Business Incubator 

The Pike County Center for Economic Development serves as a business incubator for entrepreneurs, and start-up small businesses in Pike County.

The Center opened in the summer of 2006 with 12 office spaces, a 6,000 sq. ft. manufacturing building, a technology pod, a training center, conference room, break room, work room, a centralized business center and reception area. For more information on the business incubator please call (334) 670-2274.

Seminars & Training

Small Business seminars are offered on a regular basis for incubator tenants as well as other business in Pike County and the surrounding area.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a business incubator? 

A business incubator is a facility which assists new and emerging businesses grow during their start-up period, when they are most vulnerable.

2. Who qualifies to be a client at the incubator? 

Anyone who has started a business. The only type of business that is not eligible are ones in the retail sector.

3. What steps must you take to become an incubator client?

a.) Visit with Incubator Staff to gain a better understanding of your business and needs.
b.) Develop a Business Plan
c.) Show proof of positive cash flow
d.) Submit items b.)& c.) with incubator application for staff to review.

4. Do you offer seminars on starting or financing a small business? 

Yes! One major component of a business incubator is education. 
Various seminars and training courses are offered to clients as well as anyone interested. 

5. Can anyone attend seminars held at the incubator?

Yes. There is a course fee for anyone not housed in the incubator.