Economic Development
Connection. Opportunity. Impact. BBA’s FuelAL 2025
Connection. Opportunity. Impact. BBA’s FuelAL 2025 This summer, the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) proudly hosted another successful season of FuelAL, in partnership with the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) and Innovate Alabama. This a statewide talent retention and engagement initiative is designed to connect college interns and young professionals to people, culture and career…
Read MoreBBA Data Debrief – June 2025
Each month, the Alabama Labor Market Information (LMI) newsletter provides data and analysis on the workforce, including labor force participation rates, unemployment rates and employment trends on a statewide and regional level. In coordination with the LMI, the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA)’s Data Debrief for June 2025 highlights changes in our regional labor market and provides essential insights.
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 MoreProject Announcement | RPI Rentals to Build $9.6 Million Headquarters in Birmingham
The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) is proud to announce the relocation and expansion of RPI Rentals, a leading provider of construction equipment, materials and supply solutions, to a new headquarters facility in the City of Birmingham. The project represents a significant $9.6 million capital investment into the region’s construction and industrial services landscape and will bring 17 jobs to the city of Birmingham with management, sales, technical and administrative roles.
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 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 MoreGet Fueled Up! Birmingham Business Alliance’s FuelAL Returns for Summer 2025
The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) is looking forward to hosting FuelAL, in partnership with the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) and Innovate Alabama. This free event series is designed to plug your summer interns into Birmingham’s culture, opportunities and attractions.
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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