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One-Stop Shop for Regional Economic Development Services

We specialize in delivering advisory services to expanding, relocating or notable at-risk businesses with current or potential operations in the Greater Birmingham Region. We assist businesses by providing direct services or connect them to a partner provider that specializes in the type of assistance they are seeking. When an opportunity, lead, or project is generated, we work in partnership with our client and assemble the appropriate team to support them and execute the project. 

Our suite of economic development and advisory services includes:

  • Real estate search and site selection assistance   
  • Navigation and support of regulatory and compliance processes 
  • Governmental affairs support  
  • Workforce availability & market research
  • Talent solutions and connections  
  • Vendor connections   
  • Financing connections
  • Tax analysis
  • Regional market insights
  • Relocation assistance
  • Operating cost intelligence reports 
  • Customized fiscal and economic impact reports
  • Overall support and connection to partners and resources
  • Public relations and media assistance
  • Accredited documentation services for exporters

Since 2018, the BBA has announced 222 projects, resulting in 13,340 jobs and nearly $5B in capital investment.

222 projects
13,340 jobs
$5B in capital investment

Notable announced projects:

The J.M. Smucker
Company

In 2021, the company announced a $1.1B project to be able to produce Uncrustables in the region, creating 800 job opportunities.

Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc.

In June of 2024, the company announced a $330M HQ expansion project that will create up to 50 new job opportunities and retain more than 750 jobs.

Kratos Defense and
Security Solutions

In July of 2022, the company announced a $34.6M project that will create up to 26 new aerospace and engineering jobs with an average annual salary of $95,000.

Tquila Automation

In 2023, Welsh-founded company Tquila Automation expanded its operations to the region, adding 200 tech jobs.

Kroger

In March of 2022, BBA assisted national grocery retailer Kroger with the expansion of its distribution and delivery services to the Birmingham market, announcing 161 new jobs.

Strategically located in the heart of the Southeast, the Greater Birmingham Region is home to a diverse and dynamic range of companies and communities. The Birmingham metro area is comprised of seven counties and a population of more than 1.1 million, making it the largest region in the state of Alabama. Interested in learning more? Check out the links below.

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