Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance

Different holidays. One community. Shared purpose. Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. Happy Kwanzaa. Happy Holidays—all of it. • People before programs • Relationships before resources • Trust before transactions When we intentionally bring people together, resources flow…

Champions matter • Championing small business • Strengthening families Why it matters • Small businesses = strong families • Strong families = resilient communities Call to Action • Donate • Partner • Get support • Become what your community needs

Strong small businesses. Strong families. Strong communities. Grateful for partners who choose impact over credit: • Innovate Alabama • Jefferson County Commission Office • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama • Alabama Office of Minority Affairs

When people grow, families rise. When families rise, communities thrive. Real economic strength begins with investing in people—one business, one leader, one family at a time. Thank you, Chairman Frank Woodson, for the reminder that transformation always starts with people.

Big News for CARA. Big Win for Alabama. Our CEO, Jeremy Duckworth, has been named a 2025 Top CEO. Thank you, Birmingham Business Journal. This is a team award—made possible by the entire CARA staff who carry this mission forward every day. bizjournals.com/birmingham/n…

No single organization builds an economy alone. That is why CARA partners with the Alabama Micro Enterprise Network (AMEN). August–December impact: • $1M+ increase in small business sales Strong businesses. Stronger families. Stronger communities. 👉 Tag a business owner

Ready to grow your credit, your business, and your future? Today’s packed session with the @BessemerRedevelopmentCorporation was all about power moves: • Personal Credit ✔️ • Business Credit ✔️ • Real Strategy ✔️ • Real Growth ✔️

• Need a hiring plan that actually works? • Need a team that helps you grow—not hold you back? We help small businesses build the workforce they deserve. • Strengthen your team • Scale with confidence

If you’re serious about leveling up your finances, this is the workshop you can’t afford to skip. 💳🔥 Join us on Nov. 21—your future self will thank you. Register Here: eventbrite.com/e/19705374224…

📣 Estate Planning Workshop 🗓 Nov 18 | ⏰ 10–11:30 AM 📍 401 19th St N, Bessemer Learn about wills, heir property, documents, healthcare directives & more. ✨ FREE will for first 20 full-session attendees! Hosted by Bessemer Redevelopment Corp, CARA & PNC Bank.

🏆 Congratulations to Jeremy Duckworth, named one of the @bhambizjrnl’s 2025 Top CEO Honorees! His visionary leadership continues to drive innovation, collaboration & growth across Birmingham. #TopCEO #BBJ2025 #JeremyDuckworth #LeadershipExcellence

Your holiday gift? 🏠 The keys to your first home! Home for the Holidays Workshop – Nov 1 Learn HUD programs & take the first step to homeownership! #HomeForTheHolidays #HUD #DreamHome #BessemerAL

Join Bessemer Development Corp., CARA & @PNC for a free workshop packed with food, fun, and financial empowerment. 🍽️💸🎉 📅 Oct. 27th | 📍 1520 Exeter Ct., Bessemer, AL 35020 🎟️ Register now: eventbrite.com/e/18146289269… #CARACares #FinancialLiteracy

"Profitability isn’t a dirty word in the nonprofit world — it’s a necessity." 💬 Thanks to Richie Bruce of @EOSWorldwide for leading our Nonprofit Accelerator session on sustainable impact. 🙌 Grateful to @jtmoore_d4 & @DarrellOQuinn for their support! #CARACares

Candance T. Kemp is a seasoned entrepreneur & founder of First Choice Tax, Premier Tax Academy & more. She empowers communities through finance & purpose-driven leadership. Now in the CARA Accelerator, she’s expanding her impact. #Leadership #Entrepreneurship

Kenyele Harrison, founder of Kenetic Wellness, is redefining wellness in the Deep South—bridging medicine and mindful movement through Pilates. 🌿 She’s building generational wellness through purpose, strength, and community. #KeneticWellness #MindfulMovement #PilatesLife

🎥 “You belong here.” Hear LaToya Mims of The Wildflower Alliance share her powerful testimony from CARA’s Nonprofit Luncheon. 💜 Standing with families of children with disabilities—providing support, resources, and community. #CARACares #WildflowerAlliance #NonprofitLeaders

Meet Rachel Holifield, Founder & Chief Educational Officer of Learn, Grow and More Learning, LLC! 🚀 With nearly 20 years of experience in teaching, school leadership & consulting, she’s passionate about helping students, families & organizations learn, grow & do more!

🌟 Congrats to Jeremy Duckworth for being featured in the LVH Class of 2025 Alumni Spotlight! 👏 Thanks to our partner @VestaviaChamber for supporting leaders who are shaping brighter futures. #Leadership #CommunityImpact #CARACares

Rod Palmer, co-founder of @Dwell_atHome, is bringing innovation + compassion to senior care. 🏡💙 The app makes it simple to find, hire & pay caregivers—giving families the support they deserve. Visit the Website: dwellathome.com/ #HealthTech #Innovation #CARACares