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IMPACT HUB
Located in the heart of downtown Asheville, our 4,000 sq. ft. Impact Hub is more than just a space—it’s a dynamic gathering place for changemakers, creatives, and community leaders. Designed to foster connection, collaboration, and innovation, the Hub serves as a central meeting ground for portfolio teams, workshops, events, and strategic gatherings.
Earth Day Evening Event Schedule
5:00 – 6:00 PM Gather, Sip & Connect
Enjoy local bites, good conversation, and light drinks as you mingle with others passionate about our region’s future.
6:00 – 7:00 PM Speaker Panel: Wins & What’s Next
Be inspired by three local leaders working at the intersection of land, water, and stewardship. The conversation will be guided by Jennifer Germaine, founder of Voices of Impact and co-founder of Blueprint for Impact, who will moderate this intimate and energizing panel.
Panelists include:
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Heidi Zellie | Appalachian Watershed Alliance
An ecologist, educator, and co-founder weaving together watershed remediation and indigenous wisdom to restore and protect our rivers and streams. -
Dave Ellum, Ph.D. | Warren Wilson College
Dean of the Center for Working Lands and a leader in regenerative forestry and sustainable land management practices. -
Hannah Coats | RiverLink
A passionate community organizer and waterway restoration specialist supporting environmental justice and healthy ecosystems across the region. -
Rachel Blackburn | National Forest Foundation
Leads forest and watershed restoration efforts across the Southern Appalachians for the National Forest Foundation.
7:00 – 8:30 PM Live Music by The Dirty French Broads
Let loose and celebrate to the soulful, Appalachian roots-rock sounds of this powerhouse local band.
Featured Art Installation: “Canoe of Collective Memory” by Charly Louise
Explore a powerful, interactive art piece created by Charly Louise, founder of Venus Rising Media. Crafted from debris gathered after Hurricane Helene, this traveling canoe sculpture invites attendees to tie found objects into its frame—transforming disaster into art, grief into story, and community into co-creation.
A Space to Reimagine Asheville and our Bioregion
More than just a venue, our downtown Asheville hub is a collaborative space designed to spark connection, creativity, and systems-level change. From strategic gatherings to cultural celebrations, this is where vision meets action—and where community comes together to build something bigger than any one organization could do alone.
Core Strategy Office
Where vision takes root.
Our main working space is where the Blueprint for Impact core team gathers to strategize, hold one-on-one conversations, and develop emerging portfolios that drive collective impact. It’s also where we host Portfolio Catalyst Sessions, inviting key players to co-create bold, regenerative initiatives.
Networking & Connection Nights
Making impact social.
Community doesn’t build itself—it needs time, space, and conversation. Our Hub is available for hosting intentional networking events that bring together changemakers across sectors.
Partner-Led Co-Hosted Events
Shared space, shared vision.
We love co-creating events with mission-aligned partners. Whether you’re a nonprofit, small business, grassroots group, or creative collective, we invite you to bring your ideas to life in a space built for collaboration and knowledge sharing. These events amplify the community, spark new connections, and support multi-sector partnerships.
Art & Culture
Because regeneration includes joy.
We believe celebration is a powerful form of resistance and regeneration. Our Hub is open to co-hosting music, dance, and cultural events that uplift local artists and bring vibrancy into the movement.
Collaboration, Innovation & Regeneration
The Impact Hub is more than just a venue—it’s a shared space for regenerative thinkers, creators, and doers to come together. While we will be hosting many events ourselves, we are also seeking partnerships with like-minded individuals and organizations who want to co-create impactful experiences in this space.
Whether you’re an educator, storyteller, artist, entrepreneur, or community leader, we invite you to host an event, lead a workshop, or collaborate on a gathering that aligns with regenerative values.