Connect

Connecting the local businesses within our workforce enhances collaboration, increases resources, and improves community resilience. The Gateway Workforce Initiative creates a dynamic, innovative, and supportive business environment that benefits all investors. Businesses can overcome challenges and improve networking opportunities by sharing diverse perspectives and ideas. These connections can lead to valuable partnerships, client referrals, and expanded market reach, driving growth and success.

CONNECTING OUTCOMES (2023-Present)

13 Organizational Boards reported to regularly
43 Legislative Delegation Meetings
98 Educational Partners Meetings
357 Businesses Connected to Community Resources

Available Resources for Connecting

Explore the subsections below to explore some of the resources we promote for connecting with other businesses for trainings, consulting, acceleration and more! Please reach out the Gateway's team to learn about all of the connecting opportunities we have specific to your business!

Grant Opportunities

There are grants available from the state's Incumbent Employee Training Program (IETP) and the Alabama Workforce Stabilization Grant programs. Such programs help to provide world-class improvement courses at no cost for your business.

Business Consulting

Gateway has a broad network of experts in a variety of industries. If you're looking to start, build, or grow your business, call us; we will link you to the right person. In the meantime, Find your nearest SBDC.

Disabled and Rehabilitated Workers

Please reach out to Gateway's team to learn more about some of the opportunities to connect with Rehabilitated and Disabled Workers.

Business Acceleration

If you're already in business, but see room for improvement or aren't quite sure how to take it to the next level, we can help! (and connect you to people who can! Check out our LEAP page)