ALABAMA Microenterprise and Economic Development Business Resources
Alabama A&M University Community Development Corporation
http://www.aamucdc.org
The Alabama A&M University Community Development Corporation (CDC) is a developmental entity that improves housing and economic conditions in North Huntsville and Madison County.
Alabama Development Office
401 Adams Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36130
Toll Free: (800)248-0033
Direct: (334)242-0400
Fax: (334)353-1330
http://www.ado.state.al.us
Most commonly know as “the” state agency for economic development, the Alabama Development Office (ADO) has one mission – simply to create jobs in Alabama.
Alabama Small Business Development Consortium
1500 1st Ave North, Suite R118
Birmingham, AL 35203
Direct: (205)307-6510
Fax: (205)307-6511
http://www.asbdc.org
A Small Business Development Center (SBDC) counsels and trains business people in a wide variety of business topics and provides comprehensive information services and access to experts in many fields. Counseling is provided free of charge to all small business owners. SBDCs develop and maintain partnerships among community organizations and local, state and federal agencies, providing a focal point for a broad network of public and private resources at the community level. SBDC partnership programs and activities serving small businesses have contributed significantly to economic growth in Alabama and across the nation.
Business Technology Development Center, Inc.
515 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL 35816
Direct: (256)704-6000
Fax: (256)704-6002
http://www.biztech.org
BizTech’s mission is to increase the number of successful technology-based companies originating in, developing in, and relocating to Huntsville-Madison County Alabama. We help technology-based companies gain access to mentors, group experiences, training, shared space, professional assistance, and capital that will move them onto the fast track to success. We sponsor and administer programs to nurture new entrepreneurs in operating their companies.
Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence
1301 Azalea Road
Mobile, AL 36693
Direct: (251)660-7002
Fax: (251)660-7004
http://www.ceebic.org
The Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence is dedicated to the promotion of entrepreneurship and self-determination in Entrepreneurial Economic Development through the exploration and implementation of innovative concepts of enterprise stimulation, start-up and growth. Established in 1993, The Center is a major expansion of the Business Innovation Center, Mobile, Alabama’s Business Incubator, and the entrepreneurial training and assistance programs which have been housed at the BIC since its’ inception in 1986. The BIC is under the joint sponsorship of the City of Mobile, the County of Mobile and the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce.
Central Alabama Women’s Business Center
2 North 20th Street, Suite 830
Birmingham, AL 35203
info@cawbc.org
http://www.cawbc.org
The Central Alabama Women’s Business Center is a project of the Schlarb Foundation for Women Entrepreneurs and is funded in part by the Small Business Administration. We serve a seven county area including: Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount, Walker, Talladega and Tuscaloosa Counties.
Community Service Programs of West Alabama
601 -17th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Direct: (205)752-5429
Fax: (205)758-7229
http://www.cspwal.com
Community Service Programs of West Alabama, Inc. (CSP), is a private, nonprofit, community action agency, created by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. CSP is dedicated to improving the quality of life for low-income and special needs populations in its service area. The agency uses public and private funding sources to develop and administer its various programs. CSP encourages participation in coalitions with other organizations.
Cooperative Extension Office, Alabama, Auburn University
109-D Duncan Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849
Direct: (334)844-4444
http://www.aces.edu
County Extension programs have been part of the Land Grant university system since 1914 when the Smith-Lever act was passed. The mission of the county programs are simply to take reserach-based knowledge and education from the land-grant universities to people in counties throughout Alabama who need it. More simply stated, the aim is to improve the quality of life for all Alabamians in areas of agriculture and natural resources, 4-H Youth, Youth-at-Risk, Community Resource Development, and Family and Consumer Sciences.
Decatur Business Incubator
1629 4th Ave, SE
Decatur, AL 35601
Direct: (256)341-4960
Fax: (256)341-4969
http://www.digitaldecatur.com/departments/businessincubator/index.html
The Decatur Business Incubator is a non-profit organization encouraging the development of new businesses and assisting local economic development. The Incubator is a facility where a number of growing businesses operate under one roof with reduced rents, shared services and equipment, and equal access to a wide range of professional, technical and financial services. Primary objectives of the Incubator are to assist start up businesses, help new businesses grow and create new jobs in the low to moderate income areas.
Federation of Southern Cooperatives, Alabama Office
PO Box 95
Epes, AL 35460
Direct: (205)652-9676
Fax: (205)652-9678
fscepes@mindspring.com
http://www.federationsoutherncoop.com
The focus of the credit union department is to provide technical assistance and training to individuals from low-income rural communities who have determined a need for low cost, community controlled consumer credit. Technical assistance is offered in the following areas: chartering, computerizing, non-member deposits, and business plans.
Innovation Depot
1500 First Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
Direct: (205)250-8000
http://www.innovationdepot.net
Innovation Depot, a business incubation facility and program that focuses on the development of emerging biotechnology/life science, information technology and service businesses, operates in partnership with the University of Alabama at Birmingham. A public-private economic development effort, Innovation Depot is funded by the Birmingham regional business community, the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham and other leading private foundations, UAB, the City of Birmingham and Jefferson County.
Ozark Technology Center
Ozark, AL
Direct: (334)774-4952
http://www.ozarkalabama.us/ozark/EconomicDevelopment/OzarkTechnologyCenter/tabid/70/Default.aspx
OTC is a multi-use small business incubator serving the seven counties of Southeast Alabama. Our Mission is to provide an environment that is conducive to the success and growth of new and expanding businesses, create regional job opportunities and expand the regional economy.
Shoals Entrepreneurial Center
3115 Northington Court
Florence, AL 35630
Direct: (256)760-9014
Fax: (256)740-5530
ContactUs@shoalsec.com
http://www.shoalsec.com
The Shoals Entrepreneurial Center (SEC) is a business incubator in which start-up and emerging companies locate during their initial growth phase. Business incubators are characterized by shared space, services, and equipment in a controlled overhead environment.
Tuskegee-Macon County Community Development Corporation
608 NW Dibble Street
Tuskegee, AL 36038
Direct: (334)725-8496
Fax: (334)727-9995
http://www.tuskmac.org
To facilitate successful strategic planning and vibrant community development opportunities in and around our historically and culturally rich cities/towns of Tuskegee, Shorter, Franklin, and Notasulga, as they interface with the larger natural landscape of Macon County. To reinvigorate a community of legacy and innovation, to maximize tourism, commercial, educational and inventiveness to enhance overall quality of life for the Macon County community.
