Region
Did You Know This About Greenville, South Carolina?
This Oct.12-14, the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) is headed to Greenville, South Carolina for our annual Leadership Exchange, and we need you to join us. Read this article to see why.
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 MoreThe Wall Street Journal | The Cities Where College Grads Are Actually Landing Jobs
The Wall Street Journal has named Birmingham one of the top U.S. cities with the healthiest job markets for entry-level professionals. The article highlights cities where recent graduates are finding opportunities to launch meaningful careers — and Birmingham made the list thanks to our competitive cost of living, growing industries, and talent development programs like FuelAL.
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 MoreBham Now | Birmingham is a magnet for small business success, recent report finds
A recent report from LinkedIn names Birmingham as one of the top 10 fastest-growing cities for small business workers in the United States, highlighting the city’s appeal as a rising hub for entrepreneurship. The ranking reflects both an increase in small business employment and the strong support ecosystem in place for business owners.
Read MoreRoute Fifty | Birmingham, Alabama ‘steadfast’ in Tech Hub commitment
The Birmingham Business Alliance had the opportunity to host Route Fifty Managing Editor Chris Teale for an in-depth look at Birmingham’s growing technology sector and its continued momentum.
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.
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 MoreBrasfield & Gorrie’s New Addition Celebrates Investment in Birmingham
Brasfield & Gorrie has completed a three-story, 28,500 sq ft expansion of its Birmingham headquarters, adding 64 new jobs and reaffirming its commitment to the Birmingham Region.
Read MoreMercedes-Benz to Bring a Core Segment Vehicle to Alabama, deepening its commitment to the U.S.
Mercedes-Benz to Bring a Core Segment Vehicle to Alabama, deepening its commitment to the U.S. Located in Vance near Tuscaloosa, Mercedes-Benz is set to localize a core segment vehicle, underscoring Alabama’s role as an important part of the company’s global production network. The Birmingham Business Alliance is proud to support the continued growth of Mercedes-Benz…
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