Western Women's Business Center

Meet Tia and Chad Fredrich, the owners of Appalachian Clinical Lab in Western NC. See how community partners like the WWBC, @CarolinaSmBiz, and @SBAgov working together can help small businesses flourish: youtube.com/watch?v=Mqn5UG…

As we reach the end of the year, our offices will be closed from December 23 until January 2. We look forward to serving you when we return in the new year. From our team to yours, have a safe and happy holiday season!

Over the weekend, we hosted our annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop, bringing together nearly 50 small business owners in the Asheville Mall. Check out some local coverage of the event: wlos.com/news/local/wes…

Today, @firstcitizens presented the WWBC and @CarolinaSmBiz with a $25,000 grant to support the WWBC's work in Western North Carolina. Thank you to First Citizens Bank for being a champion for small businesses in Western North Carolina and for your support of the WWBC!

Many small business resource providers cater primarily to brick-and-mortar businesses, leaving online entrepreneurs like Danielle unsure of how to sustain and grow their firms. Read about how the WWBC serves female entrepreneurs in WNC: ow.ly/XNbJ50PVcga

Pandemic relief funding was a stabilizing force for small business owners like Anne. Anne’s example illustrates the importance of expanding awareness of funding opportunities for small business owners. You can read more about Anne’s story here: ow.ly/GSvE50PV8GP

Small business resource providers are key in informing entrepreneurs of funding opportunities. However, many BIPOC small business owners like Jessica were unaware of pandemic funding opportunities. Read more about how the WWBC helps its clients: ow.ly/pPGV50PT8X2

You can read more about Regina’s story, and how the Western Women’s Business Center helps its clients overcome these barriers: carolinasmallbusiness.org/post/wwbc-spok…

Over the next few weeks, we will highlight key takeaways from a new CSBDF report, "Spokes of the Same Wheel: How Collaboration Between Resource Providers Impacts Outcomes for Female Small Business Owners in Western North Carolina." Read the full report: carolinasmallbusiness.org/post/wwbc-spok…

There is still space in our in-person "Canva for Beginners" seminar. Join us at our office in the Asheville Mall to learn how to boost your small business branding. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/667053654437…

We want to congratulate WWBC and @CarolinaSmBiz client Kaye Bentley and her business Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours, which is celebrating its 5th year in business! She received the 2019 WWBC Creativity in Business Award, and she was also named 2020 CSBDF Entrepreneur of the Year.

Don't miss our Canva for Beginners seminar, an in-person class in our Asheville Mall office to help you lift your small business branding to the next level! Register today: wwbcnc.org/event-details/…

In April, we convened more than 250 small business owners, community leaders, and organizational partners to celebrate Western North Carolina's community of women entrepreneurs and how we are better together. Highlights from our 8th Annual Conference: youtu.be/_zPc1CEm3_A

Are you a small business owner in Western North Carolina? Check out this free virtual event tomorrow from @SBAgov to learn about some great programs that can help you take your business to the next level! eventbrite.com/e/sbas-program…

Last week, @CarolinaSmBiz hosted its annual Small Business Awards. At the ceremony, Julieta Fumberg was honored as the 2023 WWBC Mountain Climber of the Year, as she has shown great leadership, growth, and triumph as a small business owner in our community.

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As we wrap up Small Business Week, we're highlighting R&E Asphalt and Concrete LLC, owned by Elia Nunez and her husband, Ramon Garcia. "There is beauty in our work, and we're very proud of how far we have come." Read Elia's story: wwbcnc.org/post/elia-nune…

Elizabeth Garcia followed a lifelong dream of entrepreneurship and opened Delish, offering prepared Latin foods to a supportive, loyal community of customers that helped turn those dreams into reality. This Small Business Week, read her story: wwbcnc.org/post/elizabeth…

As we celebrate Small Business Week, we want to highlight Laura Hoeke and Brevard Clay. "I love hearing, ‘I am not an artist’ when an individual walks in and then watching them explore, create, and walk out with a piece they are proud to display." wwbcnc.org/post/laura-hoe…

As we continue to celebrate Small Business Week, meet Morgan Albritton. Morgan owns Morgan's Comics in Asheville, a gathering place for comic enthusiasts to meet in Western North Carolina's first woman-owned comic book store. Read her story: wwbcnc.org/post/morgan-al…