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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - Built to Last with Ruby Tuck
DESCRIPTION:In 2013\, Ruby Tuck founded Program Management & Technology Services\, Inc. (PMTS) in Montgomery\, Alabama. Over the next decade\, she built it into a competitive woman-owned 8(a) business providing IT and medical staffing — winning contracts across nine states\, growing her team by 70%\, and significantly expanding office space along the way. In 2024\, Ruby Tuck and PMTS were named Alabama Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. \nThat recognition didn’t happen by accident. It happened because of a series of deliberate decisions: how to use COVID-19 relief to maintain stability rather than retreat\, how to leverage the SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. program to build a real strategic growth plan\, and how to use SBA certifications as a competitive tool rather than just a credential. \nBuilt to Scale is SBOSS’s celebration of that journey — and a practical\, honest conversation about what it actually looks like to scale a small business in Montgomery. \nThe format is two parts: a 20-minute featured conversation with Ruby Tuck on what it means to Build to Scale — the decisions\, the pivots\, the programs\, and the mindset — followed by a fireside chat with the Small Business Administration on the specific tools\, certifications\, and resources available to businesses ready to move to the next level. \nThis is not a motivational talk. It is a case study with the person who lived it\, and a direct line to the federal resources that helped make it possible. Lunch is provided. The format is conversational. Space is limited. \nIf you are past startup and ready to grow with intention — this session was built for you. \n🏅 SBOSS Score: Stamp-eligible event. Check in within the first 20 minutes of the 11:00 AM start (by 11:20 AM)\, attend the full two hours\, and complete the post-event survey to earn your credit. \n Register Now
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/lunch-and-learn-built-to-last-with-ruby-tuck/
LOCATION:Dream Makers Studio\, 39 Dexter Avenue\, Suite 209\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking Events
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SUMMARY:Open the Door - Licensing Your Childcare Business
DESCRIPTION:There are people in Montgomery right now who are operating informal childcare arrangements who have the skill\, the space\, the love for children\, and the entrepreneurial instinct to build a real licensed childcare business. The only thing standing between where they are and where they could be is understanding the licensing process. \nOpen the Door: Licensing Your Childcare Business is a 90-minute working session for aspiring and early-stage childcare providers who are ready to make their business official — and for established providers who want to understand their compliance obligations more fully. \nThe session walks through the complete licensing pathway for both home-based daycare and childcare center operations in Alabama: DHR requirements\, the application process\, home inspection standards\, staff requirements\, physical environment standards\, certifications\, and how to maintain compliance. \nThis is the roadmap that too many childcare entrepreneurs have had to piece together on their own. SBOSS is putting it in one room\, in one session\, with the people who can answer your specific questions. \n🏅 SBOSS Score: Stamp-eligible event. Check in within the first 20 minutes (by 6:20 PM)\, attend the full 90 minutes\, and complete the post-event survey to earn your stamp. \n Register Now
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/open-the-door-licensing-your-childcare-business/
LOCATION:Dream Makers Studio\, 39 Dexter Avenue\, Suite 209\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260623T204450
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SUMMARY:Plate & Permit - Launching Your Food Business The Right Way
DESCRIPTION:The food business idea is rarely the problem. The recipe is solid. The demand is real. What stops most food entrepreneurs isn’t the product — it’s not knowing which permits apply to their specific business model\, which agencies they need to talk to\, and in what order everything has to happen before they can legally sell. \nPlate & Permit: Launching Your Food Business the Right Way closes SBOSS Small Business Week with a direct\, practical walkthrough of the licensing and compliance landscape for food entrepreneurs in Alabama — covering cottage food production\, food truck and mobile food unit operation\, catering\, and food product sales. \nYou will leave knowing exactly which category your food business falls into\, which agencies you need to contact\, what documents and inspections are required before your first sale\, and what the ongoing compliance requirements look like. We’ll also cover the business side: pricing for compliance costs\, where to find licensed commercial kitchens in Montgomery\, and how to protect your business with the right insurance coverage. \n🏅 SBOSS Score: This event closes Small Business Week and earns a stamp. Check in within the first 20 minutes of the posted start time\, attend the full session\, and complete the post-event survey. Complete all five Small Business Week events and you’re well on your way to Tier 3. \n Register Now
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/plate-permit-launching-your-food-business-the-right-way/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T130000
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SUMMARY:AFLAC Small Business Employer Benefits Workshop
DESCRIPTION:One of the most overlooked aspects of building a stable small business is understanding what benefits are available — not just for your employees\, but for you as a business owner. Most small business owners assume that employer benefits programs are out of reach until they reach a certain size. That assumption is costing them. \nThe AFLAC Small Business Employer Benefits Workshop is a free\, two-hour educational session designed to walk small business owners through the landscape of employee and employer benefits — and to show them what is actually available\, accessible\, and affordable at every stage of business growth. \nFacilitated by AFLAC representatives\, this session covers the full spectrum of benefits considerations for small businesses: what employee/employer support structures look like\, what free educational services AFLAC provides to business owners\, how insurance plans work and what options exist for small teams\, and how wellness benefits and eligibility apply to businesses of different sizes. \nThis is not a sales session. It is an educational workshop designed to give small business owners the information they need to make smart decisions about protecting their teams\, their operations\, and themselves. \nIf you have employees — or plan to hire — this workshop gives you the foundation to build a benefits conversation from an informed position.
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/aflac-small-business-employer-benefits-workshop/
LOCATION:Dream Makers Studio\, 39 Dexter Avenue\, Suite 209\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T110000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Competitive Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Every business operates inside a competitive landscape. Whether you know who your competitors are or not — they know the same customers you’re trying to reach. Understanding how to analyze that landscape is one of the most fundamental and underused skills in small business strategy. \nUnderstanding Competitive Analysis is a beginner-level\, one-hour virtual workshop led by Trish Jordan\, Project Manager at REACH Women’s Business Center. The session introduces small business owners to the core concepts of competitive analysis — what it is\, why it matters\, and how to actually do it for your specific business. \nAttendees will walk away knowing how to identify who their competitors are\, how to evaluate what those competitors are doing well and where the gaps are\, and how to use that information to sharpen their own positioning\, pricing\, and marketing strategy. \nNo prior business knowledge required. This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs who are new to competitive analysis or who want to build a stronger\, more systematic approach to understanding their market.
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/understanding-competitive-analysis-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Training
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SUMMARY:Intro to Constant Contact
DESCRIPTION:Social media algorithms change. Ads cost money. But an email list? That’s an audience you actually own — and for small business owners\, it remains one of the most direct\, cost-effective ways to reach customers\, drive sales\, and stay top of mind. \nIntro to Constant Contact is a beginner-friendly\, one-hour virtual workshop designed to help small business owners learn the fundamentals of email marketing using one of the most accessible tools available. \nLed by Trish Jordan of REACH Women’s Business Center\, the session covers how to get started with Constant Contact\, how to create professional-looking emails without design experience\, how to build and grow your subscriber list\, and how to use email marketing to build meaningful\, consistent connections with your customers. \nWhether you have never sent a marketing email before or you’ve been doing it inconsistently and want to do it better — this session gives you the foundation to show up in your customers’ inboxes with confidence and purpose.
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/intro-to-constant-contact/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260623T204450
CREATED:20260422T154753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T034928Z
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SUMMARY:Crowdfunding with Kiva
DESCRIPTION:Access to capital is one of the most consistent barriers small business owners face — and traditional lending is not the only answer. Kiva is a nonprofit that has helped more than 2.5 million people around the world collectively raise over $1 billion in crowdfunding loans. And it’s available to entrepreneurs right here in Montgomery. \nCrowdfunding with Kiva is a free\, one-hour virtual session led by Trish Jordan\, Project Manager at REACH Women’s Business Center\, that introduces small business owners to Kiva’s crowdfunding loan program — how it works\, who qualifies\, and how to build a successful campaign. \nThe session provides an overview of Kiva’s model\, how their 0% interest crowdfunding loans work\, what the application process looks like\, and what kinds of businesses have found success with Kiva funding. A Q&A session is included. \nIf you are starting or growing a business and having trouble securing capital through traditional channels — or if you simply want to understand all the options available to you — this session opens a door most small business owners don’t know exists.
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/crowdfunding-with-kiva/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T110000
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SUMMARY:Hobby to Hustle: Turn Your Passion into Profit
DESCRIPTION:You’ve been doing it for years — creating\, crafting\, coaching\, cooking\, designing\, or building something that people keep telling you is worth paying for. You know they’re right. What you haven’t had is a clear path from where you are now to a real\, functioning business. \nHobby to Hustle: Turn Your Passion into Profit is a free\, one-hour virtual workshop led by Trish Jordan\, Project Manager at REACH Women’s Business Center. The session is built for entrepreneurs who have a hobby\, a talent\, or a creative skill they’re ready to turn into income — and who need the foundational steps to make that shift with clarity\, confidence\, and strategy. \nThe session covers the mindset shift from hobbyist to business owner\, the foundational steps to move from passion to profit\, how to evaluate whether your hobby has real market demand\, the basics of pricing\, positioning\, and presenting your offering to customers\, and what it means to build a business that is both purposeful and sustainable. \nWhether you create handmade products\, offer a personal service\, have a creative idea you’ve been sitting on\, or have already started selling informally and want to make it official — this is the session that helps you take the next step.
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/hobby-to-hustle-turn-your-passion-into-profit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Training
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SUMMARY:The Success Circle
DESCRIPTION:Vision without action is just a wish. \nThe Success Circle is a one-hour in-person workshop led by Trish Jordan\, Project Manager at REACH Women’s Business Center\, designed to help small business owners do something that gets skipped more than almost anything else: slow down\, get intentional\, and build goals that actually align with where they want to go. \nThis is not a motivational session. It is a working session. Participants will gain clarity on what they are actually working toward\, build confidence in the direction they are heading\, and leave with a concrete\, structured roadmap to move forward strategically — not just urgently. \nThe Success Circle format creates space for honest reflection and peer energy — a room of business owners who are all at the same stage of wanting to move forward with more intention. It’s the kind of environment where the conversation in the room is often as valuable as the content itself. \nIf you have been running your business reactively — responding to whatever comes next — and you’re ready to step back and build toward something specific\, this session is the pause that makes everything after it clearer. \nIn-person at SBOSS Dream Maker Studio. Registration required by 8:00 AM the morning of the event.
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/the-success-circle/
LOCATION:Dream Makers Studio\, 39 Dexter Avenue\, Suite 209\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T110000
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SUMMARY:Start Your Business Series: Financial Planning & Budgeting
DESCRIPTION:Build a strong financial foundation. Gain clarity on startup costs\, pricing strategies\, and essential budgeting practices. You’ll learn how to forecast revenue\, track expenses\, and plan for profitability—plus tips for managing cash flow and preparing for funding opportunities. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow to estimate startup and operating costs\nThe basics of creating a business budget\nHow to price your products or services for profitability\nHow to create simple financial forecasts\nTools to manage cash flow and track expenses\n\n  \nCooperatively Funded by: \n \n\nInstructions: \nOnce you register\, you will receive the Zoom meeting information for the event
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/start-your-business-series-financial-planning-budgeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T110000
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SUMMARY:Start Your Business Series: Business Operations & Customer Experience
DESCRIPTION:Streamline how your business runs. Learn how to design efficient systems for daily operations—from managing inventory and vendors to setting up workflows and customer service processes. We’ll also explore how to create exceptional customer experiences that drive loyalty and referrals. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow to set up smooth day-to-day operations\nThe importance of systems and workflows for efficiency\nBasics of vendor\, inventory\, and service management\nHow to design a customer experience that builds loyalty\nTools and tips for customer service excellence\n\n  \nCooperatively Funded by: \n \n\nInstructions: \nOnce you register\, you will receive the Zoom meeting information for the event
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/start-your-business-series-business-operations-customer-experience/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T110000
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SUMMARY:Start Your Business Series: Taxes & Financial Reporting
DESCRIPTION:Stay compliant and informed. Understand your basic tax responsibilities as a small business owner\, including estimated taxes\, sales tax\, and key deductions. You’ll also learn the importance of financial statements and recordkeeping to stay audit-ready and make data-driven decisions. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nKey tax obligations for small business owners\nThe difference between personal and business taxes\nCommon deductions and how to track them\nBasics of financial statements (P&L\, balance sheet\, cash flow)\nBest practices for bookkeeping and staying audit-ready\n\n  \nCooperatively Funded By: \n \n\nInstructions: \nOnce you register\, you will receive the Zoom meeting information for the event
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/start-your-business-series-taxes-financial-reporting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T110000
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SUMMARY:Start Your Business Series: Marketing & Branding
DESCRIPTION:Stand out and attract your ideal customer. This session covers the basics of branding\, market positioning\, and crafting your unique value proposition. Learn how to identify your target audience\, create compelling messaging\, and choose the right marketing channels to launch and grow your presence effectively. \n  \nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow to define your brand identity and value proposition\nHow to identify and understand your target market\nBasic marketing strategies for new businesses\nHow to use social media\, websites\, and content effectively\nLow-cost ways to build visibility and attract customers\n\n  \nCooperatively Funded by: \n \n\nInstructions: \nOnce you register\, you will receive the Zoom meeting information for the event
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/start-your-business-series-marketing-branding/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T110000
DTSTAMP:20260623T204450
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T183534Z
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SUMMARY:Start Your Business Series: Finalizing Your Business Plan & Growth Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Pull it all together with confidence. In this capstone session\, you’ll refine your business plan and learn how to use it as a living tool for decision-making\, funding\, and scaling. We’ll also cover goal-setting frameworks\, growth strategies\, and how to stay resilient as your business evolves. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow to write or refine a simple\, effective business plan\nWhat lenders and investors look for in a plan\nHow to set goals and measure your progress\nGrowth strategies for sales\, marketing\, and operations\nHow to adapt and evolve as your business grows\n\n  \nCooperatively Funded By: \n \n\nInstructions: \nOnce you register\, you will receive the Zoom meeting information for the event
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/start-your-business-series-finalizing-your-business-plan-growth-strategies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Training
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