Shoals Business Incubator

10/15/2026

The holiday season will be here before you know it.

October is the time for small businesses to start preparing for November and December.

Read blog here - https://www.shoalsbusinessincubator.com/news/holiday-prep-starts-now-how-small-businesses-can-get-ready-for-november-and-december

A little planning now can make the busy season much easier to manage.

At the Shoals Business Incubator, we help entrepreneurs plan ahead and build stronger businesses.

Get your small business ready for November and December with tips for inventory, staffing, promotions, seasonal marketing, gift offerings, events, and customer communication.

10/14/2026

ServSafe Manager Course & Exam — November 30

NWSCC Workforce Development will offer its next ServSafe Manager Course and Exam on November 30 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This full eight-hour course and exam is designed for food service professionals who need ServSafe Manager training and certification.

Limited scholarships are available. For registration, fees, scheduling, and scholarship information, visit:
https://nwscc.edu/explore-programs/workforce-training/

If you work in food service or are growing a culinary business, this is a valuable opportunity to strengthen your food safety knowledge and credentials.

10/08/2026

Q4 is here. Is your business ready to finish the year strong?

Now is a good time to review:
• Revenue goals
• Expenses
• Marketing performance
• Customer follow-up
• Priorities for the final quarter

A little planning now can help you make better decisions, close out the year with more clarity, and prepare for a stronger start next year.

Read Our latest blog - https://www.shoalsbusinessincubator.com/news/finish-the-year-strong-5-things-small-business-owners-should-review-in-q4

At the Shoals Business Incubator, we help entrepreneurs plan, grow, and move forward with confidence.

Review revenue, expenses, marketing, customer follow-up, and Q4 priorities with these practical year-end planning tips for small business owners.

10/07/2026

Upcoming Food & Beverage Classes at the Shoals Culinary Center

The Shoals Culinary Center is proud to partner with Northwest Shoals Community College for upcoming Food & Beverage classes this fall.

Upcoming class dates are:
- Wednesday, October 14 | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Friday, November 20 | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 8 | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

These classes are part of our continued commitment to supporting culinary
education, workforce development, and food-based entrepreneurship in the Shoals.

Register HERE - https://nwscc.edu/explore-programs/workforce-training/

10/07/2026

Entrepreneurship by the Numbers

Small businesses make a big impact.

99.9% of U.S. businesses are small businesses, and they employ more than 62 million people nationwide.

Behind those numbers are entrepreneurs building ideas, creating jobs, serving communities, and strengthening local economies.

At the Shoals Business Incubator, we are proud to support entrepreneurs as they plan, launch, and grow.

09/29/2026

Food Truck Highlight: Fields Wings & Things

This week, we are highlighting Fields Wings & Things, a local food truck serving up flavorful favorites and crowd-pleasing comfort food.

From wings to other tasty menu items, food trucks like Fields Wings & Things bring variety, convenience, and local flavor to events, workplaces, neighborhoods, and community gatherings.

Be sure to follow Fields Wings & Things on Facebook to keep up with their schedule, menu updates, and upcoming locations.

Support local. Eat local. Follow local.

09/24/2026

Is your side hustle ready for the next step?

Consistent sales, repeat customers, and growing demand may be signs that it is time to get serious about pricing, finances, systems, and growth planning.

At the Shoals Business Incubator, we help entrepreneurs move from idea to action.

READ HERE - https://www.shoalsbusinessincubator.com/news/from-side-hustle-to-small-business-when-it-is-time-to-get-serious

📍 Shoals Business Incubator
📞 (256) 760-9014

Learn when it is time to turn a side hustle into a small business with tips for pricing, bookkeeping, business structure, marketing, customer systems, and growth planning.

09/22/2026

Entrepreneurship starts with an idea, but it grows with the right support.

At the Shoals Business Incubator, we are here to help entrepreneurs, startups, food businesses, and small business owners take the next step. Whether someone is just beginning, testing a new concept, building a customer base, or preparing for growth, SBi provides resources, space, guidance, and local connections to help move ideas forward.

Small businesses are an important part of a strong local economy. They create jobs, serve the community, solve problems, and bring new ideas to life.

If you have a business idea or are ready to grow what you have already started, the Shoals Business Incubator is here to help.

📍 Shoals Business Incubator
3115 Northington Ct, Florence, AL
📞 (256) 760-9014

09/21/2026

The Shoals Business Incubator was honored to host UNA Film Students working on their project, “The Final Arrangement”.

UNA film students are bringing a new senior practicum project to life with “The Final Arrangement,” written and directed by Artemis Griffie.

The short film follows two reporters working to expose a local mob that has been terrorizing their community. With suspense, investigation, and high stakes at the center of the story, the project gives these student filmmakers the opportunity to put their classroom experience into action.

We are excited to see local student talent creating, collaborating, and telling original stories right here in the Shoals.

09/17/2026

Fall events can be a great opportunity for food entrepreneurs, but not every event is the right fit.

Before booking, review the vendor fees, permits, staffing needs, menu options, packaging, food safety requirements, and potential profit.

A full calendar is helpful, but a smart calendar is better.

At the Shoals Business Incubator and Shoals Culinary Center, we help food entrepreneurs plan, prepare, and grow with confidence.

READ HERE - https://www.shoalsbusinessincubator.com/news/what-food-entrepreneurs-should-know-before-booking-fall-events

📍 Shoals Business Incubator
📞 (256) 760-9014

Learn what food entrepreneurs should consider before booking fall events, including vendor fees, permits, staffing, menu planning, packaging, food safety, and profitability.