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Small Business Development
Small business development consists of three key initiatives. These initiatives allow Chamber members to network with one another as well as small business experts, economic development professionals and government representatives. For more information on each aspect of small business, visit the following sections:
Committees
Small Business Committee
Responsible for coordinating small business seminars and planning the
Chamber's annual Small Business Week celebration during the second week of
May. Committee membership is open to anyone willing to work on projects.
Annual Small Business Week Celebration
Held each May, this week long event features seminars, luncheons, a banquet, and awards program to recognize the achievements of the small business community in the Birmingham region.
Click here to learn more about this year's event and how to apply for the award!
To join the Small Business Committee or to learn more about Small Business Week, contact Patricia Mattison at (205) 241-8114.
Entrepreneur's Roundtable
Multiple groups of business owners meet monthly to share in confidence, their
business experiences. Open to any chamber member business owner, but
participation must be approved due to the confidential nature of discussions.
Executive Women's Roundtable
Recognizing the need for more programs to support the growth and development
of executive-level women, the chamber sponsors the Executive Women's
Roundtable Program. Due to the confidential nature of the discussions,
roundtable membership is by application.
Annual Entrepreneur of the Year Luncheon
At the end of each year, the Entrepreneur Roundtable program holds a luncheon inviting small business owners to recognize the Entrepreneur of the Year.
For more information on the Entrepreneur or Executive Women's Roundtables or the Annual Entrepreneur of the Year Luncheon, contact Meredith Davidson at (205) 241-8115.