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Econ 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.
Read MoreSite Selection Magazine | Birmingham Ranked ‘Top Metro for Corporate Investment in 2024’
With 41 projects, including 19 relocations, 22 expansions and the creation of 1,657 jobs and significant capital investment, this achievement highlights our region’s strength in driving economic growth.
Read MoreAL.com | Who has big ideas to transform Birmingham? These leaders say ‘we can do it’
Who has ideas to transform Birmingham? We do. How about you?
Read MoreLivability.com | Thinking of Moving to Birmingham, AL? Here’s Everything You Need to Know.
A few months ago, we hosted Livability’s Editor-In-Chief Amanda Ellis and took her on a tour of our wonderful city – we’d biasedly say it was the adventure of a lifetime. So, Why Birmingham? Hello, Livability!
Read MoreAlabama News Center | Birmingham and Biotech Are on The Rise
The Greater Birmingham Region just secured $44M in federal funding as part of a new Tech Hubs program, the Birmingham Biotechnology Hub Grant.
Read MoreBackpacker.com: Hurricane Damage Forced Hikers Off the Appalachian Trail. These Southern Thru-Hikes Are Ready to Welcome Them.
After Hurricane Helene’s devastating damage to the trails of North Carolina and part of the Tennessee Appalachian Trail, hikers are now looking for new trail alternatives to explore, some of which Alabama “The Beautiful” offers.
Read MoreBirmingham Business Journal: Can Birmingham Win the Corporate Shuffle?
Take a look at what our Senior Director of Economic Development Trevor Sutton had to say about what our region has to offer in the BBJ’s recent article.
Read MoreBusiness Alabama: Foreign direct investment has a massive impact on Alabama’s economy
How do foreign investments impact our economy? Whether it is through mergers or acquisitions, joint ventures or subsidiaries, foreign direct investments (FDI) are having a major influence on the Yellowhammer State’s economy, including the Greater Birmingham Region.
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