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01 Jun 26

America Says It Supports Small Business.

America Says It Supports Small Business. Now It’s Time to Support the Organizations That Support Small Business. By Bob Dickerson Executive Director, Birmingham Business Resource Center (BBRC) For decades, Americans have heard political leaders, corporate executives, philanthropists, and economic development professionals extol the importance of small businesses. We are told…
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04 Feb 26

BBRC Celebrates Local Business Owners

Heroism Rooted in Need, Not Notoriety Too often, entrepreneurship is celebrated only when it reaches massive scale or national visibility. But dignity, service, and sustainability matter more than headlines. Heroism in business is not rooted in notoriety—it is rooted in need. Black entrepreneurs step into gaps others overlook. They respond…
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15 Sep 25

16th Street Baptist Church Bombing

On this day, September 15, 1963, as I walked home from Sunday school, I learned that the 16th Street Baptist Church had been bombed. Birmingham still sits in this position as the ground zero for the changes that were made after the bombing. We still think about the four little…
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28 Feb 25

Investing in the Future: Supporting the BBRC During Black History Month

Every year, when Black History Month arrives, Americans pause to reflect on the achievements and contributions of African Americans—visionaries who have enriched our nation’s heritage and championed social progress. This commemoration extends beyond remembering the trailblazers of the past; it also highlights the work of contemporary leaders who are continually…
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21 Feb 25

Carrying Forward the Dream: How Dr. A.G. Gaston’s Legacy Inspires Bob Dickerson and the BBRC This Black History Month

Every February, communities across the United States celebrate Black History Month—a time to reflect on the achievements, struggles, and enduring spirit of Black Americans. When we honor history’s greatest trailblazers, our attention often goes to icons of civil rights and social justice. Yet, there is another essential dimension to Black…
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07 Feb 25

Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: How Bob Dickerson and the Birmingham Business Resource Center Are Making History

In the tapestry of Black history, the narratives we celebrate most often revolve around the champions who propelled progress despite adversity—from civil rights leaders and groundbreaking educators to trailblazing entrepreneurs who reimagined what Black economic empowerment could look like. In Birmingham, Alabama, one such champion is Bob Dickerson, whose work…
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20 Dec 23

Conference in Review: How Mayors are Accelerating Minority Business Growth and Economic Equity

Background The 2023 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange and Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, organized collaboratively by NMSDC and the MBDA, was held at the Baltimore Convention Center Oct.22-25. The gathering brought together mayors and high-level federal partners to deliberate on the ramifications of recent…
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