• Orientation Session  Virtual

    Online

    Join us for an online interactive information session to discover what resources are available at Mountain BizWorks that will help you start, grow, and thrive in your business. Hosted by our Learning Program Coordinator, Lilley Egues, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs. 

  • ScaleUp 2022 Application Deadline 

    Online

    ScaleUp 2022 Realize your business potential. ScaleUp provides intensive growth strategy development and implementation assistance to cohorts of Western North Carolina small businesses with strong potential for growth. This course is typically offered twice annually. With now over 145 alumni companies, ScaleUp is supporting a diverse and distinguished group of entrepreneurs that will drive innovation and

  • Call for Entries: CYC 2021 Handmade for the Holidays Gift Guide 

    Online

      Craft Your Commerce Handmade for the Holidays Gift Guide  Call for Entries   PARTICIPANT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 22, 2021 Mountain BizWorks and Craft Your Commerce would like to invite any artist, maker, and/or creative product business to submit their information to be included in our Handmade for the Holidays Gift Guide. Participation is free

  • 2020 Outdoor Economy Conference

    2020 Outdoor Economy Conference 

    Online

    The Outdoor Economy Conference connects, educates, and inspires leaders and doers working to grow the outdoor industry and craft an economy that's intimately tied to the well-being of their places and communities. In its third year, the conference will be held online as a series of workshops from 12-4 EST every Thursday in October. With

    Webinar: Application Walk Through for the Cleveland County Small Business Recovery Fund 

    Online

    Join us to learn more about the Cleveland County Small Business Recovery Fund, a grant program created with the United Way of Cleveland County to preserve and safely reopen area small businesses in Cleveland County. In this webinar, our team will walk through the application form, go over frequently asked questions, and share ways that

    2020 Outdoor Economy Conference

    2020 Outdoor Economy Conference 

    Online

    The Outdoor Economy Conference connects, educates, and inspires leaders and doers working to grow the outdoor industry and craft an economy that's intimately tied to the well-being of their places and communities. In its third year, the conference will be held online as a series of workshops from 12-4 EST every Thursday in October. With

    2020 Outdoor Economy Conference

    2020 Outdoor Economy Conference 

    Online

    The Outdoor Economy Conference connects, educates, and inspires leaders and doers working to grow the outdoor industry and craft an economy that's intimately tied to the well-being of their places and communities. In its third year, the conference will be held online as a series of workshops from 12-4 EST every Thursday in October. With

    2020 Outdoor Economy Conference

    2020 Outdoor Economy Conference 

    Online

    The Outdoor Economy Conference connects, educates, and inspires leaders and doers working to grow the outdoor industry and craft an economy that's intimately tied to the well-being of their places and communities. In its third year, the conference will be held online as a series of workshops from 12-4 EST every Thursday in October. With

    2020 Outdoor Economy Conference

    2020 Outdoor Economy Conference 

    Online

    The Outdoor Economy Conference connects, educates, and inspires leaders and doers working to grow the outdoor industry and craft an economy that's intimately tied to the well-being of their places and communities. In its third year, the conference will be held online as a series of workshops from 12-4 EST every Thursday in October. With

  • Webinar: Filling in the Business Planning Gaps (Part 2) 

    Online

    Join us for a series of small group learning sessions to take a deeper dive into business planning, farm financials and recordkeeping topics. Each session will include both an in-person small group discussion and a follow up web based portion for Appalachian Grown farmers.  There is no cost to attend. Read the descriptions and then

    Webinar: Filling in the Business Planning Gaps (Part 2) 

    Online

    Join us for a series of small group learning sessions to take a deeper dive into business planning, farm financials and recordkeeping topics. Each session will include both an in-person small group discussion and a follow up web based portion for Appalachian Grown farmers.  There is no cost to attend. Read the descriptions and then

    Webinar: Digging Deeper Into Profit Margins (Part 2) 

    Online

    Join us for a series of small group learning sessions to take a deeper dive into business planning, farm financials and recordkeeping topics. Each session will include both an in-person small group discussion and a follow up web based portion for Appalachian Grown farmers.  There is no cost to attend. Read the descriptions and then

  • February 13, 11:30am-1 pm Farm Recordkeeping Webinar 

    Online

    Join ASAP, Mountain BizWorks, and FSA for a free lunch hour training to help you plan for success this growing season.  Where does your money go? Every farm and business needs accurate recordkeeping to be able to keep up with tax requirements and serve as a guide for planning. This workshop is an overview to