Smoky Mountain Dance Center is proud to be a member! Mountain BizWorks is a great starting point for rookie entrepreneurs lookings to launch a new business, as well as an excellent resource center for experience entrepreneurs with hopes for improvement or expansion.

Nicole Polzella - Smoky Mountain Dance Center

Commonmode, Llc
Category: Photography
Paul Jeremias
76 Gertrude Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828)254-8306
Fax: (828)254-8412
Email: paul_jeremias@yahoo.com
Website: http://audibleimprovements@yahoo.com

Photography of Architecture, Interiors, Exteriors. Large, Small Art,

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Susan Marie Designs
Category: Jewelry
Susan Marie Phipps
One All Souls Crescent
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: (828)277-1272
Fax:
Email: smp@buncombe.main.nc.us
Website: http://www.susanmphippsdesigns.com

De Beers and AGTA Spectrum award winning designer-goldsmith Susan Marie Phipps welsomes you to her gallery. Select from among her one-of-a-kind jewelry creations or create the custom design of your dreams. Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM until 5:30 PM.

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Visit our online directory for a complete listing of alumni-owned and operated businesses!

:: ShowBiz 2008...a benefit for Mountain BizWorks, September 18
   [click here for details]

 

:: Mountain BizWorks has moved its Asheville office.  The new address is...
   153 South Lexington Avenue, Asheville NC 28801

 

 :: Resource Specialist position available [click here for details]

 

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WHO ARE WE?

For two decades, Mountain BizWorks has provided training, coaching, and lending services to start-up and existing businesses in the twelve western-most counties of North Carolina. We focus on access for all types of entrepreneurs including low-income individuals and minorities who sometimes face barriers to business ownership. Mountain BizWorks' programs and services help entrepreneurs to demystify and overcome the difficulties associated with starting or expanding a business. ::Learn More::

In 2007, Mountain BizWorks was able to provide its services to over 740 entrepreneurs, of which 71% were low-income, 64% were women, and 22% were racial or ethnic minorities. Those individuals created 135 businesses and expanded 230 businesses. In turn, those businesses created 520 jobs and sustained 372 jobs. We also made 67 loans totaling almost $900,000 and leveraging $1.3 Million.

WHAT DO WE DO?

~ We guide entrepreneurs through the process of creating or enhancing their business plans. ::Learn More::

~ Our clients can receive one-on-one business coaching to help them overcome all the obstacles of creating or expanding thier businesses. ::Learn More::

~ We can loan up to $50,000 to entrepreneurs who need captial to open or expand their businesses. ::Learn More::

HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT OUR WORK?

We depend on philanthropy to help us create the American Dream for our clients. With your contribution, Western North Carolina's entrepreneurs will become successful business owners. ::Learn More::

~ Donate money now by going to JustGive.org, a non-profit organization that connects people with the charities and causes they care about.

~ Contact Stephen Jones, our Development Director, to learn how your donation will make a difference.

~ With a minimum $1,000 Investment Note, you can earn up to 3% interest while helping to capitalize small business businesses in your community. ::Learn More::

Alumni Spotlights

Mountain BizWorks' member Shane Corbin is literally going wild! After certifying in Foundations in April, he opened Hog Wild Bar-B-Q at 34 Highlands Road, next door to the former Lowe's in Franklin.


Hog Wild's pork and beef barbeque is slow cooked over hickory every day. Additional selections include smoked chicken, homemade hushpuppies, salads, homemade desserts, and a kids menu.

Hog Wild Bar-B-Q offers catering and takeout. Their hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For additional information, call 828-349-9150.