The Businesses of the Birmingham Small Business Accelerator

The Businesses of the Birmingham Small Business Accelerator

In January 2026, we launched the first-ever cohort of the Birmingham Small Business Accelerator. We are incredibly grateful to have 10 Birmingham-based small businesses participating in this program and committing to intentional growth together.

Over the course of this 12-week accelerator, participants will work through the book Traction, applying its principles directly to their businesses with the goal of building stronger systems, clearer strategies, and sustainable momentum.

This program is made possible through the support of the City of Birmingham and the Bold Grant, which allows us to offer scholarships to Birmingham residents and ensure local entrepreneurs have access to meaningful resources and support.

What truly sets this program apart is the people. The business owners and team members in this cohort show up each week ready to learn, collaborate, and grow—bringing dedication, curiosity, and a shared desire to make their businesses the best they can be. Their commitment is what makes this program special, and we’re excited to see the impact they’ll continue to have on Birmingham’s small business community!

Meet The Businesses of the Accelerator:

Dumpster DaddyAmin Mohd and Misty Reeves

At Dumpster Daddy, our mission is simple: to provide Birmingham and the surrounding areas with the most reliable, efficient, and customer-friendly dumpster rental services. We understand the importance of timely and dependable service in keeping your projects on track. Whether you’re a contractor, homeowner, or business owner, we are here to meet your waste disposal needs with professionalism and a smile.

Www.dumpsterdaddyal.com

Dee Dee’s Driven Automotive DetailersKhalil Saadiq

 

We’re mobile, automotive detailers who use techniques derived from the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence and the latest in Automotive Body/Collision Repair to ensure we provide showroom quality cleaning, sanitation, and protection for vehicles. Most importantly, we bring this high level of professional service right to our customers’ doorstep.

https://www.instagram.com/drivenautodetailers/

Cha House BhamCierra Lober and Alexis Unger

Cha House, located in Avondale on 41st Street, helps Birmingham flourish through the power of tea and community. We believe in the power of tea to bring people together and help us slow down in the present moment. We have an extensive menu featuring every category of tea. We host daily events with a variety of facilitators, artists, and musicians.

https://www.chahousebham.com/

 

Brianna’s Natural InfusionsBrianna Butler

 

BNI makes natural skin care and hair growth products such as soaps, body butters, sugar scrubs, body oils, and pain relief products.

www.bninfusion.com

OnFireSales.AITapio Ikonen

 
OnFireSales.AI is a sales-growth agency for SMB businesses in the United States and Finland. We help our customers break their revenue records in 90 days with content marketing, 10X Sales Coaching and marketing automation.

Partyology Event PlanningRenee Price

 
Partyology Event Planning creates fun, stress-free events through full-service planning, entertainment, décor, and interactive experiences for private, corporate, and community events.

Civitas Consulting GroupNathalie Nelson Parker

Civitas Consulting Group helps cities, institutions, and mission-driven organizations turn bold ideas into measurable impact through proven strategy, smart systems, and scalable execution.

Mogul MissionGibril Davies and Joe Smith

Mogul Mission is a marketing and business development company that also has a podcast network that creates content for entrepreneurs, creatives, tech, community, and business professionals.
Brainsavers.co provides a variety of small business consulting services. It focuses on helping early-stage startups, solopreneurs, and small companies build out operations and start to scale.

JIREH LogisticsDaVonté Lee

JIREH Logistics is an aggregate hauling company. Its primary focus is on streetscape resurfacing and paving.
Forge Staff Spotlight: Hannah LaFavor

Forge Staff Spotlight: Hannah LaFavor

 

Meet Forge’s New Operations and

Hospitality Coordinator: Hannah LaFavor!

 

Tell us a little bit about yourself:
“Hi! My name is Hannah LaFavor and I am so excited to be working at Forge. I am originally from Augusta, Georgia, moved to Fort Worth, Texas for college, and then moved to Birmingham in 2023 to be close to family. I love being around people and most of my hobbies include socializing. I love to travel but I think Birmingham will be my home for quite a while.”
What brought you to Forge?
“I was job searching and my friend sent me the link about Forge looking for someone. We both thought it seemed like a good fit with my administrative background and love for being with people.”
What are you looking forward to about working at Forge?
“I am very excited to meet everyone. I have been introduced to a lot of you and am so excited to learn more about what you do, how you got to Forge, and how I can be of help. I like how this job has a routine, but every day can be different with the needs of the clients.”
What do you do when you are not working at Forge?
“I am normally doing something with my friends, church events, or at home watching a movie. I will be taking a few online classes in the Spring and so you might see me after hours watching lectures.”
If you could choose to do anything for the day, what would you choose to do?
“My perfect day would include lots of take out food/dessert/coffee and watching movies all day with cozy blankets and friends.”
What is your favorite thing about Birmingham?
“I enjoy how everything is so accessible. In Texas, it took a long time to get anywhere. There are so many areas for whatever you like to do. I also really like my church and I am so happy I found a great community to do life with.”

 

 

Member Spotlight: Austin Carle

Member Spotlight: Austin Carle

Austin Carle

 

The Forge staff is happy to introduce you to Austin Carle,

Video Production Manager at Easton Film Co!

 

Tell us a little bit about what you do/your company does.

 

“We are a video production company that specializes in weddings. I oversee all video shoots and edits the company releases.”
Easton Film Co documents once-in-a-lifetime moments and creates unforgettable wedding films. They are based in the southeast but film nationwide.
Easton Film Co

Easton Film Co

What is your favorite part about your job?

 

“I’ve loved shooting and editing video ever since high school. So the fact that I’m able to do it full time is awesome to me. I love being able to tell the stories that people have. Everyone has a story!”

What made you decide to join Forge?

 

“The environment and location were what we were looking for.”

What is your favorite thing about Forge?

 

“Love how professional and relational everyone is. The front desk staff is so welcoming.”

What is your favorite spot/place to work at Forge?

 

“In our office space”

What are your favorite tech tools to get your job done or keep your life organized?

 

ClickUp is an all-in-one productivity platform that helps teams manage tasks, projects, docs, goals, and communication in one place. It’s highly customizable and great for improving workflow efficiency, whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or part of a large team.
ChatGPT is an AI-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI that can understand and generate human-like text. It’s used for everything from answering questions and writing content to brainstorming ideas, automating tasks, and offering conversational support across a wide range of topics.

Is there a product you cannot live without?

 

What is the last show you binge-watched?

 

“Beast Games on Amazon Prime”

What is your ideal weekend in Birmingham?

 

“Discovering Birmingham. I just moved here!”
Staff Member Spotlight: Kenzi Mayberry

Staff Member Spotlight: Kenzi Mayberry

Meet Forge’s Operations and Hospitality Coordinator, Kenzi Mayberry!

 

Kenzi Mayberry

 

Tell us a little bit about yourself!

“I am LaKenzise Mayberry! My friends call me Kenzi. With a bachelor’s degree in social work, and a master’s degree in public administration, I have had a pretty good and fulfilling career being in service to people.
First working in nonprofit community programming, and then government human resources, learning and development. I am very passionate about helping people identify their strengths and reach their goals. I thrive in environments characterized by teamwork, collaboration, and a little fun! I speak the language of order and organization, but a small part of me likes to throw it up in the air and see where it all lands. I call that balance!
My biggest goal for the next leg of my career is being in a position where my efforts, my contributions make a difference; help move the needle forward. As a self-proclaimed Girl Scout, I want to leave this world better than I found it!”

What brought you to Forge?

 

“I was working from home, and would occasionally get out of the house, going to different spaces around the city, to work. Pizitz Food Hall was one of the places I frequented. One afternoon, while at Pizitz, I was scrolling on Facebook and saw the position at Forge advertised.
At some point I had followed Forge, but could not recall ever seeing a post. So I took seeing the post as a sign and applied! I was coming to the end of a contract I was working on, and was looking for new opportunities. And of course, once I took the deep dive to learn more, I was convinced this was the place for me!”

What are you looking forward to about working at Forge?

 

“I am looking forward to learning! Learning how to build community among individual entrepreneurs and professionals. Learning how to create an environment that promotes creativity, productivity, and peace. And learning all about the systems, processes, and little nuances that make Forge special.”

What do you do when you are not working at Forge?

 

“I love reading, watching documentaries, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. I especially love spending time with my two nephews, Houston, 3, and Dallas who will be two in July. Their names are what happens when I am not around to supervise my two brothers. And no, my nephews are no twins and neither of my brothers has lived in or spent time in Texas!”

If you could choose to do anything for the day, what would you choose to do?

 

“I would love to travel back in time to spend a day with Cleopatra. Her story fascinates me! And if traveling back in time were not an option, I would love to spend one day on Michelle Obama’s annual girlfriends’ retreat. I can only imagine the wisdom and knowledge I could soak up in the company of such an amazing and accomplished group of women.”

What is your favorite thing about Birmingham?

 

“Birmingham was never on my bingo card. And although I have lived here since 2016, I am just now starting to feel at home.
What I love most about Birmingham is the location. If you are not against road trips, you can jump in the car and be at a number of southern cities and attractions in less than five hours. I also love the “big city, small town vibe” that Birmingham offers. It is the best of both worlds.”
Meet Forge Member Hudson Hufham

Meet Forge Member Hudson Hufham

Hudson Hufham

 

We are excited to introduce you to Hudson Hufham, Owner of Easton Film Co!

 

Tell us a little bit about what you do/your company does.

“Easton Film Co documents once-in-a-lifetime moments through unforgettable wedding videos. With more than ten years of experience, we’ve earned the trust of couples and planners alike – capturing weddings with care, craft, and timeless style. Based in the Southeast – filming nation wide.”
Easton Film Co

What is your favorite part about your job?

 

“I love building and taking on the challenge of merging creativity with business strategy.”

What made you decide to join Forge?

 

“It felt like the right place for our small but ambitious company.”

What is your favorite thing about Forge?

 

“The location and everything that comes with it!”

What are your favorite tech tools to get your job done or keep your life organized?

 

“ChatGPT”

What is the last show you binge-watched?

 

“The Studio”

What is your ideal weekend in Birmingham?

 

“Hanging with friends!”