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Financing Your Business
Michigan State University did a study in 2011 about small business needs and capital access barriers in a region of rural Michigan. What they found in Michigan is pertinent to Alabama. Read more.
AERN Partner Sponsors Business Expo
The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce held its annual Professional Development Summit and Business Expo on October 27, 2011 at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center. AERN provided an exhibit table of information on resources available at the local Center. Read more.
AERN Co-Sponsors a Workshop for Entrepreneurs in Washington County
Outreach Coordinator Mary Patterson led a workshop for entrepreneurs sponsored by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Public Library on September 8, 2011 in Chatom. Approximately twelve businesses were in attendance as Library Director Jessica Ross and Chamber Director Brooke Atchison provided a light lunch to those attending. Read more.
Success Stories
"Dream to accomplish great things, just dream." That's the motivation behind Dianne Waites's desire over the years to own her own business and now it has come true, literally. Waites is the proud owner of Dreamers, a gift shop located at 17115 Jordan Street in Chatom, Alabama. And it was attendance at an AERN workshop that introduced her to many of the resources she needed to launch and sustain her new business.
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