Business Diversity
The Birmingham Business Alliance is not only committed to diversity, but also to providing diversity-focused programs, committees and events that help you grow your business. Visit the following links to learn more about our business diversity programs:
African American Business Council
Organization of African American BBA members who meet monthly to network, share business information, formulate solutions to business challenges as well as offer regional business enhancement recommendations to the BBA's Board of Directors. Chaired by L’Tryce Slade of Slade Land Use, Environmental and Transportation Planning LLC. BBA staff contact is Nan Baldwin at nbaldwin@birminghambusinessalliance.com.
Hispanic Business Council
The Hispanic Business Council's mission is to provide resources for economic development and professional opportunities for Hispanic owned businesses and individuals in the Birmingham area. Membership is open to all BBA investors. The HBC Chair is Vivian Mora of State Farm and the Vice-Chair is Maria Norena of the Minority Health and Research Center at UAB. BBA Staff Contact: Alison Howell.
Birmingham Diversity Summit
The Birmingham Diversity Summit is Alabama’s largest workforce diversity conference. In 2008, the conference hosted more than 50 exhibitors and nearly 500 business professionals, entrepreneurs and experts in the field of diversity. This year's summit is scheduled for Nov. 6 and should be just as engaging and will feature proven nation, regional and local experts. For more information or to register for the 2009 Diversity Summit, click here.
