Organic MechanicBusiness Services AssociatesCielito Mexican Restaurant
Comments From Alumni

I am a member of Mountain BizWorks because the guidance, support, and networking opportunities give my small business an advantage. Additionally, it feels good to support BizWorks for all the good work they do in the community.

Jamie Beasley - ADELANTE

Support Local Businesses!

Angel House
Category: Health - General
Bianka Faison
60 D Hornot Circle
Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: (828) 285-0460
Fax: (828) 285-0460
Email: sixangels@charter.net

We provide individuals with pysical and mental disabilities a home away from home.


Soulspiresoundandart
Category: Health - General
Mary Finsterwalde
147 Central Avenue
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Email: darksunflower@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.soulspiresoundandart.com

Private piano/music theory and composition lessons.


Visit our online directory for a complete listing of alumni-owned and operated businesses!

For over two decades, Mountain BizWorks has been in the hope business, the dream business, the opportunity business.  We have been helping small business owners build the economy of Western North Carolina one business and one job at a time.  Mountain BizWorks values serving all individuals who aspire to be entrepreneurs and they believe that people should be able to create a better life for themselves and their families through business ownership.   Mountain BizWorks believes that successful businesses create long-term social benefits and economic prosperity, particularly in underserved communities.  They value the dignity and work of each individual and encourage self-sufficiency, accountability, and cooperation.  Furthermore, they value being a community that bridges the gap between entrepreneurs of varying incomes, geographies and ethnicities. Mountain BizWorks is an entrepreneurial, non-profit organization that operates with a double bottom line of social impact and financial viability -- ensuring a permanent resource for the Western North Carolina region.

In 2009, Mountain BizWorks was able to provide its services to 1074 entrepreneurs (65% were low-income, 61% were women, 26% were racial or ethnic minorities).  Those individuals created 163 businesses and expanded 390 businesses. In turn, those businesses created 309 jobs and sustained 1147 jobs. We also made 49 loans totaling almost $792,800.


Since thriving small businesses are central to a vibrant regional economy, our vision is that every entrepreneur has access to business training, support, and capital for creating and sustaining successful businesses.


Shane Corbin - Hog Wild BBQ - Franklin, NC

Alumni Spotlights

Mountain BizWorks' member Shane Corbin is literally going wild! After certifying in Foundations in April, he opened Hog Wild Bar-B-Q at 34 Highlands Road, next door to the former Lowe's in Franklin.


Hog Wild's pork and beef barbeque is slow cooked over hickory every day. Additional selections include smoked chicken, homemade hushpuppies, salads, homemade desserts, and a kids menu.

Hog Wild Bar-B-Q offers catering and takeout. Their hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For additional information, call 828-349-9150.