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Jefferson County EIDA Sites Receive National Recognition

April 15, 2025

The Jefferson County Economic & Industrial Development Authority (JCEIDA) proudly announces that two of its Norfolk Southern rail-served industrial development sites have received national recognition through the Site Selectors Guild’s REDI Sites program.

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PNC Bank

PNC Reports First Quarter 2025 Net Income of $1.5 Billion, $3.51 Diluted EPS

April 15, 2025

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. reported expanded NIM, increased capital and TBV, and maintained solid credit quality metrics.

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Strong Economies are Regional Economies: Why Birmingham Must Unite to Thrive 

April 15, 2025

Economic success is rarely achieved in isolation. Instead, vibrant and sustainable economic prosperity emerges through intentional, collaborative regional efforts. Over the past several decades, regions that have embraced cooperative economic development strategies have consistently outpaced fragmented counterparts. It is clear: strong economies are regional economies, and the Birmingham Region stands to gain significantly by embracing this principle.

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Get Fueled Up! Birmingham Business Alliance’s FuelAL Returns for Summer 2025

April 11, 2025

The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) is looking forward to hosting FuelAL, in partnership with the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) and Innovate Alabama. This free event series is designed to plug your summer interns into Birmingham’s culture, opportunities and attractions.

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American City & County Magazine | For some cities, the path to sustainability starts with becoming more resilient with strong emergency response systems

April 9, 2025

This in-depth article on Birmingham’s bold steps toward sustainability and resilience highlights the city’s commitment to building a more sustainable, equitable and economically vibrant future.

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Strong Economies are Regional Economies: Why Birmingham Must Unite to Thrive 

April 15, 2025

Economic success is rarely achieved in isolation. Instead, vibrant and sustainable economic prosperity emerges through intentional, collaborative regional efforts. Over the past several decades, regions that have embraced cooperative economic development strategies have consistently outpaced fragmented counterparts. It is clear: strong economies are regional economies, and the Birmingham Region stands to gain significantly by embracing this principle.

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Get Fueled Up! Birmingham Business Alliance’s FuelAL Returns for Summer 2025

April 11, 2025

The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) is looking forward to hosting FuelAL, in partnership with the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) and Innovate Alabama. This free event series is designed to plug your summer interns into Birmingham’s culture, opportunities and attractions.

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Project Announcement | Truckworx Expands Corporate Operations, to Build New Corporate Headquarters in the City of Birmingham 

April 8, 2025

Truckworx, Alabama’s premier heavy and medium duty truck dealer, is expanding its corporate operations in the Greater Birmingham Region to a newly constructed, company-owned facility…

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BBA Names Trevor Sutton as Vice President of Economic Development  

April 2, 2025

The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) is proud to announce the promotion of Trevor Sutton to Vice President of Economic Development, where he will spearhead efforts that drive business attraction, job creation and capital investment across the Greater Birmingham Region.

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Site Selection Magazine | Birmingham Ranked ‘Top Metro for Corporate Investment in 2024’

March 26, 2025

With 41 projects, including 19 relocations, 22 expansions and the creation of 1,657 jobs and significant capital investment, this achievement highlights our region’s strength in driving economic growth.

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Jefferson County EIDA Sites Receive National Recognition

April 15, 2025

The Jefferson County Economic & Industrial Development Authority (JCEIDA) proudly announces that two of its Norfolk Southern rail-served industrial development sites have received national recognition through the Site Selectors Guild’s REDI Sites program.

Read More
PNC Bank

PNC Reports First Quarter 2025 Net Income of $1.5 Billion, $3.51 Diluted EPS

April 15, 2025

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. reported expanded NIM, increased capital and TBV, and maintained solid credit quality metrics.

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Warren Averett

Warren Averett Recognized As One of USA Today’s 2025 Most Recommended Tax & Accounting Firms

April 8, 2025

USA Today collaborated with Statista to compile these national lists, which are based on thousands of surveys and recommendations from both accounting professionals and clients. This is the fifth consecutive year that Warren Averett has been included on Statista’s tax and accounting award lists.

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Bradley Law Firm

Rance Sapen Named Bradley Law Firm’s Chief Operating Officer

April 8, 2025

Bradley is pleased to announce that John R. “Rance” Aspen has joined the firm as chief operating officer (COO). He succeeds Joe Wood, who is retiring after serving in the role for nearly 15 years.

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Lightfoot

Lightfoot Welcomes Litigator Parker Jennings to Birmingham Office

March 26, 2025

Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC welcomes litigator Parker G. Jennings as a lateral associate in the firm’s Birmingham office. His practice will focus on product liability, medical malpractice, civil and criminal white-collar prosecutions, corporate internal investigations and personal injury matters.

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American City & County Magazine | For some cities, the path to sustainability starts with becoming more resilient with strong emergency response systems

April 9, 2025

This in-depth article on Birmingham’s bold steps toward sustainability and resilience highlights the city’s commitment to building a more sustainable, equitable and economically vibrant future.

Read More

Site Selection Magazine | Birmingham Ranked ‘Top Metro for Corporate Investment in 2024’

March 26, 2025

With 41 projects, including 19 relocations, 22 expansions and the creation of 1,657 jobs and significant capital investment, this achievement highlights our region’s strength in driving economic growth.

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Southern Living | Birmingham named one of ‘The South’s Best Cities’

March 20, 2025

Birmingham has earned a spot among the region’s top destinations for its vibrant culture, thriving culinary scene and ongoing economic growth.

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Livability.com | 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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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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AL.com | Who has big ideas to transform Birmingham? These leaders say ‘we can do it’

March 12, 2025

Who has ideas to transform Birmingham? We do. How about you?

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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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Get Fueled Up! Birmingham Business Alliance’s FuelAL Returns for Summer 2025

April 11, 2025

The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) is looking forward to hosting FuelAL, in partnership with the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) and Innovate Alabama. This free event series is designed to plug your summer interns into Birmingham’s culture, opportunities and attractions.

Read More

Project Announcement | Truckworx Expands Corporate Operations, to Build New Corporate Headquarters in the City of Birmingham 

April 8, 2025

Truckworx, Alabama’s premier heavy and medium duty truck dealer, is expanding its corporate operations in the Greater Birmingham Region to a newly constructed, company-owned facility…

Read More

BBA Names Trevor Sutton as Vice President of Economic Development  

April 2, 2025

The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) is proud to announce the promotion of Trevor Sutton to Vice President of Economic Development, where he will spearhead efforts that drive business attraction, job creation and capital investment across the Greater Birmingham Region.

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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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