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04 Aug 26

The Founding Story

The Founding Story When the Birmingham Business Resource Center officially opened its doors on November 25, 1996, it did not appear as a polished institution with a large budget, a gleaming headquarters, or a deep staff bench. It began the way many entrepreneurial ventures begin — with limited resources, enormous…
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03 Aug 26

The Story of the BBRC, Part 2: Thirty Years and Still Counting

The Story of the BBRC, Part 2: Thirty Years and Still Counting By Bob DickersonExecutive Director, Birmingham Business Resource Center (BBRC) The most recent five-year period has been defined by disruption, acceleration, and redefinition. The COVID-19 pandemic did more than disrupt small businesses; it fundamentally altered how they operate, how…
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04 Jun 26

Why the Birmingham Business Resource Center Exists

Why the Birmingham Business Resource Center Exists We are in the business of helping businesses get to yes. By Bob Dickerson Executive Director, Birmingham Business Resource Center (BBRC) In life, most people want the answer to be yes. Even as children, when we asked for candy, toys, or permission to…
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10 Jul 25

What Technical Assistance Really Means at BBRC

At the Birmingham Business Resource Center (BBRC), we’ve spent the last 29 years doing something that doesn’t always show up neatly in a business plan or a grant report: we’ve built relationships that are real. With small business owners who walk through our doors with ideas, questions, dreams, and sometimes…
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18 Jun 25

The Top 10 Hidden Realities of Starting a Business

Starting a business is often glamorized. From social media entrepreneurs showcasing success stories to motivational content encouraging you to “be your boss,” it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of entrepreneurship. But behind the glossy highlight reels are the unspoken truths that can make or break a business—and…
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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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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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