Birmingham Business Resource Center

06/19/2026

Birmingham's entrepreneurial spirit is something special. 🙌
From the first-time founder figuring it out to the seasoned business owner who's been at it for decades — this city is full of people who bet on themselves and show up every single day to build something meaningful.

BBRC celebrates every one of you. Your work matters. Your businesses matter. And this community is stronger because of what you're building.

🎉 To celebrate, we're giving away a laptop to one lucky winner!

How to enter:
Comment below and/or tag a Birmingham-area business owner who deserves recognition👇

Entries close Sunday, June 21 at midnight (CT)

🏆 Winner will be randomly selected and announced Wednesday, June 24.

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Open to Birmingham-area business owners 18+. One entry per person. This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook.

06/19/2026

Honoring history. Celebrating progress. Committed to the future.
Wishing our community a meaningful Juneteenth.

06/04/2026

They came in overwhelmed. They left with a plan. 🙌

The “From Overwhelmed to Organized” workshop proved one thing: AI is a real, practical tool for everyday business owners.

Attendees walked away with strategies to save time, reduce stress, and build smarter systems for how they run their businesses. The room was full of energy, questions, and more than a few “aha” moments, thanks to facilitator Chris White from Complete3 Tech Solutions.

Missed this one? Stay connected. More workshops and resources are coming your way.

06/03/2026

Talent is not enough to keep a business alive. Structure, financial acumen, and a solid foundation are what separate businesses that last from businesses that close.

Are you an entrepreneur serious about sustainability? Keep reading …

✅What: Pathways to Entrepreneurship: The Business Survival Playbook — Chapter 2: Building a Business That Can Survive

✅Who: BBRC Executive Director Bob Dickerson will help entrepreneurs identify weaknesses, strengthen operations, and build for the long term.

✅Register for this hands-on session 📅 June 18 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Bold as a Lion Studios | 1815 3rd Ave North, Bessemer, AL 35020

🔗Seats are limited. Register today at https://bbrc-pte-062026.eventbrite.com.

Learn what it truly takes to build a business that can survive.

06/01/2026

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

05/29/2026

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.