Foundations Business Planning Class Returns
Mountain BizWorks and Birds Eye partner to bring back the popular course and new offerings for area small businesses Mountain BizWorks announces the return […]
WNC MEDWeek 2016 is Monday 9/26 to Friday 9/30
Mountain BizWorks is proud to be sponsoring this year’s MEDWeek program recognizing and celebrating the achievements of minority business in WNC. The press release […]
Client Success Story: Blue Dream Curry House Says No to Restaurant Status Quo
James Sutherland and Sean Park know the downsides of working in the restaurant industry all too well: low wages and that feeling you’re going nowhere fast. So when the two met at Doc Chey’s in Atlanta and decided to move here to open their own place, Blue Dream Curry, they committed to doing things differently.
NOC Case Study: A Rafting Business Reinvention
Sutton Bacon, CEO of Nantahala Outdoor Center, shares how he faced a declining market and waning employee enthusiasm head-on to remake a struggling rafting outfitter into the nation’s […]
On Becoming a B Corp: Deltec Homes
If you’re in the early stages of certifying your business as a B Corp, or are simply curious about the movement, you likely want to know how long certification takes and if the process has value. Hear answers from Deltec Homes’ president, who shares the company’s experience.
Client Success Story: UGoTour Is On the Move
The Asheville-based tech company is scaling up and putting a better touring experience in everyone’s pocket.
Client Success Story: Organic Planet Cleaning Freshens Up a Dusty Business Model
With a little help from our classes and coaching, the company is conquering the cleaning industry and remaking it as a force for good.
16 Companies Selected for ScaleUp WNC Cohort 4
Cohort 4 kicks off on June 10th as our largest ScaleUp WNC group yet, with 16 businesses participating—all of which have strong potential for growth and job creation. Already, the companies in this new cohort provide more than 100 jobs, collectively, across five WNC counties!
Client Success Story: All Hail Cab Hound
The Waynesville-based tech company is poised for a total taxi industry takeover.
i play., Inc. Case Study: Building Around Brands
Becky Cannon, founder and president of i play., Inc—and author of Grow Healthy. Grow Happy. The Whole Baby Guide—shares how she took her company from a living-room operation to a thriving, family-owned business.