The LaunchBox at Athens State University

06/01/2026

Students in Alabama: if you’re actively building a business, we want to see it on the Sloss Tech stage.

The Innovate Alabama Student Innovation Competition will spotlight student founders from two-year and four-year colleges across the state — and award up to $20K to help the top ventures move forward.

To apply, submit a 2–3 minute pitch video (June 1–June 10). Finalists pitch live Friday, June 26 at 9:00 a.m. during the Next in Tech track at Sloss Tech.

Check eligbility and apply here: https://forms.innovatealabama.org/261404603729051

05/19/2026

Support local, shop small, and treat yourself to a sweet afternoon in downtown Athens 🍓✨

05/08/2026

Day 6 of Small Business Week: Sharing and 2-Minute Love Drop

Loved your experience this week? Take 2 minutes to leave a review! It makes a huge impact for small businesses in Athens-Limestone County and helps others discover them too ✨

05/06/2026

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It’s National Small Business Week! 🌟 Small businesses are the backbone of Alabama’s economy, creating jobs, supporting neighborhoods, and keeping our communities unique.

Every action counts. Let’s lift up the local businesses that make Alabama shine! 💛

05/05/2026

Celebrate Small Business Week the local way—shop fresh, support local, and kick off market season in Athens 🌿🛍️
Join the celebration, meet your local farmers and makers, and be part of 40 years of community at the Green Street Pavilion 🎉

05/04/2026

No sunny afternoon is complete without a swirl cup from Kreme Delite. 🍦

05/04/2026

🚀How will you lift up your favorite small business this week?🚀

🎉 It’s Small Business Week in Athens-Limestone County!

This week, we celebrate the collective impact of our local small businesses, the backbone of our community. From storefronts to service providers, these businesses keep our local economy strong and make Athens-Limestone a great place to live, work, and visit.

Join us in recognizing the hard work, resilience, and dedication that drive our business community forward. Every purchase, visit, and show of support helps make a lasting difference.

Let’s come together to celebrate all week long. Shop local, dine local, and support the businesses that support our community! 💙

04/24/2026

🪇Before the music starts, show some love to our downtown businesses.🪇

Perfect night for Fridays After Five! 🎶🌤️

We’re looking at warm temps, cloudy skies, and little to no chance of rain—aka ideal FAF weather!

Grab your friends, bring the family, and come enjoy a great night of music, food, and downtown vibes. 🍔🎸

Make plans to come out—we’ll see you at 5 PM!