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Route 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,…
Read MoreEcon Dev Show | Podcast 170: The Art of Downtown Transformation in Birmingham with David Fleming
Econ Dev Show Host Dane Carlson speaks with Rev Birmingham President and CEO David Fleming about how Birmingham has been transformed from an industrial city into a thriving service economy with healthcare and education at its center.
Read MoreAL.com | Georgia-based contractor to locate in Bibb County, creating 50 jobs
The Bibb County Economic & Industrial Development Authority has announced the opening of a new facility for Rado Mechanical Group in the Bibb County Industrial Park, creating 50 new jobs and reinforcing Bibb County as a key hub for industrial growth and innovation.
Read MoreAmerican City & County Magazine | For some cities, the path to sustainability starts with becoming more resilient with strong emergency response systems
This in-depth article on Birmingham’s bold steps toward sustainability and resilience highlights the city’s commitment to building a more sustainable, equitable and economically vibrant future.
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