Cara Economic Development Vista

CARA Economic Development VISTA

Micro and Small Businesses play a vital role in driving economic development. In order to ensure that Micro and Small Businesses, in Central Alabama, have the much-needed support to thrive and create jobs the Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance's (CARA) Micro and Small Business Accelerator Program seeks to equip and empower these businesses with resources, tools, and guidance to enable them to overcome challenges, harness their potential, and contribute to the growth of their communities.

The Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance seeks to empower micro and small businesses in order to bring about lasting improvements by creating more job opportunities that foster a sustainable change within communities.

To achieve this, CARA offers a range of resources aimed at bolstering economic viability. By working hand in hand with local communities, we strive to break down barriers and create an environment conducive to entrepreneurial success.

Our approach is rooted in building lasting partnerships and utilizing collective knowledge and expertise. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Our AmeriCorps VISTA member will perform the following: 1. Business Research a.

Conduct market research focusing on Micro and Small Business trends that will help us to make better business decisions for economic development b. Review and analyze CARA's previous impact on Micro and Small Business growth and expansion, and identify the Micro Business Accelerator and Business Support Functions' strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats 2. Data Analytics a.

Perform data analysis to draw insights, identify patterns, to inform businesses strategies b. Create and perform business assessments, and work with small business owners to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for their businesses 3. Market Research a.

Conduct feasibility studies researching business locations, services, demographics, etc.

Program Benefits : Training .

Terms :

Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Entrepreneur/Business , Technology , Community and Economic Development .

Skills :

Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Communications , Team Work .