Press Releases
2012
- BBA supports Senate bill to restore revenue to Jefferson County - May 7, 2012
- Birmingham region gains 3,500 new jobs, $500M in investment since launch of Blueprint Birmingham - April 20, 2012
- BBA urges Legislature to take action on Jefferson County financial crisis - April 12, 2012
- Author, entrepreneur and The Apprentice winner Randal Pinkett to address annual AABC luncheon - April 11, 2012
- BBA supports contract extension for Superintendent Witherspoon - April 6, 2012
- BBA's local RFP report free in 2012 - March 14, 2012
- Birmingham business leaders head to Washington, D.C. - March 6, 2012
- Effort launched to highlight nearly 800 local technology-based businesses - January 30, 2012
- BBA names Laura Kendrick Executive Coordinator - January 27, 2012
- E-Verify information to be presented at free webinars - January 23, 2012
2011
- Rick Davis promoted to leadership role at Birmingham Business Alliance - December 15, 2011
- Barry Copeland named BBA Employee of the Year - December 15, 2011
- BBA to focus on JeffCo, transportation, education and immigration in 2012 - December 8, 2011
- John D. Johns elected 2012 BBA Chairman; Executive Committee, Board and Officers also elected - December 8, 2011
- Birmingham Business Alliance Calls for Significant Revisions to Immigration Law - December 6, 2011
- BBA will work to overcome Jefferson County bankruptcy - November 9, 2011
- Birmingham Business Alliance announces sale of Birminghm Magazine to Birmingham News Multimedia - October 21, 2011
- Pro football Hall of Famer John Stallworth to headline Magic City Classic Scholarship Breakfast - October 4, 2011
- BBA names Laura McCraney associate media editor/receptionist - October 3, 2011
- Nearly 2,500 new jobs announced for the Birmingham region since launch of Blueprint Birmingham - September 21, 2011
- Birmingham Business Alliance applauds sewer debt settlement - September 16, 2011
- New BBA Vice President to lead tech commercialization for Birmingham region - August 24, 2011
- Birmingham Business Alliance hires key economic development executive - August 17, 2011
- BBA supports Jefferson County Commission's decision to continue negotiations - August 12, 2011
- BBA urges resolution to avoid bankruptcy in Jefferson County debt crisis - August 2, 2011
- BBA announces more new hires: Marcus Lundy to lead workforce development; Meredith Davidson moves to regional development - July 28, 2011
- Birmingham Business Alliance fills three key economic development slots - July 26, 2011
- BBA puts spotlight on minority business and small business development with new positions - July 22, 2011
- Lauren Cooper joins Birmingahm Business Alliance as Director of Communications - June 30, 2011
- Desiree Rogers as keynote speakers at BBA's African American Business Council's Annual Luncheon - May 18, 2011
- Birmingham Business Alliance to host storm recovery summit for small business May 17, 2011
- Parent's Choice Award winners announced in May issue of Birmingham magazine May 11, 2011
- Birmingham Business Alliance to raise money for Hitachi City, Japan April 18, 2011
- Birmingham Business Alliance to support Jeffco financial plan April 12, 2011
- Birmingham Business Alliance's Small Business Week Summit to feature U.S. Chamber executive as keynote April 1, 2011
- Birmingham Business Alliance announces 2011 committee officers, roundtable leadership March 10, 2011
- Birmingham Business Alliance leaders, investors head to Montgomery to meet with state delegation March 3, 2011
- BBA names Brian Hilson President & CEO March 1, 2011
- Birmingham Business Alliance investors head to Washington D.C. Feb. 8, 2011
- Birmingham Business Alliance opens competition to find best small businesses in region Feb. 2, 2011
- BBA selects Blueprint Birmingham Implementation Committee Jan. 19, 2011
2010
- James McManus elected BBA Chairman; Board and officers also elected Dec. 14, 2010
- BBA Birmingham Diversity Summit Focuses on Inclusion Oct. 4, 2010
- CNN Analyst to Speak at African American Business Council Luncheon Sept. 28, 2010
- BBA Launches Blueprint Birmingham Sept. 23, 2010
- Blueprint Birmingham Approved by BBA Executive Committee Sept. 16, 2010
- BBA Providing All Investors with Exclusive Access to RFP Report Aug. 23, 2010
- BBA Committee Selects Consultant for CEO Search Aug. 20, 2010
- Feature film “October Baby” to lens in Birmingham Aug. 19, 2010
- Birmingham magazine Readership Increases Almost 25% Aug. 2, 2010
- Birmingham magazine, Local Development Firm Launch City Guide iPhone App July 29, 2010
- BBA's Smith departing to start statewide ethics reform organization July 16, 2010
- Northern Beltline Construction Impact: $7 Billion, 70,000 Jobs, $155 Million Tax Revenues June 28, 2010
- BBA Small Business Council Elects Richard Wallace as Next Chairman June 14, 2010
- Young Professional Leaders, BBA CEO to Discuss Blueprint Birmingham June 4, 2010
- BBA to host Jefferson County Commission forums in all 5 districts April 9, 2010
- Research provides guidance for BBA strategic plan Feb. 19, 2010
- BBA accepting nominations for Small Business Awards; Small Business Week to celebrate economic survivors Feb. 16, 2010
- Birmingham Business Alliance congratulates mayor-elect Bell Jan. 20, 2010
- Pennsylvania company expanding into Birmingham region Jan. 11, 2010
- First mayoral runoff debate available on-air or online Jan. 6, 2010
2009
- Birmingham mayoral candidate debate to focus on business, economic development Dec. 23, 2009
- BBA highlights "Blueprint Birmingham" at first Annual Meeting Dec. 15, 2009
- Online survey offers opportunity for public to voice views on region Dec. 5, 2009
- Birmingham magazine hires experienced vice president publishing, account executive Aug. 7, 2009
- BBA hosts college students, young professionals for end-of-summer event July 31, 2009
- BBA begins new chapter in region's growth, development July 14, 2009