Mountain Community Capital Fund Information Apply The Mountain Community Capital Fund is a new loan guarantee fund for small business loans which is available to entrepreneurs in Asheville and Buncombe County. It is a collaboration between Carolina Small Business Development Fund, Mountain BizWorks, Self-Help Credit Union, The City of Asheville and Buncombe County. The Mountain Community Capital Fund is sponsored by The City of Asheville, Buncombe County, Self-Help Ventures Fund (“Self-Help”), Carolina Small Business, and Mountain BizWorks. The Mountain Community Capital Fund (MCCF) aims to provide debt financing to small business enterprises within the City of Asheville and Buncombe County. This loan fund is especially intended for borrowers whose main barrier is a lack of collateral. It is available to all entrepreneurs, especially entrepreneurs of color and borrowers with low incomes, living within the City of Asheville or Buncombe County. This fund is intended for loans in the range of $5,000.00 to $70,000.00, although larger loan amounts may be considered. The program launched on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. For additional information on support for minority and women-owned businesses, visit the Asheville Business Inclusion Office page. Updates October 10, 2019 The Arthur R. Edington Education and Career Center was relaunched by the Mountain Community Capital Fund with the assistance of our Black community leaders at an event held on October 10, 2019 between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Buncombe County Commissioner Al Whitesides and City Councilman Keith Young led a panel discussion while attendees enjoyed a delicious meal. Other highlights of the evening included a business owner showcase, an introduction to the Mountain Community Capital Fund, a community Q and A, and an opportunity for networking. Apply for a Loan Borrowers will need to show that they have the ability to make debt payments, and provide proof of their business’ viability. Notice: Interested applicants should approach the lenders and fill out a standard small business application. Carolina Small Business Development Fund Self – Help Credit Union MCCF@CarolinaSmallBusiness.org Mountain BizWorks Mountain BizWorks MCCF@mountainbizworks.org Self Help Credit Union Carolina Small Business Development Center MCCF@self-help.org Partners Mountain Community Capital Fund is made possible by the following community partners: Carolina Small Business Development Fund Mountain BizWorks Self – Help Credit Union The City of Asheville Buncombe County Contact Information Rosanna Fox Mulcahy, Asheville Business Inclusion Manager 828-259-8050 Updated 8/18/2020 Related Services Business Inclusion The Business Inclusion Office for the City of Asheville actively seeks to identify minority and women-owned businesses for an opportunity to participate as providers of goods and services to the city. Apply for a commercial film or photography permit Information about commercial filming and photography work involving city-owned property, sidewalks, streets, and parks. 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Apply for a commercial film or photography permit Information about commercial filming and photography work involving city-owned property, sidewalks, streets, and parks.
Apply for a special event or festival permit Information about hosting an event on city-owned property, sidewalks, streets and parks.
Cold weather emergency shelter When extreme cold weather is expected, the Asheville Homeless Coalition issues a Code Purple Alert. Participating homeless shelters voluntarily add space beyond their normal capacity to keep as many people as possible out of the cold. To find out when Code Purple is in effect, visit the Homeless Coalition’s Code [...]
Find financial support for your Asheville business Learn about financial support that may be available for your business.
Find or register a minority, women or disabled-owned business Resources for finding or registering a minority, women or disabled-owned business.
Asheville launches affordable housing initiative shaped by Harvard research Posted on September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Program is designed to help landlords make providing affordable housing more feasible Twenty-five landlords in Asheville now have a chance to be part of an innovative solution to the affordable housing crisis in our area. Thrive Asheville, an initiative of UNC Asheville that brings together local community advocates, policymakers, and professionals from diverse perspectives to find equitable solutions [...]
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