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