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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 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…
Read MoreUSA Today: The Farmer’s Market at Pepper Place ranked 7th Overall in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
USA Today: The Farmer’s Market at Pepper Place ranked 7th Overall in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards The Market at Pepper Place is a popular farmers market located in the Pepper Place complex in the Lakeview District. It was founded in 2000 to connect Alabama farmers and food producers with local consumers, chefs, and restaurants,…
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 MoreThe Hechinger Report | A new kind of high school diploma trades chemistry for carpentry
Starting in the fall, Alabama students can choose a new “Option B” workforce diploma, replacing two math and science courses with career and technical education (CTE) classes.
Read MoreStrong Economies are Regional Economies: Why Birmingham Must Unite to Thrive
Economic success is rarely achieved in isolation. Instead, vibrant and sustainable economic prosperity emerges through intentional, collaborative regional efforts. Over the past several decades, regions that have embraced cooperative economic development strategies have consistently outpaced fragmented counterparts. It is clear: strong economies are regional economies, and the Birmingham Region stands to gain significantly by embracing this principle.
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.
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