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First of its Kind “Building Outdoor Communities” Economic Development Program Launches in Western North Carolina

WNC: MADE X MTNS Partnership launches transformative program to support communities across 25 counties in developing their outdoor economies WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, NC – JULY 12, 2022 – The WNC: MADE X MTNS Partnership is launching a new outdoor-driven community economic development initiative, Building Outdoor Communities (BOC), spanning 25 Western North Carolina counties and the…

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Opportunity Appalachia Announces 9 Selected Projects to Bring Development to Communities in Western North Carolina

Awarded projects will bring jobs, business support, and investment to Western NC Appalachian communities Asheville, June 7, 2022—Opportunity Appalachia and Mountain BizWorks today announced the selection of nine projects to participate in a program to bring jobs, business support, and investment to the Appalachian communities of western North Carolina. The selected projects propose to create…

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Announcing ScaleUp’s 11th Cohort

Thirteen Western North Carolina small businesses with strong growth potential have been selected for this highly competitive program   ASHEVILLE, NC—MARCH 22, 2022—After a highly competitive round of applications topping three applications for every seat, Mountain BizWorks is pleased to unveil the 13 Western North Carolina-based companies selected for the 11th cohort of the ScaleUp…

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“Stewards of Opportunity” Take Center Stage at 2022 Outdoor Economy Conference

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…

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Mountain BizWorks Market Advisors looks to help area business owners buy and sell businesses

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…

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Ten Outdoor-Focused Startups Accepted into the Third Cohort of the Waypoint Accelerator

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…

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