Business & Technology Center (BTC)
Incubate Ideas, Cultivate Success
We are planning to renovate a 7,500 sq ft space into a multipurpose facility in downtown New Brockton, AL into an economic hub. The Business & Technology Center (BTC) is a cornerstone project of the Economic Pathways Coalition (EPC), strategically designed to foster economic revitalization to the New Brockton area and surrounding communities (Elba, Opp, Andalusia, Enterprise) and further increase workforce readiness across Alabama’s rural Wiregrass region. The BTC will achieve this by incubating new businesses, upskilling the local workforce, and becoming a hub of innovation and community collaboration.
Key Project Features
Business Incubation Program
87% of companies that graduate from incubators remain in business
Incubation focused on construction, aviation, IT and cybersecurity
Affordable private and co-working spaces with virtual space options available
Access to valuable resources (mentorship, education, automation, and financing)
Small industrial kitchen for young food entrepreneurs
Strong focus on partnership with high schools to establish strong pipeline of local young entrepreneurs and skilled workers
BTC: Simulation Lab
Housed within the Business & Technology Center, the simulation lab will provide simulation training for the following:
Heavy equipment operator
Forklift operator
Crane operator
Flight operations
Further increase talent pool of young skilled workers in the Wiregrass
BTC: Technology Lab
Housed within the Business & Technology Center, the Technology lab will provide IT/Cyber, AutoCAD, and 3-D Printing training.
Raising need for cybersecurity in healthcare, defense and aerospace activities
Clear need for enhanced IT and cybersecurity training infrastructure in the Wiregrass.
3D printing skill in Alabama growing in advanced manufacturing
The Impact
Economic revitalization of New Brockton downtown, sparking the creation of up 20 direct jobs and and the potential for a diverse economy of homegrown businesses.
Further strengthen the expanding entrepreneurial network into underserved rural communities such as Elba, Andalusia, Opp and other surrounding areas.
School-incubator partnerships reinforce community support for new ventures and the benefits of innovation to the next generation.
Support The Project
We are seeking funding for renovation cost. We can’t do this without your support.