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Birmingham Business Alliance Awards Match for Impact Grants to 16 Small Businesses, Strengthening a Regional Growth Pipeline
The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA), in partnership with Innovate Alabama, has awarded Match for Impact Grants to 16 small businesses across the Greater Birmingham Region—advancing a deliberate, region-wide approach to small business growth, readiness, and scale.Selected from more than 130 applicants and 30 interviewees, the 2026 Match for Impact Grant recipients represent high-potential companies ready to execute customized growth strategies and take their next step toward long-term sustainability. Through the program, each awardee receives a minimum of $40,000 in services and is paired with a qualified service provider to accelerate growth in areas such as marketing, finance, operations, and strategic planning.
Read MoreBradley Elevates 13 Attorneys to Partner or Counsel
Thirteen attorneys with Bradley have been promoted effective January 1, 2026, including 12 new partners and one counsel.
Read MoreBradley’s Government Contracts Practice Named to 2025 Law360 ‘Practice Groups of the Year’ for Third Consecutive YearÂ
Bradley’s Government Contracts Practice Group has been selected as a 2025 winner of Law360’s “Practice Groups of the Year.”
Read MoreWill McWane named president as fifth generation of family-owned company
McWane announces Will McWane as president, representing the fifth generation of family leadership. Phillip McWane will continue to serve in his role as chairman.
Read MoreIMA Financial Appoints New CFO, Southeast Regional Leadership
Top 20 brokerage firm appoints new CFO and realigns East Region.
Read MoreLightfoot Promotes Meghan Cole, Jacob Salow and Matthew Winne to Partner
Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC has elevated Meghan S. Cole, Jacob Salow and Matthew J. Winne to the firm’s partnership, effective January 1.
Read MoreSarah S. Johnston of Dentons Elected a Fellow of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
The Firm is proud to announce that Sarah S. Johnston has been elected a Fellow of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).
Read MoreBBA President & CEO Steve Ammons Honored as a Birmingham Business Journal Top CEO for 2025
The Birmingham Business Alliance is proud to announce that President & CEO Steve Ammons has been recognized as one of the Birmingham Business Journal’s Top CEOs for 2025 — an honor highlighting leaders who demonstrate exceptional vision, integrity and impact across the region.
Read MoreJones Walker Welcomes 12 Fall Associates – One in Birmingham
Jones Walker welcomes 12 new associates.
Read MoreMilo’s Tea Company CEO and BBA Board Member Tricia Wallwork Wins National Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Birmingham-based Milo’s Tea Company’s CEO Tricia Wallwork has been named the family business Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.
For 40 years, Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year award has recognized entrepreneurs throughout the U.S. who are revolutionizing industries and leading businesses that will shape the future. Wallwork was chosen as the winner in the Family Business category from a group of 221 Entrepreneur of the Year regional winners, representing 191 companies across the United States.
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