Level Up Your Business in 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.

Why Should You Become an Investor? 

Joining the BBA as an investor is more than just writing a check; it's a strategic decision that can significantly impact your bottom line and the community at large. Here's why:

Advocacy: The BBA is the leading voice for business in Birmingham, advocating for policies that support economic growth and create a thriving business environment.

Networking: Connect with other influential business leaders and foster valuable relationships at BBA’s networking luncheons, happy hours, rountables and other events.

Visibility: Enhance your business’ visibility through BBA's promotion of its investors and their news promoted in BBA's weekly newsletter, website and social platforms.

Talent Development: Support initiatives that attract and retain top talent in Birmingham, ensuring a skilled workforce for your company.

Community Impact: Contribute to the overall well-being of our region and make a positive impact on the community. 

Support & Mentoring: Get small business support and mentoring through BBA’s power hours, webinars and matchmaking events that help business owners learn new strategies and tools and meet key partners in the industry for small business growth and success.  

Regional Economic Development Growth: Support BBA’s efforts in providing services to the region’s companies for expansion projects or attracting new companies from out of town, helping to grow and sustain the business climate by creating jobs, adding capital investment and contributing to a better quality of life throughout the Birmingham seven-county region.

Put Your Investment in Overdrive with Sponsorships 

BBA investors also have the opportunity to sponsor signature events like the Annual Chairman’s Meeting, First Round, BBA Luncheon, Magic City HBCU Breakfast and more. Here’s the perks on becoming a sponsor 

Strategic Positioning: Unique opportunity to position your company directly with the decision-makers and influencers shaping the future of the Greater Birmingham Region and beyond.

Marketing & Brand Visibility: Gain exclusive branding opportunities at events. This includes logo and branding inclusion of print materials at event and on promotional materials including BBA website, social media mentions, newsletter inclusion, media mentions and more. 

Exclusive Access: Connect with an elite audience of leaders committed to fostering innovation and growth within their communities. 

Impactful Engagement: Play a pivotal role in the exchange of groundbreaking ideas that will spearhead advancements and improvements across the Greater Birmingham Region. 

Are you ready to take the next steps on becoming a BBA investor? Click here to learn more and view available investor tiers.  

Register Now for Upcoming Events: 

Annual Chairman's Meeting - presented by Regions Bank: Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Fennec - This event serves as a celebration of organizational successes as well as a look ahead at the opportunities in 2025. Hear from the 2024 and 2025 BBA Chairman of the Board, Joe Hampton, President of Spire Alabama, Gulf Coast and Mississippi, and connect with the 2025 slate of Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Attendees will also hear from Regions’ SVP and Chief Economist on the latest data and trends in the U.S. economy. Tickets are available to BBA investors for $50 and $100 to non-investors. Two drink tickets will be provided with each purchase. Get tickets here. 

New Investor Orientation: Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the BBA Auditorium - This quarterly event is for new BBA investors only and demonstrates opportunities for companies to get involved, connected and activated. If you’re a new investor, RSVP here.

BBA Luncheon - State of the City featuring Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin presented by AmFirst: Thursday, Feb. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Club - This quarterly event provides networking opportunities for our region's business community to engage in conversations that matter, make great connections with other business leaders and shape our region's thriving future. Be in the room and join us in these important conversations that help ignite strategies and tactics that drive our region forward. Tickets are available to BBA investors for $35 and $55 to non-investors. Get tickets here.    

First Round: Thursday, Feb. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Thrive Coworking - This bi-monthly networking event, provides early, mid and senior level professionals the opportunity to meet and mingle after work hours. Guests receive one complimentary drink ticket. Free tickets are available to BBA investors and $10 general admission tickets are available to non-investors. Get tickets here.  

As a BBA investor, you'll not only fuel the growth of your own business within our dynamic ecosystem, but you'll also play a vital role in advancing the Greater Birmingham Region.

Explore our recent accomplishments in our blog post, '2024 BBA Wrapped,' and discover how your investment makes a real impact.