Rike's Tacos: From High School Dreams to Business Expansion and Community Impact Rike's Tacos is a family-owned Mexican restaurant that began with a single location in Ariton in 2019. The Tzanahua family, including brothers Anthony and Rike, had a vision…
Building an insurance agency from the ground up, with help from the SBDC. Duane Tolbert is the owner/operator of Tolbert Insurance Agency Inc. located in Oneonta. The State Farm Agency is an integral part of the business fabric of Blount…
In the historic Centennial Hill district of Montgomery, Alabama, Valerie Smedley pursued her entrepreneurial dream by opening a unique tourist souvenir gift shop. Her journey to becoming a small business owner is rooted in her deep connection to the area…
Cutter's Pizzeria: Serving the community one slice at a time Cutter’s Pizzeria & Wings is a pizza parlor in the small northeast Alabama town of Alexandria. It is a family-owned restaurant with strong ties to the community and a dedication…
Our ultimate goal is to change the “daycare” landscape to the early childhood landscape and be recognized by parents, community members, businesses, and political leaders for the incredible job we do and the importance of quality experiences in the first…
Alabama tech firm provides research scientists around the globe with world-class microscopy For help with export expansion, the management of CytoViva turned to the Alabama International Trade Center (AITC) at the University of Alabama for overseas market research to identify…
From 30-Year Army Career to French Pastry Chef: L’Etoile Patisserie In a surprising turn of events, Kevin Zurmuehlen bid farewell to his 30-year military career and embraced an unexpected path as a flourishing French pastry chef. Sparked by inspiration from…
Tristatz, a service-disabled veteran-owned business headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama, is built on CEO William Scott's 19-year tenure as a Senior Consultant dedicated to providing economic development resources to diverse sectors. After serving in the US Army and as an Alabama…
When Cheryl Brooks learned that land and building where she was employed were slated to be sold, she jumped into action. It was 2019, and Dayspring, a natural health and wellness store in Auburn, had existed for almost 50 years.…
