Secretary of State to Survey Alabama’s Small Businesses

August 31, 2022

Secretary of State to Survey Alabama's Small Businesses

A bill passed by the Alabama Legislature in 2021 requires the secretary of state’s office to collect data about small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and women-owned businesses.Starting today, Aug. 31, the secretary of state’s office will distribute a survey by mail to every active business entity formed with our office between July 20, 2021, and July 31, 2022. As of August 1, 2022, the survey has been included in the formation and registration process.Businesses are encouraged to complete the survey and return it within two weeks from the date of receipt. The results of the survey will be used by the state’s chief procurement officer to identify ways to improve the state’s business climate and ensure that eligible businesses have the ability to access available funds.

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The first Capitol building in Montgomery, Alabama was built in 1847, and was destroyed by fire in 1849. The current State Capitol was built on the previous Capitol's foundations, and was completed in 1851. The building has grown over time with an east wing added to the buildings rear in 1885, a south wing in 1906, a matching north wing in 1912, and along with a complete renovation to the whole building a modern addition to the rear in 1992.

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