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Advantage Opportunity Fund tops $1 million mark in loan financing to startups in Western North Carolina

Posted on May 17, 2013

You’re an entrepreneur starting a venture with high-growth potential. You have a promising business plan and the drive and enthusiasm needed to take your product or idea to market. The problem? Credit cards are maxed out. You’ve borrowed all you can from friends and family (still managing to keep your relationships intact). The banks aren’t ready to talk to you - and…

Don't forget Accelerating Appalachia applications are due by May 31st!!!

Posted on May 17, 2013

Accelerating AppalachiaTM, the nation’s first business accelerator focused on nature-based companies, has officially launched and is seeking entrepreneurs for its inaugural class. The mentor and investor driven program is aimed at attracting and growing innovative, high-impact ventures in areas such as food products, agroforestry, fiber, green building, craft…

Google and a new Duke Energy Renewable Energy Rate

Posted on April 23, 2013

LENOIR – Google recently announced that it is expanding its operations in western North Carolina by committing to an additional $600 million investment in its Lenoir, NC data center site. The global technology giant coupled this financial good news with a related announcement that the company is planning to work with Duke Energy to develop a new, renewable energy rate. This new option, which would be available to large customers…

Events

Upcoming events from the network to grow your clean energy business

May 20, 2013 from 1:30pm to 8pm
Fail Smart with Turnstone and Venture Asheville details

May 24, 2013 to May 26, 2013
WNC Outdoor Gear Builders Village at Mountains Sports Festival details

May 31, 2013 from 1pm to 4pm
Forum on Solar Development & Siting in NC details


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