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Description
Mountain BizWorks is pleased to be the the WNC lead partner in Opportunity Appalachia, a five-state endeavor designed to bring new investment into Central Appalachia.
The program targets real estate projects that support downtown development, healthcare, education, recreation & tourism, food systems, clean energy, manufacturing, and affordable housing. Throughout 2024 and into 2025, OA will select high-impact projects to each access $40,000 – $75,000 in technical assistance in areas such as design, business planning, market studies and financial structuring, and assist in the development of investment prospectus, creation of project pitch videos and presentations, and make connection with investment sources.
Join the North Carolina Opportunity Appalachia Launch Webinar on February 8 to learn more about the program and process. And learn about the guidance and support Mountain BizWorks will provide to any eligible WNC participants and communities to develop their application and proposals. All North Carolina ARC counties and communities therein can participate (NC ARC Counties).
Opportunity Appalachia, a program of Appalachian Community Capital, is supported by funding from Appalachian Regional Commission, US Treasury CDFI Fund, Truist, Dogwood Health Trust, US Bank, and M&T Bank.
Date & Time
Thu, Feb 8, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM