Economic Development
BIOSpace | 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.
Read MoreProject Announcement | Truckworx Expands Corporate Operations, to Build New Corporate Headquarters in the City of Birmingham
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
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 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 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!
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