Retail
Recruitment
Bring Your Business Downtown
From finding the right space to navigating financing and opening your doors, the Downtown Mobile Alliance provides resources and support to help retailers become part of Downtown Mobile.
Turn Your Ideas Into Reality
Local, independent businesses are an important part of what makes Downtown Mobile a destination. Opening a new retail business takes planning, the right location, and the right resources, and the Downtown Mobile Alliance is here to help.
Our team works with aspiring and established entrepreneurs to navigate the process of opening downtown, from preparing a space for occupancy to developing a business plan and identifying potential financing and incentives.
Retail Resources
Resources for opening and growing your business in Downtown Mobile.
Financial incentives are available for qualifying building improvements, signage and new or expanding businesses in Downtown Mobile.
Downtown Strong Facade Grant Improvement
Downtown Strong Air Purification Grant
For entrepreneurs who have a great retail concept but aren’t ready for a traditional storefront, Urban Emporium provides an opportunity to test the market in a supportive retail environment. The retail incubator provides space, professional sales staff, point-of-sale equipment, and educational and training opportunities for participating businesses.
The Downtown Mobile Alliance can help entrepreneurs develop a solid business plan, understand the steps involved in opening a downtown business and identify potential sources of financing.
