Bham Now | 5 Takeaways from this Southern City that Could Guide the Magic City’s Next Move

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on this year’s Leadership Exchange in Greenville, South Carolina. Bham Now’s article, “5 Takeaways from this Southern City that Could Guide the Magic City’s Next Move” highlights key insights from our trip and lessons Birmingham can apply locally.

Leadership Exchange brought together regional, city, and civic leaders from Birmingham to observe Greenville’s approach to leadership, collaboration, and city planning. From public-private partnerships to workforce alignment and downtown redevelopment, Greenville showcased strategies that create lasting impact and inspired ideas for our region.

As we close out the year, this throwback underscores the meaningful opportunities BBA provides to members and community partners while celebrating the collective work driving progress across the Birmingham region.