CEO Jamie Miller spent 10+ years working for a major IT consultancy in Washington, DC, but wanted to leave the ‘madness” of Washington, DC; so that he could build a new business model that focused on the philosophy of innovation,…
The CARES Act legislation opened the door to disaster assistance for many nonprofit organizations, allowing them to keep their doors open. Camp Maranatha is a great example of how SBDC Business Advisors helped so many small entities, both for-profit and…
Like so many restaurants impacted by the COVID-related shutdowns, Francesca’s in Troy survived with a little guidance from the SBDC, and some well-timed assistance from the PPP. In 1996, Yanni Tempelis landed in the United States from Greece – Miami…
SARCOR, a civil engineering firm, has been in business for 12 years. This is not CEO Selena Rodgers Dickerson’s first business. She started her first business in elementary school. She collected cans to recycle then used the profits to purchase…
The 2018 Impact Snapshot highlights the economic impacts achieved by the Alabama SBDC Network, including over 200 new business starts, almost 1,200 new jobs, over $72 million in funding for small businesses, and $324 million in government contracts. The purpose…
Montgomery Moving Company Owner Named 2018 SBA Alabama Small Business Person of the Year Owner Charles W. Underwood II of C & R Movers, LLC Takes Top Honors, Finalist for 2018 SBA National Small Business Person of the Year, Celebration…
25th National B2G Procurement Conference and Expo features Jerry Ellison, Program Manager for UA's Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). Join us on Wednesday, January 24th, at the Benning Club. http://ttexpobenning2018.org The event is free and features an outstanding Lecture Series and…
GrowSmart is the signature program within Alabama SBDC aimed at entrepreneurs and high-growth businesses. Through five modules held one day per week for five weeks, companies learn the secrets behind self-analysis and management in the modern business climate. The Alabama Small…
What Comes Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday? That’s Right! Small Business Saturday!!! By: Thomas A. Todt, District Director - Alabama, U.S. Small Business Administration First of all, hope you had a grand Halloween and Happy Thanksgiving to you and…
TUSCALOOSA, ALA. --- Culverhouse College of Commerce’s Small Business advisor, Yolanda D. Johnson, received the “State Star” award from the Association of Small Business Development Centers in recognition of her contributions to serving Alabama’s small business community. The national association…