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Aug 26
The Long Partnership: Tanesha Sims-Summers, Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn Co.
Some businesses lean on BBRC once, at a single turning point. Tanesha Sims-Summers and her husband Clem Summers trusted BBRC for support again and again — through an accelerator early in the journey, a stabilizing loan during COVID, a national showcase with Square, and support through a recent equipment crisis…
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Aug 26
The Comeback Story: Angela Polk, At Home Auto Care
The Comeback Story: Angela Polk, At Home Auto Care Every entrepreneur has a moment that changes everything. For Lemard and Angela Polk, that moment came in 2020, when a corporate furlough during the COVID-19 pandemic became the catalyst for something entirely new. As part of BBRC’s 30 Years. 30 Stories.…
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Aug 26
The Story of the BBRC, Part 1: Thirty Years and Still Counting
The Story of the BBRC: Thirty Years and Still Counting By Bob Dickerson Executive Director, Birmingham Business Resource Center (BBRC) As the Birmingham Business Resource Center marks its 30th year, I find myself returning once again to the question of how to tell a story that is still unfolding. Time…
Alabama SBA Lending and Contracting Overview for Veterans
Info Sessions on August 12, 19, and 26
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Jun 25
Understanding Business Certifications: DBE, MBE, WBE, and More
For small businesses, especially those owned by minorities, women, and other historically underrepresented groups, certifications like DBE, MBE, WBE, and VBE can open doors to lucrative government contracts, private sector opportunities, and business development support. But with so many acronyms, it can be hard to understand what each certification means…