Alabama small businesses

Governor Kay Ivey is calling on Alabamians to show their support for the backbone of the state’s economy through Small Business Saturday. This annual event highlights the vital role small businesses play in Alabama’s communities and economy, while encouraging residents to shop locally during the holiday season.

Wills Creek Clothing, a women’s clothing, gift and home décor boutique, in Attalla is the 2024 Alabama Retailer of the Year "Customers’ Choice Award" winner. Among the 37 entrants, the shop received the most votes in a contest that ran from July 29 to Aug. 12 on the Alabama Retail Association’s website and Facebook account.

A national business confederation is working to bring more exposure to a tax incentive being taken off the table for some businesses in Alabama. This comes as the IRS suspends the Employee Retention Tax Credit.

Governor Kay Ivey is announcing that Innovate Alabama is set to receive nearly $98 million to continue its support of Alabama small businesses. The funding is made possible based on Act 2024-74, a piece of legislation passed through the Alabama State Legislature earlier this month and signed into law.

Tuscaloosa has officially launched Tuscaloosa’s Business Opportunity Program. The program’s expanded scope and mission will include an information hub, continuous improvements to ensure the program is meeting the needs of the community, and a network of community leaders.

Birmingham entrepreneurs will have the chance to get help with their businesses throughout 2024. Create Birmingham is a nonprofit organization that focuses on creative industries. The organization is offering a series of workshops and programs throughout the year to assist local entrepreneurs to elevate their productions.

Alabamians may be shopping a little less over the holiday season this year. The average family in the U.S. will spend about nine hundred dollars between now and the New Year. But, the Alabama Retail Association expects slightly fewer trips to mall or the internet over November and December.

A new online business has given eco-friendly fashion and thrifting a new life in the Iron City. The Clothing Library is a clothing rental subscription service that focuses on making fashion more sustainable.

House Bill 77 will lower the state's prepaid sales tax burden. It will also give some businesses the option to no longer prepay taxes.

Regions Bank is working to support Black entrepreneurship in Birmingham. The Black-Owned Business Initiative is aiming to help entrepreneurs in the heart of the Magic City.