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Chambers of Commerce – Powerful Forces for Business Communities
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.
Read MoreWith a Name Like Smucker’s, It Has to Be Good®
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.
Read MorePNC Christmas Price Index Increases 5.4%
PNC Christmas Price Index Increases 5.4% PNC calculates the cost of Christmas from the holiday song, “The 12 Days of Christmas.” Recent inflation trends are repeating, much like the verses of the song itself. Five of the 12 gifts had no increase compared to 2023. Read more here.
Read More95 Bradley Attorneys Selected to 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers or Mid-South Rising Stars Lists
These attorneys span across the firm’s offices in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Read MoreMercedes Benz U.S. International earns recognition in exporting
Growing emphasis on electric vehicles is making this manufacturer’s footprint in Alabama even larger.
Read MoreBusiness Alabama – Three Names to Birmingham Business Hall of Fame
Three business leaders were named it the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham’s Birmingham Business Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
Read MoreSouthern Research awards biotech funds, bringing jobs, business to Alabama
Southern Research has awarded more than $2.7 million to eight biotech companies through a fund established as a result of the Innovate Alabama Tax Credit.
Read MoreWarren Averett Recognized as One of “The Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms” by Construction Executive Magazine
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors has been named the top firm in the large firm category on Accounting Today’s 2024 Best Firms to Work For list for the third consecutive year.
Read MoreBradley Named ‘Law Firm of the Year’ for Construction Law in 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®
Bradley has been named the “Law Firm of the Year” in the area of Construction Law in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms.
Read MoreLightfoot Achieves Midsize Mansfield Certification Plus for Second Year, Reaffirms Commitment for 2024-2025
Lightfoot Achieves Midsize Mansfield Certification Plus for Second Year, Reaffirms Commitment for 2024-2025 Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC announced that the firm has received Diversity Lab’s Midsize Mansfield Certification Plus for 2024-2025, marking the second year they have met the designation’s rigorous qualifications. Mansfield is a year-long structured certification process from Diversity Lab designed to…
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