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Business And Technology Center
Overview
The Business Technology Center is a concept-ready regional hub designed to expand entrepreneurship, digital skills, and business development across the Wiregrass. Serving as EPC’s headquarters, the BTC will be located in downtown New Brockton, AL.
Purpose
BTC will help rural students and adults gain access to technology certifications, digital career pathways, microbusiness incubation, and collaborative innovation spaces.
Program Status
This initiative is in the planning and partnership phase. Launch will follow successful validation of the MSAL pilot
Key Program Features
From Startups to Skilled Talent Pool
Business Incubation focused on drone, construction tech, IT/AI related startups.
Digital Skills & Certification Training focused on project management, CompTIA, cybersecurity, and AI/ML fundamentals.
High School STEM Skills Pipeline aligned with Alabama’s Option B diploma pathways.
Simulation Center for cyber, drone racing, and AI training scenarios (later phase).
The Impact
Economic revitalization of New Brockton downtown, sparking the creation of high-paying jobs and the potential for a diverse economy of homegrown businesses.
This program will further strengthen the expanding entrepreneurial network into underserved rural communities such as Elba, Andalusia, Opp and other surrounding areas.
School-incubator partnerships reinforces community support for new ventures and the benefits of innovation to the next generation.
Seeking Design & Capital Partners
This initiative is part of EPC’s broader ecosystem that begins with the Mobile STEM Aviation Lab. As the MSAL pilot establishes demand and further school partnerships, EPC will work with funders and local leaders to bring this phase to life.