Over 500 outdoor industry stakeholders will convene April 4-7 to grow a vibrant outdoor recreation economy in Western North Carolina and across the United States. CHEROKEE, NC—MARCH 3, 2022—The 4th Annual Outdoor Economy Conference kicks off spring in Western North Carolina, April 4-7 at the brand new Cherokee Convention Center in Cherokee, NC. After…
Mountain BizWorks Market Advisors looks to help area business owners buy and sell businesses, meeting a pressing regional need ASHEVILLE, NC—NOVEMBER 11, 2021—Longtime small business funding and educational institution, Mountain BizWorks announced yesterday evening at its Mountain Raise event that it will expand its services to help entrepreneurs across Western North Carolina manage the…
The east-coast’s only outdoor accelerator welcomes ten promising early stage companies into its highly competitive program ASHEVILLE, NC—OCTOBER 21, 2021—Waypoint Accelerator announced today the 10 companies accepted into its third annual accelerator program, which launches November 2021 and continues through March 2022. The Waypoint Accelerator provides promising early-stage outdoor companies with focused support and…
Haywood Strong Disaster Relief Fund is one of the initiatives created by the Haywood Business Support Task Force, a collaboration between the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce , The Mountain West Partnership, WCU and UNCA Small Business Technology Development Center (SBTDC), Mountain BizWorks, and Haywood Community College Small Business Center. This group formed soon after…
8 outdoor companies will be selected to participate in a unique outdoor-focused entrepreneurial development program ASHEVILLE, NC—SEPTEMBER 2, 2021—Waypoint Accelerator announced today that applications are now open for the 3rd Cohort of the program targeting early-stage, outdoor-focused companies. This accelerator is the only program of its kind east of the Rockies and provides cohort…
Mountain BizWorks’ 2021 Local Business Impact Survey garnered responses from 471 local small business owners from across Western North Carolina. This represents the largest number of participants ever and we are very grateful for everyone’s input – especially amidst the ongoing pandemic challenges. This year’s survey covered a few key areas: How are businesses doing…
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