Lillian Glanton started her music career at 15 years old as a contestant on American Idol. After several years as a performer, Lillian realized her true love for writing music and that became her focus. She started at the University of North Alabama to learn the business side of music.
Read MoreSycamore is a physician recruiting company started by Hamad Husainy and his wife, Kristin, to staff hospitals, prison infirmaries, clinics, and private practices. Husainy is a practicing physician and wanted to recreate and define the business practice of recruiting in the medical field. His new model was transparent between parties with a fixed margin; the cost reduced strategy allowed the company to gain market share and compete with the large firms.
Read MoreGreen Acres Organics Pharm has been busy the last few months. After joining the Sweet Grown Alabama, a non-profit organization that enhances marketing opportunities for farmers by connecting retailers and consumers to Alabama-grown food and agricultural products, they headed to Montgomery, AL for Sweet Grown Alabama Day on July 22, 2020.
Read MoreThe Shoals Business Incubator hosted an Agile Strategies Connecting Enterprises to New Demand (ASCEND) Agile Strategies session at the Davis Complex on Saturday, August 15. The scope of the project is to enhance the use of broadband and technology strategies in the management, promotions and operations of selected small businesses.
Read MoreWe would like to welcome Ace Eaton to the Shoals Business Incubator. Ace has a multimedia agency specializing in video production, marketing, website design, graphics design and photography. He has been at the SBI for about 3 weeks enjoying his new office and use of the DASH Studio for this clients.
Read MoreWhen you walk into the work area for T & T Products, there are boxes of “widgets” covering the floor. However, Harold Webster knows where all the components are for his business. He walks over to a box and pulls out a Tube Fitting that meshes with other hydraulic products that he supplies to a network of US Military Installations.
Read MoreThroughout American history, inventors and innovators have created, shaped and promoted their inventions to shape our lives. Bruce Monzyk has dedicated his life to industrial chemistry and the purification of water. His ground-breaking process of recovering useful, strategic metals and nutrients from contaminated, now recyclable, water has become the focus of his start-up.
Read MoreAs combined innovation, small business development, and startup stakeholders throughout Alabama we wanted to let you know about a pivot Alabama Launchpad is making, and we would love your support in getting the messaging out to our small business and startup communities. We are converting Alabama Launchpad Cycle 3 into a reverse pitch or response competition to better deal with the economic impacts of COVID-19.
Read MoreThe consequences for business due to the COVID-19 outbreak have been widespread. Every industry sector has felt the impact of the virus but, what about seasonal businesses? What are they doing to navigate the pandemic? We spoke with small businesses to get their feedback on how this has affected their specific business and their plans going forward:
Read MoreThe Future of the Office – and its physical layout is just one of the changes businesses will face in a post-pandemic environment. In the last 20 years plus, office structures have been gearing toward an open format with a focus on co-working space. However, the idea of an open environment – a sea of cubicles and human sardines – could be a thing of the past.
Read MoreThe Shoals Business Incubator’s Northington Court location is designed and constructed as a flexible mixed-use business incubator.
Read MoreNotice 2020-17; Payment relief on account of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) emergency. The Treasury Department and IRS are extending the due date for Federal income tax payments due April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020, for payments due of up to $10 million for corporations and up to $1 million for individuals - regardless of filing status – and other unincorporated entities. Associated interest, additions to tax, and penalties for late payment will also be suspended until July 15, 2020.
Read MoreWhen you first meet Jamey Bryan, you will remember his outgoing personality and sense of humor. However, he is very serious about his work - helping corporations lead and manage more effectively.
Read MoreShoals Business Incubator is excited to announce that Nancy Sanford has joined our Board of Directors. Nancy has had a 40-year career in the Shoals, retiring from the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library as their Executive Director in January 2018.
Read MoreThe Shoals Business Incubator, the Shoals Economic Development Authority, and the University of North Alabama Center for Learning and Professional Development have developed a workforce training initiative focused on training entry level programmers.
Read MoreAs 2019 comes to a close, it has been a successful year at the Shoals Business Incubator. With our goal for our business clients continue to expand and grow, we have had several businesses graduate from the Shoals Business Incubator this year.
Read MoreThe Shoals Business Incubator (SBI) has been awarded a Rural Business Development Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in support of Project ASCEND (Agile Strategies Connecting Enterprises to New Demands).
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