Mountain BizWorks’ 2021 Local Business Impact Survey garnered responses from 471 local small business owners from across Western North Carolina. This represents the largest number of participants ever and we are very grateful for everyone’s input – especially amidst the ongoing pandemic challenges. This year’s survey covered a few key areas: How are businesses doing…
Seven BIPOC-owned, downtown businesses receive grant awards through Asheville Downtown Association Foundation and Mountain BizWorks partnership ASHEVILLE, NC—MAY 26, 2021—Asheville Downtown Association Foundation (ADAF) in partnership with Mountain BizWorks has awarded a total of $17,500 to seven BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) -owned, downtown Asheville businesses as part of the Multicultural Catalyst…
Fast growing companies in Western North Carolina have been selected for this highly competitive program ASHEVILLE, NC—March 25, 2021—After a highly competitive round of applications, Mountain BizWorks is pleased to unveil the 9 Western North Carolina-based companies selected for the 10th cohort of the ScaleUp program, which begins on Friday, March 26 and runs…
With small businesses and their workers continuing to feel the impacts of the lingering pandemic, Buncombe County has approved a round of grant funding for local businesses through the One Buncombe COVID-19 Rapid Relief Fund. On Jan. 26, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $150,000 to help reinvigorate the campaign, with relief heavily…
In preparation for its 10th cohort, ScaleUp is taking applications to find 15 businesses for the Spring accelerator ASHEVILLE, NC—January 21, 2021—Mountain BizWorks is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2021 cohort of established area small businesses with strong growth opportunities. Cohort 10 will begin March 23 and will include…
Mountain BizWorks, Dogwood Health Trust Partner to Provide Access to Paycheck Protection Program 2.0 ASHEVILLE, NC—January 15, 2020—Mountain BizWorks is once again partnering with Dogwood Health Trust in a targeted effort to provide increased access to another round of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for nonprofits, small businesses, sole proprietors…
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