Press Release: Announcing the Members of the 2020 ScaleUp WNC Cohort
15 fast-growing companies selected for this highly competitive program ASHEVILLE, NC (March 5, 2020) – After a highly competitive round of over 40 applications, […]
Application Window Now Open for 2020 ScaleUp WNC Program
Fresh on the heels of wrapping the most high-impact year of the ScaleUp WNC Program, Mountain BizWorks is pleased to announce that applications are […]
Mast General Store Case Study: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
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 […]
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 […]
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.