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2023 Local Business Impact Survey: Insights from 400+ WNC Small Businesses

Entrepreneurial Perspectives on Real Estate, B2B Connections, and Succession Planning in Western North Carolina Every summer, Mountain BizWorks conducts the Local Business Impact Survey to better understand the current state of small businesses in our region and to assess the impact of our programs. We began conducting this survey in 2016 in order to recognize…

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From Surviving to Thriving: Local Businesses Continue Steady, Albeit Uneven, Recovery From Pandemic

Summarized findings from the 2022 Local Business Impact Survey reflecting input from over 500 WNC small business owners Every summer, Mountain BizWorks conducts the WNC Local Business Impact Survey to better understand the current state of small business and to assess the impacts of our programs. This year’s survey again carried increased significance as local…

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Opportunity Appalachia – Launch Webinar Announcement

Bringing investment to Central Appalachian coal-impacted communities, creating new jobs and businesses that support sustainable growth – NC projects are now eligible. Mountain BizWorks, the Appalachian Regional Commission, and Opportunity Appalachia will host a webinar on Tuesday, January 25 from 1:00-2:30 PM (EST) to launch an expanded phase of Opportunity Appalachia. The webinar will feature…

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Press Release: Mountain BizWorks Announces New Catalyst Cohort of Fast-Growing Companies Run by Entrepreneurs of Color in Western North Carolina

Folks sit around tables at the Catalyst Meet and Greet, Asheville, NC.

New inclusive entrepreneurship program provides networking opportunities and ongoing business and leadership skills-development ASHEVILLE, NC—October 27, 2020—Mountain BizWorks, a U.S. Treasury certified non-profit community development financial institution (CDFI), today announced the cohort of fast-growing Western North Carolina (WNC) companies selected for its new, inclusive Catalyst Cohort program. The Catalyst Cohort is designed for existing entrepreneurs…

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