VERB Network

10/15/2026

Your experience could help someone take their next step. Become a VERB Coach!

The VERB Business & Workforce Hub is accepting applications from professionals ready to share their knowledge and support the Bessemer community.

💼 Business Coaches: Help entrepreneurs and small business owners start, strengthen, and grow their businesses.
🤝 Workforce Coaches: Help job seekers with career planning, résumés, interview preparation, and employment readiness.

Apply for either area—or both!

📅 Applications: October 8–19, 2026
⏰ Deadline: October 19 at 5:00 PM CT

Required application materials:

✅ Current résumé
✅ Cover letter
✅ Video introduction—up to 5 minutes

Ready to share your expertise? https://verbnetwork.org/coach-application
📧 [email protected]
📞 205-791-7059

Know someone who would make a great coach? Tag them or share this opportunity!

10/15/2026

Want to join us?
Text BESSEMER to 53-555 to RSVP!

VERB BESSEMER BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM: FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

Connect • Learn • Grow • Sustain

Make Connections. Make an Impact.

Enjoy a VIP experience while supporting the VERB Bessemer Business & Workforce Hub!
Optional-Admission is free!

$25 VIP — VIP seating + one glass of w**e
$50 VIP — VIP seating + one bottle of w**e
$100 VIP — VIP seating + one bottle of w**e + charcuterie board

Your support helps VERB connect
people to business resources, job opportunities, and tools to help businesses and people grow.

One room. New connections. Real action. Lasting impact.

VIP FUNdraiser participation is optional. Everyone is welcome!

VERB Network — Impacting the Block, Business by Business.

10/12/2026

📣 Bessemer, let’s take your next step together!

Looking for a job, growing a business, or exploring entrepreneurship? The VERB Bessemer Business & Workforce Hub connects you with support, resources, and people who can help you move forward.

✅ Workforce & Job Readiness: Job search assistance, résumé support, interview preparation, and training connections.
✅ Small Business Development: Business coaching, technical assistance, funding resources, and networking.
✅ Youth Entrepreneurship: Mentorship, skills development, and opportunities to explore business ideas.

📅 Every Monday | 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 208 Jefferson Avenue, Bessemer, Alabama
🤝 Open to the public • No cost

Come with your questions and goals. Let’s identify your next steps!

📲 Scan the QR code or sign up in this link: https://verbnetwork.org/verb-business-hub

📞 205-791-7059
📧 [email protected]
🌐 verbnetwork.org

💛 Help support this work: Text VERB to 53555 to donate.

Share this with a job seeker, business owner, or young entrepreneur who could use support!

10/09/2026

✨ WHAT TO EXPECT AT VERB FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE ✨

Join VERB Network, in partnership with Chateau Bevvy Winery, for the special kickoff of VERB Bessemer Business Community Friday Night Live — an evening designed to bring business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, nonprofits, community leaders, resource partners, and supporters together.

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Chateau Bevvy Winery
1930 1st Ave N, Bessemer, AL

🎟️ GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE!

Registration is required, and optional VIP experiences are available for guests who want to elevate their evening.

At Friday Night Live, expect meaningful connections, access to resources and opportunities, conversations that lead to action, and people who can help move your business, organization, or ideas forward.

💛 This is also a VERB Network fundraising event. Donations are completely optional. If you would like to support our work, your contribution helps VERB continue building business, workforce, entrepreneurship, and community-impact initiatives throughout Bessemer.

👉 Register, select VIP, or make an optional donation:
https://givebutter.com/verb-first-friday-night-live-vip-packages-szjql9

📲 You can also Text BESSEMER to 53-555 to stay connected.

Know someone who should be in the room? Share this post and invite 2 people to join you!

Let’s build stronger businesses, stronger connections, and meaningful impact together.

10/07/2026

EXTRA! EXTRA! BESSEMER IS ON THE RISE FOR SMALL BUSINESS!

And VERB Network is bringing the business community to the table.

Join VERB SPECIAL KICKOFF of VERB Bessemer Business Community Friday Night Live!

Friday, October 23
5:30–7:30 PM
Chateau Bevvy Winery
1930 1st Ave N, Bessemer, AL

GENERAL ADMISSION is FREE
VIP OPTIONS AVAILABLE

RSVP NOW Text BESSEMER to 53-555
to RSVP for FREE and VIP.

For VIP groups of 2 or more, email [email protected] for pricing.

This is more than a mixer.
Definitely more than a panel.
And it’s not just networking.
IT’S AN ACTIVATION.

Come own your seat at the table, relax, connect, engage, and discover resources and opportunities that can help move your business or nonprofit forward.

You won’t just receive advice. You’ll learn how to **identify what you need, develop a plan, and put it into action.**

**VERB is Action.**

We meet you where you are, fill the gaps, connect the right resources, and help turn opportunities into **measurable outcomes.**

MAKE IT A MONTHLY CONNECTION

After the special October kickoff, Friday Night Live will continue the first Friday of every month, beginning:
Friday, November 6, 2026
5:30–7:30 PM
Chateau Bevvy Winery

Have a resource, skill, program, connection, or expertise to share?
Email us at [email protected]

It takes a village. Let’s build measurable and meaningful impact together.

Bessemer is Home. Business is the Focus. Impact is the Goal.

10/07/2026

Save the Date!!! Nov 7th

‼️‼️‼️‼️DATE CHANGE ‼️‼️‼️‼️
🍂🎃 **SAVE THE DATE!** 🎃🍂

Nurturing Golden Hearts presents our **10th Annual Friends & Family Field Fall Festival!**

📅 **November 7th| 5:00 PM**
📍 **24th St. & 16th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL**

🎃 Games • Prizes • Haunted Trail • Vendors • Food • Costumes & MORE!

✨ **Children 15 & under are FREE** and must be accompanied by an adult.
💛 **Adult Admission/Donation: $10**

Bring the whole family and celebrate **10 years of fall fun, family, and community!** 🍁🧡

10/06/2026

Support Bessemer Businesses!
We ❤️ Bessemer Businesses VERB !

Bold Bites is THIS Friday at the w**ery! 🍷

Join Chef Toni for an elevated Southern appetizer experience — make one, taste them all, with complimentary w**e and a parting gift. Grab your ticket before they are gone! 🎟️

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bold-bites-an-elevated-southern-appetizer-experience-with-chef-toni-tickets-1997803027635

10/06/2026

Let’s support Chateau Bevvy Winery a Bessemer Business. I ❤️ Bessemer Businesses!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW! 🍷

Join us for the Bevvy Soirée — an unforgettable evening at Chateau Bevvy Winery on Wednesday, October 28, 6–9 PM.

✨ Four-course dinner with w**e pairings by Chef Darvin McDaniel
🎷 Live sax by Tre Wes Lee Sax
🍷 Hosted by Fran

$75 per person. Seats are limited!

Get your tickets: https://www.chateaubevvyw**ery.net/events

10/06/2026

Volunteer With Purpose. Make a Difference.

Your time, skills, and experience can make a meaningful impact in someone’s life—and in your community. VERB Network is looking for passionate individuals ready to serve, grow, and help us build programs that create lasting change.

As a VERB volunteer, you can gain valuable experience for your résumé, receive recognition and volunteer perks, and have the opportunity to help shape the future of our community programs.

✨ Ready to get involved?
Scan the QR code on the flyer or apply here: https://verbnetwork.org/volunteer-now

📍 Bessemer, AL
📞 205-791-7059
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 verbnetwork.org

10/02/2026

Q4 is here—and we’re ready to finish 2026 with impact! 💙💚

From meeting immediate needs to bringing warmth and joy during the holidays, VERB Network is committed to showing up for our community through the final months of the year.

There are many ways to make a difference. Volunteer. Donate. Partner. Support our programs. Every contribution helps us reach more individuals and families in our community.

Be part of the impact. Together, let’s finish the year strong.

📍 Bessemer, AL
📞 205-791-7059
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 verbnetwork.org