Talladega Main Street receives funding from city to create business incubator
August 21, 2023
(Talladega, AL) The City of Talladega has provided Talladega Main Street with funding to create a city-wide business incubator. The incubator will strengthen Talladega's economic base by helping startup companies and individual entrepreneurs via a wide range of services, including office space and access to mentors and investors.
“During the past year, over 30 new businesses have opened in Talladega. By providing Talladega Main Street with $100,000 in American Rescue Plan funding to establish a business incubator, we are ensuring that our city will be better equipped to attract, serve and support startups and other businesses. The incubator will offer the space, shared services, and other resources that are often essential to the survival and success of small businesses," said City Manager Seddrick Hill Sr.
Talladega Main Street Chair April Clark stated, “I’m excited that we can do something that directly and tangibly contributes to improving our economic vitality. I can’t wait to help our community. This is a win for small businesses. In this process, I always say ‘one day at a time’ and this is a great day!”
The initiative will be led by Talladega Main Street's Economic Vitality Committee, which includes Committee Chair Dr. Eboni L. Truss, Co-Chair Katie Campbell, Dontae Little, Dr. Dawson Harmon, Bruce Hancock, Cenetta Twyman and Robert Buyher.
The Economic Vitality Committee assists new and existing businesses, encourages property development, and creates a positive environment for innovators and entrepreneurs.
For additional information, please contact Talladega Main Street Executive Director Cathryn Reohrig at (256)589-0836.
Photo caption (left to right): Dontae Little, Economic Vitality Committee Chair Dr. Eboni L. Truss, Cenetta Twyman, Bruce Hancock, City Manager Seddrick Hill Sr., Talladega Main Street Chair April Clark, Dr. Dawson Harmon and Economic Vitality Committee Co-Chair Katie Campbell.