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Eight Entrepreneurs Graduate from BBA’s Small Business Intensive
The Birmingham Business Alliance Small Business Intensive – Fall 2025 cohort has officially turned their tassel! Over 12 weeks, these eight participants learned how to work on their business, not just in their business, by connecting with CEO mentors, collaborating with a community of like-minded peers and local experts, and developing a three-year growth plan.
Read MoreBBA Data Debrief – October ABCI Special Edition
We’re back with another Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) Data Debrief, and this edition takes a different angle. The recent government shutdown—now resolved—limited access to updated labor market data. Rather than skip a briefing, we’re using this opportunity to spotlight the Alabama Business Confidence Index (ABCI) and its outlook for Q4 2025.
Read MoreBirmingham Business Alliance Announces Martina Winston as Chief Business & Member Engagement Officer
The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) is pleased to announce Martina Winston as its new Chief Business & Member Engagement Officer. Effective October 27, 2025, Winston will lead the BBA’s efforts to strengthen business relationships, expand member and investor services, and support small business growth throughout the Greater Birmingham Region, all with a focus on collaboration and measurable results. With more than 20 years of experience leading people and community engagement initiatives, Winston brings a proven track record of driving inclusion, workforce development and organizational growth.
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 MoreSteve Ammons Named Birmingham Business Journal 2025 Top CEO Honoree
BBA President and CEO Steve Ammons has been recognized as a 2025 Top CEO honoree by the Birmingham Business Journal for his visionary leadership, commitment to regional collaboration, and measurable impact on economic growth across the Greater Birmingham Region.
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 MoreFrom Birmingham, England to Birmingham, Alabama: A Tale of Two Cities That Mean Business
At last week’s state dinner with President Donald Trump, King Charles III gave Birmingham a moment in the global spotlight. In his toast, he shared: “From York to New York, from Birmingham, England, to Birmingham, Alabama, we are united by a common language and shared heritage.”
Read MoreBBA Data Debrief – August 2025
The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) Data Debrief is back, but with a twist! This month’s report, written by BBA Market Intelligence Manager Tatianna Turrentine-Long, highlights the most recent release of the Cost-of-Living Index (COLI) summary for the past quarter and will explain what the COLI is, how it compares to other competing metros, and how it impacts wages.
Read MoreBham Now | Who’s fueling Birmingham’s business success? Find out now.
At the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA), our business is to serve businesses across our seven-county region. We are the voice of business and industry and aid to support innovation, create new jobs, drive capital investments and keep The Magic City moving forward. As the region’s chamber of commerce and economic development organization, the BBA is working every day to attract new companies, support existing businesses and foster industries that shape our future in the industries of bioscience, technology, metal and mobility. From guiding site selection to sharing Birmingham’s story on the national stage, we’re ensuring our region is positioned as a competitive, collaborative place to grow.
Read MoreWhy Greenville, South Carolina? Here’s What We’re Planning & How You Can Join!
When selecting a destination for Leadership Exchange 2025, our team at the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) and our Leadership Exchange committee looked closely at cities across the Southeast to see who closely mirrors the Birmingham region but is experiencing competitive growth. We researched and analyzed a variety of thriving cities but found that Greenville, South Carolina was our top-priority destination for 2025.
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