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AL.com | Why I chose Birmingham to build my future S&P 500 Company
Why Birmingham? Dr. Del Smith, co-founder of digital health company Acclinate, chose Birmingham as the headquarters for a company with Fortune 500 ambitions. With support from the Birmingham Business Alliance, the city’s accessible capital, strong local partnerships, and high quality of life made it the ideal place to grow and stay.
Read MoreBham Now | From the West Coast to the Magic City: Why Companies are Choosing Birmingham
Teasha Cable’s journey to Birmingham is more than a relocation — it’s a story of leadership, collaboration, and finding the right home for innovation.
Read MoreBham Now | Who’s fueling Birmingham’s business success? Find out now.
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.
Read MoreRoute Fifty | Birmingham Looks To Write New Chapter As A Tech Hub
Birmingham’s momentum as an innovation-forward city was spotlighted in a recent Route Fifty feature, titled “Birmingham Looks to Write a New Chapter as a Tech Hub,” written by Managing Editor Chris Teale following his July visit to the Magic City.
Read MoreThe Wall Street Journal | The Cities Where College Grads Are Actually Landing Jobs
The Wall Street Journal has named Birmingham one of the top U.S. cities with the healthiest job markets for entry-level professionals. The article highlights cities where recent graduates are finding opportunities to launch meaningful careers — and Birmingham made the list thanks to our competitive cost of living, growing industries, and talent development programs like FuelAL.
Read MoreBham Now | Birmingham is a magnet for small business success, recent report finds
A recent report from LinkedIn names Birmingham as one of the top 10 fastest-growing cities for small business workers in the United States, highlighting the city’s appeal as a rising hub for entrepreneurship. The ranking reflects both an increase in small business employment and the strong support ecosystem in place for business owners.
Read MoreRoute Fifty | Birmingham, Alabama ‘steadfast’ in Tech Hub commitment
The Birmingham Business Alliance had the opportunity to host Route Fifty Managing Editor Chris Teale for an in-depth look at Birmingham’s growing technology sector and its continued momentum.
Read MoreBIOSpace | Southeast’s Life Sciences Scene Heats Up With Job, Business Growth
In this recent article from BIOSpace, Alabama is noted as having the highest growth in both bioscience employment and establishments from 2019 to 2023.
Read MoreBusiness Alabama | Heman Drummond Center of Innovation Holds Groundbreaking, Highlighted by Governor Ivey as “The Best Example of Career Tech in Alabama”
This $80 million, first-of-its-kind educational facility will open in Fall 2026 and serve over 2,100 students annually.
Read MoreUSA Today: The Farmer’s Market at Pepper Place ranked 7th Overall in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
USA Today: The Farmer’s Market at Pepper Place ranked 7th Overall in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards The Market at Pepper Place is a popular farmers market located in the Pepper Place complex in the Lakeview District. It was founded in 2000 to connect Alabama farmers and food producers with local consumers, chefs, and restaurants,…
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