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…
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…
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…
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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