AL.com | Why I chose Birmingham to build my future S&P 500 Company

Dr. Del Smith, co-founder of digital health company Acclinate, chose Birmingham as the headquarters for a company with Fortune 500 ambitions—and the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) played a pivotal role in that decision. When Victor Brown of the BBA asked, “Do you want to be a small fish in a big pond when you move to one of those other cities?” it reframed the choice. Birmingham offered the chance to stand out, access capital, form meaningful partnerships, and shape an emerging innovation ecosystem.

Beyond business, the city’s quality of life, including affordable living, a thriving food scene, and convenient travel, enhances productivity, employee satisfaction and company culture. With the support of the BBA, Acclinate isn’t just growing in Birmingham, it’s helping write the next chapter of the city’s economic story.

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