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Press Release: Announcing the Multicultural Catalyst Fund Micro-Grant Awardees

Seven BIPOC-owned, downtown businesses receive grant awards through Asheville Downtown Association Foundation and Mountain BizWorks partnership   ASHEVILLE, NC—MAY 26, 2021—Asheville Downtown Association Foundation (ADAF) in partnership with Mountain BizWorks has awarded a total of $17,500 to seven BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) -owned, downtown Asheville businesses as part of the Multicultural Catalyst…

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COVID Funding Resources Update

While the COVID-19 Pandemic drags on, some of the most popular pandemic-related funding resources programs are wrapping up.  But, there are still several options available to help get your business through this difficult time.  Below is a rundown of the various programs – most administered directly via the Small Business Administration (SBA). It is not…

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Press Release: Announcing ScaleUp’s 10th Cohort

Fast growing companies in Western North Carolina have been selected for this highly competitive program   ASHEVILLE, NC—March 25, 2021—After a highly competitive round of applications, Mountain BizWorks is pleased to unveil the 9 Western North Carolina-based companies selected for the 10th cohort of the ScaleUp program, which begins on Friday, March 26 and runs…

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Buncombe County Commissioners approve additional funding for One Buncombe Fund

With small businesses and their workers continuing to feel the impacts of the lingering pandemic, Buncombe County has approved a round of grant funding for local businesses through the One Buncombe COVID-19 Rapid Relief Fund. On Jan. 26, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $150,000 to help reinvigorate the campaign, with relief heavily…

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Press Release: Mountain BizWorks, Dogwood Health Trust Partner to Provide Access to Paycheck Protection Program 2.0

Mountain BizWorks, Dogwood Health Trust Partner to Provide Access to Paycheck Protection Program 2.0   ASHEVILLE, NC—January 15, 2020—Mountain BizWorks is once again partnering with Dogwood Health Trust in a targeted effort to provide increased access to another round of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for nonprofits, small businesses, sole proprietors…

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Press Release: Mountain BizWorks Receives “Open for Business” Grant from Wells Fargo

Reduces barriers to lending for small businesses in North Carolina, fostering growth for local entrepreneurs and enabling recovery from COVID-19   ASHEVILLE, NC—December 28, 2020—Mountain BizWorks, a U.S. Treasury certified non-profit community development financial institution (CDFI), today announced that it has received an Open for Business grant from Wells Fargo Foundation. The grant enables Mountain…

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