MISSION

The Fort Payne - DeKalb County Entrepreneurial Center will be a hub for entrepreneurial resources; educating, equipping and empowering those who want to grow and succeed in business.

What are our GOALS?

EDUCATE

We strive to plant the concept of opportunity in aspiring entrepreneurs as early as kindergarten. We’ll continue to maintain relationships with these students through college so they can set their sites on growing and prospering in a business of their own.

EQUIP

The E-Center will equip anyone who has an entrepreneurial spirit and determination with the right resources to start a new business or grow and expand an existing business.

EMPOWER

We will make sure everyone who has the desire, regardless of race, age, or ability, is empowered to re-enter the workforce or become an entrepreneur.

EDUCATE

We strive to plant the concept of opportunity in budding entrepreneurs as early as kindergarten. We’ll continue to maintain relationships with these students through college so they can set their sites on growing and prospering in a business of their own.

EQUIP

The E-Center will equip anyone who has an entrepreneurial spirit and determination with the right resources to start a new business or grow and expand an existing business.

EMPOWER

We will make sure that everyone who has the desire, regardless of race, age or ability is empowered to re-enter the workforce or become an entrepreneur.

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PROGRESS REPORT

  • Architect plans are drawn for renovations of the 50,000-square-foot “Old Sock Mill” in historic downtown Fort Payne.

  • Received donation from Rotary Club and DeKalb County Economic Development Authority for programs.

  • Temporary building secured.

entrepreneurial center building plans

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