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About Us

The Entrepreneurship Council is a grass-roots education and advocacy group for entrepreneurs. It has worked in creative partnership with other organizations with overlapping interests, notably the Mixson Business Center, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Dothan, Wallace Community College, and the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Innovation at Troy University. The organization began in 2010 as the Entrepreneurship Group, one of several focus groups of the annual Economic Summit on Jobs, spearheaded by Dothan Mayor Mike Schmitz. Since 2014, the Entrepreneurship Council has operated autonomously, regularly coordinating entrepreneurial education and hosting networking events in the community.

Next Event

Getting Licensed

May 25, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m.

The Entrepreneurship Council will be hosting a workshop on “Developing/Establishing Credit.” Speakers will be Jeff Williams w/SmartBank.  Jeff serves as South Alabama Regional President for SmartBank.  He will speak on credit, what it is, how to establish it, and how to fix it.  The event is sponsored by the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, Entrepreneurship Council, Troy University/Sorrell College of business, and SmartBank.  

Admission is FREE, but we ask for a donation of $10. Money will help the Entrepreneurship Council provide events like this in the community and help with other projects/programs provided by the Entrepreneurship Council. The Entrepreneurship Council is a 501 (c) 3 Organization.

This event is sponsored The Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, Computer Printing Etc., and Troy University Dothan Campus Sorrell College of Business.

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2023 Calendar of Events

March Events

  • Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
    (6 week event – Saturdays)
  • March 30th
    Networking Event
    Seminar for First time Home Buyers
    (March 30, 2023 @ Chamber)

April Events

  • April 27th
    Different Business Entities
    Presenter: Constance Daniels or local CPA
    @ Dothan Area Chamber

May Events

  • May 25th
    License and Zoning
    Presenter: City of Dothan
    @ Dothan Area Chamber

June Events

  • June – Marketing – Web (Networking) (panel style)
  • June 29th
    Credit
    Presenter: Speaker from Supporting Bank
    @ Dothan Area Chamber

July Events

  • July 27th
    Financing Your Business
    (Micro Loan, Banks, CDCs, SBA)
    @ Dothan Area Chamber

August Events

  • August 31st
    Doing Business with City
    Presenter: City of Dothan
    @ Dothan Area Chamber

September Events

  • September TBD
    Networking Event or Fall Festival

October Events

  • TBD

Volunteers Welcome

Fill free to contact Mackroyce Corbitt, Jr. at (334) 655-0417 If you would like to help with planning events, day-to-day operations, and raising funds for the Entrepreneurship Council.  We will be more than glad to discuss how you can be a part of our team to educate the community on how to start and grow a successful business.

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Developing/Establishing Credit

Thursday, June 10, 2023
Ann Rudd Art Center | 144 E. Broad St., Ozark, AL 36360
102 Jamestown Blvd | Dothan, AL 36301

Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: 6–8 pm
Venue: Ann Rudd Art Center, Ozark, Alabama
Admission: Free

 

You are hereby invited to join us for our quarterly networking event. This time, we are helping to promote the Ann Rudd Art Center in Ozark, Alabama.
Please join us for two hours of casual conversation and art appreciation with area artists in photography, art supporters, and fellow entrepreneurs. There will be complimentary wine and finger food.

 

You do not need to be a member of the Art Center to join us.

 

Do you like to take interesting photographs? If so, we invite you to submit your favorite three pieces to the art show. You may win a prize! See the attached flyer for details.

 

Directions to the Ann Rudd Art Center:
1. North on Hwy. 231 to Ozark.
2. Right on Hwy. 123 to downtown.
3. Art Center on right as you pass Dale County Courthouse.
4. Park anywhere on the square.

Financing your Business

Thursday, July 27, 2023
Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce
102 Jamestown Blvd | Dothan, AL 36301

The Entrepreneurship Council will be hosting a workshop on “Financing Your Business.” It will be at the Dothan Area chamber of Commerce located at 102 Jamestown Blvd, Dothan, AL 36301. Learn about various forms of funding for your business from banks, the sba, regional planning, and other funding sources. A representative will be their from Regional Planning, a local Bank, a CDC, and the SBA to speak on programs they have for start-ups, small businesses, pre-existing businesses, and more. 

This is one you don’t want to miss!!!

Admission is FREE, but we ask for a donation of $10. Money will help the Entrepreneurship Council provide events like this in the community and help with other projects/programs provided by the Entrepreneurship Council. The Entrepreneurship Council is a 501 (c) 3 Organization.

This event is sponsored by  The Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, Computer Printing Etc., and Troy University Dothan Campus Sorrell College of Business.

News

Hiring Employees 2022

On Thursday, August 25, 2002 the Entrepreneurship Council hosted a seminar on Hiring Employees.  The speakers included Ann Carr of Alabama Works and Robert Mays of Dothan Career Center in Dothan.

Financing Your Business 2022

On Thursday, July 28th 2022 the Entrepreneurship Council hosted a seminar on Financing Your Business.  The speakers included Rachel Armstrong from Regional Planning, Jeff Williams from Smartbank, Brent McMahan from Small Business Administration (SBA), and Beau Strong from Southern Development Council.

Developing/ Establishing Credit 2022

Mrs. Jernigan provided information that would benefit everyone when it comes to credit.  She touched on what it is, how to get it, and how to use it.  From purchasing insurance to purchasing a new automobile, she she showed how developing a good credit history would help.

Getting Licensed

On Thursday, May 26th 2002 we invited the City of Dothan to come and speak on Licensing and Zoning.  The event was held at the Dothan Are Chamber of Commerce.  our speakers was Mrs. Stacey from Licensing and Yvette from Zoning. 

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