S - Community Improvement & Capacity Building

Mountain BizWorks’ mission is to build a vibrant and inclusive entrepreneurial community in Western North Carolina by helping small businesses start, grow, and thrive

GRRO The Institute, launched in 2025, focuses on documenting how nutritious food box delivery impacts the health of individuals in hard-to-reach and rural communities. This initiative is driven by our partnership(s) with local universities, healthcare professionals and hospitals, all of whom are committed to supporting sustainable research addressing the root causes of health disparities and providing solutions. What began as a small farm and micro-farming initiative has now evolved into a full-scale economic driver focused on food driven health outcomes.

To strengthen local leadership and create strong community bonds
through common cultural situations.

At Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc. (GDPI), we believe parks are more than just green spaces—they’re where the community comes together. Our mission is to manage and activate Greensboro’s downtown parks, focusing on public engagement, park maintenance, financial sustainability, and keeping these spaces vibrant and full of life.

The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW) is a nurturing organization for Wilmington NC startups to connect entrepreneurs to resources so they can innovate , grow and create jobs at the coast .

The Swannanoa Resilience Hub will provide a shared space for coordination, collaboration, and community building working with partner organizations active in recovery efforts in Swannanoa Valley and Buncombe County.

To create an environment for development that enhances downtown Albemarle as the cultural, historic, social, economic, and educational center of the community.

Hayti Promise is the catalyst for building a vibrant future of inclusive growth,
innovation, and opportunity that inspires and sustains generations to come
through economic development, community empowerment, and cultural
preservation of the Fayetteville Street Corridor.

The mission of West Marion Inc, is to enhance the quality of life of our residents and overcome racial barriers by building bridges in McDowell County. We do this by showing compassion, advocating for policy and systems change, promoting economic development, sharing resources, empowering youth, and creating equitable outcomes for all.