WNC Business

05/30/2025

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension has launched the inaugural 4-H Young Entrepreneur Program in partnership with Joe and Linda Brittain of the Mills River Farm Market.

https://www.wncbusiness.com/2025/05/29/533347/nc-cooperative-extension-launches-4-h-young-entrepreneur-program-in-partnership-with-mills-river-farm-market

05/27/2025

Mountain BizWorks has launched the Electrify Fund to help WNC entities invest in clean energy and efficiency upgrades with a "pay-as-you-save" model. Read more:

https://www.wncbusiness.com/2025/05/26/533346/new-fund-helps-wnc-businesses-invest-in-clean-energy-projects

05/26/2025

All HomeTrust Bank locations are closed today in observance of Memorial Day. Online and mobile banking services are available 24/7.

Home of the brave.💙

All locations will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Online and Mobile Banking are available 24/7.

05/22/2025

McDowell Technical Community College's new Workforce Education Center in Old Fort is set to be a major driver of economic growth.

https://www.wncbusiness.com/2025/05/21/532889/new-mcdowell-technical-community-college-workforce-education-center-opens-in-old-fort

05/20/2025

Struggling with slower retail sales? 📉 Now’s the time to make sure your phone system isn’t costing you opportunities—or eating into your bottom line.

Vistanet Telecommunications, Inc.'s VoIP service helps retailers tighten operations and stay responsive—without adding overhead.

Struggling with slower retail sales? 📉 Now’s the time to make sure your phone system isn’t costing you opportunities—or eating into your bottom line.

The right VoIP features help you work smarter, respond faster, and never miss a sale:

🔹 Auto-attendants that guide every caller
🔹 Call queues & ring groups to manage peak times
🔹 Mobile app access for on-the-go staff
🔹 Extension dialing across locations for smoother operations

Vistanet’s VoIP service helps retailers tighten operations and stay responsive—without adding overhead.

📲 Explore all the features in our latest article (see link in comment below) 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

05/20/2025

In a Pro-Tips article from our Q2 issue, Consultant David Huff explores how Sun Tzu's famous military strategy work, "The Art of War," can apply to WNC's post-Helene recovery.

https://www.wncbusiness.com/2025/05/12/532339/the-art-of-war-for-a-changing-western-north-carolina

Are you a WNC expert that wants to share some with our readers? Email [email protected] to submit your Pro-Tips article for consideration for the Q3 issue, which comes out in July!

05/16/2025

Every turned tassel represents a dream realized, a challenge overcome, and a future just beginning. Congratulations to all the Western Carolina University graduates!

05/15/2025

Last spring, the Appalachian Regional Commission released a report about barriers to capital access faced by Appalachian small businesses. We took a deep dive into this report in our most recent Q2 issue. Learn more at the link!

https://www.wncbusiness.com/2025/05/06/531854/access-to-capital-for-small-businesses-in-appalachia-a-comprehensive-report

05/13/2025

Running a Business on a Nature Preserve, by Rose Jenkins Lane, communications and marketing director with Conserving Carolina.

https://www.wncbusiness.com/2025/05/01/531380/running-a-business-on-a-nature-preserve

05/12/2025

YOU’RE INVITED! Tell your besties and save the date for Harpe Laser and Wellness' Shine Bright Spring Open House event happening May 20th from 12pm-4pm.

Enjoy complimentary demos, delicious food and drinks, swag bags for early attendees, exciting raffle prizes, and exclusive event-only specials on their most popular treatments and products.

05/09/2025

Ever heard of the ? It's well on its way and business owners need to be prepared.

https://www.wncbusiness.com/2025/05/04/531386/the-silver-tsunami-preparing-for-the-largest-wealth-transfer-in-history-

05/08/2025