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Kassouf’s strategic plan for growth and development drove these promotions.
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The WTR 1000 is a unique guide that identifies the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe and has become an esteemed resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark knowledge and skill.
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The Alabama Business Confidence Index (ABCI) for Birmingham–Hoover jumped 13.4 points to 60.6 in Q1 2025—the highest since Q3 2021—signaling strong optimism for economic expansion.
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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Jason Bushby, a partner in the firm’s Birmingham office, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF).
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reclassified the Bessemer Municipal Airport (EKY) as a National Airport, marking a significant development in the airport’s role in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) and its ability to handle increased air traffic and larger aircraft.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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Bradley has been named the “Law Firm of the Year” in the area of Construction Law in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms.
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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…
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Bradley has been named a 2024 “Tipping the Scales” firm by the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance for having 50% or more women in their 2024 U.S.-based…
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Three business leaders were named it the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham’s Birmingham Business Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
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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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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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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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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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