The BBA Insider
Growing Together: How Birmingham’s Existing Industries Are Building Our Economic Future
We know that the real engine of economic growth is not always attracting new companies here, it is helping the businesses that are here scale and thrive. In this month’s BBA Insider, BBA Vice President of Economic Development Trevor Sutton explains our “Prepare and Pursue” strategy, where we focus on creating traded jobs and explaining why they matter for our economic growth. In addition, Trevor showcases the unique competitive advantages we have in distinct key industries that poise our region for growth for generations to come.
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 MoreBig Thinking for Birmingham – A Letter from BBA CEO Steve Ammons
Big Thinking for Birmingham – A Letter from BBA CEO Steve Ammons As we reflect on the evolution of our community over the past few decades, it’s essential to acknowledge the visionaries who have shaped the Greater Birmingham Region into what it is today. While we celebrate the successes of all that we enjoy here,…
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