ANNISTON, AL – Main Street Anniston, in collaboration with key local organizations, is set to launch the next semester of GETUP Anniston, a free, eight-week business education program designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners with the essential skills needed to start and grow successful ventures.
Scheduled from April to July 2025, the program provides a comprehensive curriculum covering ten fundamental business topics, including financial literacy, digital marketing, business planning, and legal considerations. Whether participants are launching a new enterprise or refining an existing business, GETUP Anniston aims to transform entrepreneurial visions into reality.
Location: Anniston City Meeting Center (1615 Noble Street, Anniston, AL 36201)
Class Times: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Dates: April 3, April 17, May 1, May 15, May 29, June 12, June 26, and July 10, 2025
Spring Course Schedule
Week 1 – April 3: Business Concept & Planning (Monique Chatman, SBDC)
Week 2 – April 17: Business Tools, Organizational Structure & Insurance (SBDC, Model City Insurance)
Week 3 – May 1: Financial Literacy (First Bank of Alabama)
Week 4 – May 15: Cash Flow Management & Business Financing (First Bank of Alabama)
Week 5 – May 29: Accounting, Taxes & Financial Statements (Warren Averett)
Week 6 – June 12: Business Locations, Leasing & Permits (Local Realtors, City of Anniston Staff)
Week 7 – June 26: Digital Marketing Mastery (Monique Chatman)
Week 8 – July 10: Local Resources & Civic Engagement (City of Anniston Leadership, Calhoun County Area Chamber of Commerce)
Entrepreneurs eager to join the spring 2025 cohort can register online at: www.annistonal.gov/mainstreetanniston/getup.
Main Street Anniston is committed to revitalizing downtown Anniston by supporting local businesses, preserving historic spaces, and fostering economic and cultural growth. Through strategic partnerships and innovative programs like GETUP Anniston, the organization plays a pivotal role in strengthening the city’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Aspiring business owners looking for expert guidance, networking opportunities, and practical knowledge won’t want to miss this transformative program!
