Mountain BizWorks is pleased to welcome 13 high-potential small businesses selected for the 14th ScaleUp WNC Cohort. The program began with a kick-off event on March 13, showcasing companies across a wide range of industries, including cleaning services, food and beverage, fiber arts, technology, landscape design, and creative sectors. Through ScaleUp, the companies will receive…
The North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) approved more flexible relief terms for the WNC Strong: Helene Business Recovery Fund, extending the one-percent interest rate and interest-only payment window from 12 to 24 months along with other supportive modifications. The Fund, administered by Mountain BizWorks, totals over $60 million with support from the State of North…
One year post-Hurricane Helene, Mountain BizWorks is pleased to announce new investments in regional, long-term small business recovery. Gifts of $1.4 million from the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) Disaster Relief Fund, and $180,000 from Appalachian Community Capital, plus a $2 million recovery loan capital from Bank of America will address ongoing small business resilience…
Kwadwo Som-Pimpong of Crafted Glory purchased his first home in 2015. One surprise for the first-time buyer? “It never occurred to me that the furniture wouldn’t come with the house,” he laughed. That realization started his journey to find furniture he loved, and it’s since led to a business that’s growing one handcrafted piece at…
The 2025 Local Business Impact Survey found 93% of small businesses have reopened post-Helene, but needs are emerging around flexible capital, lack of commercial real estate, revenue recovery, and infrastructure restoration. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Mountain BizWorks’ Local Business Impact Survey (LBIS). That’s 3,580 entrepreneurs making their voices heard through their daily…
A self-described “creative entrepreneur,” Josh Copus hates the assumption that artists aren’t good business people. He spent years thinking that about himself, until he realized, “You’re just not a good accountant! You are a great business person!” He certainly has played to his strengths, creating his own creative small business success story. Now, learn why…
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