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Local Entrepreneur Spotlights

Your community is filled with entrepreneurs out there making their dreams come true, just like you. Check out what they're doing and get inspired for the journey through these entrepreneur spotlights.

Meet Ryan Settlemyre, owner of Xscape Attractions

Meet Ryan Settlemyre, owner of Xscape Attractions

Ryan Settlemyre of Xscape Attractions in Hudson, NC, lends advice on creating a business with longevity, how to keep your employees happy, and finding success in Caldwell County.

Meet Deborah Murray, Executive Director of the Caldwell County EDC

Meet Deborah Murray, Executive Director of the Caldwell County Economic Development Commission

Deborah Murray of the Caldwell County Economic Development Commission, discusses the perks of starting a business in a small community, local economic expansion, and more.

Meet Denise and Fulton Lovin, owners of the Horton Hotel

Meet Denise and Fulton Lovin, owners of the Horton Hotel

Denise and Fulton Lovin, owners of the Horton Hotel in Boone, NC, provide insight into hiring the right people, work-life balance, and finding your blind spots as a small business owner.

Meet Marta Lazo, owner of Lazo Insurance Agency

Meet Marta Lazo, owner of Lazo Insurance Agency

Marta Lazo, owner of Lazo Insurance Agency in Lenoir, NC, sheds light on how to keep your customers happy, understanding risk in business, and how to build your best core team.

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Entrepreneurs share stories about starting & growing their ventures, being an entrepreneur, & more.

How The Right Resources Can Take Your Small Business Nationwide

Tammy and Stewart Cook, founders of The App Garden, discuss their entrepreneurship journey, starting and growing their business in Hickory, North Carolina. They talk about the challenges of scaling a nationwide business and the support that they've had along the way to do just that.

Meet Russ Grimmett and Liz Rhine, Co-Owners of Papertown Coffee

How A Business Plan Can Help You Find Funding

Russ Grimmett and Liz Rhine, co-owners of Papertown Coffee in Canton, reveal how their business plan helped them find funding, what they love about where they live, and the biggest challenge they faced before opening.

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Entrepreneur Advice On Developing Your Strategy

Hear from experienced entrepreneurs on how to develop the strategy for your small business. Do you have a good way to sell your product or service? Do you have a sales plan? Are you aware of what your competitors are doing? Are you able to think quickly on your feet? These are the questions you…

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Entrepreneur Advice For Raising Money

Listen to these entrepreneurs talk about their best advice for raising money for your growing company. They discuss relying on personal funds, finding people you can trust, securing lines of credit when you don’t necessarily need it, getting a mentor to help you out, and more.

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Entrepreneur Advice For Personal Development and Wellness

Listen to these experienced entrepreneurs talk about their best practices and advice on tackling the tricky task of taking care of yourself while taking care of your small business. From making time for exercise to balancing family and work, these small business owners share their stories of struggle when it comes to separating their business…

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