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…
Asheville Boutique Meets the Modern Trend with Mountain BizWorks The local, on-trend fashion boutique Hazel Twenty first started as a simple e-business run by Asheville mom, Lexi DeYeso back in 2014. After transforming her online shop into a unique and versatile shopping experience with her first mobile boutique, in 2018 Lexi opened her dream retail…
Ilda: Bringing a Taste of Italy in the South Opening any business during these pandemic years may have been a daunting feat for most, but for Sylva, NC native Crystal and her partner Santiago, it was a necessary and calculated risk to take. They took their concept from New York to Sylva, and Ilda, an…
How Asheville Mobile Cigar Lounge, Classic Smokes, Transformed from Life Dream to Reality The adage about “love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life” may be an old saying, but it still bears truth to this day. And one of the most notable ways individuals have found a way to…
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…
Big Dreams and Bigger Goals in Little Guatemala Inspired by the Central American country of its namesake, Little Guatemala has been a project that’s spent years in the works. As it finally opens its doors to the public, building a cultural bridge between the Guatemalan population and the Morganton community, it becomes even more incredible…
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