What You’ll Gain
Strengthen your credit profile to become eligible for loans and lines of credit.
Learn how to prepare, submit, and win RFPs and RFQs.
Get personalized guidance from industry experts who understand the procurement process.
Build relationships with financial institutions, procurement networks, and local business leaders.
Receive a $2,000 stipend to help offset costs like travel, time away from work, or other needs while you’re in the program.
Get ready to celebrate the end of your 4C Accelerator journey at our Summer 2025 Graduation event - it's going to be epic!
Join us at Woodlawn Theatre Bham for a day filled with celebration, achievement, and memories. Our graduates have worked hard to reach this milestone, and we can't wait to honor their dedication.
Witness the culmination of their journey and cheer them on as they embark on new adventures. It's a time to reflect on the growth, friendships, and learning that have shaped this experience.
Come together with family, friends, and supporters to make this day even more special. Let's celebrate our graduates and send them off with love and encouragement. See you there!
4C Accelerator
The 4C Accelerator helps small and medium-sized businesses overcome two of the biggest barriers to growth: access to capital and procurement readiness. Whether you’re in construction, manufacturing, or technology services, we provide the practical support you need to secure funding, build capacity, and compete for larger contracts.
Who We Serve
The 4C Accelerator is designed for businesses in construction, manufacturing, and tech services that are ready to scale. If you want to secure funding, improve your credit, or position your business for larger projects, this program is for you.
TECH SERVICES
IT Firms, Cybersecurity, Software Development, etc.
Construction
Manufacturing
The Accelerator
14-week program
Two Tracks: Credit and Procurement
Interactive assignments
Peer discussions
Live coaching
Weekly instructional sessions
Networking opportunities
Collaborative work sessions
Timeline
Applications Open: Sep. 8
Interest Meeting: Sep. 8 @ 10:00am
Interest Meeting: Sep. 15 @ 10:00am
Applications Close: Sep. 22
Cohort 2 Start: Oct. 6
Eligibility
To qualify for the 4C Accelerator, businesses must:
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Operate in or serve Jefferson County, Alabama
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Be in Construction (ex. general contractors, trades, design-build), Technology Services (ex. software, IT services, platform), or Manufacturing (ex. light industrial, fabrication, packaging)
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Have been in operation for at least 12 months
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Be legally registered and licensed in Alabama
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Have a business bank account in the entity’s name
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Have a DUNS number (or willingness to obtain one)
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Have an annual gross revenue between $75,000 and $1,000,000
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Be willing to share:
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3 months of business bank statements
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P&L or basic revenue/expense reports
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Credit reports
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At least one full-time team member or actively engaged founder
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Be able to attend at least 75% of sessions