The Alabama News Center — Birmingham’s Small Business Week supports local entrepreneurs May 4-10

By: Barnett Wright

Emondre Johnson, owner of The Bark Park in Birmingham, knew he made the right decision to open his own business, but it wasn’t until he won the 2023 Birmingham Small Business Week Pitch Competition that he got an additional boost.

“Winning the pitch competition set the trajectory for where I am now,” Johnson, 26, said. “It allowed me to see that I did have something good and that I can prosper in this lane. Seeing how the city supported me and being able to share my story alongside that just gave it more clarity and more reason that I’m in the right space.”

The annual Birmingham Small Business Week is May 4-10 with 15 events, including keynote speakers, educational and networking opportunities and pitch competitions that have become a springboard for local entrepreneurs.

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