I could not have imagined trying to start my business without Mountain BizWorks' Foundations class under my belt. There were so many things I didn't know about business start-up, and the class provided me with every detail involved, especially the legalities. Having access to marketing professionals gave me a polished ad campaign. And doing a yearlong projected business cash flow helped me to see my business goals realistically and then, to achieve them.

Julie Chapman - Gift of Breath

Yarn Circle
Category: Artists and Crafts - Crafts
David Liden
3851 Highway 64 East
Murphy, NC 28906
Phone: (828)835-4592
Email: yarncircle@brmemc.net
Website: http://www.yarncircle.com

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Meduri Design
Category: Artists and Crafts - Crafts
Josh Meduri
439 W. Main Street
Sylva, NC 28779
Phone: (828)508-1244

Providing numerous graphic design and website design services.

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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

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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

Bead artist, Abbie Doyle has opened Hendersonville’s first all-things-bead-related retail store, My Garden of Beadin’ in 2006. The store, located at 433 North Church Street, offers an eclectic mix of beads, jewelry making materials, classes, pre-made wares, and an interactive customer worktable.

The hours of operation for My Garden of Beadin’ are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Doyle offers classes every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday’s at 11:00 a.m.