Economic Development
BBA Data Debrief – March 2025
This summary highlights the Labor Market Information (LMI) newsletter and its recent implications on the state of the workforce for Alabama and the Birmingham region. This summary will highlight changes in our regional labor market over the last month and the previous year.
Read MoreEcon Dev Show | Podcast 170: The Art of Downtown Transformation in Birmingham with David FlemingÂ
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 MoreProject Announcement | Truckworx Expands Corporate Operations, to Build New Corporate Headquarters in the City of BirminghamÂ
Project Announcement | Truckworx Expands Corporate Operations, to Build New Corporate Headquarters in the City of Birmingham Truckworx, Alabama’s premier heavy and medium duty truck dealer, is expanding its corporate operations in the Greater Birmingham Region to a newly constructed, company-owned facility in the city of Birmingham. The project represents a $6.8 million investment in…
Read MoreBBA Names Trevor Sutton as Vice President of Economic Development Â
The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) is proud to announce the promotion of Trevor Sutton to Vice President of Economic Development, where he will spearhead efforts that drive business attraction, job creation and capital investment across the Greater Birmingham Region.
Read MoreWith a Name Like Smucker’s, It Has to Be Good®
The J.M. Smucker Co. recently celebrated the grand opening of its $1.1B Uncrustables facility, which is the largest single line bakery in North America, South America and Europe. Their investment in our region also represents the largest investment in Jefferson County’s history. The Birmingham Business Alliance was happy to aid in the recruitment of this development, which will be a leading employer offering competitive pay and benefits, encouraging work environment where every employee makes a difference, and a commitment to promoting continued employee growth and development.
Read MoreBig Thinking for Birmingham – A Letter from BBA CEO Steve Ammons
Big Thinking for Birmingham – A Letter from BBA CEO Steve Ammons As we reflect on the evolution of our community over the past few decades, it’s essential to acknowledge the visionaries who have shaped the Greater Birmingham Region into what it is today. While we celebrate the successes of all that we enjoy here,…
Read MoreBirmingham Business Alliance Awarded 2024 International Economic Development Council Excellence Silver Award
Birmingham Business Alliance Awarded 2024 International Economic Development Council Excellence Silver Award The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA), University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and ThinkData Solutions, Inc. have been recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for the Magic City Data Collective (MCDC) Project in its 2024 IEDC Excellence Awards. A Silver Award was…
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