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PNC’s “Brilliantly Boring” Campaign Garners National Recognition

June 3, 2025

PNC Bank’s “Brilliantly Boring” brand campaign, developed with Arnold Worldwide, has achieved national acclaim, securing top honors at two prestigious marketing award events.

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BIOSpace | Southeast’s Life Sciences Scene Heats Up With Job, Business Growth

May 28, 2025

In this recent article from BIOSpace, Alabama is noted as having the highest growth in both bioscience employment and establishments from 2019 to 2023.

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Bradley Law Firm

Bradley Launches International Arbitration Team

May 28, 2025

The team of 20+ attorneys will represent clients in complex international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.

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Warren Averett

Warren Averett Announces 2025 Birmingham Promotions 

May 28, 2025

The firm promoted 45 individuals in its Birmingham office. Promotions span across various departments within the firm.

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BBA Data Debrief – April 2025

May 28, 2025

Read our debrief from April 2025 below to get the scoop on these key takeaways, the BBA’s commitment to job creation through strategic efforts, and how you can help economic progress.

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Livability.com | Thinking of Moving to Birmingham, AL? Here’s Everything You Need to Know.

February 3, 2025

A few months ago, we hosted Livability’s Editor-In-Chief Amanda Ellis and took her on a tour of our wonderful city – we’d biasedly say it was the adventure of a lifetime. So, Why Birmingham? Hello, Livability!

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Level Up in 2025

Level Up Your Business in 2025

January 14, 2025

The new year calls for new opportunities! For businesses in the Greater Birmingham Region, there’s no better way to prepare for growth than by becoming an investor in the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA), Birmingham’s Chamber of Commerce and the region’s economic development leader.

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Birmingham Business Alliance Recap of Organizational Wins in 2024

BBA Wrapped 2024

December 20, 2024

What an amazing year it has been for the Greater Birmingham Region. From 200+ business consultations and 110 events, to 111 new investors and the revitalization of the “Big Trip” now known as Leadership Exchange, our team had a busy but amazing year.

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ACCE Chamber of Commerce Poll

Chambers of Commerce – Powerful Forces for Business Communities

December 5, 2024

As the Chamber of Commerce for the City of Birmingham and the economic development agency for the Greater Birmingham Region, we at the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) play a very important role in our community. A new public opinion poll, “The Impact and Value of Chambers of Commerce,” sheds light on the significant role that chambers of commerce play in communities across the United States. The study, conducted by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), showcases the public’s positive perception of chambers and their vital contributions to local economies.

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J.M. Smucker Co.

With a Name Like Smucker’s, It Has to Be Good®

December 4, 2024

The J.M. Smucker Co. recently celebrated the grand opening of its $1.1B Uncrustables facility, which is the largest single line bakery in North America, South America and Europe. Their investment in our region also represents the largest investment in Jefferson County’s history. The Birmingham Business Alliance was happy to aid in the recruitment of this development, which will be a leading employer offering competitive pay and benefits, encouraging work environment where every employee makes a difference, and a commitment to promoting continued employee growth and development.

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PNC Bank

PNC’s “Brilliantly Boring” Campaign Garners National Recognition

June 3, 2025

PNC Bank’s “Brilliantly Boring” brand campaign, developed with Arnold Worldwide, has achieved national acclaim, securing top honors at two prestigious marketing award events.

Read More
Bradley Law Firm

Bradley Launches International Arbitration Team

May 28, 2025

The team of 20+ attorneys will represent clients in complex international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.

Read More
Warren Averett

Warren Averett Announces 2025 Birmingham Promotions 

May 28, 2025

The firm promoted 45 individuals in its Birmingham office. Promotions span across various departments within the firm.

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Brasfield & Gorrie’s New Addition Celebrates Investment in Birmingham

May 21, 2025

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.

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Dentons Sirote’s Sarah Green Named 2025-2026 John S. Nolan Fellow by American Bar Association

May 20, 2025

This prestigious honor recognizes young tax attorneys for leadership and active contributions to the Section. Green focuses her practice on federal and state tax controversy…

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Business Alabama | Heman Drummond Center of Innovation Holds Groundbreaking, Highlighted by Governor Ivey as “The Best Example of Career Tech in Alabama”

May 21, 2025

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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Brasfield & Gorrie’s New Addition Celebrates Investment in Birmingham

May 21, 2025

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.

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Mercedes-Benz to Bring a Core Segment Vehicle to Alabama, deepening its commitment to the U.S. 

May 6, 2025

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…

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USA Today: The Farmer’s Market at Pepper Place ranked 7th Overall in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

May 6, 2025

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…

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Econ Dev Show | Podcast 170: The Art of Downtown Transformation in Birmingham with David Fleming 

April 22, 2025

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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AL.com | Who has big ideas to transform Birmingham? These leaders say ‘we can do it’

March 12, 2025

Who has ideas to transform Birmingham? We do. How about you?

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Backpacker.com: Hurricane Damage Forced Hikers Off the Appalachian Trail. These Southern Thru-Hikes Are Ready to Welcome Them.  

January 8, 2025

After Hurricane Helene’s devastating damage to the trails of North Carolina and part of the Tennessee Appalachian Trail, hikers are now looking for new trail alternatives to explore, some of which Alabama “The Beautiful” offers.

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Birmingham Business Journal: Can Birmingham Win the Corporate Shuffle?

January 3, 2025

Take a look at what our Senior Director of Economic Development Trevor Sutton had to say about what our region has to offer in the BBJ’s recent article.

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Business Alabama: Foreign direct investment has a massive impact on Alabama’s economy

December 3, 2024

How do foreign investments impact our economy? Whether it is through mergers or acquisitions, joint ventures or subsidiaries, foreign direct investments (FDI) are having a major influence on the Yellowhammer State’s economy, including the Greater Birmingham Region.

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Business Alabama – Three Names to Birmingham Business Hall of Fame

November 18, 2024

Three business leaders were named it the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham’s Birmingham Business Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

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BIOSpace | Southeast’s Life Sciences Scene Heats Up With Job, Business Growth

May 28, 2025

In this recent article from BIOSpace, Alabama is noted as having the highest growth in both bioscience employment and establishments from 2019 to 2023.

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BBA Data Debrief – March 2025

April 29, 2025

This summary highlights the Labor Market Information (LMI) newsletter and its recent implications on the state of the workforce for Alabama and the Birmingham region. This summary will highlight changes in our regional labor market over the last month and the previous year.

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Econ Dev Show | Podcast 170: The Art of Downtown Transformation in Birmingham with David Fleming 

April 22, 2025

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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AL.com | Georgia-based contractor to locate in Bibb County, creating 50 jobs

April 22, 2025

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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Get Fueled Up! Birmingham Business Alliance’s FuelAL Returns for Summer 2025

April 11, 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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BBA Small Business Week 2025

April 23, 2025

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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Strong Economies are Regional Economies: Why Birmingham Must Unite to Thrive 

April 15, 2025

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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BBA Data Debrief – April 2025

May 28, 2025

Read our debrief from April 2025 below to get the scoop on these key takeaways, the BBA’s commitment to job creation through strategic efforts, and how you can help economic progress.

Read More

BBA Data Debrief – March 2025

April 29, 2025

This summary highlights the Labor Market Information (LMI) newsletter and its recent implications on the state of the workforce for Alabama and the Birmingham region. This summary will highlight changes in our regional labor market over the last month and the previous year.

Read More