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The MBA spring cohort applications are open! Check out what one participant had to say about being part of the Fall cohort last year and then get your application in at https://lnkd.in/e4whpfam Mechelle is the Executive Director of Infinite Opportunities – a nonprofit organization committed to providing affordable housing solutions and addressing food insecurity for underserved communities in the Mobile and Citronelle areas. Check them out at https://lnkd.in/e2jb3wss #MobileCAN #BusinessAccelerator #MinorityBusiness #Entreprenuer

The State Small Business Credit Initiative administers $97 million in funding to small businesses in Alabama. Our team provides technical assistance for businesses wanting to apply for this funding. Schedule a meeting today: https://lnkd.in/eHEUXuSg #MobileCAN #SmallBusiness #BusinessDevelopment #Funding #SSBCI

Business owners know that it’s hard to find time to work ON your business while working IN your business. Harvey Hall is one of the entrepreneurs who participated in the @Melton_Center Minority Business Accelerator program last fall. As the President of Dream Builders CMG, he found the network and resources available through this program to be invaluable for his company. If you want this experience for your business, MBA spring applications are now open!! Apply at https://lnkd.in/eEkmXEiv Check out Harvey’s business at www.dreambuilderspllc.com #MobileCAN #BusinessAccelerator #MinorityBusiness #Entreprenuer

ICYMI: #InnovateAlabama Executive Director of SSBCI, Charlie Pond, teamed up with SSBCI program managers Rodney Sampson (InvestAL) and Walt Postlewait (LendAL) to record a webinar breaking down all things SSBCI! Whether you’re curious about LendAL's game-changing support for small businesses or InvestAL's vision for scaling Alabama’s innovation ecosystem through venture capital, this webinar has you covered. Pro tip: Don’t miss their insider tips and strategies for making the most of these programs. Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/gVyxWv-x

#12DaysofGratitude Day 1 of Gratitude from Innovation Portal In 2014 the Mobile Chamber took their annual #LeadersExchange trip to St. Louis. That trip, and a subsequent trip to New Orleans in 2015, laid the foundation for Innovation Portal. The leadership of the Mobile Chamber and the Mobile Chamber of Commerce Foundation recognized the opportunity for an incubator and accelerator to positively impact the greater Mobile region and raise up a new generation of entrepreneurs. From that vision and the groundwork laid back then, thousands of people in our community have been positively impacted. Starting first as a program of the Mobile Chamber, then as a part of the Mobile Chamber Foundation, Innovation Portal was able to build a team, programs, a facility, and much more! In 2023, the Portal began operating fully as an independent 501c3 organization, but even today the partnership with the Chamber through the MobileCan shows just how important our collaboration still is. Thank you to the Mobile Chamber and Foundation, its leadership, and board members throughout the last decade for helping our community step into this reality. You are a gift to us. #gratitude #MobileAL #entrepreneurship #GetStarted

L.A. is one of the entrepreneurs who participated in our recent Minority Business Development Program at The Melton Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation located at the University of South Alabama. MBD is designed to support a business idea or concept as the entrepreneurs learn how to start a business. If you’re interested in joining this unique program, apply here: https://lnkd.in/eDazcg9p L.A.’s businesses is Refresh’d – which offers delicious, invigorating beverages designed for busy professionals and go-getters who need an energy boost on the go. Their drinks provide a convenient way to stay energized and focused, perfectly matching fast-paced lifestyles. Check them out at refreshd.co #MobileCAN #BusinessDevelopment #MinorityBusiness

Our Business Development Navigators can help you navigate the SSBCI process, ensuring you can access the support your business needs. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow your business! Contact us to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDu86HQh #MobileCAN #MobileChamber #SSBCI #SmallBusinessFunding #BusinessGrowth

The Regions Foundation, a nonprofit funded primarily by Regions Bank, has given a $100,000 grant to support Innovation Portal’s TechAcademy by Regions Foundation, a business accelerator program designed to empower under-resourced business owners in Mobile and along the Gulf Coast. Read more. https://buff.ly/3D648ux

Attention business owners ready to grow: Take your business to the next level with our Minority Business Accelerator and Minority Business Development programs, hosted by the @UnivSouthAL @Melton_Center. ACCELERATOR: For established businesses ready to scale. DEVELOPMENT: For startups and early-stage businesses. Both programs offer: ● Expert mentorship ● Networking opportunities ● Potential funding opportunities These programs both start on 02/04/2025 and last through 04/08/2025, with a break during Mardi Gras. The application deadline is 01/13/2025, so apply now and don't miss your chance to apply for the next cohort! Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eEkmXEiv https://lnkd.in/eDazcg9p #MobileCAN #MinorityBusiness #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Development #Accelerator #Alabama

Take your business the next level with MobileCAN's Minority Business Development program! Looking to start your business? Our MBD program can help you with the skills, resources and opportunity to start and elevate it! What we'll discuss: ● Business Planning ● Marketing ● Finance ● Legal considerations The program starts on 02/04/2025 and lasts through 04/08/2025, with a break during Mardi Gras. At the end, you'll have tested your business thesis, understand the financials, and make a pitch for possible funding! The application deadline is 01/13/2025, so apply now and start your entrepreneurial journey! https://lnkd.in/eDazcg9p #MobileCAN #MBD #BusinessDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #Alabama