Ecosystem Resources
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.
Network Navigator is a resource hub dedicated to small businesses in Birmingham. Check out their extensive list of resources here.
The BBRC offers 1:1 business coaching and workshops, as well as providing micro-loans and support to get capital ready.
The Entrepreneurship Center serves as a convenor for resource-providing organizations, as well as providing 1:1 network navigation support. EC Bham also supports a cohort based program for small businesses in North 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.
A 12-week cohort based intensive to prepare small businesses to scale.
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.
This cohort based program consists of 4 courses in Accounting, Strategic Planning, Marketing, & Operational Management. In addition, accelerator participants will have access to bonus modules covering topics such as business legal structure, patenting, negotiating commercial leases, or becoming a qualified borrower.
A cohort based program for businesses over $1m in revenue to get capital ready.
On demand webinars to diverse-led small businesses.
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.
A networking group of women-led businesses in greater Birmingham.