Bobby Richardson of Black Bear Lock & Security took the pandemic as an opportunity to make a career change. Now, he operates a successful business with Jackson County as his…
Meet the Dreamer: Bobby Richardson, Black Bear Lock & Security
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Opportunity Appalachia Selects Seven High-Impact Projects to Drive Investment and Job Creation in Rural WNC Communities
ASHEVILLE, NC—JUNE 5, 2024— Opportunity Appalachia, a program of Appalachian Community Capital, and State Lead for North Carolina, Mountain BizWorks, announced selection of 29 projects – including 7 from North…
One Dreamer at a Time for 35 Years: Year in Review 2023
Mountain BizWorks’ 2023 was one of record lending, impactful learning, and fresh insights into our region. Bonus: This year’s edition also celebrates our full 35 year history! Last year, we…
Mountain BizWorks Awards 30 Catalyst Micro-Grants to Expand Business Horizons for Entrepreneurs of Color
Mountain BizWorks, in partnership with the Rogers Slater Foundation, Truist Foundation, and other funders, has awarded 30 micro-grants to startups and emerging businesses owned by entrepreneurs of color across Western…
Press Release: Mountain BizWorks Welcomes 15 Companies Poised for Growth into 12th ScaleUp WNC Cohort
After a highly competitive round of applications, Mountain BizWorks is pleased to announce the 15 Western North Carolina-based companies selected for the 12th cohort of the ScaleUp program, which began…
Craft Your Commerce Spring 2024 Series Offers Creative Entrepreneurs Tools for Success
Mountain BizWorks’ spring 2024 Craft Your Commerce series The Entrepreneur’s Toolkit invites creatives to level up their skills and learn new tools to refine and ease operational pain points for small businesses. Registration is…
