Small Business Resources -

Ecosystem Resources

Innovate Alabama Asset Map

The Innovate Alabama Asset Map is an interactive tool designed to help entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem builders identify and connect with programs and organizations that are shaping Alabama’s economy.

Create Birmingham

Create Birmingham offers a wide range of resources for creative entrepreneurs and small business owners — from free info sessions to cohort programs like Co.Starters and Create Consults, and even a revolving loan fund. Their resource hub for small businesses is one of our favorites.

Network Navigator – Birmingham

Network Navigator is a resource hub dedicated to small businesses in Birmingham. Check out their extensive list of resources here.

Forge is a co-working space for small businesses with programs, webinars and services. Sign up to be on their newsletter by emailing info@workatforge.com. Noted programs and services include their Founder’s Corner and mail box services.

Alabama Women In Business

A networking group of women-led businesses in greater Birmingham.

Birmingham Business Alliance Small Business Intensive

A 12 week cohort based intensive to prepare small businesses to scale.

Polaris Vanguard 4C Accelerator

A cohort based program for small and medium-sized businesses to prepare for access to capital and procurement readiness in construction, manufacturing, or technology services.

The Capital Collective

A cohort based program for businesses over $1m in revenue to get capital ready.