Avante: Small Business Classes
Thu, Feb 26
|Elizabethton
For any small business owner in Carter County that has been economically or physically impacted by Helene. Please register here: https://elizabethtonchamber.com/avante/
Time & Location
Feb 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Elizabethton, 615 E Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN 37643, USA
About the event
In response to the ongoing economic impact of Hurricane Helene, Founder’s Forge launched a new Business Recovery Program, Avante, to support Carter County businesses in rebuilding, stabilizing, and moving forward with confidence. This program is launched in partnership with United Way of East TN Highlands, the Long Term Recovery Group, Elizabethton/Carter County Chamber of Commerce, and Main Street Elizabethton.
This free four-week program is designed to support any Carter County business impacted by Hurricane Helene. Whether a business experienced physical damage, temporary closure, supply disruptions, or a decline in customers and sales, Avante offers practical tools, peer-to-peer support, and ongoing personalized support to help business owners recover and grow.
The Avante Program Details:
Weekly workshops tailored to real business recovery needs
Legal, financial, and marketing support
Access to grant writers, funding experts, & potential grant opportunities