by Jeff Kaplan | Apr 30, 2015 | Happenings
As one of only 10 small businesses nationwide – and the only one in the Southeast – to win a FedEx grant, In Blue Handmade has been awarded $25,000 to fund its growth. In Blue Handmade is the #1 ranked leather shop on Etsy.com, boasting over 43,000 units sold and more...
by Jeff Kaplan | Apr 29, 2015 | Happenings
Scaling a high-growth startup is a huge undertaking. If you’re looking for expert guidance and to round out your entrepreneurial skills, apply now for the next round of ScaleUp WNC starting this summer. The training program includes six class-based sessions and...
by Jeff Kaplan | Apr 29, 2015 | Happenings
Searching for a cash infusion to supercharge your growing startup but can’t get a traditional bank loan? The Support Center is investing a total of $450,000 into qualifying WNC small businesses with 100% financing through its Ready.Set.Grow! initiative....
by Jeff Kaplan | Apr 29, 2015 | Happenings
In the first of a series of anticipated mobile app releases by Asheville startups this spring, VirtualJobShadow launched a new career app for its existing customer base of educational institutions, with another version for the consumer market coming soon. The app...
by Jeff Kaplan | Apr 27, 2015 | Ventures
Founder: Mary Tantillo Site: Dolci di Maria The Lowdown: Gluten and dairy-free fine Italian desserts Awesomeness: Now available at Whole Foods locations across the south It’s hard to find desserts you can actually enjoy on a gluten- and diary-free diet… until now....
by Jeff Kaplan | Apr 24, 2015 | Happenings
How do you go from 0 to 416,000+ FB fans in just two years? That’s the secret sauce for local e-commerce company Sweet Blossom Gifts. The startup specializes in personalized and custom handcrafted jewelry and gifts made by talented independent artisans across...
