A self-described “creative entrepreneur,” Josh Copus hates the assumption that artists aren’t good business people. He spent years thinking that about himself, until he realized, “You’re just not a good accountant! You are a great business person!” He certainly has played to his strengths, creating his own creative small business success story. Now, learn why…
Mountain BizWorks’ Rural Rebuilding Together Grant Fund has provided $2,391,295 in grant funding to 149 small businesses in 15 heavily hurricane-impacted rural downtowns. Because a thriving downtown benefits the entire community, small businesses in Bakersville, Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Canton, Chimney Rock, Hot Springs, Lake Lure, Lansing, Marshall, Newland, Old Fort, South Toe, Spruce Pine,…
Mountain BizWorks knows small businesses are the economic backbone and cultural heartbeat of Western North Carolina. And while 2024 brought unexpected disaster to our region, those same small businesses stepped up with unparalleled resilience. In response, just 10 days after the hurricane, Mountain BizWorks launched the WNC Strong: Helene Business Recovery Fund to provide timely…
Mountain BizWorks is pleased to announce two new awards that will support additional grants for businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Truist Foundation Western NC Recovery and Resiliency Fund grant from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) and an award from the Soulshine Concert Fund will allow Mountain BizWorks to distribute an additional $1 million…
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,…
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