Experience Our Ecosystem Through Training, Events, Consulting, and Updates

Whether you’d like to connect through a specific program, collaborate, or simply say hello, we’d love to hear from you!

Trainings and Events

Open Houses

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Want to learn more about what we do? We offer both in-person and virtual Open House events throughout the year! 

At our Open House , you’ll meet our leaders and practitioners, hear about our values and theory of change, and learn how our ecosystem advances local wealth and a circular economy.

RSVP ahead of time - one RSVP reserves one spot.

Groups should have each member RSVP individually.

We’ll send a detailed agenda and resources before your visit.

    • March 4th, 2026 (VIRTUAL ONLY)

    • May 20th, 2026

    • June 25th, 2026

    • September 2nd, 2026 (VIRTUAL ONLY)

    • November 11th, 2026

Consider Supporting our Open Houses

Transparency: Our ecosystem tours are a joy for us to produce, but they do require a tremendous organizational effort to develop, prepare, facilitate, promote, and continually steward. Please consider making a donation to support our work!

Suggested Donation: $25 per person

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ACE Institute

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Spend a week learning from The Industrial Commons.

Our dedicated team and expert faculty members from across the country will guide you in exploring economic and infrastructure development; community and network development; and business and cooperative development. This learning experience is designed for community based groups, economic development organizations or businesses that are committed to the health and future of their local economies and communities.

Learn more

Consulting and Learning Opportunities

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Interested in learning more about our model of Economic and Cooperative Ecosystem Development?

We offer in-depth, customized conversations with our leaders and practitioners for entrepreneurs, developers, nonprofit leaders, government officials, and anyone else who envisions a different future for their community. Our team will answer questions about our model and provide guidance on asset mapping, organizing, legal structures, building partnerships, and more.

  • One hour session: $200

    Four 1-hour sessions: $1,200

    Contact aaron@theindustrialcommons.org for more information or to schedule a conversation.

Resources and Readings

Want to get notified when we share something new from our corner? Check out our library of resources below and stay in touch via our monthly newsletter!

Case Studies & Resources

Contact

Have a question? Interested in learning more about our work or collaborating? Please get in touch through our contact form below. We look forward to connecting with you! 

Mailing Address
The Industrial Commons
PO Box 71
Morganton, NC 28680-0071

Physical Location
647 Hopewell Road
Morganton, NC 28655

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