Balch Business Boost

Balch Business Boost

Minority- and women-owned businesses and start-ups are critical contributors to our economy - important creators of new jobs and brilliant ideas that make our communities and our economies better. Recent tragedies have refocused our attention on the inequities that remain in our society and, more specifically, at home in our communities. At Balch, we believe it is imperative that we all work together to tackle systemic injustices and to proactively support people who are forced to navigate and overcome unnecessary barriers to achieving success. 

As we considered ways we could better support our neighbors, we developed Balch Business Boost, a program to support entrepreneurs of color and/or women-owned businesses and start-ups by providing free or low-cost legal services.

The program leverages the experience and talents of a full-service law firm to help emerging and established minority- and women-owned businesses navigate legal and entrepreneurial challenges to building and sustaining success, ultimately helping these businesses fuel growth, eliminate barriers and spark momentum.

Balch Business Boost is available in the following offices:

  • Birmingham
  • Montgomery
  • Atlanta
  • Augusta
  • Gulfport
  • Jackson
  • Jacksonville

 

Eligibility:

Businesses eligible to apply for the program should be minority- or women-owned and meet one of the following criteria:

  • Less than an average of $400,000 in annual operating revenue over the past two years 
  • Less than $500,000 in assets or $250,000 in liquid assets.

Inclusion in Balch Business Boost is also subject to additional requirements and acceptance will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 

Balch attorneys will employ their creative and collaborative approach, and the experience gained from working alongside entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders on some of the nation’s most complex challenges, to assist entrepreneurs of color and/or women-owned businesses on a wide-range of challenges. From employment issues, real estate and corporate matters to financing, intellectual property and data privacy, our team of more than 200 attorneys throughout the Southeast, Texas, and Washington, D.C. is committed to delivering practical counsel and proactive insight through Balch Business Boost.
 
We believe diversity and equality bring tangible value to our communities. We are undertaking this effort to help entrepreneurs and businesses thrive, which in turn benefits our entire economy. Through this program, we aim to promote entrepreneurship and economic growth that will unlock the potential for advancement for many across our footprint.

To be considered as a participant in Balch Business Boost, please use the link below. For additional information, please contact an attorney listed below.

 

 

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