Entrepreneur Stories

26 January 2018

Client Spotlight: Mother Earth Produce

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ScaleUp WNC alumni taking over the grocery delivery industry as food activists Mother Earth Produce is a local food delivery service for Western North Carolina and […]


22 November 2017

Success Story: Mountain BizWorks Coach and Long Time Client Cara Steinbuchel Expands Product Line

22 November 2017, Comments: 0

Cara’s entrepreneurial journey started in 2004 while working as the Co-Manager of Mud Hunter Pottery Gallery. The owner asked Cara if she could make […]


1 November 2017

Finding Funding for a Memorial Chapel

1 November 2017, Comments: 0

“June 12th was the day that Ryan called me and told me I was approved for a loan. That day I knew I had […]


26 September 2017

A Yummi New Addition to Burnsville’s Restaurant Scene

26 September 2017, Comments: 0

America Mauricio’s dream of owning a restaurant comes to fruition with Yummi’s opening (Burnsville, NC): As a young girl, America Mauricio’s friends were playing […]


24 August 2017

Client Success Story: Global Language System

24 August 2017, Comments: 0

Striking the balance between risk and fulfillment  Jean-Pierre Koudifo had been working for a defense contractor in Indianapolis and although he was successful he […]


12 June 2017

Client Success Story: Mica Town Brewing

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Bringing Craft Beer and Economic Impact  to Marion, NC The Craft Brewing industry seems to favor collaboration, and Mica Town Brewing, coming soon to […]


12 June 2017

Client Success Story: Business is Good at Broad River Roasters

12 June 2017, Comments: 0

Coffee and doing good are just a way of life for Seth and Heather Stevens. It all started back 16 years ago when  Seth […]


12 June 2017

Client Success Story: A Dream Come True at Unique Antique Station

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Yvette Palacios is living her dream. Since she was five years old Yvette has been a collector and dreamed of opening her own store. […]


31 May 2017

Mast General Store Case Study: Slow and Steady Wins the Race

31 May 2017, Comments: 0

John Cooper, Founder of Mast General Store, shares his secret to success: common sense, trial and error, and giving back  Note: The following is a […]


26 May 2017

Mic Drop in Hendo

26 May 2017, Comments: 0

Paul and Sarah Klassen have a Hit with Hendough Confession. I am not a donut person. I mean, it is sugar and yeast so […]