Hickory Nut Gap – Fairview, NC

Amy ’00 and Jamie ’00 Ager
Phone:‬ (828) 628-1027
Instagram: @hickorynutgap | Facebook: hickorynutgapmeats
Website

At Hickory Nut Gap we value and respect the complex relationships between humans and nature. By using regenerative agriculture and ethical animal welfare practices, Hickory Nut Gap produces the highest-quality, best-tasting meats to ensure we all thrive from the ground up.

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

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

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.

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.

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 – San Francisco, 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.

Veteran-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

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

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

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.

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!

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

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.