The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship

10/02/2026

We’re excited to share that The Catalyst Center is a contender for Nonprofit of the Year at the 2026 Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Small Business Awards! 🎉

We’re also incredibly proud to celebrate three members of our team:
⭐ Lisa Mays, CEO — contender for Small Business Champion of the Year
⭐ Austin Goble, Sr. Director of Programs & Partnerships — contender for Young Professional of the Year
⭐️ Sonja Greene, Project Manager for Empower to Grow — contender for Small Business Champion of the Year

Congratulations to all of this year’s contenders! We’re honored to be recognized alongside so many outstanding businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders making an impact across the Huntsville/Madison County community.

10/01/2026

Growth is great — until your systems can’t keep up.

Join Sheretha Gordon, CEO of Strategic Steps Consulting, LLC, for a practical virtual session on building the legal, financial, and operational foundation your business needs to grow well.

If things are getting busier, messier, or harder to manage as your business matures, this workshop can help!

Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gfh5HU7E

09/10/2026

Yesterday, our COO Sandy Edwards & Women's Business Center Project Manager Jenae Harper joined Madison CEO for a morning to facilitate our Engage in Entrepreneurship training!

There’s no age limit to entrepreneurship, and we’re happy to bring the tools, resources and real-world insights that help turn ideas into plans of action.

Thank you Madison CEO for allowing us to be part of your day!

09/01/2026

We’re moving! 📦

While we transition into our new office, our phones and in-person operations will be temporarily unavailable for the next few days.

Thanks for your patience, and stay tuned for updates!

07/28/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our Empower to Grow Project Manager, Sonja Greene, MBA, on her appointment to the Women in Defense 2027 National Advisory Board!

Women In Defense, an affiliate of NDIA, is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to advancing professionals across the national security and defense community. Sonja's appointment is a testament to her leadership, expertise, and unwavering commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and strengthening the defense innovation ecosystem.

Please join us in congratulating Sonja on this well-deserved achievement. We know she'll represent our organization and our mission with excellence!

07/27/2026

📢 We're Hiring!

The Catalyst Center is looking for an Innovation & Technology Project Manager to join our team!

This role is an exciting opportunity to work with entrepreneurs developing innovative technologies and help them navigate the path from idea to commercialization. You'll lead our Innovation & Technology Project through business coaching, educational programming, partnership development, and grant management while helping strengthen Alabama's innovation ecosystem.

We're looking for someone with experience in government contracting and the innovation and technology ecosystem who enjoys working with entrepreneurs, managing complex projects, and building strong partnerships.

📍 Hybrid position based in Huntsville, AL
💼 Salary Range: $60,000–$75,000

If this sounds like someone you know, we'd appreciate you sharing this opportunity! Your next share could help us find the perfect addition to our team.

Learn more and apply today: https://catalystcenter.applicantpro.com/jobs/4158578

07/09/2026

📢 We're Hiring in Huntsville!

The Catalyst Center is seeking a Women's Business Center Project Manager to lead our North Alabama Women's Business Center and help entrepreneurs across the region start, grow, and strengthen their businesses.

If you're passionate about small business, enjoy building community partnerships, and thrive in a role that blends project management, coaching, event planning, and relationship building, we'd love to hear from you.

As our Women's Business Center Project Manager, you'll work directly with entrepreneurs, develop impactful programs and workshops, manage an SBA-funded grant, and help expand opportunities for small business owners throughout North Alabama.

We're looking for someone who is organized, collaborative, self-motivated, and excited to make a meaningful impact in their community. If that's you, come join the Dream Team!

📍 Location: Huntsville, AL

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this opportunity with your network!

🔗 Apply here: https://catalystcenter.applicantpro.com/jobs/4138976

06/03/2026

Client Spotlight ✨

We love celebrating the successes of the entrepreneurs we serve, and we're excited to see Tiers of Sweetness, LLC featured on Alabama Live!

What started as a beloved bakery has continued to grow through creative new offerings like their Summer Cupcake Camp, giving local kids a chance to learn, create, and have fun this summer.

Congratulations to the Tiers of Sweetness team on this exciting opportunity. We can't wait to see all the sweet memories you help create this summer!

Check out their interview below:

Tiers of Sweetness is hosting a Cupcake Camp every Wednesday in June and July, where children can learn how to decorate cupcakes

06/02/2026

Calling all veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs!

The Catalyst is proud to partner with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready to help veterans and military spouses access free tools, coaching, and resources to start, grow, and strengthen their businesses.

Through this free online platform, participants can access:

• Self-paced learning modules on topics including funding, business planning, marketing, and social media
• One-on-one coaching from experienced business experts
• Networking opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs and business owners
• Eligibility to apply for grants and access exclusive business tools and resources

Whether you're exploring a business idea, launching a startup, or growing an existing business, Verizon Small Business Digital Ready provides practical support designed to help you succeed.

Register today: https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/partner-awbc-veteran-the-catalyst

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is part of Verizon's commitment to support 1 million small businesses over the next decade, and we're proud to help connect veterans and military spouses with these valuable resources.

05/27/2026

Our Empower to Grow Project Manager, Sonja Greene, will be attending the 2026 VETS Conference hosted by the National Veteran Small Business Coalition!

VETS 2026 brings together federal procurement decision-makers, prime contractors, and procurement-ready small businesses from across the country for networking, teaming opportunities, training sessions, and business development conversations focused on growth in the federal marketplace.

If you’ll be attending, be sure to connect with Sonja while she’s there. We’d love to share more about how The Catalyst supports entrepreneurs and small businesses through the combined power of our subject-matter experts, technical assistance, training, and government contracting resources.