Northeast Alabama Community College Entrepreneurial Center

10/16/2026

💰 Whether you’re looking for funding to launch a new business or exploring short-term or long-term financing to help your business grow, Neighborhood Concepts may be able to help you find the resources and funding opportunities you need.

We are proud of our community partnerships and grateful for the opportunity to bring valuable resources, education, and connections to entrepreneurs right here in Northeast Alabama. You don’t have to live in a big city to access big opportunities!

👏 Here’s what Justin Christman had to say about his experience:

“Having an entrepreneurial center in Northeast Alabama that offers such valuable programs and opportunities for startups is incredible. This facility offers resources you might expect to find in a much larger city. Attending the workshop introduced me to a new resource that could benefit my business.”

So, how can the NACC E-Center help YOU? 🤔

💡 Do you have a business idea but aren’t sure where to start?
📈 Are you ready to grow but need guidance or funding?
🤝 Could your business benefit from new connections, resources, or expert advice?

What’s stopping you from stopping by to find out what’s possible?

You might be surprised by the opportunities waiting for you right here in Northeast Alabama!

📍 Stop by the NACC E-Center and let’s talk about your next move. Your business journey doesn’t have to be a solo journey!

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10/14/2026

🗣🗣🗣We hear it all the time from entrepreneurs and small business owners:

💭 "How do I market my business?"
💭 "How do I build my network?"
💭 "How do I manage my finances?"
💭 "Where can I find funding?"
💭 "How do I access capital to grow?"

🙌🏾Good news... there's a resource that helps address all of these questions and more.

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready offers FREE courses, tools, and expert resources focused on marketing, networking, financial management, website development, funding strategies, and growing a successful business.

And here's the part that gets our attention:

💰 Complete just two courses and you can become eligible to apply for a $10,000 small business grant.

Verizon has more than $1 million in grant funding available this year, and you only need to apply once to remain eligible throughout the year.

At the NACC E-Center, we're always looking for practical resources that can help entrepreneurs take the next step. This is one of those opportunities that's simply too good to ignore.

🔗 Learn more: https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/

Free business training. Free resources. Potential funding. Every small business owner should be taking a look at this opportunity.

10/14/2026

📣 Ordering Lunch Today!

If you plan to attend, please let us know as soon as possible. You may attend one or both sessions. It's your choice!

To ensure we have enough food for everyone, we need an accurate lunch count. If you registered but can no longer attend, please take a moment to let us know.

This is a free event, and lunch is generously sponsored by the NACC E-Center.

Don't miss this informative workshop! You'll leave with valuable insights, practical information, and take-home materials you can reference long after the event.

RSVP today so we can save your seat and lunch! 🍽️📚

Discover upcoming events at the NACC Entrepreneurial Center with the Entrepreneurial Center Calendar. Stay informed about workshops, idea challenges, co-create sessions, featured small business seminars, and networking opportunities designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owner...

10/13/2026

Coffee & Co-Create is back! ☕💡

Beginning Friday, October 16, join us at 8:00 a.m. for Coffee & Co-Create.

Whether you're a mentor, an entrepreneur-curious community member, an established business owner, or someone with a business idea and no clue where to start, this gathering is for you.

Maybe you don't have a business idea yet. Maybe you simply see a problem that needs solving. That's where innovation begins, and we're here to help you explore what's possible.

Northeast Alabama is full of entrepreneurs, problem-solvers, and innovators. You may not even realize you're one of them. Let's find out.

Come connect, share ideas, ask questions, and meet others who are building, creating, and making an impact in our communities.

We'll see you Friday at 9:00 a.m.!

10/12/2026

Indigenous Peoples have been entrepreneurs and innovators for generations, developing technologies, agricultural systems, and trade networks that sustained communities and shaped societies. From the invention of kayaks and protective snow goggles to sustainable farming systems that are still studied today, Indigenous innovation continues to inspire modern entrepreneurship and problem-solving.

Today, we celebrate the creativity, resilience, and leadership of Indigenous Peoples and recognize the lasting impact of their contributions on our communities and economy.

10/12/2026

💡This Thursday!

Every successful business starts with taking the next step. If you're curious about financing a new or growing business, these workshops are for you.

Learn what lenders look for, discover how to prepare your business to be loan-ready, and get the tools and resources you need to move forward with confidence. You won't leave empty-handed. You'll leave with information, materials, and actionable next steps to help turn your business goals into reality.

Join us!

Discover upcoming events at the NACC Entrepreneurial Center with the Entrepreneurial Center Calendar. Stay informed about workshops, idea challenges, co-create sessions, featured small business seminars, and networking opportunities designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owner...

10/09/2026

Turning an idea into a business or starting a business in affordable space is possible, right here in Northeast Alabama. Join us. [email protected]

10/09/2026

💰 Need funding to start or grow your business? Don't miss this opportunity.

If you're serious about launching a business, growing an existing one, or preparing to secure financing, this workshop is designed to give you practical information you can use immediately.

This is next week, and seats are limited.

The knowledge, tools, and resources you'll receive are absolutely worth your time and investment. The only reason this workshop is being offered free of charge is because we believe in supporting and strengthening our local small business community.

📅 October 15 at the NACC E-Center

Attend one session or stay for both:

✅ Financing Your Business
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

✅ Becoming Loan Ready
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

What You'll Walk Away With:

📘 FDIC Money Smart Business Book
💻 Business Resource Flash Drive packed with helpful tools and information
🤝 Free One-on-One Business Coaching
🍽️ Lunch Included

Most importantly, you'll leave with tangible information and resources you can take back, review, and use to move your business forward. Learn what lenders are really looking for, avoid common mistakes, and gain a clearer understanding of your next steps toward funding.

⚠️ Space is limited and registration is required.

If securing funding is one of your business goals, don't wait until it's too late to register.

🔗 Register today: https://neighborhoodconcepts.org/learning/

Discover upcoming events at the NACC Entrepreneurial Center with the Entrepreneurial Center Calendar. Stay informed about workshops, idea challenges, co-create sessions, featured small business seminars, and networking opportunities designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owner...

10/06/2026

💰 Need funding to start or grow your business?

Whether you're launching a new venture, expanding operations, or preparing to apply for financing, this free workshop series can help you understand what lenders are looking for and how to become loan ready.

📅 October 15 at the NACC E-Center

Choose one session or attend both:

✅ Financing Your Business (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
✅ Becoming Loan Ready (12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

Participants will receive:

📘 FDIC Money Smart Business Book
🤝 Free One-on-One Business Coaching
💻 Business Resource Flash Drive

🍽️ Lunch Included

⚠️ Space is limited and registration is required. If securing funding is part of your business goals, reserve your seat now.

Register here: 🔗https://neighborhoodconcepts.org/learning/

10/02/2026

Thinking about starting a business or growing the one you already have?

NACC Workforce Development, in partnership with Tech Goes Home Tennessee, is offering a FREE Small Business Class designed to help entrepreneurs learn the essentials of planning, organizing, marketing, and growing a business.

✅ Business Planning
✅ Money Management
✅ Marketing Your Business
✅ Business Basics
✅ Digital Tools (Google)
✅ Online Promotion Strategies
✅ Entrepreneur Resources & Support

📅 October 6, 7 & 8 and October 13, 14 & 15, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

📍 NACC Workforce Skills Training Center, Rainsville

This class is taught 100% in Spanish.

Participants who complete the class requirements may be eligible to receive a FREE Chromebook.

Register by contacting Silviana Garcia Vaca at 256-601-6821 or [email protected] for more information.