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St. Clair County to Launch New Commerce Park in Springville, AL
A $3.8 million Growing Alabama grant will support the development of a new rail-served commerce park in Springville, creating a major opportunity for long-term economic growth in St. Clair County and the broader region.
Read MoreArea Development | The New Industrial Revolution in Biotech
Biotechnology is entering a new industrial phase, moving beyond research and discovery into large-scale manufacturing and production. A recent Area Development article highlights how advances in genetic engineering, biopharmaceuticals, and artificial intelligence are driving increased investment in domestic biotech manufacturing.
Read MoreMilo’s Tea Company Featured in Forbes
Milo’s Tea Company, founded in Birmingham nearly 80 years ago, was recently featured in Forbes for building a $1.7 billion family fortune through steady growth, disciplined leadership, and strong consumer demand. What began as a local favorite has grown into one of the most successful beverage brands in the Southeast.
Read MoreBirmingham Business Alliance Awards Match for Impact Grants to 16 Small Businesses, Strengthening a Regional Growth Pipeline
The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA), in partnership with Innovate Alabama, has awarded Match for Impact Grants to 16 small businesses across the Greater Birmingham Region—advancing a deliberate, region-wide approach to small business growth, readiness, and scale.Selected from more than 130 applicants and 30 interviewees, the 2026 Match for Impact Grant recipients represent high-potential companies ready to execute customized growth strategies and take their next step toward long-term sustainability. Through the program, each awardee receives a minimum of $40,000 in services and is paired with a qualified service provider to accelerate growth in areas such as marketing, finance, operations, and strategic planning.
Read MoreBradley Elevates 13 Attorneys to Partner or Counsel
Thirteen attorneys with Bradley have been promoted effective January 1, 2026, including 12 new partners and one counsel.
Read MoreBradley’s Government Contracts Practice Named to 2025 Law360 ‘Practice Groups of the Year’ for Third Consecutive YearÂ
Bradley’s Government Contracts Practice Group has been selected as a 2025 winner of Law360’s “Practice Groups of the Year.”
Read MoreWill McWane named president as fifth generation of family-owned company
McWane announces Will McWane as president, representing the fifth generation of family leadership. Phillip McWane will continue to serve in his role as chairman.
Read MoreIMA Financial Appoints New CFO, Southeast Regional Leadership
Top 20 brokerage firm appoints new CFO and realigns East Region.
Read MoreLightfoot Promotes Meghan Cole, Jacob Salow and Matthew Winne to Partner
Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC has elevated Meghan S. Cole, Jacob Salow and Matthew J. Winne to the firm’s partnership, effective January 1.
Read MoreBBA Data Debrief – 2025 Recap
This month’s Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) Data Debrief marks our seventh and final report of 2025, providing a look back at the most meaningful trends shaping our region’s business climate this year. Across labor market shifts, cost-of-living competitiveness, and business confidence, the data tells a clear story about Birmingham’s momentum.
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