Business & Workforce Development Center

Business and Workforce Development Center

Empowering The Community: A Collective Journey

We invite you to join us in revolutionizing New Brockton’s economic landscape. Our vision is to transform the abandoned downtown grocery store into a cutting-edge economic development center, serving as a catalyst for innovation, entrepreneurship, and community growth.

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  • Revitalizing Community: Empower, Educate, Thrive

    This project isn’t just about renovating a building; it’s about cultivating a thriving ecosystem of opportunity. We’re creating a space where:

    • Aspiring entrepreneurs can access resources and mentorship in our business incubator

    • Local businesses can leverage state-of-the-art technology to compete in the digital age

    • Job seekers can acquire crucial skills through targeted workforce development programs

    • Community members can collaborate and innovate in shared office spaces

    By investing in this project, you’re not just funding a renovation; you’re fueling a renaissance. You’re empowering our community to bridge the gap between our rich cultural heritage and the demands of a modern economy. Our approach is holistic and forward-thinking. We’re not only addressing current needs but also anticipating future challenges. This center will be a beacon of progress, attracting talent, fostering innovation, and stimulating economic growth for generations to come.

    Your Donation’s Direct Impact

    Your support translates directly into transformative opportunities:

    $250: Covers one participant’s certification exam in IT or CAD, unlocking a $66,000+ annual earning potential.$1,000: Provides entrepreneurial mentoring resources for a cohort of 10 aspiring business leaders.$10,000: Sustains a month of workforce training and career support services for 50 adults, creating a measurable economic ripple effect throughout the region.

    Additionally, every dollar invested generates a proven economic return of $4.20 through local spending, increased employment, and reduced dependence on public assistance.

    A Call to Action: Why Now?

    Leadership expert Simon Sinek emphasizes finding your “WHY.” Our “why” is clear: we envision a Wiregrass region where every individual can pursue success, stability, and dignity. But we must act immediately. Every year we delay, hundreds more talented individuals like Marcus struggle without hope or opportunity.

    Les Brown reminds us, “You don’t have to be great to get started, but you must get started to be great.” Today, we invite you to join us, to invest in our neighbors and our shared future.

    Transparency and Credibility: Our Commitment to You

    CCC’s experienced leadership, robust partnerships, and clear financial transparency will ensure that your investment creates measurable, lasting change. Our board—comprising respected leaders from academia, business, and community development—guarantees accountability and effectiveness.

    Together, Let’s Empower a Community

    We ask you today to invest in this endeavor. Together, we can help Marcus and countless others like him unlock their potential, build thriving careers, and create resilient communities.

    “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” —Les Brown

    Join us today. Invest in hope. Invest in opportunity. Invest in New Brockton and Alabama’s future.

  • We Cant Do This Without You!