About this Event
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE EXCEPT ON SUNDAY AND THURSDAY!
Alumni Week is more than a series of events. It is a launchpad for entrepreneurs to reconnect with resources, gain exposure, access funding opportunities, build new relationships, and identify their next steps for growth.
Whether you are an Urban Impact alum, aspiring entrepreneur, established business owner, funder, community partner, or supporter of Birmingham's small-business community, Alumni Week has a place for you!
Come ready to Reconnect. Reengage. Reinvest.
Urban Impact Alumni Week
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Sunday Night Live: Laughing with Impact
Host: Canvas on 5th
Info: Kick off Urban Impact’s Alumni Week with Sunday Night Live: Laughing with Impact! Join us for an evening of comedy, connection, and community as we share a few laughs and introduce you to the work and impact of Urban Impact. Come connect, learn more about our programs and opportunities, and start Alumni Week with good vibes and great people!
🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Money Moves Monday - In-Person Grant Workshop
Host: Creed 63
Info: Join us for an in-person Grant workshop designed to help business owners better understand what a grant is and grant opportunities and strengthen their approach to seeking funding. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and position your business for its next opportunity.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Capital Connection Tuesday - Virtual Grant Workshop (Make up)
Info: We will talk about grant fundamentals. With a focus on understanding the requirements and how to apply, followed by in-person opportunities for entrepreneurs to connect with financial institutions, lenders, funders, and other resource partners through Meet Your Money Match.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Capital Connection Tuesday - Meet Your Money Match
Host: 16th Street Education and Visitor Center
Info: Connect, grow, and discover new opportunities! You will have the chance to build valuable relationships with financial institutions, lenders, funders, and other resource partners who can help support their business goals.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Wellness Wednesday
Host: A.G. Gaston Motel
Info: Building a successful business also means taking care of the person behind the business. Wellness Wednesday creates space for entrepreneurs to reset, recharge, and focus on their overall well-being. Join us from 5:30–7:00 PM for an evening featuring yoga, mental health and wellness activities, and community connection.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Tasty Thursday
Host: Carver Theatre
Info: Following the groundbreaking, join us for Taste of INSPIRE from 12:30–2:30 PM, where attendees can learn more about INSPIRE, connect with culinary entrepreneurs, and discover how the program will support food-based businesses through commercial kitchen access, business development, training, and resources.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Pitch Friday
Info: Join us for an exciting evening celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship, and the next generation of Birmingham businesses. Come support local entrepreneurs, make connections, and see firsthand the ideas being developed within our community.
🕑: 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Spend Dat Saturday
Info: We’re closing out Alumni Week by shopping local and supporting Birmingham businesses!
Join us for the Alumni Market from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, featuring Urban Impact alumni and local entrepreneurs showcasing their products, services, and brands.
Come shop, connect, discover, and support! Spend Dat Saturday is all about turning community support into economic impact while celebrating an amazing week of entrepreneurship.
Event venue & nearby stays
Urban Impact Inc, 1721 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, United States
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