Alabama SBDC Network: Community Impact Stats

Community Impact: The numbers below represent real-world impacts over the last five years, attributed in writing by small business owners, to the ASBDC. Not projected or estimated. Real impact.

4,519
Jobs Created

Jobs created in Alabama over the last five years thanks to assistance provided by the Alabama SBDC Network

1,288
Business Starts

Helping entrepreneurs succeed

$417.7 Million
Capital Infusion

Debt & equity financing, and other structured solutions to help companies scale and grow

93.8%
Net Promoter Score

Continuous improvement yields highly satisfied clients.

38%
Rural

Statewide coverage, reaching our smallest towns and crossroads

24,804
Training Attendees

Outreach topics include startup assistance to export opportunities to cybersecurity and more

The Alabama SBDC releases an Economic Impact Snapshot annually. This summary report includes economic impact data such as jobs created, new business starts, capital infusion, government contracts, advising hours, total number of companies served, and total number of training events + attendees. The report includes ROI data that shows how many additional tax dollars are generated for the state and federal government for every dollar invested in the SBDC program.

Download the 2025 Economic Impact Snapshot here.

Alabama SBDC Network
The University of Alabama
Division for Research
401 Queen City Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S Small Business Administration.

All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. SBDC programs are open to the public and all services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin. Accommodations are made for individuals with disabilities.