🚨 Last chance to apply – Deadline is June 1st! Are you an outdoor industry business still feeling the impact of Hurricane Helene? The Waypoint Resilience Cohort is here to help you rebuild, refocus, and move forward with strength. Join a supportive group of peers and mentors to: 🔹 Get clear on your financial picture 🔹 Strengthen leadership and operations 🔹 Build a long-term plan for sustainable growth 💰 Bonus: All accepted participants receive a $5,000 grant to support recovery and next steps. 📍This special edition of Waypoint is designed just for outdoor businesses navigating post-Helene challenges. 🕓 Apply by June 1 at mountainbizworks.org/waypoint-resilience #WaypointResilience #WNCStrong #OutdoorIndustry #SmallBusinessSupport #WNCBusiness #HeleneRecovery #MountainBizWorks #FinalCall #ResilienceCohort (fb)

🎸 Meet the Dreamer: James Little of Aluminati Guitar Company James came to Asheville with a passion for innovation. With support from Mountain BizWorks—including a key loan, expert guidance, and the ScaleUp program—he turned that passion into Aluminati Guitar Company, a bold blend of craftsmanship, creativity, and resilience. From building guitars in his kitchen to manufacturing for global brands, James is now helping lead a high-end manufacturing movement rooted right here in Western North Carolina. 🔗 Dive into his full story at: www.mountainbizworks.org/news #WNCBusiness #MountainBizWorks #AluminatiGuitars #SmallBusiness #CraftedInWNC #ScaleUp #WNCStrong (fb)