About Us
Blue Ridge Food Ventures is a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) held solely by AdvantageWest. In addition to oversight by the AW Board of Directors, BRFV has an Advisory Board made up of community members who bring their various viewpoints and expertise to guiding the organization. View BRFV Staff and Advisory Board members.
Funding Partners
Special thanks to AdvantageWest Economic Development Group, The Rural Center, and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture for having the vision to fund the feasibility study that recommended the establishment of BRFV, and to the following funders who are helping BRFV be successful:
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"This kitchen facility’s potential is endless…BRFV has enabled me to open a production company with very little out-of-pocket cost."
Kim Austin
Carolina Culinary

Mary Lou Surgi, Executive Director
Blue Ridge Food Ventures
1461 Sand Hill Road
Candler, NC 28715
Located at the Small Business Center on the A-B Tech Enka Campus.
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ph. 828-665-9464
fx. 828-665-9471
Email Mary Lou
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