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Each year, Birmingham celebrates the national celebration of small businesses, Small Business Week, with a full schedule of events to honor small businesses and their contribution to our business community.
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After undergoing an extensive national search, the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) welcomes Dan Williams as the organization’s new President and CEO.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Running a small business takes grit, vision, and endurance. But growth doesn’t stall because owners lack passion—it stalls because clarity, structure, and the right support often come at the wrong time or in the wrong form. That’s why the Small Business Intensive (SBI) at the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) exists. Read more.
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A $3.8 million Growing Alabama grant will support the development of a new rail-served commerce park in Springville, creating a major opportunity for long-term economic growth in St. Clair County and the broader region.
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Biotechnology is entering a new industrial phase, moving beyond research and discovery into large-scale manufacturing and production. A recent Area Development article highlights how advances in genetic engineering, biopharmaceuticals, and artificial intelligence are driving increased investment in domestic biotech manufacturing.
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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.
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As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on this year’s Leadership Exchange in Greenville, South Carolina. Bham Now’s article, “5 Takeaways from this Southern City that Could Guide the Magic City’s Next Move” highlights key insights from our trip and lessons Birmingham can apply locally.
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Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors has been recognized by the Birmingham Business Journal as one of the area’s largest accounting firms. This marks the sixteenth year that the firm’s Birmingham accounting and advisory office has been featured on the annual list.
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Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors, one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the Southeast, has been recognized on USA Today’s lists: America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms and America’s Most Recommended Accounting Firms for 2026.
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The Trinity Design Group, a leader in industrial packaging, welding, and custom engineering, celebrated a major milestone yesterday with the grand opening of its 30,000 square foot facility expansion. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the company’s headquarters in Pell City, Alabama, and drew support from regional leaders in business, economic development, and government.
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On the heels of announcing a new president earlier this month, McWane today appointed Michael Gaston to the role of vice president, Fabricated Metals and Real Estate. In this position, Gaston will have operational oversight of Manchester Tank and Equipment Company and Amerex Corporation, as well as McWane’s commercial real estate venture.
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John Strid is president of Brasfield & Gorrie’s newly defined Central Region, which includes Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. In this role, Strid focuses on operational excellence and supporting teams delivering complex, technically demanding projects across the region.
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Biotechnology is entering a new industrial phase, moving beyond research and discovery into large-scale manufacturing and production. A recent Area Development article highlights how advances in genetic engineering, biopharmaceuticals, and artificial intelligence are driving increased investment in domestic biotech manufacturing.
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According to Area Development Magazine, Alabama ranked No. 8 overall, scoring especially high in categories that are crucial to attracting investment and fueling job growth.
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has opened its new Biomedical Research and Innovation Center, a 175,000-square-foot facility designed to accelerate breakthroughs in medicine and technology.
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Why Birmingham? Dr. Del Smith, co-founder of digital health company Acclinate, chose Birmingham as the headquarters for a company with Fortune 500 ambitions. With support from the Birmingham Business Alliance, the city’s accessible capital, strong local partnerships, and high quality of life made it the ideal place to grow and stay.
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Trinity Design Group is expanding operations with a new 30,000-square-foot addition to its Pell City repair and logistics center, doubling the facility’s size and positioning the company to substantially increase its workforce over the coming months. The expansion reflects growing demand for resilient returnable packaging solutions in the automotive industry, where Trinity specializes in designing, manufacturing, repairing, and recycling steel racks that transport parts between suppliers and OEMs.
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According to Area Development Magazine, Alabama ranked No. 8 overall, scoring especially high in categories that are crucial to attracting investment and fueling job growth.
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This $80 million, first-of-its-kind educational facility will open in Fall 2026 and serve over 2,100 students annually.
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Many businesses across the Birmingham region have had questions or concerns about the effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA” or “the Act”). The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA), in partnership with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, have prepared a summary of the changes especially relevant to most investors of the BBA.
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As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on this year’s Leadership Exchange in Greenville, South Carolina. Bham Now’s article, “5 Takeaways from this Southern City that Could Guide the Magic City’s Next Move” highlights key insights from our trip and lessons Birmingham can apply locally.
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Why Birmingham? Dr. Del Smith, co-founder of digital health company Acclinate, chose Birmingham as the headquarters for a company with Fortune 500 ambitions. With support from the Birmingham Business Alliance, the city’s accessible capital, strong local partnerships, and high quality of life made it the ideal place to grow and stay.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A $3.8 million Growing Alabama grant will support the development of a new rail-served commerce park in Springville, creating a major opportunity for long-term economic growth in St. Clair County and the broader region.
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Milo’s Tea Company, founded in Birmingham nearly 80 years ago, was recently featured in Forbes for building a $1.7 billion family fortune through steady growth, disciplined leadership, and strong consumer demand. What began as a local favorite has grown into one of the most successful beverage brands in the Southeast.
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According to Area Development Magazine, Alabama ranked No. 8 overall, scoring especially high in categories that are crucial to attracting investment and fueling job growth.
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has opened its new Biomedical Research and Innovation Center, a 175,000-square-foot facility designed to accelerate breakthroughs in medicine and technology.
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Why Birmingham? Dr. Del Smith, co-founder of digital health company Acclinate, chose Birmingham as the headquarters for a company with Fortune 500 ambitions. With support from the Birmingham Business Alliance, the city’s accessible capital, strong local partnerships, and high quality of life made it the ideal place to grow and stay.
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Running a small business takes grit, vision, and endurance. But growth doesn’t stall because owners lack passion—it stalls because clarity, structure, and the right support often come at the wrong time or in the wrong form. That’s why the Small Business Intensive (SBI) at the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) exists. Read more.
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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.
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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.
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Why Birmingham? Dr. Del Smith, co-founder of digital health company Acclinate, chose Birmingham as the headquarters for a company with Fortune 500 ambitions. With support from the Birmingham Business Alliance, the city’s accessible capital, strong local partnerships, and high quality of life made it the ideal place to grow and stay.
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Many business owners will attest to the fact that, while luck may contribute to their success, in most cases, their growth is not by accident. It is by design. On Tuesday, July 8, the Spring 2025 Small Business Intensive (SBI) wrapped up with a powerful celebration honoring 14 exceptional graduates who committed themselves to growth, learning and transformation. These small business leaders didn’t just complete a program, they gained a roadmap to work on their businesses, not just in them.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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This month’s Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) Data Debrief marks our seventh and final report of 2025, providing a look back at the most meaningful trends shaping our region’s business climate this year. Across labor market shifts, cost-of-living competitiveness, and business confidence, the data tells a clear story about Birmingham’s momentum.
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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.
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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.
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Each month, the Alabama Labor Market Information (LMI) newsletter provides data and analysis on the workforce, including labor force participation rates, unemployment rates and employment trends on a statewide and regional level. In coordination with the LMI, the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA)’s Data Debrief for June 2025 highlights changes in our regional labor market and provides essential insights.
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Each month, the Alabama Labor Market Information (LMI) newsletter provides data and analysis on the workforce, including labor force participation rates, unemployment rates and employment trends on a statewide and regional level. In coordination with the LMI, the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA)’s Data Debrief for May 2025 highlights changes in our regional labor market and provides essential insights.
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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.
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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.
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Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) Economic Development Director David Rusell, Jr. names one of the Birmingham Business Journal’s (BBJ) 12 Emerging Influencers.
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The Birmingham Business Journal (BBJ) announced the annual The Power 60 list, which includes key leaders who bring new energy to the business scene and make big moves for the Magic City.
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According to Area Development Magazine, Alabama ranked No. 8 overall, scoring especially high in categories that are crucial to attracting investment and fueling job growth.
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