A.G. Gaston Business Institute

09/16/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Bob Dickerson, Executive Director of the A.G. Gaston Business Institute! 🥳

Our youth entrepreneurs are grateful to be guided by your leadership, vision, and commitment to empowering the next generation of business leaders.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a year ahead filled with happiness, success, and continued impact! 🎂🎈

09/16/2026

Ownership has always been a pathway to freedom.

When young people understand how money works, how businesses grow, and how value is created, they gain more than skills, they gain agency.

Entrepreneurship education is economic justice in action.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from AGGBI! Today, we celebrate the power of hard work and the people who turn ideas into opportunities.

09/04/2026

Strong partnerships = stronger futures. 💼✨
Thank you to the organizations helping us equip youth with the tools for ownership and leadership.

08/03/2026

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 💼✨

07/30/2026

07/13/2026

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. 💡

07/01/2026

🔗 Connect, collaborate, and grow! The AG Gaston Business Directory is now open for young entrepreneurs up to age 25. Gain exposure, connect with peers, and access valuable resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level! 🌟

Become a part of our directory by clicking the link in our bio!
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