James Little originally moved to Asheville to make custom bicycle frames. As a musician, though, he saw the potential in the aluminum materials he worked with every day: a more consistent, durable instrument that never changes with temperature, humidity, or a bumpy ride. Thus, Aluminati Guitar Company was born. Innovative Beginnings “I used to be…
Mountain BizWorks is pleased to welcome 14 high-potential small businesses selected for the 13th cohort of the ScaleUp WNC program. The program will begin with a kick-off event on April 17, showcasing companies across a wide range of industries, including construction, fitness, healthcare, food, and creative sectors. Through ScaleUp, the companies will receive intensive growth-management training,…
Mountain BizWorks is pleased to announce the expansion of the Rural Rebuilding Together Grant Fund, a $2 million initiative aimed at revitalizing the downtown business districts of rural Western North Carolina communities affected by Hurricane Helene. Small businesses located in downtown areas may apply for grants of up to $25,000 to assist with recovery efforts…
Patty Adamic, owner of Mike’s on Main in Hendersonville, North Carolina, had plans to leave the restaurant industry. Now, she owns the building where her beloved local business resides. Thanks to Patty for sharing her Meet the Dreamer story! From an Exit Plan to a Permanent Home When Patty Adamic first visited WNC on vacation…
Today, Mountain BizWorks announced total grantee impacts from the first round of Asheville-Buncombe Rebuilding Together Grant Fund, which provided grants of up to $25,000 to local Buncombe County-based small businesses severely impacted by Hurricane Helene. In a model of post-Helene collaboration, Buncombe County, the City of Asheville, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Mountain…
Today, the Mountain BizWorks Electrify Fund launches to connect Western North Carolina businesses, nonprofits, and local governments with affordable financing for clean energy and efficiency investments. The program supports healthy communities and economic growth by helping organizations reduce energy costs, rebuild with resilience, and increase energy independence. The Electrify Fund is available to fund the…
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