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Mountain BizWorks
What you need to know
Mountain BizWorks is a nonprofit small business lender and coach at 153 South Lexington Avenue in downtown Asheville, helping entrepreneurs across Western North Carolina start and grow. It offers free orientation sessions, peer business classes, one-on-one coaching with an expert, small business loans and a community investment fund, with $194 million in total loans across 5,133 loans. Growth programs include ScaleUp WNC and Catalyst for under-resourced entrepreneurs, and its annual Mountain Raise event celebrates local food and beverage makers.
Local's Tip
Start with a free orientation session early, before you need a loan. Ask about ScaleUp WNC when you're ready to grow.
What the locals say
Local owners and regulars at downtown shops say a Mountain BizWorks loan or class helped their neighbors get started, and many came back for help after the storm.
What you need to know
Mountain BizWorks is a nonprofit small business lender and coach at 153 South Lexington Avenue in downtown Asheville, helping entrepreneurs across Western North Carolina start and grow. It offers free orientation sessions, peer business classes, one-on-one coaching with an expert, small business loans and a community investment fund, with $194 million in total loans across 5,133 loans. Growth programs include ScaleUp WNC and Catalyst for under-resourced entrepreneurs, and its annual Mountain Raise event celebrates local food and beverage makers.
What the locals say
Local owners and regulars at downtown shops say a Mountain BizWorks loan or class helped their neighbors get started, and many came back for help after the storm.
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