Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $3.5 million to Mountain BizWorks to bolster its new fund supporting Hurricane Helene recovery efforts throughout 28 counties in North Carolina. The fund, WNC Strong: Helene Business Recovery Fund, is providing rapid, flexible loans of up to $100,000 to small businesses suffering unprecedented economic losses related to Hurricane Helene. This…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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