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Mountain BizWorks Welcomes 11 Outdoor-Focused Businesses into Fourth Cohort of its Waypoint Accelerator Program

The east-coast’s first outdoor accelerator welcomes its biggest cohort to date, providing mentorship and growth in its highly competitive program. WESTERN NC – OCTOBER 27, 2022 – Mountain BizWorks announces the 4th cohort of its annual Waypoint Accelerator Program, launching November 3rd, 2022 and continuing through March, 2023. The first of its kind on the…

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WNC: MADE X MTNS Launches Innovative Building Outdoor Communities Program

Launch Event & Workshop welcomed over 100 attendees representing 22 counties and Qualla Boundary. WESTERN NC – SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 – The WNC: MADE X MTNS Partnership officially launched the Building Outdoor Communities Program (BOC) on September 19-20, welcoming over 100 attendees for an introduction to its two-year outdoor community economic development initiative. This place-based…

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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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Mountain BizWorks Market Advisors looks to help area business owners buy and sell businesses

Mountain BizWorks Market Advisors looks to help area business owners buy and sell businesses, meeting a pressing regional need   ASHEVILLE, NC—NOVEMBER 11, 2021—Longtime small business funding and educational institution, Mountain BizWorks announced yesterday evening at its Mountain Raise event that it will expand its services to help entrepreneurs across Western North Carolina manage the…

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Ten Outdoor-Focused Startups Accepted into the Third Cohort of the Waypoint Accelerator

The east-coast’s only outdoor accelerator welcomes ten promising early stage companies into its highly competitive program   ASHEVILLE, NC—OCTOBER 21, 2021—Waypoint Accelerator announced today the 10 companies accepted into its third annual accelerator program, which launches November 2021 and continues through March 2022. The Waypoint Accelerator provides promising early-stage outdoor companies with focused support and…

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