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Alabama Small Business Development Center Network

Alabama SBDC Small Manufacturing Summit & SBA Small Business Lender Matchmaker [7/10/2025 8:30 am – 2:00 pm]

Are you a small manufacturer or entrepreneur looking to launch or expand your product-based business? Join us for the Manufacturing Summit and Lender Matchmaker, a dynamic event designed to connect small manufacturers with funding sources and critical business resources.

Hosted by the Alabama Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Alabama State University in collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Alabama District Office, this event will bring together financial institutions, business resource partners, and manufacturing experts under one roof.

What to Expect:

Workshop: Learn how to prepare your business to access capital and scale operations

Panel Discussion: Hear directly from lenders and manufacturing support agencies

Lender Matchmaker: Meet one-on-one with banks, SBA lenders, and technical assistance providers

Networking & Resource Expo: Make valuable connections while exploring tools to help your business grow

Whether you’re just starting or ready to scale, this event is your opportunity to get answers, build relationships, and take the next step in growing your manufacturing venture.

Who Should Attend:

  • Existing small manufacturers
  • Entrepreneurs planning to launch product-based businesses
  • Businesses seeking capital for equipment, working capital, or facility expansion

Does Your Business Qualify as a Manufacturer?

If your business fits into any of the categories below, this event is for you:

  • Food & Beverage: Sauce, spice, juice, coffee, or baked goods producers

  • Agricultural: Nut processing, beekeeping products, farm-to-table canning

  • Fisheries & Outdoor: Seafood processors, bait/tackle makers, kayak builders

  • Textiles & Apparel: Custom clothing, uniforms, quilts, or athletic wear

  • Home Goods: Candle making, soap production, furniture building

  • Automotive & Metalworks: Auto parts, welding shops, CNC machining

  • Electronics: Small electronics or drone component assembly

  • Beauty & Personal Care: Natural skincare, hair care product manufacturing

  • Packaging & Printing: Labels, packaging, signage, or print goods

  • Sustainable Products: Eco-friendly cleaners, solar component assembly

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