Business & Community
What is Small Business Café?
Imagine a bustling coffee shop full of business owners, entrepreneurs, and experts. They have all come together to learn business skills, network, and grow their knowledge base. The Small Business Café is just that…online!
Small Business Café provides the following:
- Free webinars on business basics such as business modeling, small business loans, and more.
- A Facebook group open to anyone where you can stay up to date on business and learning opportunities, network with other Alabama entrepreneurs, and ask questions about your business challenges.
- A community of support and learning.
Online Learning
Small Business Café offers online learning experiences for entrepreneurs and small business owners across the state.
Social Media
- The Small Business Café is a Facebook group where tips, upcoming events, and answers to questions are shared.
Learn at Your Own Pace
Who is the Small Business Café for?
The Small Business Café is for any type of small business, including the following:
- Idea-stage entrepreneurs.
- Side-hustle businesses.
- Self-employed individuals.
- Established businesses with a storefront and/or employees.
Contact Us
Contact us to share your interest in joining a future in-person or online workshop. We can customize workshops to meet the needs of your group, professional organization, or classroom.
State Office, Alabama A&M University
Terence Norwood, Community Resource Development Specialist
Office: (256) 372-5023
Email: tpn0004@aces.edu
Urban Centers - Small Business Café
| City | Office | Educator | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Jefferson County Extension | Jon Jacobson | (205) 325-5342 | jacobj1@aces.edu |
| Guntersville | Marshall County Extension | Juana Christian | (256) 582-2009 | maciaju@aces.edu |



