Noah Wilson

Noah Wilson serves as the Director of Sector Development at Mountain BizWorks, leading initiatives to support the growth of small businesses in Western North Carolina, focusing on Outdoor Recreation, Local Food, and Craft sectors. Previously, Noah held roles such as President of Emergent Opportunities Inc., where efforts were directed toward creating regenerative economies in rural communities, and Program Director at AdvantageWest, managing sustainable economic development grants. With a background that includes managing operations for a nature-based business accelerator and various positions in community and economic development, Noah has built a diverse skill set underscored by a commitment to sustainability and regional resilience. Educationally, Noah holds degrees in Sustainable Economic Development and has a foundation in ceramics, sociology, and history from Bard College at Simon's Rock.