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The Birmingham Business Alliance e-newsletter is sent bi-monthly and informs subscribers of upcoming events and news from the organization and the region.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- BBA Leadership Change
- Business records: to keep or to shred
- Chairman's Circle exclusive event to meet Wells Fargo CEO
- Join the BBA for Business@Lunch featuring Eli Gold
- Councils join to offer two-part seminar on keeping your business out of trouble
- Make 21 new contacts by 9 a.m. at upcoming Business@Breakfast
- Save the Date: African American Business Council's 24th Annual Luncheon
- BBA Pics
BBA Leadership Change
As you may have seen in the news media over the weekend, BBA President Dalton Smith resigned his position on Friday to create a statewide Ethics Reform organization. I have been asked to serve in the position of Interim President and I have accepted the assignment.
As dues paying members of this organization, please be assured that we will continue the important work already underway at the BBA. Our Blueprint Birmingham strategic plan is nearing completion, with a region-wide roll out event at the Railroad Reservation Park set for September 23. I hope you will make plans to attend the event with us, and that you will be a strong supporter of the Blueprint. It will provide our region with a clear and strategic roadmap to a very bright economic development future for us all.
In addition to finalizing and releasing the new strategic plan, we will continue with a robust schedule of member events. An example is a luncheon for all investors on August 9 at the new Embassy Suites in Hoover. By the end of this month, we will also premier a valuable service that we are calling the "Regional RFP" program. This is a daily electronic feed of potential new business tips for your company. It is a benefit that would cost you more than $2,000 a year to subscribe to independently, but we will provide it to you free, with your investment in the BBA. Look for more details on this as well as other programs and events in separate emails.
So, please know that your support of the BBA is sincerely appreciated and that the work here goes on. If we can be of service to you, I trust you will call.
Barry Copeland
Interim President
Business records: to keep or to shred
The BBA's Small Business Council has teamed up with Main Street Birmingham once again to bring you an educational seminar that is sure to help small businesses at every stage in the game.
The upcoming workshop, Records — What to Keep, What to Toss, will be held in the BBA's Large Conference Room from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 27. This workshop targets small companies with one to 20 employees and will provide actionable information and resources for improvement of record-retention practices. Panelists include:
Wendy Padilla Madden, Attorney, Balch & Bingham
Adrian Thurstin, Financial Advisor, Morgan Keegan
Ron Perkins, VP and Partner, Doozer Software
Helen Rand, HR Customer Consultant, SourcePointe
The event is FREE and lunch will be provided. The event is limited to the first 50 who register. Click here to reserve your spot today. For additional information, please contact Alison Howell at (205) 241-8108 or ahowell@birminghambusinessalliance.com.
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Chairman's Circle exclusive event to meet Wells Fargo CEO
Members of the BBA's Chairman's Circle are cordially invited to an exclusive, small group cocktail reception honoring John Stumpf, chairman and CEO of Wells Fargo. It will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, August 3 at The Club in the "Gold Room."
Mr. Stumpf, the senior executive for the nation's fourth largest bank, and Birmingham's second largest, will be visiting our city and would like to meet privately with the top leaders of Birmingham's corporate community. Mr. Stumpf most recently led Wells Fargo's acquisition of Wachovia, the largest banking integration in U.S. history.
If you plan to attend, please contact, Angie Vilchez at avilchez@birminghambusinessalliance.com.
Join the BBA for Business@Lunch featuring Eli Gold
The Birmingham Business Alliance cordially invites you to Business@Lunch - the most dynamic networking event in the Birmingham region.
WHERE: Embassy Suites Birmingham-Hoover
2960 John Hawkins Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35244
WHEN: Monday, August 9, 2010 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
COST: THIS EVENT IS FREE
This dynamic lunchtime networking event is designed to help BBA members learn about innovative marketing strategies while networking and connecting with other BBA members. Enjoy a delicious lunch provided by Embassy Suites Birmingham/Hoover in their new location on John Hawkins Parkway. Investors will then hear from Eli Gold, who will teach attendees proven marketing strategies to use in the down economy to help you be successful in the region. DON'T FORGET…bring plenty of business cards for the valuable contacts you and your team will make!
Click Here to register.
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Councils join to offer two-part seminar on keeping your business out of trouble
Please join the Hispanic, African American, and Small Business councils for a joint educational seminar on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the BBA's Large Conference Room. The seminar is free and lunch will be provided. This will be a two-part seminar focusing on the following topics:
Part 1
"Don't Get Iced"
The One Page Form that Can Get Your Business into Trouble
This topic will involve the anatomy of an ICE audit and how to save your business from steep fines over the mismanagement of the I-9 employee form.
Part 2
"Legal Avenues for Sponsoring Foreign Workers"
This topic will deal with Visas, residency petitions and other potential roadblocks that employers can run into.
Space is limited to the first 50 who register! Click Here to register.
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Make 21 new contacts by 9 a.m. at upcoming Business@Breakfast
The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) cordially invites you to Business@Breakfast! No need to "cold call" – here is a fast and easy way to make 21 contacts by 9 a.m.
WHERE: Embassy Suites
2300 Woodcrest Place
Birmingham , Ala. 35209
WHEN: Thursday, August 26, 7 a.m. – 9 a.m.
COST: THIS EVENT IS FREE
Business@Breakfast is the ultimate networking experience! Sponsored by AT&T and hosted by Ruth's Chris Steak House and Embassy Suites, this energetic, morning event is guaranteed to motivate you and your team and connect you with the region's professional, business elite. Join Chairman Tony Giles as he leads you through speed-networking for business at its finest. We guarantee you will walk away with 21 business prospects by 9 a.m.
REMEMBER, bring plenty of business cards for the priceless contacts you and your team will make
Click Here to register.
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Save the Date: African American Business Council's 24th Annual Luncheon
WHEN: October 14, 2010
11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Sheraton Ballroom
The AABC luncheon is known for having high caliber speakers with powerful messages that resonates with the business community. This year will be no exception. More details will be posted on our website soon. Until then, please mark your calendars and make plans to attend the AABC 24th Annual Luncheon on Thursday, October 14.
BBA Pics
Check out this round-up of photos from some recent BBA events.
Ribbon Cuttings
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The BBA held a ribbon cutting July 6 at Razzleberries Deli, located at 321 20th Street North in downtown Birmingham. |
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The BBA held a ribbon cutting July 8 at UAB EatRight Weight Management Services at the new location in Hoover at 5330 Stadium Trace Parkway, Suite 350. |
YP Expo
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Hundreds of young professionals turned out to learn more about community service opportunities at the 2010 YP Expo, July 15 at Rosewood Hall in Homewood |
 | Laura Montgomery and Jeris Burns were on hand to talk to YP's about Rotaract |
 | Jody Weldon and Meredith Colquitt spread the word about the United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham Junior Board |
