From capital to contracts—hands-on support to help small businesses grow
Cohort 2 is graduating!
December 8th | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Woodlawn Theatre
Celebrate the newest 4C Accelerator entrepreneurs on Dec. 8 at 6 PM at Woodlawn Theatre. Meet the founders, hear their stories, and connect with the partners and supporters helping move Birmingham’s small business ecosystem forward.
RSVP and join the celebration!
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.
This year, we proudly graduated our inaugural cohort—a community of business owners building capacity and momentum across our region.
Upcoming Events
The Accelerator
14-week program
Two Tracks: Credit and Procurement
Interactive assignments
Peer discussions
Live coaching
Weekly instructional sessions
Networking opportunities
$2k Stipend
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