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09.02.21

Press Release: The East Coast’s Only Outdoor Business Accelerator, Waypoint Accelerator, Opens Application for its Third Cohort

8 outdoor companies will be selected to participate in a unique outdoor-focused entrepreneurial development program ASHEVILLE, NC—SEPTEMBER 2, 2021—Waypoint Accelerator announced today that applications are now open for the 3rd Cohort of the program targeting early-stage, outdoor-focused companies. This accelerator is the only program of its kind east of the Rockies and provides cohort…

05.26.21

Press Release: Announcing the Multicultural Catalyst Fund Micro-Grant Awardees

Seven BIPOC-owned, downtown businesses receive grant awards through Asheville Downtown Association Foundation and Mountain BizWorks partnership ASHEVILLE, NC—MAY 26, 2021—Asheville Downtown Association Foundation (ADAF) in partnership with Mountain BizWorks has awarded a total of $17,500 to seven BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) -owned, downtown Asheville businesses as part of the Multicultural Catalyst…

03.25.21

Press Release: Announcing ScaleUp’s 10th Cohort

Fast growing companies in Western North Carolina have been selected for this highly competitive program ASHEVILLE, NC—March 25, 2021—After a highly competitive round of applications, Mountain BizWorks is pleased to unveil the 9 Western North Carolina-based companies selected for the 10th cohort of the ScaleUp program, which begins on Friday, March 26 and runs…

01.21.21

Press Release: The Application Window for ScaleUp 2021 is Now Open

In preparation for its 10th cohort, ScaleUp is taking applications to find 15 businesses for the Spring accelerator ASHEVILLE, NC—January 21, 2021—Mountain BizWorks is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2021 cohort of established area small businesses with strong growth opportunities. Cohort 10 will begin March 23 and will include…

01.15.21

Press Release: Mountain BizWorks, Dogwood Health Trust Partner to Provide Access to Paycheck Protection Program 2.0

Mountain BizWorks, Dogwood Health Trust Partner to Provide Access to Paycheck Protection Program 2.0 ASHEVILLE, NC—January 15, 2020—Mountain BizWorks is once again partnering with Dogwood Health Trust in a targeted effort to provide increased access to another round of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for nonprofits, small businesses, sole proprietors…

12.28.20

Press Release: Mountain BizWorks Receives “Open for Business” Grant from Wells Fargo

Reduces barriers to lending for small businesses in North Carolina, fostering growth for local entrepreneurs and enabling recovery from COVID-19 ASHEVILLE, NC—December 28, 2020—Mountain BizWorks, a U.S. Treasury certified non-profit community development financial institution (CDFI), today announced that it has received an Open for Business grant from Wells Fargo Foundation. The grant enables Mountain…