Visit The On-site One Stop Center

The Chamber of Commerce's Business Resource Center

Opening a new business used to involve standing in long lines, asking the same questions to dozens of people and trying to decipher numerous forms and permits. It was a constant battle of taking two steps forward and three steps back.

Now the battle has been won with the opening of the One Stop Business Center located in the Business Resource Center in the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama.

Opening July 11th, the One Stop Center was developed to aid small business startups in obtaining the necessary information and forms regarding licenses, permits and taxes that are required by local, state and federal governments.

By entering the Business Resource Center, you will be able to log on to the site that will enable you to fill out most needed forms and print them for delivery to the appropriate entity. Not only is the legwork eliminated, but also you are actually given the direction of steps needed to begin the start up work.

Numerous educational tools are also provided at the Center to help small business grow and thrive. These include:

• Access to the internet and Online Business License and Permitting Forms
• Access to Business Training Tools
• Business Research Information
• Legal Hot Tips for Small Business
• Human Resource Video Library
• Access to SCORE Counselors (Small Business Assistance) (By Appt. only)
• Research and Test Technologies for Small Business
• Use of Business Plan Software
• One on One Technology Training for Members of The Chamber (By Appt. only
• And the list goes on

Unfortunately, at this time, you cannot purchase your business license at this location. The Chamber staff members are here to help assist you, as needed, in locating the information. Actually, the procedure is as simple as a computer game. You will be amazed at the simplicity as well as the time saved. As an added bonus, The Center also allows you to contact the governmental agencies if you require additional information. All of this within these four walls and more to come.

To obtain direction to the Chamber of Commerce click here. For more information on using the Center, please contact The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama at (205) 758-7588.

Good luck and remember when opening a new business; one of your first steps is Chamber membership. It is one form you cannot afford to leave blank.