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I could not have imagined trying to start my business without Mountain BizWorks' Foundations class under my belt. There were so many things I didn't know about business start-up, and the class provided me with every detail involved, especially the legalities. Having access to marketing professionals gave me a polished ad campaign. And doing a yearlong projected business cash flow helped me to see my business goals realistically and then, to achieve them.
Julie Chapman - Gift of Breath
Be Hive Community Center
Category: Events
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Molly Sprengelmeyer
P.O. Box 16241
Asheville, NC 28816
Phone: (828)251-4699
Email: zazebaluba@yahoo.com
Mental health community center.
Jen Lepkowski Photography
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Jen Lepkowski
24 American Way
Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: (828) 254-9465
Email: jenlepkowski@mac.com
Website: http://www.jenlepkowskiphotography.com
Wedding and portraiture photography.
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WHO ARE WE?
For two decades, Mountain BizWorks has provided training, coaching, and lending services to start-up and existing businesses in the twelve western-most counties of North Carolina. We focus on access for all types of entrepreneurs including low-income individuals and minorities who sometimes face barriers to business ownership. Mountain BizWorks' programs and services help entrepreneurs to demystify and overcome the difficulties associated with starting or expanding a business. ::Learn More::
In 2008, Mountain BizWorks was able to provide its services to 988 entrepreneurs (65% were low-income, 61% were women, 22% were racial or ethnic minorities)
Those individuals created 159 businesses and expanded 310 businesses.
In turn, those businesses created 292 jobs and sustained 780 jobs.
We also made 64 loans totaling almost $1,002,000 and leveraging $1.3 Million.
WHAT DO WE DO?
We guide entrepreneurs through the process of creating or enhancing their business plans. ::Learn More::
Our clients can receive one-on-one business coaching to help them overcome all the obstacles of creating or expanding their businesses. ::Learn More::
We can loan up to $50,000 to entrepreneurs who need capital to open or expand their businesses. ::Learn More::
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
We depend on philanthropy to help us create the American Dream for our clients. With your contribution, Western North Carolina's entrepreneurs will become successful business owners. ::Learn More::
Donate money now by going to JustGive.org, a non-profit organization that connects people with the charities and causes they care about.
Contact Stephen Jones, our Development Director, to learn how your donation will make a difference.
With a minimum $1,000 Investment Note, you can earn up to 3% interest while helping to capitalize small businesses in your community. ::Learn More::
Mountain BizWorks' member Shane Corbin is literally going wild! After certifying in Foundations in April, he opened Hog Wild Bar-B-Q at 34 Highlands Road, next door to the former Lowe's in Franklin.Hog Wild's pork and beef barbeque is slow cooked over hickory every day. Additional selections include smoked chicken, homemade hushpuppies, salads, homemade desserts, and a kids menu.
Hog Wild Bar-B-Q offers catering and takeout. Their hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For additional information, call 828-349-9150.
