Mountain BizWorks

Mountain BizWorks Learn. Get funding. Invest. Western North Carolina's resource for small business success. Founded in 1989, Mountain BizWorks is a U.S.

Treasury certified non-profit community development financial institution (CDFI) serving Western North Carolina. Mountain BizWorks provides loans and learning opportunities to emerging and established small businesses in Western North Carolina. 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.

AI is shaping the future of small business, workforce development, and innovation across Western North Carolina and we’r...
06/02/2026

AI is shaping the future of small business, workforce development, and innovation across Western North Carolina and we’re proud to be a partner of the 4th Annual brAIn HUB AI Summit at UNC Asheville.

Save the date and learn more at brainhubsummit.com:

🗓 June 4–5, 2026
📍 UNC Asheville Kimmel Arena

📣 NOW ANNOUNCING: Asheville Recovers Together Small Business Grants To support continued recovery from Helene, Asheville...
05/29/2026

📣 NOW ANNOUNCING: Asheville Recovers Together Small Business Grants

To support continued recovery from Helene, Asheville Recovers Together is launching a $14.6M small business grant program to help local businesses stabilize, rebuild, and move forward.

💰 Grants from $5,000 to $75,000 will be available to eligible businesses located within Asheville city limits that experienced financial losses due to the storm.

📣 Applications will open June 15 at noon!

💫This program is funded by Asheville City Government and administered by Mountain BizWorks Arts AVL and Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation.

Follow along for updates, eligibility information, and resources to help you prepare your application.

🔗 Learn more at ashevillerecoverstogether.org.

The North Carolina Bar Foundation’s Entrepreneurs Assistance Program is hosting an informational session focused on help...
05/27/2026

The North Carolina Bar Foundation’s Entrepreneurs Assistance Program is hosting an informational session focused on helping small businesses and entrepreneurs navigate risk with confidence.

On June 6, 2026, Attorney James Kilbourne, partner at Allen Stahl + Kilbourne in Asheville, will present: “Protecting Your Startup: Risk Management for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs.”

🗓 Saturday, June 6, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
❓ Q&A Session: 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 The Catawba Inn (virtual option available)

Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. Space is limited for both in-person and virtual participation.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/entrepreneurs-assistance-program-informational-session-risk-management-registration-1986835540586?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more than 20 years, Angelique Herron of Angelique Tassistro Ceramics has created vibrant ceramic pieces designed to ...
05/26/2026

For more than 20 years, Angelique Herron of Angelique Tassistro Ceramics has created vibrant ceramic pieces designed to bring joy to everyday life. She creates bold statement pieces and daily dinnerware to turn ordinary moments into celebrations.

After Hurricane Helene reshaped the Asheville arts landscape, Angelique had to rethink how her business operates. Through Mountain BizWorks’ Craft Your Commerce “Crafting Resilience” Cohort, Angelique found support, strategy, and connection during a challenging season of rebuilding.

“Moving forward alongside a cohort of peers made the rebuilding process feel less like an isolated struggle and more like a shared path toward resilience.”
Now creating out of Aura Arts on Depot Street, Angelique continues to fill homes with color, creativity, and handmade joy.
📍 Visit Angelique at Aura Arts — 375 Depot Street, Suite 102, Asheville
🕚 Monday–Saturday, 11 AM–4 PM
🌐 angelique-tassistro.com
📸

Guides have all the heart, the history, and the best stories. They’re the locals who know these mountains and rivers the...
05/21/2026

Guides have all the heart, the history, and the best stories. They’re the locals who know these mountains and rivers the best. As we head into summer, it’s a great time for visitors and locals to explore more with someone who knows every mile.

Find your guide, then book your next adventure at gowithaguidenc.com. 🙌🌳🚴‍♂️🥾🚣‍♂️ 🧭📍

We are proud that MADE X MTNS is part of this campaign, created by theOutdoor Business Alliance of WNC, in collaboration with The Uproar Concept, and with support from the REI Cooperative Action Fund.

Join the next Makers Meetup, an evening to connect with fellow artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs. This time, w...
05/20/2026

Join the next Makers Meetup, an evening to connect with fellow artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs. This time, we’re gathering at Silver River Chairs, where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at chair weaving with Dave and Brandy.

Come for the demo, stay for the conversation, and leave with new connections!

Learn more here: craftyourcommerce.com

What does it look like to build something where you’re from and for it to last? For brothers Charlie and Hunter Munday, ...
05/19/2026

What does it look like to build something where you’re from and for it to last? For brothers Charlie and Hunter Munday, it meant choosing to stay in Lenoir, NC, a place shaped by the rise and fall of the furniture industry and seeing opportunity where others saw an ending.

Today, Carolina Leg Co is crafting high-quality furniture components using locally sourced materials, carrying forward a legacy while building something new.

Learn about their full journey here: https://www.mountainbizworks.org/case-story/carolina-leg-co/

Our next Financial Series course is led by Veronica Edwards, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a QuickBooks Online...
05/13/2026

Our next Financial Series course is led by Veronica Edwards, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor.

This online workshop series is designed to help small business owners better understand the financial side of running a business, from bookkeeping basics to using financial reports to make informed decisions.

🗓 Friday, July 10
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
💲 $60 (Scholarships available!)

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen your financial systems, this class offers practical tools to build a solid foundation.

http://mountainbizworks.org/trailmap

Big congratulations to Level 256 Classic Arcade Bar on their recent loan closing This Asheville spot is bringing togeth...
05/12/2026

Big congratulations to Level 256 Classic Arcade Bar on their recent loan closing

This Asheville spot is bringing together nostalgia, community, and fun in one place with $10 all-you-can-play access to 30+ classic arcade games 🕹, pinball machines, and 20+ gaming consoles 🎮

Add in 12 draft taps, a full bar, and their commitment as a Living Wage Certified business, and you’ve got a space that’s as thoughtful as it is fun.

It’s always exciting to support small businesses that are creating vibrant, inclusive places for our community to gather. Stop by, play a few rounds, and see what they’ve built.

Join Crafting Your Path, a hands-on start-up workshop designed to help you move from idea to action. With guidance from ...
05/12/2026

Join Crafting Your Path, a hands-on start-up workshop designed to help you move from idea to action. With guidance from Liz Kantner, you’ll explore what it takes to build something sustainable, creative, and rooted in your vision.

Whether you're refining a current business or just getting started, this is a space to learn, connect, and grow alongside others doing the same.

Learn more here: craftyourcommerce.com

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153 S Lexington Avenue
Asheville, NC
28801

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(828) 253-2834

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