Applications are open for ScaleUp WNC Cohort 15!

ScaleUp is Mountain BizWorks' flagship growth program for established WNC small businesses that are ready for their next stage. You'll work alongside other business owners to build a strategic growth plan. Then you'll get hands-on help putting it into action.

ScaleUp includes:

• A kickoff event and eight core sessions on growth strategy, leadership, and scaling operations
• 10 hours of one-on-one technical assistance and mentoring
• A peer cohort of up to 15 WNC businesses
• Guest experts from across the region

ScaleUp is a fit if you:

• Run a for-profit business based in one of WNC's 26 counties
• Have been in business at least two years
• Bring in $150,000 to $2.5 million in annual revenue
• Have at least one full-time employee (owners count)
• Have specific opportunities for expansion in mind

The program meets in person starting March 12, 2027. Tuition is $875, and adding a second participant from the same business is just $295.

Applications close Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027.