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Mountain BizWorks
Professional Training and Coaching
Asheville, NC 1,200 followers
Learn. Get Funding. Invest. Western North Carolina's resource for small business success.
About us
Mountain BizWorks creates economic opportunity for the people of the mountains and foothills of North Carolina. We help small businesses start, grow, and create jobs through loans, classes, and coaching. We rely on investments from individuals and institutions to make small business loans. Founded in 1989, Mountain BizWorks is a U.S. Treasury certified non-profit community development financial institution (CDFI). We have a particular focus on working with businesses unable to access bank financing, as well as low-income, minority, women, and immigrant entrepreneurs, and businesses that operate within the local food system. Mountain BizWorks’ focus is the full range of small business development – from start-ups to existing businesses that aim to grow and create jobs.
- Website
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http://www.mountainbizworks.org
External link for Mountain BizWorks
- Industry
- Professional Training and Coaching
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Asheville, NC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- small business loans, business coaching, business training, business classes, and local investing
Locations
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Primary
153 S. Lexington Ave
Asheville, NC 28801, US
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Employees at Mountain BizWorks
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Tony Zeoli
Director of Web Experience and Digital Strategist open to new opporunities.
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Elizabeth Lynne Pou
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Audra Gaiziunas, MBA
Entrepreneur in Food & Beverage; Fractional CEO/CFO/COO; Financial, AIS & Marketing Strategist; Writer; Keynote Speaker
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Locke Crawford
Web Specialist | Owner, LoKK Design
Updates
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Our friends at The Industrial Commons are hiring! The Industrial Commons (TIC) is searching for a visionary Business Development Director to spearhead the transformation of Western North Carolina into a hub boasting the highest job quality and density of employee-owned enterprises in the region. In this role, you'll empower business owners to establish enduring legacies for their companies by facilitating workplace enhancements and guiding the transition to employee ownership. This full-time, on-site salaried position requires someone adept at collaborating with a diverse range of advisors and clients to cultivate economic empowerment and fortify participatory frameworks within organizations. If you possess a unique blend of business acumen, managerial prowess, financial insight, interpersonal finesse, and an unwavering commitment to effecting positive change, we invite you to delve into this exciting opportunity. This is a Western North Carolina-based position. For a full job description, please click the link below.
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📣 Mountain BizWorks is hiring an Energy & Climate Lending Director! 🌿 We are seeking an individual experienced in the Energy & Climate sector to lead the implementation of our new Clean Energy & Climate programs, and help small businesses, nonprofits, and communities make smart energy investments and save money all across WNC. Click the link below for all the details. https://lnkd.in/gtB_b8cd
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Mountain BizWorks reposted this
Have you ever considered raising money from investors? Mountain BizWorks is relaunching our Invested course, in which we review and project what investor relationships could look like for your business or idea. The class is 5 weeks, but we have a virtual "intro" to the class being held on June 7th at 10 AM. Join us if you are able! The intro is free and registration links are below: Intro: https://lnkd.in/eJu2hYB3 Class Registration: https://lnkd.in/d8q_CtM Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith Matt Raker High Country Impact Fund Venture Asheville
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📣 Mountain BizWorks is hiring a Portfolio Manager! The Portfolio Manager serves as an integral member of the Finance Department, bringing an organized, efficient, and client-centered approach to the team. View full details at the link: https://lnkd.in/gtB_b8cd.
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We’re proud to be one of 25 organizations that contributed to Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)'s new report, Access to Capital & Credit for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs. It outlines the opportunities, & resource challenges, local businesses face in the region, including the $70B in unmet needs for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Appalachia. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aBs1pA
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The Opportunity Appalachia North Carolina launch will be held virtually TOMORROW - Thursday, February 8 from 1:00-2:30 PM (EST). High-impact economic development projects in Western North Carolina can access grant funding for technical assistance in preparation for investment. Join the launch for all the info! RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/eiXzV8Fg. 🔗
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