• Waypoint Information Session  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    Interested in learning about the Waypoint Accelerator and possibly applying? If so, we invite you to join us and other area entrepreneurs at our virtual informational session held by Matt Godfrey, Waypoint Accelerator facilitator. During this session we will:   Provide details on the program and how to prepare a strong application Have an chance to

  • Foundations for Outdoor Businesses  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    Our Foundations business planning class helps guide ideas from concept to reality in a participatory, supportive learning environment. Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs in the Outdoor Industry to gain an aerial perspective of your vision and the comprehensive business skills necessary to help bring your visions into reality. Participants will gain a

  • Waypoint Accelerator – Application Due Date 

    NC NC

    Mountain BizWorks, the Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC, and the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) are excited to support the fourth Waypoint Accelerator cohort. Cohort #4 Timeline The 4th Cohort of the Waypoint Accelerator program will be announced and the application window will open mid July 2022 Applications will be due on October 06

  • 2023 Outdoor Economy Conference  In-Person

    Harrah's Cherokee Conference Center Cherokee

    Save the Date! The 5th Annual Outdoor Economy Conference is September 18-21, 2023 in Cherokee, NC.  Tickets are on sale in spring 2023. Click here for more information.

  • Waypoint Accelerator – Application Due Date 

    NC NC

    Mountain BizWorks, the Outdoor Business Alliance of WNC, and the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) are excited to support the fifth Waypoint Accelerator cohort. Cohort #5 Timeline The 5th Cohort of the Waypoint Accelerator program will be announced and the application window will open August 28, 2023 Applications will be due on October

  • Outdoor Economy Conference  In-Person

    Harrah's Cherokee Conference Center Cherokee

    Outdoor Economy Conference returns to Cherokee, NC this September 15-18. The 2024 event was postponed due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene, so the theme of this year's event will feature nationwide expertise on "Investing in the Outdoor Recreation Ecosystem". Early Bird tickets are now available at outdooreconomy.org.