by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 26, 2015 | Happenings
The 25-year-old small business lending and coaching non-profit Mountain BizWorks, whose clients include LaZoom Tours, The Organic Mechanic, FLS Energy and French Broad Chocolates, is coming back stronger after overcoming funding struggles. With $1 million lent to...
by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 24, 2015 | Happenings
So your startup has a killer brand and you’re finally ready to pursue angel investors or crowdfunding. But do you know the legal intricacies of your corporation, financing regulations and how to trademark your logo? To lay it out for you simply, just attend this...
by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 20, 2015 | Happenings
An unprecedented number of Asheville startups have been selected to take part in the Tech Venture Conference on Sept. 15-16 in Raleigh. The event showcases NC’s most promising, emerging companies. Plum Print won a spot on the main stage as one of only 14 “best...
by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 18, 2015 | Happenings
The editors of Wine Enthusiast chose Asheville’s Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar to top the list of America’s Top 20 Wine Bars, putting it on par with destination bars in Los Angeles, New York City and D.C. See Wine Enthusiast’s Top 20...
by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 12, 2015 | Happenings
Can local entrepreneurs legally start a new business in a single day? Not yet, but thanks to a $50,000 SBA grant Asheville recently won to help streamline licensing, permitting and other requirements, a one-day startup application process is on the horizon. Read more...
by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 11, 2015 | Happenings
Staking its claim in social enterprise marketing, JB Media Group has put its brand on SOCAP, the largest U.S. annual conference for social entrepreneurs and impact investors, held October 6-9 in San Francisco. As the new official marketing agency, JB Media is...
