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SUMMARY:2026 Small Business Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The City of Montgomery and the Montgomery County Commission\, in partnership with Access Montgomery\, SBOSS Montgomery\, and Economic Development\, proudly present the 2026 Small Business Awards Ceremony — a signature celebration honoring the entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, and local leaders helping shape Montgomery’s economic future. \nHosted at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts\, this annual awards ceremony recognizes the businesses that continue to create jobs\, serve residents\, strengthen neighborhoods\, and bring new energy to Montgomery’s small business community. \nThe evening will begin with an opening reception at 5:00 PM\, giving guests\, nominees\, community partners\, and local leaders an opportunity to mingle\, connect\, and celebrate Montgomery’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. The formal awards ceremony will begin at 6:00 PM and is expected to conclude at 8:00 PM. \nMore than an awards program\, the 2026 Small Business Awards Ceremony is a community celebration of resilience\, excellence\, innovation\, and impact. From emerging entrepreneurs to established business owners\, this event shines a spotlight on the people and businesses helping Montgomery grow\, compete\, and thrive. \nGuests are invited to join us for an evening of recognition\, connection\, and celebration as we honor the businesses and leaders making Montgomery a stronger place to live\, work\, and grow. \nRSVP for the Ceremony → \n\n 
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/2026-small-business-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts\, 1 Museum Drive\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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SUMMARY:AI Without the Overwhelm
DESCRIPTION:AI is everywhere—but figuring out where it actually fits into your business can feel like another task on an already full plate.\n\nAI Without the Overwhelm is a practical\, beginner-friendly workshop designed to help small business owners understand how AI can save time\, simplify everyday tasks\, and support the work they are already doing. \nNo coding. No technical background. No endless list of tools. \nInstead\, we’ll start with your business. \nDuring this session\, participants will explore how AI can support areas such as: \n\nMarketing and content creation\nEmails and customer communication\nResearch and business planning\nAdministrative tasks\nDocument development\nEveryday productivity\n\nWe’ll also look at how to identify the right AI tools for your needs\, communicate with AI more effectively\, and determine where AI makes sense—and where it doesn’t. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nWhat AI is and how small businesses are using it\nHow to identify tasks where AI may save you time\nHow to select AI tools based on your business needs\nPractical prompting techniques\nWays to incorporate AI into everyday business activities\nHow to begin using AI without becoming overwhelmed by the technology\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis workshop is designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are: \n\nCompletely new to AI\nUsing tools like ChatGPT occasionally but want to get more value from them\nUnsure which AI tools are right for their business\nLooking for ways to reduce repetitive work and improve productivity\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/ai-without-the-overwhelm/
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:20260921T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T190000
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SUMMARY:Plate & Permit: Food Truck Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:Plate & Permit: Food Truck Accelerator is a one-week intensive for Montgomery food entrepreneurs who are ready to move from kitchen to curb.\nOver five days at Dream Makers Studio\, current and aspiring food truck and restaurant owners work through what it actually takes to launch and operate a mobile food business in Montgomery the right way. The week covers what the City and County require\, the health and safety regulations that apply\, the business plan you actually need\, where you can legally operate\, and how to market and grow once the window opens. \nThis is a hands-on week built for owners who are serious about launching. You will leave with a working understanding of the permitting path\, the compliance picture\, and the business fundamentals that keep a truck running past its first season. \nCohort Eligibility \n\nMust be a current or aspiring daycare owner in the City of Montgomery or Montgomery County (Pike Road and Mt. Meigs included)\n\nCohort Information \n\nFormat: Hybrid (Virtual and In Person Sessions)\nCohort Start: September 21st\nCohort Ends: September 25th\nFee: $100 (Must be paid before first session)\n\nApply by September 10 \n\nPitch Competition and Grant Program Eligibility\nCohort completers who are Montgomery business owners with an active business license are eligible to compete in the pitch competition. One winner receives a $5\,000 grant for relocation or technical assistance\, provided by the City of Montgomery Economic Development Department and Access Montgomery. \nSeparate from cohort eligibility. To compete in the pitch competition\, a participant must: \n\nMontgomery business owner with an active business license\nComplete the Child Care Cohort\n\nWhat “technical assistance” means\nThe $5\,000 grant is a technical assistance grant\, which means it pays for professional expertise and services that strengthen your business. It is not intended for day-to-day operating costs like rent\, inventory\, or payroll. \nExample: A child care provider uses her grant to hire a consultant who walks her through the state licensing application\, and an accountant who sets up her books and payroll classification before she brings on her first employee. She is buying expertise she does not already have — the kind that removes a barrier standing between her and her next stage of growth. \n  \nCohort eligibility and grant eligibility are not the same. The cohort is open to current and aspiring owners. The grant program requires an active Montgomery business license. \n  \nThe cohort runs September 21 through 25 at Dream Makers Studio\, 39 Dexter Avenue\, Suite 209. The cohort fee is $100. Applications close September 10. \nSBOSS shares critical information to help Montgomery small businesses start\, stabilize\, and grow. SBOSS does not provide legal\, tax\, or HR advice and does not guarantee licensure outcomes.
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/plate-permit-food-truck-accelerator/
LOCATION:Dream Makers Studio\, 39 Dexter Avenue\, Suite 209\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cohorts
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SUMMARY:One-Week Daycare Intensive
DESCRIPTION:The One-Week Daycare Intensive is a five-day cohort for current\, aspiring\, and home-based child care providers in the City of Montgomery and Montgomery County who are ready to move from home-based to licensed. \nOver five days at Dream Makers Studio\, providers work through the requirements\, systems\, and business fundamentals that separate an informal care arrangement from a licensed\, growing child care business. \nCohort Eligibility \n\nMust be a current or aspiring daycare owner in the City of Montgomery or Montgomery County (Pike Road and Mt. Meigs included)\n\nCohort Information \n\nFormat: Hybrid (Virtual and In Person Sessions)\nCohort Start: September 21st\nCohort Ends: September 25th\nFee: $100 (Must be paid before first session)\n\nApply by September 10 \n  \n\n\nPitch Competition and Grant Program Eligibility\nCohort completers who are Montgomery business owners with an active business license are eligible to compete in the pitch competition. One winner receives a $5\,000 grant for relocation or technical assistance\, provided by the City of Montgomery Economic Development Department and Access Montgomery. \nSeparate from cohort eligibility. To compete in the pitch competition\, a participant must: \n\nMontgomery business owner with an active business license\nComplete the Child Care Cohort\n\nWhat “technical assistance” means\nThe $5\,000 grant is a technical assistance grant\, which means it pays for professional expertise and services that strengthen your business. It is not intended for day-to-day operating costs like rent\, inventory\, or payroll. \nExample: A child care provider uses her grant to hire a consultant who walks her through the state licensing application\, and an accountant who sets up her books and payroll classification before she brings on her first employee. She is buying expertise she does not already have — the kind that removes a barrier standing between her and her next stage of growth. \nCohort eligibility and grant eligibility are not the same. The cohort is open to current and aspiring owners. The grant program requires an active Montgomery business license. \nThe cohort runs September 21 through 25 at Dream Makers Studio\, 39 Dexter Avenue\, Suite 209. The cohort fee is $100. Applications close September 10. \nSBOSS shares critical information to help Montgomery small businesses start\, stabilize\, and grow. SBOSS does not provide legal\, tax\, or HR advice and does not guarantee licensure outcomes.
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/one-week-daycare-intensive/
LOCATION:Dream Makers Studio\, 39 Dexter Avenue\, Suite 209\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cohorts
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SUMMARY:Disaster Preparedness for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:If your doors closed tomorrow\, how long could your business survive? \nStorms roll through. Power goes out. A system gets hacked. A supplier goes quiet. A building closes with no warning. None of that is unusual in Montgomery\, and none of it waits for your business to be ready. \nThis one hour session walks you through what it actually takes to keep operating when something goes wrong. You will learn how to spot the risks sitting inside your own operation\, how to build a straightforward emergency plan\, how to protect the records and data your business runs on\, and how to get people back to work quickly after a disruption. \nBring what you have. If you already keep a plan\, you will leave with a sharper one. If you have never written a single line of it\, you will leave with the first steps you can put in place this week. No cost\, no pressure\, just practical preparation. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Thursday\, September 24\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT\nFormat: Online. Zoom link sent after registration.\nCost: No fee\nRegistration deadline: September 24\, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT\nTopics: Business Start-up / Preplanning\, Disaster Planning & Recovery\nContact: Trish Jordan\n\nHosted by REACH Women’s Business Center\, an SBOSS resource partner. Registration is handled on the REACH WBC event page. \nRegister Today
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/disaster-preparedness-for-small-business-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Training
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SUMMARY:W-2 Employees vs. 1099 Contractors
DESCRIPTION:Hiring help is a milestone. Misclassifying that help is a bill. \nThe first time you bring somebody on\, the question comes fast: are they an employee or a contractor? The answer changes your taxes\, your payroll\, your paperwork\, and how much direction you are allowed to give the person doing the work. \nKen Penn with SBOSS breaks it down in plain terms. What actually separates a W-2 employee from a 1099 contractor\, where small business owners most often get it wrong\, and what to think through before you add anyone to your team. \nThis is an introductory session. No accounting background needed. If you are hiring soon\, already paying somebody and not sure you set it up right\, or just planning ahead\, this hour will save you a headache later. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Thursday\, October 1\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT\nFormat: Online. Zoom link sent after registration.\nCost: No fee\nRegistration deadline: October 1\, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT\nTopics: Business Start-up / Preplanning\nPresented by: Ken Penn\, SBOSS\nContact: Patricia Jordan\n\nHosted by REACH Women’s Business Center\, an SBOSS resource partner. Registration is handled on the REACH WBC event page. \nRegister Today
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/w-2-employees-vs-1099-contractors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Training
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SUMMARY:Scalable Steps to Success: Strengthen Your Legal\, Financial\, and Operational Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Is your business growing\, or just making more work for you? \nGrowth has a way of exposing everything you put off. The contract you never updated. The license you meant to renew. The process that only works because you are the one running it. \nSheretha Gordon\, CEO of Strategic Steps Consulting\, LLC\, leads a working session on building the foundation that lets a business scale without breaking. This is about the unglamorous parts\, and they are the parts that decide whether growth is sustainable. \nYou will learn how to recognize common legal and compliance risks\, strengthen your contracts\, policies\, licenses\, and records\, and get clear on cash flow\, profitability\, budgeting\, and financial controls. You will identify the operational bottlenecks limiting your growth and work out when to hire\, automate\, delegate\, outsource\, or simply stop doing something. \nYou will also build repeatable processes and standard operating procedures\, clarify who owns what on your team\, and leave with a practical roadmap for scaling on purpose. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT\nFormat: Online. Zoom link sent after registration.\nCost: No fee\nRegistration deadline: October 7\, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT\nTopics: Business Plan\, Marketing / Sales\nPresented by: Sheretha Gordon\, CEO\, Strategic Steps Consulting\, LLC\nContact: Trish Jordan\n\nHosted by REACH Women’s Business Center\, an SBOSS resource partner. Registration is handled on the REACH WBC event page. \nRegister Today
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/scalable-steps-to-success-strengthen-your-legal-financial-and-operational-foundation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Training
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SUMMARY:Virtual Office Hours: Writing Your Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Bring the draft you have been avoiding. \nThis is not a class. There is no slide deck and no lecture. It is an hour of focused help on the business plan you are actually writing. \nCome with your draft\, your spreadsheet\, your half finished model\, or the one section you keep rewriting. Ask the specific question you have been stuck on. Get an answer and keep moving. \nWhether you are tightening financial projections\, clarifying your business model\, or trying to figure out what a lender actually wants to see\, REACH WBC Office Hours puts a real person across the table for an hour. \nBring your questions\, your ideas\, and your materials. Then let’s get to work. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT\nFormat: Online working session. Zoom link sent after registration.\nCost: No fee\nRegistration deadline: October 14\, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT\nTopics: Business Plan\nContact: Patricia Jordan\, (256) 428-8190\n\nHosted by REACH Women’s Business Center\, an SBOSS resource partner. Registration is handled on the REACH WBC event page. \nRegister Today
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/virtual-office-hours-writing-your-business-plan/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260909T143357Z
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UID:2953-1794996000-1794999600@sbossmgm.com
SUMMARY:Create A Growth Plan For Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Save the date. A plan beats a hope every quarter of the year. \nMost owners know roughly where they want the business to go. Far fewer have written down how it gets there\, who it serves next\, and what has to be true ninety days from now. \nThis session walks you through building an actual growth plan: assessing your current strengths and opportunities\, setting SMART growth goals\, identifying your ideal customer and the new markets worth entering\, and building the sales and revenue strategy to reach them. \nYou will also look at the operations and customer experience that have to scale alongside the growth\, then close by mapping a 90 day action plan with real milestones and the resources\, partnerships\, and funding to support it. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST\nFormat: Online. Zoom link sent after registration.\nCost: No fee\nTopics: Business Plan\, Marketing / Sales\n\nHosted by REACH Women’s Business Center\, an SBOSS resource partner. Registration is handled on the REACH WBC event page. \nRegister Today
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/create-a-growth-plan-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260929T171604Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk Shop: Salon Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and practical conversation featuring Sherian McGhee of Rainy Expressions and Kanecia Davis of Klassy Kutz. Designed for current and aspiring salon owners\, hairstylists\, barbers\, estheticians\, and beauty professionals\, Let’s Talk Shop offers an inside look at what it really takes to build\, grow\, and sustain a successful business in the beauty industry. Sherian and Kanecia will share their entrepreneurial journeys\, lessons learned along the way\, and real-world experiences with salon ownership and business growth. The conversation will explore managing daily operations\, building and retaining clientele\, marketing and branding\, overcoming challenges\, and making the transition from beauty professional to business owner. Whether you are dreaming of opening your own salon\, currently building your clientele\, or ready to take your existing beauty business to the next level\, come ready to learn\, ask questions\, and talk shop. November 19th at 10:00 AM CST. This is a virtual session. Registration is required. \nRegister — Nov 19 \n 
URL:https://sbossmgm.com/index.php/event/lets-talk-shop-salon-edition/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops & Training
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