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Mountain BizWorks Announces WNC Strong: Helene Business Recovery Fund

The Fund will provide rapid recovery loans to help Western North Carolina small businesses impacted by Tropical Storm Helene October 7, 2024 – Mountain BizWorks announces a rapid recovery loan program to assist Western North Carolina small businesses in recovering from the devastating impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. The WNC Strong: Helene Business Recovery Fund…

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Meet the Dreamers: Kati, Francisco, and Carol of Cura Concrete

Since their start, Cura Concrete has been pursuing the best parts of entrepreneurship: forming and caring for the right team, pursuing right-fit projects, and having the ability to go where their curiosity takes them. Thanks to Kati, Francisco, and Carol for sharing their story. Merging Education and Experience Francisco Ceron Maza shared that much of…

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Mountain BizWorks Opens Fall Round of Catalyst Fund Micro-Grants

Mountain BizWorks is thrilled to announce the opening of another round of Catalyst micro-grants. This funding is dedicated to fueling the aspirations of marginalized creators, small business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs who have faced challenges in realizing their dreams. Applicants may apply through Friday, October 11, 2024 at mountainbizworks.org/catalyst-grants. In this round, Mountain BizWorks will…

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2024 Local Business Impact Survey: Insights from Over 350 WNC Small Businesses

Western North Carolina small business owners are making a significant economic impact by creating 980 jobs, launching 91 new businesses, and expressing consistent growth capital needs across the region. The 2024 Local Business Impact Survey, presented by Mountain BizWorks, highlights these key findings, underscoring the continued growth in the small business landscape and the emerging…

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Craft Your Commerce Invites Creatives to Expand Their Entrepreneurial Skills with Fall Workshops

Mountain BizWorks’ fall 2024 Craft Your Commerce series expands on The Entrepreneur’s Toolkit theme, adding new learning opportunities for creative entrepreneurs. This fall’s offering includes expanding revenue streams, growing a team, and learning best practices for your web presence as a creative business. Registration is now open, and workshops kick off with a Makers’ Mixer…

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Mountain BizWorks Expands Partnership with Hatch Innovation Hub, Opens New Office

Mountain BizWorks is thrilled to join entrepreneurial growth engine Hatch Innovation Hub to provide on-site support services for regional entrepreneurs. Hatch Innovation Hub – home to 20 companies and growing – works to empower WNC founders by uniting the region’s entrepreneurial support in one easy-to-navigate innovation hub. Mountain BizWorks’ mission is building a vibrant and…

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