Small Business Intensive
The BBA's Small Business Intensives (SBI) are 12-week programs comprised of a curriculum that includes interactive class sessions, peer mentoring groups and the opportunity to gain experience from local experts in the fields of finance, marketing, procurement, bankability, AI and more. Participants complete the program with a three-year strategic growth plan plus the confidence and ability to turn those plans into action that leads to growth. Â
Scale your business with the BBA’s SBI program! Applications are now open for the 2026 Spring and Fall cohorts.
What can you expect from Small Business Intensives?
- Learn to work on your business, not just in your businessÂ
- Perfect your elevator pitchÂ
- Become engaged with members of the Inclusive Procurement Council, who are looking to connect with small businesses located in the Greater Birmingham RegionÂ
- Network with local industry leadersÂ
- Connect with CEO mentors who have walked in your shoesÂ
- Learn from a community of like-minded peers and local expertsÂ
- Develop a three-year growth planÂ
- Perfect your elevator pitch Â
