Selma & Dallas County Economic Development Authority (The EDA)

08/28/2026

🌟 We Are Hiring! 🌟

Join our dynamic team and take your career to the next level! We’re looking for passionate individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment. If you're ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

🔍 Positions Available:
- Welders

✨ Why Work With Us?
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for growth and development

📅 Apply now and be part of something amazing!

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08/28/2026

The City of Selma, in collaboration with Preferred Waste Solution (PWS), invites all residents to a Townhall Meeting to learn more about upcoming changes to sanitation services.

🗓 Tuesday, September 1, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Selma Convention Center
211 Washington Street, Selma, AL

Sanitation service changes will take effect on October 1, 2026. Join us to receive a service overview, learn what to expect, ask questions, and get the information you need.

We encourage all citizens to attend and be a part of the conversation as we work together toward a cleaner, stronger Selma!

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/21/2026

Strengthening Economic Development Through Collaboration!

Selma & Dallas County Economic Development Authority Executive Director Brenda Tuck attended the Bradley Arant Boult Cummings 11th Annual Economic Development Forum, held August 19–21.

The forum brought together leading economic development professionals from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee for networking, collaboration, and meaningful conversations about the issues affecting communities across the Southeast.

Attendees had the opportunity to hear from industry experts and discuss both the challenges and opportunities facing today’s communities, while sharing ideas and best practices to help strengthen economic development efforts.

We are proud to have Brenda represent our organization and remain committed to building relationships, gaining valuable insights, and bringing innovative ideas back to our community!

08/14/2026

FREE ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN TRAINING IN SELMA!

Looking for a new career opportunity? Here’s your chance to gain valuable skills and certifications FREE of charge!

The Environmental Workforce Development Job Training Program offers a 6-week classroom and hands-on training program designed to prepare participants for careers in the environmental field.

🎓 Training includes:
✅ HAZWOPER 40 Hours
✅ OSHA 10 Hours
✅ Mold Awareness
✅ First Aid/CPR
✅ Forklift Training
✅ NIMS Training
✅ Asbestos Worker Training
✅ Lead Renovation, Repair & Paint
…and more!

📍 Training Location: Northern Heights Presbyterian
1575 Marie Foster
Selma, Alabama

👤 Eligibility includes:
• Age 18 or older
• High School Diploma/GED or willingness to participate in GED programming
• Current Alabama Driver’s License
• Physically able to lift at least 30 pounds
• Unemployed or underemployed

⚠️ TRAINING SLOTS ARE LIMITED — CLASSES START SOON!

This is an excellent opportunity to build skills, expand your career options, and invest in your future.

📞 Contact Debra Love: 205-540-2806
📧 [email protected]

👉 Don’t wait! Start the application process today and take the next step toward a new career!

08/12/2026

📢 **Small Business Owners — SBA Lending & Contracting Workshops!**

Looking for financing or contracting opportunities for your small business? The SBA is offering **FREE Lending & Contracting Overview Workshops** with both in-person and virtual options.

📍 **IN-PERSON WORKSHOP**
📅 August 13, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📌 Alabama District Office
2 North 20th Street, 3rd Floor, Birmingham, AL
🔗 Register: [https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/WbPpEGAhgu](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/WbPpEGAhgu)

💻 **VIRTUAL WORKSHOP**
📅 August 27, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🔗 Register: [https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/YjUY56M2Wj](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/YjUY56M2Wj)

**SBA financing options include:**
💰 Working Capital Lines of Credit — up to $5 million
💰 Contract Lines of Credit — up to $5 million
🏭 MARC Lines of Credit — 20-year term
🔧 Equipment Term Loans — 10 years or longer, depending on useful life
🏢 Loans to purchase or construct commercial buildings

**Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about financing options available to your small business!**

Send a message to learn more

08/07/2026

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced its first-ever **Critical Suppliers Prize Competition**, offering **up to $20 million in non-dilutive capital** to help small businesses expand domestic manufacturing and strengthen U.S. supply chains.

**Submission Deadline:** August 28, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. ET

**Funding Priorities**
Applicants must support one of the following critical industries:
• Advanced Metals Manufacturing
• Advanced Materials Manufacturing
• Energy Systems, Energetics, and Components

**Who Is Eligible?**
To apply, businesses must:
• Meet the SBA definition of a small business.
• Be organized and have a primary place of business in the United States or its territories.
• Be profitable and demonstrate creditworthiness.
• Be current and in good standing on all federal obligations.
• Be in good standing in their state of organization.
• Demonstrate the ability to deploy awarded funds within six months.
• Show the ability to increase production capacity or improve manufacturing efficiency with measurable supply chain impact.
• Have a senior management team composed entirely of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who are at least 18 years old.

**Individual Requirements**
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Individuals may only participate in one competition entry.

Contestants must submit proposals electronically to [email protected]. Proposals may be in the form of a company pitch deck.

More information can be found at https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/priorities/sba-initiatives/critical-suppliers-prize-competition/

The deadline for submission is Aug. 28 by 11:59 p.m. ET.

For complete competition details and application information, visit:
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/priorities/sba-initiatives/critical-suppliers-prize-competition/

SBA is offering up to $20 million in prize awards to help expand capacity in areas identified as critical supply chain chokepoints. Overview SBA is offering up to $20 million in targeted and mission-aligned prize awards that will bring innovation to our manufacturing base and rapidly expand producti...

07/27/2026

Event: Lending and Contracting Overview Workshop

Date: July 28th, 2026

Time: 10a – 12p

Type: Virtual

Registration: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/5EsRwzDZuR

* You can also Register using the QR Code in the Flyer below

Login Info: Link will be emailed two days prior to the event and on the night before the event.

07/23/2026

Selma & Dallas County Economic Development Authority Executive Director Brenda Tuck participated in the Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA) 2026 Summer Conference, held July 19–22. The conference provided valuable opportunities to network with economic development professionals from across the state, gain new insights through educational sessions, and celebrate the continued growth and success of economic development in Alabama.

Thank you to the EDAA for hosting another outstanding conference. We appreciate the opportunity to connect, learn, and bring new ideas back to serve Selma and Dallas County.

07/22/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING at Wallace Community College Selma! 🚨

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference in higher education while building a rewarding career? Wallace Community College Selma is seeking passionate, dedicated professionals to join our team!

We're currently hiring for full-time positions including:
📚 Academic/Financial Aid Advisor (Gallion)
🩺 Health Science Instructor (BSN)
🩺 Health Science Instructor (MSN)
⚙️ Industrial Maintenance Assistant
❄️ HVAC Instructor (Temporary Full-Time)
🔥 Welding Assistant

If you're ready to invest in student success and help shape the future workforce of Alabama, we encourage you to apply today!

📞 Call: (334) 876-9319
📧 Email: [email protected]

Become part of a college that's building brighter futures every day.