A few weeks ago, a talented cohort of Western North Carolina artists packed up their work and made the trip to American Craft Made Baltimore, the largest juried art fair…
Craft Your Commerce Takes WNC to the 49th American Craft Made Baltimore
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13 Businesses Join Mountain BizWorks’ ScaleUp WNC as Program Marks a Decade of Small Business Growth
Mountain BizWorks is pleased to welcome 13 high-potential small businesses selected for the 14th ScaleUp WNC Cohort. The program began with a kick-off event on March 13, showcasing companies across…
North Carolina General Assembly Approves Longer Runway for Business Recovery
The North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) approved more flexible relief terms for the WNC Strong: Helene Business Recovery Fund, extending the one-percent interest rate and interest-only payment window from 12…
Mountain BizWorks Awarded $3,580,000 to Support Long-Term Small Business Recovery
One year post-Hurricane Helene, Mountain BizWorks is pleased to announce new investments in regional, long-term small business recovery. Gifts of $1.4 million from the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) Disaster…
Meet the Dreamer: Kwadwo Som-Pimpong of Crafted Glory
Kwadwo Som-Pimpong of Crafted Glory purchased his first home in 2015. One surprise for the first-time buyer? “It never occurred to me that the furniture wouldn’t come with the house,”…
2025 Local Business Impact Survey: Insights from 700 Small Business Owners Around Helene Recovery
The 2025 Local Business Impact Survey found 93% of small businesses have reopened post-Helene, but needs are emerging around flexible capital, lack of commercial real estate, revenue recovery, and infrastructure…
