June 20, 2019
Press Release: Calling WNC Outdoor Startups: Introducing Waypoint Accelerator
Mountain BizWorks and Outdoor Gear Builders launch new entrepreneurial accelerator for the next generation of great outdoor businesses Asheville, NC (June 20, 2019) – […]
April 8, 2019
Foothills Launch entrepreneur events and pop-up office are coming to Cleveland County in April and May
The collaboration between Mountain BizWorks and IPDC is expanding access to vital ending and peer learning resources for area small businesses (Cleveland County, NC): […]
February 22, 2019
Announcing the 30 Companies for 2019 ScaleUp WNC
Fast growing companies from Franklin to Asheville to Spruce Pine have been selected for this highly competitive program (Asheville, NC): After a highly competitive […]
December 3, 2018
Mountain BizWorks & IPDC Expand Entrepreneurial Services, Announce Rutherfordton Pop-Up Office
The effort, made possible by a USDA grant, will provide tailored small business lending and peer learning programs. Forest City, November 29, 2018 – […]
November 13, 2018
Now Open: Applications for 2019 ScaleUp Program are due January 27
The deadline to apply to the competitive program is January 27 (Asheville, NC): It is a well-known fact that small businesses are a major […]
November 1, 2018
Capital Bank funds help propel Mountain BizWorks Growing Outdoors Initiative
ASHEVILLE, NC, Nov. 1, 2018 – Capital Bank announced today that Mountain BizWorks has received a $400,000 investment to support small businesses lending in […]
October 11, 2018
Regional Partnership Expanding WNC’s Outdoor Industry Receives $940K in Funding from Appalachian Regional Commission’s POWER Program
Funding to advance businesses, jobs, and innovation within the region’s growing outdoor industry from workforce training to a new fund for rural outdoor entrepreneurs […]
October 4, 2018
New Funding Announced to Support Craft Artists, Businesses and Students
UNC Asheville Awarded Nearly $2 Million Grant from the Windgate Foundation for STEAM Initiatives and Center for Craft Partnership We are very pleased to […]
September 27, 2018
Mountain BizWorks and Hatch receive NC IDEA Ecosystem grant to advance growth-oriented businesses across rural WNC
Funding to expand Mountain BizWorks’ ScaleUp WNC program across the region in collaboration with Hatch Asheville, September 27, 2018 – A collaborative initiative between […]