39 Dexter Avenue, Suite 201, Montgomery, Alabama 36104

THE MONTH THAT MOVES YOU SHOW UP. GET SEEN. GET REWARDED
Montgomery · May 1–31, 2026

We've been building toward this moment.

Montgomery is proudly celebrating Small Business Month all May long — and this year, SBOSS is doing something bigger than ever. From free workshops and expert speakers during Small Business Week (May 4–8), to district-level pop-ups in every neighborhood across the city, the entire month has been designed to meet every small business owner where they are and move them forward.

This month includes the SBOSS On Your Side District Series (May 12–29) bringing free resources, one-on-one support, and access to the Thrive Small Business Grant Program to all 9 Montgomery City Council Districts and Pike Road. Every SBOSS-hosted and SBOSS-partnered event is connected to The SBOSS Score — our new digital stamp card program that rewards you for showing up, with prizes including a fully sponsored billboard campaign for your business.

All events are free. No barriers. Just show up.

May 4–8, 2026 · Dream Maker Studio

Small Business Week

Five days. Five free events. All at Dream Maker Studio, 39 Dexter Ave, Suite 209, Montgomery — unless noted. Each event earns a stamp toward The SBOSS Score.

04
May
Monday · 11:00 AM
Before You Sign The Lease
Zoning · Pre-lease inspections · Certificate of Occupancy · Lease negotiation basics · Led by Pat McGilberry, City of Montgomery
Dream Maker Studio · 39 Dexter Ave, Suite 209
🏅 Stamp Register →
05
May
Tuesday · 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Plug In: AI Tools Built for the Business Owner
Live demos · No tech background required · Marketing copy, content, SOPs, customer communication · Led by Zac Lewis
Dream Maker Studio · 39 Dexter Ave, Suite 209
🏅 Stamp Register →
06
May
Wednesday · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Lunch Included
Built to Scale — Lunch & Learn
Featuring Ruby Tuck, Alabama Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year, PMTS founder & the U.S. Small Business Administration · 20-min conversation + SBA fireside chat
Dream Maker Studio · 39 Dexter Ave, Suite 209
🏅 Stamp Register →
07
May
Thursday · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Open the Door: Licensing Your Childcare Business
Full DHR licensing pathway · Home daycare & childcare center requirements · Inspections, certifications & compliance in Alabama
Dream Maker Studio · 39 Dexter Ave, Suite 209
🏅 Stamp Register →
08
May
Friday · 11:00 AM Virtual via Zoom
Plate & Permit: Food Truck & Cottage Food Licensing
Cottage food law · Food truck & mobile food unit permits · Catering compliance · Commercial food product regulations in Alabama
Virtual via Zoom — link provided upon registration
🏅 Stamp Register →
🏅 New This Year

The SBOSS Score

Show Up. Get Seen. Get Rewarded.

Every SBOSS-hosted and SBOSS-partnered event this May earns you a digital stamp through the StampMe app. Stamps accumulate toward prize tier drawings — including a fully sponsored billboard and advertising campaign for your business. The more events you attend, the higher the prize tier you enter.

3+ Events
Entry Tier
Gift Card
Multiple winners drawn · $50–$100 value
8+ Events
Spotlight Tier
Billboard + Ad Campaign
1 winner only
Eligibility & Rules: Must be a legal entity filed with the State of Alabama and hold a current City of Montgomery business license. To earn each stamp: check in within the first 20 minutes of the event, attend the full session, and complete the post-event survey. Only SBOSS-hosted and SBOSS-partnered events qualify. Prizes 1st come, 1st serve while supplies last. Only 1 Grand Prize winner. Drawing held May 30.






StampMe — Show Up. Get Seen. Get Rewarded. Download the app and earn digital stamps at SBOSS events.
District Outreach · May 12–29

SBOSS On Your Side

Education. Training. Support. Right where you are.

SBOSS is coming to your neighborhood. Starting May 12, we're visiting all 9 Montgomery City Council Districts and Pike Road — bringing free workshops, one-on-one consultations, and direct access to the Thrive Small Business Grant Program to the community centers and libraries nearest you. No registration required. Just show up.

District 1
Location pending
May 12th · Free · Walk-In · No Registration
🏅 Stamp Eligible
District 2
Crump Community Center
May 14th · Free · Walk-In · No Registration
🏅 Stamp Eligible
District 3
Chisholm Community Center
TBA · Free · Walk-In · No Registration
🏅 Stamp Eligible
Districts 4–9 + Pike Road — Locations being confirmed. Check sbossmgm.com/events for the full schedule as it drops. No registration required — walk in.

💰 Thrive Small Business Grant Program — Learn about grant funding available to eligible Montgomery small business owners at every district stop.

Coming Soon →

Lock In. Show Up. Get Rewarded.

Montgomery's small business community is showing up this May. Register for The SBOSS Score, find your district stop, and make this the month that moves you.