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Thinking of Moving to Birmingham, AL? Here’s Everything You Need to Know.

February 3, 2025

A few months ago, we hosted Livability’s Editor-In-Chief Amanda Ellis and took her on a tour of our wonderful city – we’d biasedly say it was the adventure of a lifetime. So, Why Birmingham? Hello, Livability!

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Birmingham Squadron Tickets – Exclusive BBA Investor Discount

January 28, 2025

The team at Birmingham Squadron are generously providing home game ticket discounts to BBA investors.

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Bradley Law Firm

Bradley Associate Robin-Renee Keys Selected for U.S. Bank Law Division Spotlight on Talent Program

January 28, 2025

The year-long cohort experience focuses on building relationships and the professional development of rising talent at some of the bank’s key law firm partners.

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Kratos Receives $1.45B MACH-TB 2.0 Contract Award

January 24, 2025

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a five-year contract for the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) 2.0 program.

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Birmingham and Biotech Are on The Rise

January 24, 2025

The Greater Birmingham Region just secured $44M in federal funding as part of a new Tech Hubs program, the Birmingham Biotechnology Hub Grant.

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Thinking of Moving to Birmingham, AL? Here’s Everything You Need to Know.

February 3, 2025

A few months ago, we hosted Livability’s Editor-In-Chief Amanda Ellis and took her on a tour of our wonderful city – we’d biasedly say it was the adventure of a lifetime. So, Why Birmingham? Hello, Livability!

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Level Up in 2025

Level Up Your Business in 2025

January 14, 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.

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Birmingham Business Alliance Recap of Organizational Wins in 2024

BBA Wrapped 2024

December 20, 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.

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ACCE Chamber of Commerce Poll

Chambers of Commerce – Powerful Forces for Business Communities

December 5, 2024

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.

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J.M. Smucker Co.

With a Name Like Smucker’s, It Has to Be Good®

December 4, 2024

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.

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Birmingham Squadron Tickets – Exclusive BBA Investor Discount

January 28, 2025

The team at Birmingham Squadron are generously providing home game ticket discounts to BBA investors.

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Bradley Law Firm

Bradley Associate Robin-Renee Keys Selected for U.S. Bank Law Division Spotlight on Talent Program

January 28, 2025

The year-long cohort experience focuses on building relationships and the professional development of rising talent at some of the bank’s key law firm partners.

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PNC Bank

PNC Reports Full Year 2024 Net Income of $6.0 Billion, $13.74 Diluted EPS Generated Positive Operating Leverage

January 16, 2025

Check out the latest reports showcasing its positive operating leverage in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Bradley Law Firm

Bradley Adds Largest First-Year Class with 51 Attorneys

January 14, 2025

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP welcomed its largest first-year class, comprising 49 associates and two staff attorneys. The firm significantly expanded its legal team in 2024, adding 117 new attorneys, bringing its total to over 700 across 13 offices.

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BMSS Advisors & CPAs

BMSS Advisors & CPAs Welcome Mobile, Alabama Office in Continued Growth Plan 

January 10, 2025

BMSS Advisors & CPAs announces the opening of a new office in downtown Mobile, Alabama, effective January 1, 2025. This strategic expansion into the Mobile and Eastern Shore markets marks a significant milestone in the firm’s growth plan, enabling BMSS to better serve clients in South Alabama with a wider range of services and deeper expertise. With this addition, BMSS now boasts 37 Members, over 350 employees, and a network of seven office locations.

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Thinking of Moving to Birmingham, AL? Here’s Everything You Need to Know.

February 3, 2025

A few months ago, we hosted Livability’s Editor-In-Chief Amanda Ellis and took her on a tour of our wonderful city – we’d biasedly say it was the adventure of a lifetime. So, Why Birmingham? Hello, Livability!

Read More

Kratos Receives $1.45B MACH-TB 2.0 Contract Award

January 24, 2025

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a five-year contract for the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) 2.0 program.

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Birmingham and Biotech Are on The Rise

January 24, 2025

The Greater Birmingham Region just secured $44M in federal funding as part of a new Tech Hubs program, the Birmingham Biotechnology Hub Grant.

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Birmingham Northern Beltline

The Birmingham Northern Beltline: A Generational Opportunity for Economic Development, Public Safety and Growth

October 17, 2024

The Birmingham Northern Beltline (BNB) is a transformative project that will significantly enhance the Greater Birmingham Region’s infrastructure, economy and quality of life. This generational…

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Unlocking Birmingham’s Potential: A Raleigh Recharge During Leadership Exchange

August 20, 2024

Leadership Exchange is the rebrand of the Birmingham Business Alliance’s (BBA) former “Big Trip,” where local civic, governmental and private sector leaders visited thriving cities to gather ideas to bring back to Birmingham. This event is making its awaited return after a 15-year hiatus and will take place Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. We look forward to speaking and learning from key leaders who helped create Research Triangle Park, LS Spark, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Bridge Club.

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Backpacker.com: Hurricane Damage Forced Hikers Off the Appalachian Trail. These Southern Thru-Hikes Are Ready to Welcome Them.  

January 8, 2025

After Hurricane Helene’s devastating damage to the trails of North Carolina and part of the Tennessee Appalachian Trail, hikers are now looking for new trail alternatives to explore, some of which Alabama “The Beautiful” offers.

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Birmingham Business Journal: Can Birmingham Win the Corporate Shuffle?

January 3, 2025

Take a look at what our Senior Director of Economic Development Trevor Sutton had to say about what our region has to offer in the BBJ’s recent article.

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Business Alabama: Foreign direct investment has a massive impact on Alabama’s economy

December 3, 2024

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.

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Business Alabama – Three Names to Birmingham Business Hall of Fame

November 18, 2024

Three business leaders were named it the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham’s Birmingham Business Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

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Livability: Birmingham’s City Walk BHAM Provides a Unique Public Space

November 16, 2024

Unique places and spaces – BHM offers many of those! One of which is THE City Walk Bham. Take a look at this article by Livability on one of our region’s most unique spaces that connect BHM’s Central Business District and Northern neighborhoods.

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J.M. Smucker Co.

With a Name Like Smucker’s, It Has to Be Good®

December 4, 2024

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.

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Birmingham Business Alliance President & CEO

Big Thinking for Birmingham – A Letter from BBA CEO Steve Ammons

October 28, 2024

As we reflect on the evolution of our community over the past few decades, it’s essential to acknowledge the visionaries who have shaped the Greater…

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IEDC Silver Awards

Birmingham Business Alliance Awarded 2024 International Economic Development Council Excellence Silver Award

October 28, 2024

The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA), University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and ThinkData Solutions, Inc. have been recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC)…

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