Five Western Carolina Food Ventures Pitch Investors

Maryland’s Student-Athlete Advisory Council took part in a cooking class designed to give athletes practical culinary skills, including how to prepare an adaptable stir-fry and build balanced meals. In western North Carolina, Mountain BizWorks’ annual Mountain Raise event gave five high-growth food and beverage businesses five minutes each to present their companies and needs to potential investors and supporters. The initiatives reflect different ways food can support people and communities: teaching everyday cooking skills and helping regional food businesses grow.