| Date/Time |
Subject |
Location |
Cost |
Register |
Wednesday
7/2
10 am-2 pm |
Bizmobile – Conecuh County
Coffee with Sylvia –10-11 am
An informal setting for business women to share successes and discuss business concerns.
One-on-One Confidential Business Coaching Sessions Available – 12-2 pm
If you want to start a business or in need of a loan or technical assistance contact the Women’s Business Center to make an appointment to meet with Sylvia Browder, our on-site business coach.
Facilitator: Sylvia Browder, Women’s Business Center |
Conecuh County EDO & Evergreen Chamber of Commerce 100 Depot Square Evergreen |
Free |
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Wednesday 7/2
12 -1 pm |
Loan Clinic –Mobile
Need capital to start or grow your small business? Is a Small Business Administration (SBA) Community Express Loan the answer for you? Community Express loans range from $5,000 to 35,000 with no collateral required for new businesses. Businesses two years and older are eligible up to $50,000.
Facilitator: Sherman Blosser, Women’s Business Center
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Business Innovation Ctr. 1301 Azalea Rd. Room 106 Mobile |
Free |
 |
Will Resume in August
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Bizmobile – Clarke County
Coffee with Sylvia – 10-11 am
An informal setting for business women to share successes and discuss business concerns.
One-on-One Business Coaching Sessions – 12-2 pm If you want to start a business or in need of a loan or technical assistance contact the Women’s Business Center to make an appointment to meet with Sylvia Browder, our on-site business coach.
Facilitator: Sylvia Browder, Women’s Business Center
Co-sponsor:: Grove Hill Chamber of Commerce |
Clarke County Museum Helms House Grove Hill Area Chamber of Commerce Grove Hill |
Free |

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Will Resume in August
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Bizmobile – Clarke County
Coffee with Sylvia –
10-11 am
An informal setting for business women to share successes and discuss business concerns.
One-on-One Business Coaching Sessions – 12-2 pm If you want to start a business or in need of a loan or technical assistance contact the Women’s Business Center to make an appointment to meet with Sylvia Browder, our on-site business coach.
Facilitator: Sylvia Browder, Women’s Business Center |
Olde Towne Coffee Co. 45 West 2nd Street South Coaching at Southwest Alabama Chamber of Commerce 139 Wilson Avenue Thomasville |
Free |
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Will Resume in August
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Bizmobile – Escambia County
Coffee with Sylvia –
10-11:00 am
An informal setting for business women to share successes and discuss business concerns.
One-on-One Business Coaching Sessions – 12-2 pm
If you want to start a business or in need of a loan or technical assistance contact the Women’s Business Center to make an appointment to meet with Sylvia Browder, our on-site business coach.
Facilitator: Sylvia Browder, Women’s Business Center
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Escambia County Industrial Development Office
406 S Trammell
Atmore
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Free |
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Wednesday 7/16
12 -1 pm
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Success Circle – Baldwin
A monthly roundtable discussion and mentoring group for business women. Meets every 3rd Wednesday.
Facilitator: Suzanne Luker, TimePlus Payroll
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Homestead Village
924 Plantation Blvd
Fairhope |
Free
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Wednesday 7/16
5-7 pm
Registration
Deadline
7/14 |
“Understanding the Certification Process” – Mobile
Are you a small business and want to find out about the Federal 8(a), SDB or HUB Zone certification process? Are you Interested in qualifying factors for becoming a disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) or minority business enterprise (MBE)? Do you want to know the advantages of being a certified woman-owned business and how to “use” the certification once obtained? If your answer is “yes” to any of these questions you need to attend this workshop!
Facilitator: Ken Schwartz, Business Consultant
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The Community Foundation of South Alabama
212 St Joseph Street
Mobile |
$35 |
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Tuesday 7/22
8 -9 am
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Success Circle - Mobile
A monthly roundtable discussion and mentoring group for business women. Meets every 4th Tuesday. |
Somerby of West Mobile 901 Somerby Dr
Mobile |
Free |
 |
Wednesday 7/23
11:30 am-
1 pm
Reservation Deadline
7/21 |
Quarterly Quorum – On the Edge of Success: “Avert Disaster by Being Prepared”
This quarterly luncheon series is targeted to professionals and their small business clients, leaders of the community and representatives from business and industry. Hurricane season officially started on June 1st. Do you have everything in place for your business in the event of a catastrophic event? This quarter’s program provides valuable information and suggestions on how to be prepared.
Make your reservation today to find out:
- How IT plays a role in disaster preparedness;
- How to secure data back-up and storage;
- What disaster recovery options are available;
- How to prepare for Disaster on a small business budget; and
- The importance of document imaging
Pre-registration is required.
Speaker Panel: Jeanne Croom, JRC Technology Group, LLC.; Lola Flippo, ACP-Inc.; and Yolanda Richardson, DIGIDRAFT, Inc.
Sponsors: BancorpSouth; Community Bank;DIGIDRAFT; Zevac & Lindsey, Certified Public Accountants Sponsored in part by: Carrabbas Italian Grill
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Carrabba’s
3917 Airport Blvd
Mobile |
$20 |
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Wednesday 7/30
12-1 pm |
BizReady – Mobile
Thinking about starting your own small business? Let our experts be your guide! Come to the Women’s Business Center’s BizReady workshop and find out how you can turn your dream into a reality. Learn about:
- The traits of successful entrepreneurs.
- The five challenges every business faces.
- How the Women’s Business Center’s services and programs can help you reach your goals.
Facilitator: Jacqueline Barnes, Women’s Business Center |
Business Innovation Ctr 1301 Azalea Rd Room 106 Mobile |
Free |
 |
Wednesday 8/13
5:30-7 pm |
Business to Business Briefing: ThyssenKrupp Steel USA, LLC – Mobile
This informative workshop discusses the ins and outs of doing business with ThyssenKrupp Steele USA. Mr. Boston will cover the present and future needs of the company and how women and minority owned businesses can be involved.
Pre-registration is required.
Facilitator: John R. Boston, Director of Procurement, ThyssenKrupp Steele USA
Co-sponsors: EXCELLenterprise, Inc. |
TBA
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Free |
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TBA |
First Step FastTrac® How to Start a Successful Small Business – Mobile
Thinking about starting your own business or need a business plan? Check out First Step FastTrac®, a practical, hands-on business development program designed to help entrepreneurs start, manage and grow successful small businesses. First Step FastTrac® uses your business concept as a case study – allowing you to evaluate and perfect your idea in a safe and supportive environment. By the time you finish the 9 session program, you’ll know whether starting or growing your idea into a small business is the right decision for you before spending too much time or money.
Taking Reservations Now for Next Class.
Call 251.660.2725 for more information. |
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$199 |
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