A.G. Gaston Business Institute

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

Get ready, Birmingham! 🎉
Our young bosses from the AG Gaston Business Institute are stepping into the spotlight at the The Market at Pepper Place!
🛍️ Come shop, support, and be inspired by the next generation of entrepreneurs:
📅 August 22
📅 December 12
⏰ 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
From handmade products to creative business ideas, these young entrepreneurs are building real businesses—and this is your chance to support them!
Bring a friend, grab some fresh market finds, and shop with purpose 💼✨

06/10/2026

🌟 Real impact. Real growth. Real opportunities.

When young entrepreneurs are given the tools, guidance, and confidence to succeed, amazing things happen. We’re proud to see Start Smart participants applying what they learn to grow their businesses and strengthen their futures.

Thank you to the families who trust AGGBI’s Start Smart program to help cultivate the next generation of business leaders. 💡🚀

06/09/2026

Get ready, Birmingham! 🎉
Our young bosses from the AG Gaston Business Institute are stepping into the spotlight at the Market at Pepper Place!

🛍️ Come shop, support, and be inspired by the next generation of entrepreneurs:

📅 August 22

⏰ 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

From handmade products to creative business ideas, these young entrepreneurs are building real businesses and this is your chance to support them!

Bring a friend, grab some fresh market finds, and shop with purpose 💼✨

06/05/2026

Strong communities don’t happen by chance, they’re built through collaboration.

When banks, nonprofits, and educators come together, we create real pathways to financial confidence for youth and families. This is how we move communities forward—together.

Let’s continue doing the work that makes a lasting impact. 💡

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

A six-week program. Expert coaching. A $2,500 grant upon completion. And only 12 spots available. 💼

The Renasant Roots 2026 cohort application is officially open. This capacity-building program — a partnership between BBRC and Renasant Bank — brings together business owners in Alabama and Mississippi for five virtual sessions plus an in-person graduation ceremony, covering the skills and tools needed to grow a stronger company.

This is a competitive program. If you are ready to show up, do the work, and invest in your business — apply today.

⏰Application deadline: June 12
🗓 Program dates: July 8 – August 12
Apply here → https://bit.ly/4wESXjZ

05/05/2026

Yesterday, the A.G. Gaston Business Institute kicked off Small Business Week with 11 of our Start Smart participants from I3 Academy High School, connecting them with local business leaders and giving them the opportunity to confidently pitch their businesses.

04/30/2026

Entrepreneurship doesn’t belong in one classroom—it belongs across communities.

AGGBI partners with:
✔ Schools
✔ School districts
✔ Nonprofits
✔ Community organizations

We bring entrepreneurship education directly to students—meeting them where they are.

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Interested in partnering with us? Let’s connect.