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10/17/2026

🥶🥶🥶Brrr...

Nothing says Saturday like sweet treats from one of our favorite small businesses!

Just in time for the holiday season, Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn Company has a holiday special with a super sweet discount through October 19th on some festive favorites.

Check them out and place your "poppin" orders today. Prosper is proud to have Naughty But Nice as part of our Small Business Alumni Network as have owner Tanesha Sims-Summers serve as one of the mentors of our Bold Path Fellows.

10/16/2026

Happy Boss’ Day to the one and only JW! Anyone who’s spent time around him knows there’s never a dull moment. He keeps us laughing and pushes us to keep learning and growing. He’s incredibly generous with his time, knowledge, resources, and guidance, and he’s made our team (and our city) better in countless ways. We're thankful for the work culture he's built at Prosper and that we get to work alongside him every day.

10/16/2026

Join us in congratulating Lydia McDowell, Prosper's Fundraising and Social Media Specialist, on being one of 12 members selected for the Rotaract Club of Birmingham's Leadership Development Program (LDP)! Lydia brings a deep commitment to building a more inclusive and thriving Birmingham, and we can't wait to see how she continues to grow as a leader.

Joining Lydia in this honor is Prosper's Bold Path Fellowship fellow Myles Taylor who was also selected for LDP. Myles is Founder of Dosie, a Birmingham-based medical management startup. He's also a member of Prosper's Community Connectors Advisory Board (CCAB).

LDP is one of Rotaract Birmingham's most impactful initiatives, a competitive and highly personalized program that equips members with the tools, confidence, and connections to lead in their careers and communities. Through hands-on training, small group cohorts, and workshops led by Birmingham's top civic and business leaders, participants sharpen their leadership style and join a network of alumni leading across sectors.

Congratulations, Lydia and Myles!

10/15/2026

Yesterday we spent time with two Catalyze Birmingham grantees, the Black Women's Mental Health Institute and the Northeast Community YMCA. Both teams showed us their latest work, and the Steering Committee members who joined us asked the kind of questions that move things forward, sharing resources and connections along the way.

10/15/2026

Join our friends at CREED63 for the next Industry Thursdays: Healthcare Edition!

📅 Thursday, October 22
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Canvas on 5th

This free networking event is open to healthcare professionals in every part of the field, including patient care, administration, and support services. Come for networking, music, drinks and a giveaway, and leave with a complimentary CREED63 Day Pass so you can come back and experience their coworking space located in the heart of downtown Birmingham.

See you there!

10/15/2026

Today's a good day to nominate a deserving nonprofit for the Legacy Builder Campaign! C.M. Newton Classic

The 2026 Legacy Builder campaign is OPEN!

Know or work for a Birmingham-based nonprofit that's crafting legacies focused on diversity and inclusion initiatives?

Apply to be a Legacy Builder today! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4iIAnD0

C.M. Newton Classic | RxBenefits | Legacy Community Federal Credit Union

10/09/2026

Last call for the CREED 63 Holiday Gift Guide! Don't miss the opportunity to have your business spotlighted in this annual must-have local gift guide!

🎁 Last call: applications for the 2026 Holiday Gift Guide close tonight.

Whether you sell products or services, make sure your business is in it.

Apply NOW - Link in Comments

10/07/2026

Nothing says Prosper Team Retreat like ending yesterday at !

We had an absolute BLAST with the fiercest of competition!

10/06/2026

Congratulations to Glenn Wiggins on the relaunch of Glad We Met Clothing!

Founded by Glenn, a Mobile native and Alabama A&M graduate with more than 15 years in fashion and creative development, Glad We Met is an American fashion, sportswear and lifestyle brand built on the belief that one conversation, encounter or relationship can change the direction of someone's life. The name comes from a phrase Glenn kept hearing throughout his career, "I'm glad we met," as his personal style opened doors to new relationships and opportunities.

Glenn is building the company with intention, focusing on strong production, e-commerce, pop-ups and retail partnerships as he works toward a national brand. He also serves as a College Student Success Coach with Birmingham Promise and as a member of Prosper's Community Connectors Advisory Board.

We're so glad we met, Glenn! Learn more and shop at gladwemetclothing.com, and follow .

10/05/2026

Our team recently toured The Link Workforce Training Center, and we were left blown away by what they are building in our community.

The Link offers fast-track, hands-on training across skilled trades, electrical, construction, warehouse and logistics, forklift, CDL preparation, healthcare and career readiness. What sets it apart is everything wrapped around the training: transportation assistance, tools, uniforms, career coaching, résumé development and job placement support.

"We wanted to create an organization that did more than offer classes," said Dee Fomby, Program Coordinator for The Link. "Our goal is to build a pathway that helps people overcome barriers, develop marketable skills, secure employment and create long-term stability for their families."

That is exactly the kind of work Prosper exists to connect and champion. We are glad to have helped put The Link in touch with partners supporting the launch of their healthcare workforce initiative, and we are excited for what is next: new trades labs, expanded healthcare and technology training, and deeper employer partnerships.

Learn more at www.TheLinkWorkforce.org