Important relief on the way for WNC small businesses We know 2020 has been tremendously challenging for local small businesses, and while our region has worked together like never before, we’ve still been facing a very uncertain and challenging winter. Well, we’re pleased to be able to share some positive news: the year is…
9 Startups Selected for Next Cohort of the East Coast’s First Outdoor Business Accelerator ASHEVILLE, NC—December 4, 2020—Mountain BizWorks and Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC today announced the 9 companies participating in the second annual Waypoint Accelerator program, which launches December 3 and continues through March 2021. Waypoint Accelerator provides promising new outdoor startups…
New inclusive entrepreneurship program provides networking opportunities and ongoing business and leadership skills-development ASHEVILLE, NC—October 27, 2020—Mountain BizWorks, a U.S. Treasury certified non-profit community development financial institution (CDFI), today announced the cohort of fast-growing Western North Carolina (WNC) companies selected for its new, inclusive Catalyst Cohort program. The Catalyst Cohort is designed for existing entrepreneurs…
394 Buncombe Businesses Awarded Grants to Restart Operations through $5 Million Fund Created with Occupancy Tax Revenue by Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority Buncombe County Tourism Jobs Recovery Fund administered by Mountain BizWorks expected to put nearly 4,800 local people back to work ASHEVILLE, NC — A $5 million COVID-19 relief grant program established by the…
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