Awarded projects will bring jobs, business support, and investment to Western NC Appalachian communities Asheville, June 7, 2022—Opportunity Appalachia and Mountain BizWorks today announced the selection of nine projects to…
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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…
“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…
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,…
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…
Haywood Strong Grants for Flood-impacted Businesses Now Open for Donations and Applications
Haywood Strong Disaster Relief Fund is one of the initiatives created by the Haywood Business Support Task Force, a collaboration between the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce , The Mountain…