What if you had a business that reduced waste and helped the environment? The Material Return in Morganton, NC is working to create a circular textile economy, taking back textile waste and turning it into new products. Bob Carswell, the Director of Research and Development for The Material Return, joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to discuss how his company works with manufacturers, brands, and consumers to keep waste from clogging our landfills. Plus we have an exciting edition of our Lightning Round and new small businesses you should be checking out. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!

Helpful Links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, The Material Return, Smartwool Second Cut Project

Small Businesses of the Month: Recycling Group, Knob Creek Farms and Creamery Economy Candy

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Many entrepreneurs consider opening a retail store…until they realize all of the expense they have to burn through before they can open the doors. Ruth and John Featherstone join hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange and share their story about how they started The Rose Thrift and More and how it fits with their non-profit which supports their local community. Plus we have our Lightning Round and highlight some small businesses you should be checking out. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!

Helpful Links From This Episode: The Rose Thrift and More, Manufacturing Solutions Center, NC Small Business Center Network

Small Businesses of the Month: Pleneri, Barger Printing, Bottega, Vintage Blue

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You need a lunchtime beer, but you have to go back to work? How about trying a non-alcoholic beer! Caleb Drown and Brian Garrison, founders of Bright Barrel, join hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange to discuss the startup of their new business and how they hit on a non-alcoholic beer option. Plus Caleb and Brian are on the clock for a Lightning Round of questions, and we share some small businesses that you should be checking out. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!

Helpful links: Bright Barrel Non-Alcoholic Beer, Manufacturing Solutions Center

Small Businesses of the month: Cinder Bistro, Neighbors 828 Artisan Kitchen Refibred

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