The 2026 Local Business Impact Survey found 3 out of 4 small businesses are still earning at or below pre-Helene revenue. Yet, two years after Hurricane Helene, the entrepreneurs of Western North Carolina are doing what they do best: building businesses, creating opportunity, and strengthening the communities they call home. Entrepreneurs have demonstrated remarkable resilience…
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…
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…
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