small businesses

Small business optimism dips in August

The 2.5-point decline in the national Optimism Index erased all of July’s gain.

September 11, 2024

Sen. Britt celebrates Goldman Sachs’ investment in rural Alabama communities

Launch includes $3 million commitment to CDFIs focused on Alabama small businesses.

Jacob Holmes

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September 9, 2024

Innovate Alabama to invest nearly $98M in small business growth

Innovate Alabama is set to receive nearly $98 million to continue its support of Alabama small businesses.

June 20, 2024

Small business compensation plans fall to lowest level since 2021

A net 18 percent of small business owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months.

June 7, 2024

Montgomery unveils new tools to support small business growth, recovery

American Rescue Plan Act funding will go toward the creation of a “Small Business One-Stop Shop” and an “Access to Capital” loan program.

April 23, 2024

Innovate Alabama awards nearly $4 million in funding to Alabama small businesses

The program has expanded beyond the borders of Alabama, recruiting five new businesses to relocate.

April 11, 2024

Bridge + Root named Alabama’s Emerging Retailer of the Year

The Retailer of the Year judges were impressed with owner Aisha Taylor’s use of digital marketing and other promotional efforts,

September 19, 2023

Small business optimism up slightly, but inflation, labor quality still challenging

NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index increased 1.6 points in June to 91.0 but remains lower than average.

July 12, 2023

Innovate Alabama opening third round of SBIR/STTR supplemental grant program

The grant program supports Alabama entrepreneurs and innovators.

May 19, 2023