Small Business Development Center

Welcome

Since its beginning in 1981, the JSU SBDC has contributed to the economic vitality of Alabama by helping generate sales and jobs for Alabama businesses. The SBDC is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a resource entrepreneurs can turn to for assistance.

Upcoming Workshops

Alabama SBDC Events

Information

The SBDC maintains strong partnerships with area chambers of commerce to provide business services to the small business community. Counselors, on a monthly fixed schedule, visit the chambers to make SBDC services readily available. Following is a list of our monthly Chamber of Chamber Resource Centers visits and where to call to schedule an appointment. The counseling is free and confidential.

Blount County-Oneonta Chamber of Commerce (Oneonta) - Second Tuesday from 10 am -12 pm at the Chamber office. Please call (205) 274-2153.

Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce (Anniston) - First Thursday from 1 pm - 4 pm at the Chamber office. Please call (256) 782-5271.

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce (Centre) - First Tuesday from 9am - 11 am at the Chamber office. Please call (256) 927-8455.

Cleburne County (Heflin) – As Announced – Call (256) 782-5271

Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce (Fort Payne) - Fourth Wednesday, from 9 am - 11 am at the Chamber office.  Please call (256) 845-2741.

The Chamber - Gadsden-Etowah (Gadsden) - Fourth Wednesday from 1 pm - 4 pm at the Chamber office. Please call (256) 543-3472.

Pell City Chamber of Commerce (Pell City) - Third Tuesday from 1pm -3 pm at the Chamber office. Please call (205) 338-3377.

Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce (Sylacauga) - Second Thursday from 1 pm - 3 pm at the Chamber office. Please call (256) 249-0308.

Talladega Chamber of Commerce (Talladega) - Second Thursday from 9am - 11 am at the Chamber office. Please call (256) 362-9075.