The SBDC is the largest most comprehensive network supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem with over 1000 Small Business Development Assistance Centers (SBDC) nationwide and 10 in the state of Alabama.  We also have APEX Accelerator serving as the bridge between small businesses and government contracting (city, state and federal).  We offer confidential business advising and professional development services at no cost to our clients, funded in part by the SBA and DLA.  We work closely with other economic development agencies, chambers of commerce and are affiliated with UAH.

The UAH SBDC/APEX is a regional office serving the 7 counties (Madison, Marshall, Morgan, Limestone, DeKalb Cullman and Jackson Counties) in the north east part of Alabama.  Our offices are located in the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce, however, we are currently working in a hybrid fashion due to Covid.  We assist small business owners through all phases of the business lifecycle, Growing our Economy, one Business at a Time!

For any questions, please contact sbdc@uah.edu or call 256.824.6422