Economic Development
UAB Opens Biomedical Research and Innovation Center, Strengthening Birmingham’s Role in Health and Science
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has opened its new Biomedical Research and Innovation Center, a 175,000-square-foot facility designed to accelerate breakthroughs in medicine and technology.
Read MoreAL.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 MoreProject Announcement | SmartWiz Expands Birmingham Headquarters, Creating 66 High-Paying Jobs
SmartWiz, one of the fastest-growing tax technology startups in the United States, is expanding its headquarters in Birmingham, creating 66 new high-wage jobs over the next five years, with plans to become a billion-dollar company by then. With its roots in the Magic City and national recognition for innovation, SmartWiz’s decision to grow locally is a strong signal of Birmingham’s rising momentum as a destination for tech talent and startups.
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 MoreBirminghamWatch | Railroad Park Celebrates 15 Years as Birmingham’s ‘Front Lawn’
Is Railroad Park *really* the ‘Front Lawn’ of Birmingham? YES! This development was born from the BBA’s Leadership Exchange trip, previously known as the “Big Trip,” to Denver, CO. Since its inception, Railroad Park has attracted residents and businesses, boosted property values, created jobs, improved quality of life and has become a popular tourist destination.
Read MoreConnection. 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.
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