Gina Garrett’s journey into entrepreneurship started unexpectedly when she began baking cookies as a fundraiser for a family cause. The enthusiastic response she received turned her hobby into a steady stream of orders, and before she knew it, Gina was…
Rike's Tacos: From High School Dreams to Business Expansion and Community Impact Rike's Tacos is a family-owned Mexican restaurant that began with a single location in Ariton in 2019. The Tzanahua family, including brothers Anthony and Rike, had a vision…
Harvesting Success: The Collaborative Transformation of Mt. Moriah Farms In the heart of Dothan, Alabama, Mia Scott's Mt. Moriah Farms exemplifies the dedication to quality in its family-owned farming business, specializing in goat-based products. Yet, despite its excellence, the farm…
The Alabama Small Business Development Center started creating educational opportunities in Spanish during the summer of 2022 at the request of a community organizer who had been managing a social media outreach group and noticed the desire of the community…
Bernard Bedgood is a community member in Butler County who owns a landmark business in Greenville. Mr. Bedgood inherited "The wash house," as his father used to call it, in 2020. He says, "I stand on the shoulders of my…
Shaun Spivey spent his early years as a blue-collar worker, operating machines and not thinking too much about fashion. However, he found a way to learn basic graphic design skills that he could use to create stickers, signs, and a…
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…