

WHAT IS AABA?
The African American Business Association (AABA) serves as a networking hub for Black-led businesses and organizations from start-up and beyond.
WHY BECOME AN AABA MEMBER?
Did you know that 63% of people are more likely to buy or do business with a small business that is a part of an organization, association, or chamber?
Joining the AABA provides an opportunity to connect with and support African-American-owned businesses in Western North Carolina.
Western Women’s Business Center’s African American Business Association is a program of Opportunity Asheville. Opportunity Asheville is a partnership between Mountain Bizworks, Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation and the City of Asheville.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING AN AABA MEMBER?
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2 hours of marketing coaching
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An interview on the AABA Podcast (Streamed on Spotify and Apple Music)
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An opportunity to present your business during an AABA meeting
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Access to a variety of professional business consultants
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A spotlight of your business in the AABA Facebook Group and the Western Women’s Business Center’s Facebook page.
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One directory listing of your business in The Envoy Magazine.
WHO SHOULD JOIN AABA?
The AABA invites Asheville NC residents who are interested in connecting with and supporting African-American owned businesses
