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GETUP Anniston - An Entrepreneurship Program

Are you ready to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality? Main Street Anniston, in partnership with leading local organizations, is thrilled to present the GETUP Anniston program—a comprehensive series of FREE business classes designed to guide you through every step of starting and growing your own business.

Over the course of 10 weeks, GETUP Anniston will immerse you in 10 essential topics, with classes held twice a month. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or an established business owner looking to refine your skills, this program offers invaluable insights tailored to your needs.

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Program Partners:

Class Schedules:

If you’ve been thinking about starting a business, growing your side hustle, or finally taking that leap… this is your moment.

  • Classes begin Thursday, May 14th at 5:30 PM
  • Location: Anniston Regional Training Center (5302 McClellan Blvd)
  • Held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month through August 27, 2026

 

Sessions:

  • Business Concept & Planning – Turn your idea into a clear, actionable business plan
  • Market Understanding – Identify opportunities and truly know your customer
  • Business Tools, Structure & Insurance – Set your business up the right way and protect it
  • Financial Literacy – Build real-world money skills, from budgeting to credit and investing
  • Cash Flow & Financing – Learn how to manage money and fund your growth
  • Accounting, Taxes & Financial Statements – Understand the numbers behind your success
  • Location & Leasing – Choose the right space and navigate leasing with confidence
  • Licenses, Permits & Zoning – Make sure your business is legally ready to operate
  • Marketing & Social Media – Build your brand, reach your audience, and drive sales
  • Local Resources & Civic Engagement – Plug into the network that helps you grow

Main Street Anniston Staff:

Main Street Anniston Director | Karla Eden | 256-371-3711

Marketing & Events Coordinator | Ryleigh Lawson | 256-231-7633