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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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