Birmingham Business Resource Center

05/29/2026

At the Birmingham Business Resource Center, connecting you to opportunities that help your business grow is what we do — and we have a great one to share!

Birmingham AI and Anthropic are bringing a free AI Training Day to Innovation Depot on June 12 (10:30am – 4:30pm CST). It is hands-on, practical, and designed specifically for small business owners with zero technical background.

This training is especially valuable right now — Anthropic just released Claude for Small Business, which puts AI to work inside tools you already use: QuickBooks, PayPal, HubSpot, Canva, DocuSign, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365.

Best fit for businesses with fewer than 5 employees and brick-and-mortar businesses. Free to attend — but registration closes June 5.

Register here → https://anthropic.swoogo.com/claude-smb-workshop-birmingham/rta

05/27/2026

The BBRC newsletter is your monthly source for business tips, workshop announcements, funding opportunities, and resources tailored to entrepreneurs in Birmingham and Jefferson County.

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Sign up at https://mailchi.mp/bbrc/bbrc-email-list-signup-page — because staying informed is one of the smartest things a business owner can do.

05/26/2026

It’s easy to believe that every successful business owner has it all figured out. The truth? Most are learning, pivoting, and recalibrating in real time.

At BBRC, we see it every day — growth doesn’t come from perfection. It comes from progress.

Building a business isn’t about checking every box. It’s about making intentional decisions that move your business forward.

That's exactly what our business advisors are here to help you do. Whether you're navigating a challenge, planning your next move, or just need a sounding board — let's talk. Schedule a free appointment with a BBRC business advisor today. 💼

🔗 Book your appointment: https://mybbrc.biz

05/25/2026

Today we honor those who served — and we don't take that lightly.

Many of Birmingham's boldest entrepreneurs are veterans who brought the same discipline, resilience, and leadership from their service into their businesses. Today, we salute all who served and all who sacrificed.

BBRC is proud to support veteran-owned businesses in our community. Happy Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Your next level in business may depend on what you learn in this room. 💼

Meet the Banker — presented by Birmingham Business Resource Center and Regions Bank — is not your typical networking event. It's a real conversation with banking professionals designed to help you:
▪ Understand how banks evaluate risk
▪ Strengthen your financial position
▪ Avoid common funding mistakes

Build the banking relationship your business deserves.
🗓 Thursday, June 11 ⏰ 11 AM – 12 PM 🏢 Innovation Depot

Space is limited. Register today and come ready to grow.
🔗 https://bbrc-mtb-062026.eventbrite.com

Strong businesses don’t wait until they need capital to build banking relationships — they build them early.

05/20/2026

If you're running your business without a trusted advisor in your corner, you're leaving support — and possibly money — on the table. 💰

BBRC offers free one-on-one business counseling to entrepreneurs in Birmingham and Jefferson County. One-on-one coaching. Workshops. Funding options with favorable terms. Real support from people who understand what it takes to build a business.

For 30 years, BBRC has been the go-to resource for entrepreneurs at every stage — from startup to scale.

Ready to talk? Schedule your appointment at https://mybbrc.biz/.

05/07/2026

Revenue is up. But profit is not. Sound familiar? 📉
When a business is generating income but not retaining earnings, the answer is almost always hiding somewhere in the financial statements — and most business owners are not looking in the right places.

Here is how to use your Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement to find exactly where your money is going.

Save this post. Then schedule time this week to pull your reports.

👉 BBRC offers free business counseling to help growing businesses find the gaps. Book an appointment: https://form.jotform.com/Tamika_tmcneal/call-to-action---bbrc-site

05/06/2026

Working Capital Wednesday: Accounting Edition is happening TODAY at 4:00 PM — VIRTUALLY! 🌧️ Weather can't stop us, and neither can distance.

No commute. No parking. No excuses. 💻

📲 Register at https://bbrc-wcwmay2026.eventbrite.com/ and we'll send you the Zoom info!

Many business owners are losing opportunities, struggling with cash flow, or making decisions without fully understanding their numbers — this session is for YOU.

Today you'll learn how to:
✅ Understand your business financials and reporting
✅ Know what lenders are REALLY looking for
✅ Identify financial blind spots hurting your bottom line
✅ Ensure you have the right accounting support

This conversation is too important to miss!