This EDA investment supports the vivian's door initiative by providing technical assistance to continue to help small businesses owners such as women-owned businesses and minority businesses in mobile…

Vivian's Door received a $911,950 project grant award from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program to provide technical assistance and training services to small businesses in Mobile, Alabama through March 2025. Funded initiatives include continuing to deliver technical assistance to women-owned and minority-owned enterprises, formalized training programs, and establishing a digital presence platform to connect businesses to networking and resource opportunities. The grant also supports public works and infrastructure improvements to generate regional economic growth for underserved businesses experiencing adverse local economic impacts. As a past subrecipient, Vivian's Door effectively administered similar Department of Agriculture and Economic Development Administration grants between 2021 and 2023 to stimulate agricultural sector job growth and advance minority-owned business interests through proven training and planning programs.

This EDA investment supports the vivian's door initiative by providing technical assistance to continue to help small businesses owners such as women-owned businesses and minority businesses in mobile county, alabama. The project will also provide formalized training and a digital presence to help these business owners connect to a network of opportunities and resources. Once completed, the initiative will provide resources to generate an environment that can serve as a catalyst for unprecedented regional economic growth.