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BBA Wrapped 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.
Read MoreChambers 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 MoreBusiness Alabama: Foreign direct investment has a massive impact on Alabama’s economy
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.
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.
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