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BBA Data Debrief – August 2025

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The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) Data Debrief is back, but with a twist! This month’s report, written by BBA Market Intelligence Manager Tatianna Turrentine-Long, highlights the most recent release of the Cost-of-Living Index (COLI) summary for the past quarter and will explain what the COLI is, how it compares to other competing metros, and how it impacts wages.

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Bham Now | Who’s fueling Birmingham’s business success? Find out now.  

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At the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA), our business is to serve businesses across our seven-county region. We are the voice of business and industry and aid to support innovation, create new jobs, drive capital investments and keep The Magic City moving forward. As the region’s chamber of commerce and economic development organization, the BBA is working every day to attract new companies, support existing businesses and foster industries that shape our future in the industries of bioscience, technology, metal and mobility. From guiding site selection to sharing Birmingham’s story on the national stage, we’re ensuring our region is positioned as a competitive, collaborative place to grow.

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Why Greenville, South Carolina? Here’s What We’re Planning & How You Can Join!

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When selecting a destination for Leadership Exchange 2025, our team at the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) and our Leadership Exchange committee looked closely at cities across the Southeast to see who closely mirrors the Birmingham region but is experiencing competitive growth. We researched and analyzed a variety of thriving cities but found that Greenville, South Carolina was our top-priority destination for 2025.

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