Programs and Initiatives that Power Small Business Success
BBRC programs are designed to equip entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and connections they need to grow and thrive.
The Construction Business Academy is an intensive, 9-week virtual cohort designed specifically for experienced contractors and subcontractors ready to sharpen their competitive edge. Led by nationally recognized industry expert Victor C. Tyler, P.E. the program delivers practical, real-world training on estimating, equipment costing, accounting, and contract readiness.
Participants will engage in hands-on bid simulations and leave with tools to improve profitability, streamline operations, and win more work. This is not just another training—it’s a strategic advantage for serious builders.
Week 1: Introduction: Business of Contracting
Week 2: Fundamentals of Estimating
Week 3: Estimating Equipment Costs
Week 4: Fundamentals of Construction Accounting
Week 5: PART 1: Financial Management: Calculating Markup, Overhead & Profit
Week 6: PART 2: Financial Management: Calculating Markup, Overhead & Profit
Week 7: Contract Readiness
Week 8: PART 1: Estimating & Bid Simulation Exercise
Week 9: PART 2: Estimating & Bid Simulation Using Spreadsheets
Equipping participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to accurately estimate project costs and submit competitive, profitable bids.
Jefferson County businesses are benefitting from the BBRC's relationship with Mastercard and the Strive USA program.
Start Smart is a four-month business literacy program instructed by a wide array of local entrepreneurs and business professionals explicitly designed for middle and high school- aged students.