Growth Initiative
•DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Opportunity Asheville & WNC
Every person, no matter where they are from, deserves the chance to get ahead. That means we need to make it easier – not harder – for small businesses to get off the ground, especially for those led by people of color and immigrants.
What we offer in Diversity & Inclusion
At Mountain BizWorks, we understand that access-to-capital is just one of the vital resources needed to achieve business success. As such, we offer a suite of tools of tools to help our founders of color and portfolio companies thrive.
Coaching
One-on-One Support
Our coaching helps entrepreneurs overcome obstacles, grow strategically, and create jobs.
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Multicultural Catalyst Fund
The Multicultural Catalyst Fund is designed to increase equity within the startup and early growth funding landscape for entrepreneurs of color with the hopes of encouraging entrepreneurs of color to enter into industries that have higher rates of growth and success.
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Catalyst Cohort
Participants will be embedded in a peer advisory group facilitated by an experienced growth coach, and will also gain access to one-on-one mentoring, expert speakers, business development services, and other opportunities for transformational learning.
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IDA Program Partnership
IDA was established to assist non-majority low-to-moderate income earners as they develop an entrepreneurial mindset, achieve consistent savings, and acquire assets for their growing businesses.
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Opportunity Asheville & WNC is a Growth Initiative* of Mountain Bizworks.
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*Growth initiatives are special learning opportunities geared toward specific local industries—facilitated by Mountain Bizworks to initiate growth in our local economy and community. Learn more about us here.
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