May 4 - 10, 2025

Birmingham Small Business Week will bring together national and local business leaders, government officials and stakeholders to celebrate entrepreneurship and small businesses with an exciting series of events and programs aimed at driving innovation, growth, and community change! Highlights include interactive workshops on leveraging emerging technologies to improve commerce and streamline operations, ensuring businesses stay ahead of the curve. Expert-led panels will dive into strategies for building long term stability and sustainable growth, while also providing actionable advice for enhancing customer service models to foster loyalty and satisfaction. Specialized sessions on economic mobility will explore ways small businesses can create local jobs and contribute to workforce development. Additionally, community development events will showcase how businesses can strengthen their local economies, foster partnership and play a key role in community empowerment.

Subscribe for updates.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Event Schedule

April

28

Avine
Small Business Week Kickoff powered by Magic City Sips
2225 2nd Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203

April

29

Forge
Building & Keep Momentum: Mentoring Monday with Momentum
120 19th Street North #200 Birmingham, AL 35203

April

30

Innovation Depot
Securing the Bag: Getting the Right Funding for your Business

1500 1st Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203

Railroad Park & Urban Vintage Clothing Store
Biz in the Park
1632 2nd Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203

May

01

Old Greyhound Business Station
Navigate BHM Breakfast
618 19th Street North Birmingham, AL 35203
Old Greyhound Business Station
Navigate BHM: Mapping Your Journey to Success
618 19th Street North Birmingham, AL 35203

May

02

City Club of Birmingham
Masterclass | A View from the Top: A Conversation with CEOs
1901 6th Avenue North #3100 Birmingham, AL 35203
City Club of Birmingham
VITAL: Why Procurement is Key to Business Success
1901 6th Avenue North #3100 Birmingham, AL 35203
Innovation Depot
Estimating & Bidding

1500 1st Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203

Majestic Ultra Lounge
Today's Small Business, Tomorrow's Legacy Reception
230 18th Street North Birmingham, AL 35203

May

03

Carver Theatre
Birmingham: A Place of Purpose, Place, & Passion
1631 4th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203

May

06

Southern Museum of Flight
The Big Biz Pitch Competition
Time to celebrate a successful Birmingham Small Business Week! We will host a pitch competition for participants to present their pitch to a panel using the resources and information received throughout the week focusing on being bankable.

The City of Birmingham Office of Business Diversity and Opportunity

We are the heartbeat of Birmingham’s innovation and economic opportunities. And we are committed to providing residents and business owners the tools and resources they need to build a successful life in Birmingham.  LEARN MORE→

Director 

Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity

Senior Deputy Director

Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity

Senior Program Manager

Office of Business Diversity and Opportunity
Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity

Small Business Relationship Coordinator

Office of Business Diversity and Opportunity
Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity