited capacity, first come first serve. You can create an agenda within the event platform of sessions you want to attend but this does not guarantee you a seat at every session.

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Our local in-person content is not being presented virtually unless specifically noted. The national virtual conference is totally separate amazing content. To learn more or to purchase a #NFBW virtual only ticket visit: https://freeconnation.com/freelance-business-week/

All Access Combo Pass: This get's you access to all in person events. However each session and venue does have capacity limits. Entrance to each session is on a first come first served basis. A pass does not guarantee you access to every session if capacity for that session is reached before you check in on site.

This ticket also includes full access to the national virtual conference and any replays that come with that. This is hands down your best overall value option.

All Access in Person Only:

This get's you access to all in person events. However, each session and venue does have capacity limits. Entrance to each session is on a first come first served basis. A pass does not guarantee you access to every session if capacity for that session is reached before you check in.

This ticket DOES NOT include access to the national virtual conference and any replays that come with that.

Day Pass In Person Only:

Pick any day to get a chance to reserve a seat at all sessions at any location. For that day only.