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NC Outdoor Industry Veteran Amy Allison Steps Into WNC: MADE X MTNS Partnership Director Position

New role directs team in the implementation of outdoor-driven economic and community development strategies across Western North Carolina. WESTERN NC – AUGUST 17, 2022 – Mountain BizWorks is excited to announce the hiring of Amy Allison as WNC: MADE X MTNS Partnership Director. The WNC: MADE X MTNS Partnership is an outdoor-driven economic and community…

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A New Series of Education Opportunities for Outdoor Business Entrepreneurs

Foundations for Outdoor Businesses and Waypoint Accelerator aim to support outdoor businesses from start to growth ASHEVILLE, NC – JULY 21, 2022 –Mountain BizWorks is announcing a call for outdoor entrepreneurs to enroll in its Foundations for Outdoor Businesses and Waypoint Accelerator programs. These courses are designed to support entrepreneurs and businesses in the ideation…

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First of its Kind “Building Outdoor Communities” Economic Development Program Launches in Western North Carolina

WNC: MADE X MTNS Partnership launches transformative program to support communities across 25 counties in developing their outdoor economies WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, NC – JULY 12, 2022 – The WNC: MADE X MTNS Partnership is launching a new outdoor-driven community economic development initiative, Building Outdoor Communities (BOC), spanning 25 Western North Carolina counties and the…

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Opportunity Appalachia Announces 9 Selected Projects to Bring Development to Communities in Western North Carolina

Awarded projects will bring jobs, business support, and investment to Western NC Appalachian communities Asheville, June 7, 2022—Opportunity Appalachia and Mountain BizWorks today announced the selection of nine projects to participate in a program to bring jobs, business support, and investment to the Appalachian communities of western North Carolina. The selected projects propose to create…

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Announcing ScaleUp’s 11th Cohort

Thirteen Western North Carolina small businesses with strong growth potential have been selected for this highly competitive program   ASHEVILLE, NC—MARCH 22, 2022—After a highly competitive round of applications topping three applications for every seat, Mountain BizWorks is pleased to unveil the 13 Western North Carolina-based companies selected for the 11th cohort of the ScaleUp…

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“Stewards of Opportunity” Take Center Stage at 2022 Outdoor Economy Conference

Over 500 outdoor industry stakeholders will convene April 4-7 to grow a vibrant outdoor recreation economy in Western North Carolina and across the United States.   CHEROKEE, NC—MARCH 3, 2022—The 4th Annual Outdoor Economy Conference kicks off spring in Western North Carolina, April 4-7 at the brand new Cherokee Convention Center in Cherokee, NC. After…

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