We’re excited to announce the members of our ninth ScaleUp WNC cohort, with sessions taking place in spring 2020. Congratulations to the 15 innovative small businesses that were selected for the program.
Members of the 9th Cohort – Spring 2020
The following 15 growth-oriented small businesses will receive intensive training, one-on-one management support, assistance in connecting with growth capital, and the opportunity to strengthen connections in order to scale up their ventures.
Ben’s American Sake
Ben’s American Sake is a craft sake brewery with a new spin on an ancient beverage.
Black Mountain Handyman
Black Mountain Handyman helps with small projects inside and outside your home.
Blunt Pretzels
Blunt Pretzels makes German pretzels in Asheville and beyond, using traditional methods, organic and local ingredients.
Chad Johnson Acupuncture
Chad Johnson Acupuncture offers effective relief from chronic and acute pain, sports injuries, and complex syndromes.
Clade Design
Clade Design is a mission-driven design studio that works with human centric companies, big and small, to positively improve every experience.
Dry Ridge Farm
Dry Ridge Farm raises and markets high-quality pork, beef, and eggs with an emphasis on sustainability, animal welfare, and customer service.
Fermenti
Fermenti provides living probiotic-rich fermented foods, hand-crafted in Marshall, North Carolina while culturing community through the WNC Fermenting Festival.
Leap Frog Tours
Leap Frog Tours offers tours and transportation in Asheville and Western North Carolina, so visitors and locals can explore, enjoy, and experience the beauty and culture of our mountains.
Oak and Grist Distilling Company
Crafted from locally grown and malted grains, Oak and Grist Distilling Company distills spirits from grain to glass in small batches.
Regear Outdoors
Regear Outdoors focuses on repurposing and recycling outdoor adventure gear and clothing to help people get into extreme sports safely and affordably.
Reid’s Catering Co.
Reid’s Café & Catering specializes in hand-crafted foods, offering innovative custom menus and fresh, seasonal ingredients paired with professional, personal service.
Rural Support Partners
Rural Support Partners specializes in community-based rural development in Appalachia through partnerships with networks, foundations, and nonprofit organizations.
Simply Green Recycling
Simply Green Recycling is a curbside recycling pickup service, committed to environmental stewardship.
Twin Leaf Brewery
Twin Leaf is a small 10 barrel independently owned brewery located in the heart of the South Slope of downtown Asheville.
Uptown Indigo
Uptown Indigo is an event venue with chic, industrial design located in Uptown Shelby, North Carolina.