OUR MISSION
Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance’s (CARA) mission is to increase economic development capacity for urban and rural communities, existing micro and small businesses, and community stakeholders by providing professional educational programs that create sustainability.
OUR IMPACT
OUR FOCUS
STRENGTHENING REGIONAL COLLABORATORS
Through facilitating the use of regional tools (e.g. a regional EDO)
STRENGTHENING SMALL BUSINESSES
Through Skill Shops, hands-on help, and technical assistance for micro business owners
OUR STRATEGY
Consistently, local, and larger economies are impacted by the health of small businesses including microbusinesses. To ensure a positive impact, it is necessary to create resources for best business practices, and expansion of microbusinesses.
SUCCESS STORIES
SMITH & ASSOCIATES ENTERPRISES
REFRESH CLOTHES 2
NAUGHTY BUT NICE KETTLE CORN CO.
SOUTHEASTERN GROUP, LLC.
BIRMINGHAM CHEER ACADEMY