Cynthia Crutchfield: Growing roots in Alabama through innovation – 2024 Women of Impact

Cynthia Crutchfield leads Alabama’s first statewide public-private partnership focused on entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation with a mission to help innovators grow roots. The Montgomery native may be at the top of her career but it’s only the beginning for her time as CEO of Innovate Alabama.  After just one year, Crutchfield and her team are less than a month away from launching the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) which will provide $98 million in capital to the state of Alabama for entrepreneurs and innovators.  “SSBCI will provide more flexibility and create long-te