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Alabama Small Business Development Center Network

Small Business Matchmaker and Resource Fair [6/9/2026 10 am to 2 pm]

The Birmingham office of APEX Accelerator of Alabama invites you to attend the  Small Business Matchmaker and Resource Fair on  June 9, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at  Innovation Depot, 1500 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203.
 
This event is being created with you in mind.
 
As an APEX client, you are working to grow, compete, and find real opportunities in the government marketplace. This event will give you a chance to meet other APEX clients, resource partners, prime contractors, companies, and organizations that may help you move closer to that goal.
One of the major benefits of attending is the opportunity to meet other business owners who may be looking for the same thing you are looking for, growth, capacity, opportunity, and the right partners. Some companies have experience but need manpower. Some have equipment but need administrative support. Some have certifications but need a stronger team. Some have relationships but need a partner with technical skills, bonding, insurance, licensing, or past performance.
This event is designed to help those connections happen.
 
You will have the opportunity to:
Meet other APEX clients who may be open to teaming on projects or solicitations.
Learn how teaming, subcontracting, joint ventures, and mentor protégé relationships may help increase your chances of competing for larger opportunities.
Meet resource partners who can help strengthen key parts of your business structure.
Gain insight on funding, finances, equipment needs, mobilization, and business readiness.
Learn how prime contractors may use protégés, subcontractors, and teaming partners.
Build visibility for your business in front of people who may need your products, services, skills, or capacity.
The goal is not just to attend another meeting. The goal is to help you walk into a room where business relationships can start, ideas can connect, and possible opportunities can become more realistic.
 
There is  no charge to attend.
Because we need an accurate headcount, please register or confirm your attendance by June 4, 2026.
 
To confirm your participation, please reply with:
Your name
Business name
Phone number
Email address
Primary products or services
Whether you are interested in teaming, subcontracting, mentor protégé opportunities, funding resources, or general contracting education
 
Please send your response to:
Tory Shumpert
Email:  tory.shumpert@ua.edu
Phone: 205 918 8836
This is a strong opportunity to build relationships, learn from others, gain visibility, and meet people who may have the missing piece your business needs to compete for larger projects.
We hope you will join us at Innovation Depot on June 9.

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