ATRÉVETE LLC

Iliana Hernandez ’17
Phone: ‪(828) 423-0224‬
Email: atrevete.llc@gmail.com

ATRÉVETE LLC serves forward-looking organizations seeking expertise to grow and sustain their work through diverse storytelling rooted in equity and creativity
Vision: dare yourself to imagine (see) a world where we connect across platforms towards collective joy and justice
Values: transparency, transformation, social justice, trust, culture
Services Provided: Brand management; Brand creation; Social Media Management; Graphic Design; Storytelling; DEIA Consulting; Grant Making Management; Marketing Consulting; Email marketing; Content Planning and Management; Copy Editing

Latinx-Owned, LGBTQIA+ Owned, Woman-Owned

Gaining Ground Farm – Leicester, NC

Aaron Grier ’02
Phone:‬ (828) 545-2315
Email:‬ sluderbranch@yahoo.com
Website

Gaining Ground Farm grows diversified vegetables for sale to the Asheville, North Carolina area. They care about the soil, community, customers, and employees.

Hickory Nut Gap – Fairview, NC

Amy ’00 and Jamie ’00 Ager
Phone:‬ (828) 628-1027
Email: marketing@hickorynutgap.com
Instagram & TikTok: @hickorynutgap | Facebook: hickorynutgapmeats
Website

Hickory Nut Gap Meats is a pioneering provider of regeneratively raised meats, sourcing from family farms across the southeastern United States. Hickory Nut Gap values and respects the complex relationships between humans and nature, supplying 100% grassfed, grass-finished beef, and pasture raised, heritage breed pork to retailers, restaurants, and caring customers. All Hickory Nut Gap meats are humanely raised and never given antibiotics or added hormones. Visitors are welcome at Hickory Nut Gap Farm, located at 57 Sugar Hollow Road in Fairview, North Carolina, which features a farm store, events, and opportunities to learn more about regenerative agriculture.

Woman-Owned

Smallholding Farm – Morganton, NC

Ellie Goldstein ’20 and Daniel Bryant
Phone:‬ (404) 805-4299
Email: Smallholdingwnc@gmail.com
Instagram: @Smallholdingfarm
Website

Ellie and Daniel are a small farm practicing minimal to no till and organic techniques. Smallholding grows a diverse array of vegetable crops, flowers, herbs, and eggs from their layers. Smallholding is located in Morganton North Carolina. Catch them at East Asheville tailgate, through their CSA, encompass farm CSA, FEED AVL farm, or find them online to see where their vegetables are being sold!

Woman-Owned

West AVL Gardens – Asheville, NC

Geneva Bierce-Wilson ’10
Phone:‬ (828) 318-6053
Email: biercewilson@gmail.com
Website

West AVL Gardens provides weekly-monthly garden maintenance in West Asheville, NC.
Summer Services: Hand Weeding, Pruning, and Tidying
Winter Services: English Ivy Removal, Fruit Tree Pruning, and Tidying

Woman-Owned

Andropogon Associates – Raleigh, NC

Martha Eberle ’07
Phone: (919) 800-0523‬
Email: eberlem@andropogon.com
Instagram: @andropogonltd LinkedIn: #Andropogon Associates, Ltd
Website

Founded nearly fifty years ago, Andropogon is an MBE-certified landscape architecture and ecological design firm committed to the principle of “designing with nature,” creating innovative, beautiful, and evocative landscapes inspired by the careful observation of natural processes and informed by environmental research. The firm’s designers have applied their ecological design approach to a broad range of sustainable site design, planning, ecological restoration, and innovative stormwater management projects. Andropogon’s body of national and international work includes early examples of innovative green strategies that have withstood the test of time. The firm was proud to be honored as the 2018 ASLA Landscape Firm Award in recognition of its work.

Latinx-Owned

Alday Art Studio – Hendersonville, NC

Sarah Elliott Alday ’14
Phone: (828) 782-9279
Email: aldayartstudio@gmail.com
Website
Social Media: @aldayartstudio

Our Studio offers Murals, Tattoos, Piercings, Tooth Gems, Fairy Hair, Logos, Graphic Design, Fine Art, & Custom Art Commissions. Owners Sarah Elliott Alday & Esaü Garcia Alday, and their son Azül Elliott Alday reside in Asheville, NC and have traveled throughout the Southeast, painting murals for almost six years, and are thankful to currently create with a team of four additional artists, at Alday Art Studio in Hendersonville, NC. Contact Us to Design a Custom Creative Project for You! Grateful to Everyone for their Support! All the Gratitude, Creativity & Joy to You All Infinitely! May you all have a sweet Now always!
Latinx-Owned, Woman-Owned

Functional Heirlooms

Wendy (Thoreson) Eggerman ’12
Email: Functionalheirloommaker@gmail.com
Website
Social Media: @functionalheirlooms

Wendy makes everyday pottery to brighten your day and elevate the moment. Known for her matte earthy colors and surfaces inspired by the patina of antiques, these pots are truly one of a kind.

Latinx-Owned, Woman-Owned

Little River District Studios, LLC – Asheville, NC

Kathryn Beattie ’87
Phone: (828) 275-2405
Email: Leadinggreendist@aol.com

LRD Studios provides individual studio spaces partitioned within a large older (but completely updated) building off Glendale Ave. This is a working studio, not zoned for retail or public access, though sales by appointment are fine. Washout sink, kitchenette, WiFi included for everyone’s use. 24/7access, security DVR on premises.

LGBTQIA+ Owned, Woman-Owned

Moon Rabbit Craft – Black Mountain, NC

Stefanie Riggs ’15
Phone: (630) 914-4526
Email: Moonrabbitcraft@gmail.com
Social Media: @moonrabbitcraft

Introducing Moon Rabbit Craft, a unique artisanal venture founded by Stefanie in the charming town of Black Mountain, NC. Specializing in handwoven and naturally dyed creations, Stefanie’s dedication to her craft shines through in each piece she meticulously creates. From unique cowls to elegant scarves, her items feature natural fibers beautifully dyed with materials like indigo and black walnut, reflecting a harmonious blend of nature and artistry. With a passion for preserving traditional techniques and a love for the environment, Moon Rabbit Craft offers a collection that embraces both authenticity and sustainability.

Woman-Owned

Oh Possum Outlaw

Elaina Blount ’20
Phone: (704) 689-8343
Email: elainablount2020@gmail.com
Instagram: @ohpossumoutlaw

Screenprinted designs on Vintage/thrifted clothing, for Opossum lovers and weird art appreciators.

Woman-Owned

Papercraft Miracles LLC – Buffalo, NY

Janna Willoughby-Lohr ’04
Phone: (855) 472-7375
Email: info@papercraftmiracles.com
Instagram/Facebook/TikTok: @papercraftmiracles
Twitter/Pinterest: @papermiracle
Website

Papercraft Miracles is an eco-friendly handmade paper art company. They make magical things out of paper that bring meaning and connection to people’s lives. They create handmade papers & stationery, paper flowers, handbound books and plantable seed bombs that grow when planted in the ground. Specializing in sustainable weddings and events, corporate orders and custom projects.

LGBTQIA+ Owned, Woman-Owned

Polly on the Avenue – Atlanta, GA

Polly Sherrill ’82
Phone: (404) 524-2016
Instagram: @Pollythepotter
Website

Bright colored wheel thrown functional pottery

Woman-Owned

SIOSI Design – Bloomington, IN

Ivy Siosi ’05
Phone: (812) 345-8181
Email: siosidesign@gmail.com
Social Media: @siosidesign
Website

SIOSI is Audi and Ivy – a two woman team who blur the lines between life, work, and art. They are artists, collaborators, and in love.

SIOSI has been designing and making furniture since 2012. The duo leans towards Scandinavian inspired design, but are known to color outside of the lines. Ultimately, it’s all about the details, clean lines, and respect for mother nature. All lumber is sustainably sourced, slab pieces come from trees at the end of their life cycle, and finishes are low VOC and kid safe.

LGBTQIA+ Owned, Woman-Owned

Harvest Sun Construction, LLC – Edgewood, NM

David Patterson ’89
Phone:‬ (505) 239-8829
Email: dnpatt@hubwest.com
Website

Harvest Sun Construction, LLC is a residential remodeling company based in Edgewood, NM doing work in the Albuquerque and East Mountain areas of New Mexico. Dave has been in business since 2004 and has done large and small projects. He currently focuses on small to medium remodeling projects such as bathrooms, kitchens, flooring and decks. He believes in doing the job right the first time and listening to the clients wishes and concerns, which in turn has led to the majority of jobs being repeat customers and through word of mouth.

Jade Mountain Builders – Asheville, NC

Hans Doellgast ’00
Phone:‬ (828) 216-3948
Email: hans@jademountainbuilders.com
Website
Instagram: jade_mountain_builders

We are a dedicated team of conscientious craftsmen and women who handle every aspect of the home building process from grading the site to finish carpentry. Our distinct team-oriented approach allows our craftsmen to pour the best of their craft into every detail of your new home or remodel, which results in dreams realized by our clients, and unparalleled examples of craftsmanship in each detail of the projects we undertake.

JAG and Associates Construction, Inc – Asheville, NC

Jody Guokas ’22
Phone:‬ (828) 252-4205
Email: info@JAGGreen.com
Website

A Custom home builder serving Asheville and the surrounding area with a focus on green building and sustainability.

Shelterwood Construction – Fayston, VT

Colin Lindberg ’01
Phone:‬ (802) 793-2028
Email: Colin@Shelterwoodconstruction.com
Website

Shelterwood Construction is a custom residential homebuilder focusing exclusively on building energy efficient, net-zero, homes for clients in central Vermont.

AlexanderHancock Associates

Jacob Ratliff ’18
Phone:‬ (704) 892-5097
Email: jacob@alexanderhancock.com
Website

AlexanderHancock Associates is a boutique management consulting and training firm that has helped 150+ organizations improve performance through helping managers confidently and effectively have strategic conversations with their direct reports. Since its founding in 1990, AlexanderHancock has trained over 4,000 managers in Fortune 500 companies, and has an extensive track record of measurable and sustained results. AlexanderHancock’s most popular training programs include “Improving Performance,” “Coaching & Developing Your Team,” “Influencing Across the Organization,” and “Writing for Results.”

LGBTQIA+ Owned

Western Integrated Systems – Oakland, CA

Jim Hughes ’61
Phone:‬ (415) 989-1777 x 714
Email: jim.hughes@westint.com
Website

WIS is a reseller of software and hardware products for various EMC applications and professional services. WIS was founded in 1981 with offices in AZ and CA. We have an extensive customer base in the Western area of the US. Our products and services serve customers in many industries in the government sector (Federal, State, County and City), commercial entities and educational institutions.

Sales/Support of Document Imaging/Workflow/Document Capture/Data Mining Application Software

Veteran-Owned

Stretch-n-Grow – Wilmington,NC

Liz Batson ’99
Phone:‬ (910) 343-9297
Email: sngwilm@gmail.com
Website

Fabulously Fun Fitness for Happy Healthy Kids. Group exercise for preschool age children.

Woman-Owned

Flowers by Alana – Estacada, OR

Alana Weintraub ’06
Phone:‬ (850) 450-9411
Email: alana.prana@gmail.com
Facebook
Instagram
Website

Flowers by Alana is a boutique floral design studio servicing Oregon and Washington clients with romantic, garden-inspired event flowers. We specialize in weddings, funerals, corporate events, and also teach seasonal flower design courses in our studio.

LGBTQIA+ Owned, Woman-Owned

Pensacola Parade People LLC – Pensacola, FL

Audrey Preston ’04
Phone:‬ (850) 696-7566
Email: info@paradepeople.com
Facebook
Website

Pensacola Parade People, located in Pensacola, FL, is the city’s only store dedicated to parade supplies. Carrying a wide variety of Mardi Gras beads, throws, decorations, and wearable items, PPP has the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices. Parade People is open to the public October through May annually and online year-round.

Woman-Owned

ALFIE – Asheville, NC

Jon Sarver ’94
Phone:‬ (828) 776-8632
Email: Jon@alfieloans.com
Website

ALFIE is a community-based private debt fund that provides construction financing for real estate projects in NC and SC.

Boonville Barn Collective – Boonville, CA

Gideon Burdick ’10
Phone:‬ (707) 901-7110
Email: gideon@boonvillebarn.com
Social Media: @boonvillebarn
Website

Boonville Barn Collective is a woman-owned farm that’s been producing unique chile powders since 2012 in the resource-rich Anderson Valley in Northern California, including our signature Piment d’Ville.

In addition to chiles, Boonville Barn grows a plethora of dry beans, olive oil, and for those lucky enough to live close by, fresh strawberries.

Woman-Owned

Budgies Bakeshop – Candler, NC

Brianna Perras McColl ’11 and James McColl ’12
Phone: (828) 365-8441
Email: Budgiesbakeshop@gmail.com
Website
Facebook: facebook.com/budgiesbakeshopp | Instagram: @budgiesbakeshop

Family owned from scratch bakery and coffee shop committed to being a welcoming and safe space for everyone.

LGBTQIA+ Owned, Woman-Owned

Fonta Flora Brewery – Morganton, NC

Todd Boera ’08
Phone: (828) 475-7501
Email: todd@fontaflora.com
Facebook: @fontaflorabrewery | Instagram: @fontaflorabrew
Website

Fonta Flora Brewery integrates the soul of agriculture with the artisanship of zymurgy to create a menagerie of rustic and savory libations. With an emphasis on seasonal flora, Fonta Flora brings English tradition and Belgian inspiration to the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina.

Fonta Flora utilizes local artists to help conceptualize the notion that fermentation is yet another medium for creating art. This uniquely artisan approach to beer yields a sustainable product filled with culture from our very own community. Locations in Morganton, Nebo, and Charlotte.

Leading Green Distributing, Inc – Asheville, NC

Kathryn Beattie ’87
Phone: (828) 275-2405
Email: Leadinggreendist@aol.com

Leading Green provides refrigerated transportation of locally produced goods, and regional pickup and delivery for local distributors. Routes to restaurants, stores, distribution centers within 5 hours of Asheville. Also provide recycling of difficult materials to businesses. Reasonable rates, sustainably managed to keep fewer vehicles on the road.

LGBTQIA+ Owned, Woman-Owned

Robert Rust Foods – Winston-Salem, NC

Adrian Smith ’11
Phone: (336) 692-4621
Email:adrian.smith@robertrustfoods.com
Social Media:@robertrustfoods

The story of Robert Rust Foods is 75 years in the making. In 1947, Robert (Bob) Rust bought a Cushman scooter to sell hotdogs in Shelby, NC. In 2022, Robert’s grandson, Adrian Smith, restored the scooter, founded Robert Rust Foods, and began making burritos and bowls, with lots of hands-on love, in Winston-Salem.

They still sell hot food out of the scooter at farmers markets, breweries, and other events, but their products can also be found in grocery stores across North Carolina. Their burritos are cooked, rolled, and wrapped by people, not machines. Each ingredient is carefully selected for flavor and texture. The burritos and bowls feature big, chunky ingredients and attentive care throughout the entire process. You can taste the difference.

Taproot Coffee Roasters – Hickory, NC

Alison Blount ’17
Phone: (806) 407-8348
Email: Hickorycoffee@gmail.com
Social Media:@taprootcoffee
Website

Taproot Coffee promotes interdependent relationships between neighbors by holding space for fresh ideas, new friends, and good coffee. The only coffee roaster in Hickory, NC, Taproot sets the standard for the foothills, roasting weekly in small batches, making quality accessible to everyone from the back of a renovated school bus.

Woman-Owned, Christian-Owned

828 Acupuncture & Apothecary – Asheville, NC

Josh Herr MS, L.Ac. ’99
Phone:‬ (828) 505-1189
Email: j.herr@828Acupuncture.com
Website
Instagram

Providing health solutions and pain relief with acupuncture & Chinese herbal medicine to families in Asheville, Hendersonville and the 828 area since 2004.

Campbell Endeavors, LLC – Hilo, HI

Nancy J Campbell, LMT ’86
Phone:‬ (808) 321-2209
Email: nancy@campbelllmbt.com
Website

Campbell Endeavors is the Medical Massage Therapy practice and fine arts provided by Nancy Campbell, LMT. She is also a continuing education provider for the massage community as well as a creative wellness in the workplace presenter for local businesses.

Woman-Owned

Community Herbals – Fairview, NC

Heidi Berkovitz ’96
Phone:‬ (828) 707-6681
Email: naturegal2004@hotmail.com
Facebook
Website

Heidi Berkovitz, BA Ed. is a clinical herbalist and educator specializing in locally sourced, grown and wildcrafted plant medicine. She offers a wide array of handmade herbal products, classes and consultations. A unique addition to her practice includes free book check out featuring herbalism and natural health, and the use of a variety medicine making equipment by appointment. Visit her website to learn more.

LGBTQIA+ Owned, Woman-Owned, Locally owned

Live Lively Yoga -Princeton, NJ

Sophie Schnitzlein ’20
Phone:‬ (908) 616-9552
Email: livelivelyyoga@gmail.com
Facebook | Instagram
Website

Live Lively teaches functional movement, social emotional learning, and embodiment utilizing a client based approach to enhance and celebrate wellbeing in all individuals. Live Lively shares both traditional and adaptive offerings however, we specialize in working with individuals who have intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities. We embrace a verity of modalities to share inclusive and adaptive wellness.

Woman-Owned

Rachel Horn Therapeutic Massage & Heartbound Botanicals – Asheville, NC

Rachel Horn ’04
Phone:‬ (828) 450-9696
Email: Abrahorn@yahoo.com
Social Media: Heartbound Botanicals
Website

Deep tissue Sports and injury massage and we have a line of CBD salves for pain and inflammation.

Woman-Owned

Windcrest Animal Hospital – Wilmington, DE

Morgan Dawkins ’92
Phone:‬ (302) 998-2995
Email: dawkinsdvm@verizon.net
Website

Veterinary Hospital provide general practice and ER care for cats, dogs and exotic species.

Pine Gables Cabins on Lake Lure – Lake Lure, NC

Jim ’80 and Robin ’82 Proctor
Phone:‬ (828) 779-3100
Email: pinegables@aol.com
Facebook
Website

Eight vacation rental cabins. Four historic cabins and four new log cabins.

Woman-Owned

Integrative Law Center – Burlington, NC

J Kim Wright ’81
Phone:‬ (336) 538-3100
Email: kim@integrativelawcenter.com
LinkedIn
Website

Shouldn’t your legal documents align with what matters most to you? They can. Integrative lawyers work with sustainable businesses to create contracts and relationships that reflect your commitment to people, planet, and profit. We bring those skills to other legal documents: wills, trusts, separation agreements, and more. Internationally known for her work with the Conscious Contracts(R) model, Founder, J. Kim Wright has returned to North Carolina to offer her expertise from coast to mountains. She also works with Earth Lawyers on projects that recognize our interconnectedness.

Woman-Owned

The Law Office of Three Merians – Brooklyn, NY

Three Merians ’94
Phone:‬ (310) 963-2421
Email: threeemail@gmail.com
LinkedIn

At it’s heart, legal negotiation is the art of bringing people together. When we want to start businesses, hire employees, or create business relationships, all parties want to be happy and successful. Your contracts and negotiations can reflect that mutual goal if they are conducted ethically and cooperatively. We specialize in small business foundation, consultation, and guidance. Licensed to practice in both New York and Georgia.

Woman-Owned

Molly Johnson Counseling – North Carolina

Molly Johnson, MS/EdS, LCMHC ’06
Phone:‬ (828) 394-1574
Email: molly@mollyjohnsoncounseling.com
Website

Molly Johnson Counseling is a private counseling practice focusing on relationships and attachment. Individual, couple, and family therapy services are offered. The core values of this practice are love, connection, and care for people of all identities and backgrounds. Reach out for a free consultation!

Woman-Owned

Nicola Simmersbach PsyD LMFT LPCC – Sacramento, CA

Nicola Simmersbach PsyD LMFT LPCC ’86
Phone:‬ (916) 952-8594
Email: denicola@drnicola.net
Website

California licensed psychotherapy practice

LGBTQIA+ Owned, Woman-Owned

Paz Counseling

Lily Paz y Miño ’16
Phone:‬ (561) 819-2685
Email: Lily@pazcounseling.net

Paz Counseling offers mental health therapy services to teens and adults who reside in FL. Lily specializes in working with people with anxiety, depression, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. She uses Exposure & Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Exposure & Response Prevention.

Brian Phillips Photography – Lebanon, PA

Brian Phillips ’98
Phone:‬ (717) 756-7667
Email: brian@brianphillipsphotography.com
Facebook | Instagram
Website

Brian is a commercial photographer specializing in real estate and commercial media, including 3D virtual tours, floor plans, drone photography, and walk-through videos. He also does headshots/lifestyle photos, event photography, and some portrait work.

Shutterbug’s Creations- Jessup, MD

Charlotte Hayes ’03
Phone:‬ (919) 699-4599
Email: spyder.bug@gmail.com
Facebook | Instagram
Website

Shutterbug’s Creations specializes in fun family and wedding photography with the professional touch of 20+ years of experience combined with a artist’s background. The result is stunning photography that captures personalities, expressions, and special moments, not just “cheese” smiles.

Woman-Owned

Christy McFadden – Realtor at Greybeard Realty – Black Mountain, NC

Christy McFadden ’92
Phone:‬ (828) 215-7634
Email: christy@greybeardrealty.com
Website

I’m a local Realtor. I love working with buyers and sellers in WNC. I am loyal and dedicated to my clients. I love using my local knowledge, as well as my real estate expertise helping others!

Woman-Owned

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage – New Bern, NC

Al Mack ’76
Phone:‬ (252) 636-7962
Email: almackhomes@hotmail.com
Website

Realtor for the New Bern NC area. Waterfront and Retirement Home Sales.

Center Stage Dance Studio – Asheville, NC

Michele Mockler Lee ’73
Phone:‬ (828) 654-7010
Email: dance@centerstage1.com
Website

Center Stage Dance Studio is a top rated dance facility in Western North Carolina, with over 40 years of experience. Center Stage offers classes in a variety of styles for children through adults. Unique among among dance studios in the area our faculty hold degrees in dance, early childhood education or have performed professionally. The success of Center Stage lies in maintaining positive relationships with our students and forming a life long love of dance.

Woman-Owned

Daily Cycle – Asheville, NC

Erich Day ’96 and Sarah Hargrove ’97
Phone:‬ (828) 585-9329
Email: dailycycleAVL@gmail.com
Social Media:
@dailycycleavl #dailycycleavl
Website

We are a local family run mobile bike repair business that serves riders in the Asheville area. Our goal is to help make bike repair easy for you- we come to your home or work, so you can spend your free time riding. We support several non-profits that help get kids, women and families out riding.

Woman-Owned

The Gear House – Randolph, VT

Robin Crandall ’16
Phone:‬ (802) 565-8139
Email: Randolphgearhouse@gmail.com
Social Media: @thegearhousevt
Website

The Gear House is a bicycle and outdoor gear shop in the heart of Vermont specializing in sales, service, rental, and consignment. Winter months showcase ski sales and service, showshoes, fat tire bikes, and much more. The shop is welcoming to all ability levels and has a variety of local and state maps for multi-use trails. Stop in and say hi!

Immortal Gear Repairs – Asheville, NC

Reily Kennedy ’12
Phone:‬ (828) 435-3901
Email: immortal.gear.repairs@gmail.com
Instagram: @immortal.gear.repairs
Website

Immortal Gear is a soft-goods and hardware repair service company whose main objective is to extend the life cycle of recreational clothing and equipment. Immortal Gear focuses on environmentally friendly practices by offering durable sewing repairs, repurposing and upcycling of worn-out goods, promoting sustainably sourced materials and helping to keep synthetic “forever materials” out of landfills.

Along with helping the individual recreation enthusiast maintain and repair their well-loved outdoor gear, Immortal Gear caters to a significant but under-served customer base of outfitters, summer camps and school outdoor programs in Western North Carolina that have large investments in clothing and gear inventories. Those Inventories suffer from hard use and abuse, and Immortal Gear’s professional services cost-effectively extend the viability of gear inventories and eliminate the need for frequent and expensive replacement. Good for the environment and good for the bottom line, Immortal Gear is doing well by doing good!

Woman-Owned

The Hub Bike Co-op – Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ruby Simione ’18
Phone:‬ (612) 729-0437
Email: thehub@thehubbikecoop.biz
Instagram: @hubbikecoopmpls
Website

The Hub is a worker-owned cooperative, bicycle retailer, and also offers full-service bike repairs. The Hub strives to promote worker autonomy and welfare, as well as equity, diversity, inclusion, and environmental stewardship in the greater Minnesota cycling community.

LGBTQIA+ Owned, Worker-Owned

Windmill Bike Tours – Arden, NC

Charlie Talley ’81
Phone:‬ (828) 280-1260
Email: charlietalley@bellsouth.net
Instagram | Facebook
Website

Windmill Bike Tours offers small group bike trips for a range of abilities. Bikes used include both 24 speed hybrid and electric bikes.

The Netherlands has a network of bike paths of over 12 thousand miles. Lodging is on restored barges. Interesting fact: there are more bikes than people in The Netherlands.

In Italy rides are on quiet county roads. Accommodations are Bed and Breakfasts housed in recently restored farmhouses referred to as cascinas.

In 2024 offerings will include a bike and barge trip in France and self-guided trips in Ireland.

Dutch-American-Owned

Kids Seed Co. – Asheville, NC

Thomas Stern ’02 and Laura Gazzano ’03
Phone:‬ (828) 273-4323
Email: Kidseedco@gmail.com
Social Media: @kids.seed.co
Website

A catalog of heirloom garden seeds grown and saved in Asheville, NC.

Asian-Owned, Woman-Owned

Village Fabric Shop – Winston-Salem, NC

Kelsey Brown ’12
Phone:‬ (336) 893-8516
Email: kelsey@villagefabricshop.com
Social Media: @villagefabricshop
Website

Village Fabric Shop is a retail fabric shop specializing in sustainable apparel and quilting fabrics. VFS also carries notions, natural dyes, kits, and patterns. Taking inspiration from WWC’s Free Store, VFS has a Reuse Shop where customers can exchange gently used fiber craft items for store credit. The store also offers classes and summer camps.

Woman-Owned

Industrial Tape & Supply Company- Marietta, GA

George P. Whitman IV ’99
Phone:‬ (770) 422-1660
Email: gwhit4@industrialtape.com
Website

Industrial Tape is a premier converter, printer, and distributor of tapes and supplies used in industry.