IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Karla Khodanian, 256-503-4958 (cell)
kkhodanian@birminghambusinessalliance.com
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 2, 2022) – The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) is once again offering Magic City Summer – a free and fun social event series designed to plug local summer interns into Birmingham’s culture, opportunities and attractions. The first event kicks off at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8th at Protective Stadium. Participants can enjoy a free ticket to the Birmingham Legion FC match, complimentary snacks and refreshments and a special on-field experience after the game.
“If we want to keep emerging talent here after graduation, we need to start making meaningful connections with them today,” said Trevor Sutton, BBA’s Talent Initiatives lead. “Interns experience several challenges every year – living in a new city, missing the college environment, building new relationships, working 8+ hours a day. It’s hard to make the most of your summer if you don’t know where to begin."
By giving interns awesome experiences and connections in Birmingham, the BBA hopes to increase the likelihood of them choosing to stay or move here when it comes time to start their career. But Magic City Summer isn’t just for college students. Intern managers, supervisors and recruiters are also invited to attend the events to get a better pulse on what Gen Z talent is looking for in employment opportunities.
“We are aware of the tough challenges businesses are facing right now when it comes to recruiting and retaining great talent,” said Emily Jerkins Hall, BBA’s President and Chief Operating Officer. “By hosting these events, we hope to help Birmingham’s business community better connect with the next generation of their workforce.”
Magic City Summer events will happen throughout the months of June and July. Activities include a yoga class at Railroad Park, happy hour networking with young professional groups at Cahaba Brewery and a meetup at Pepper Place Farmer’s Market. Additional pop-up events will be added throughout the summer with exclusive free ticket opportunities to many of Birmingham’s coolest attractions.
All Magic City Summer events are free for interns and BBA investors, but registration is required. Sign-up for next week’s kickoff event on June 8th to grab a free ticket and get on the list for future events.
To learn more about Magic City Summer and BBA’s talent initiatives for employers, contact Trevor Sutton at tsutton@birminghambusinessalliance.com.
Established in 2009, the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) grows good jobs and makes great connections to build greater communities in the Birmingham region. BBA is a regional economic development organization and local chamber of commerce, specializing in services that promote, support and strengthen businesses of all sizes. Through collaboration with hundreds of partners, BBA serves as a dedicated resource and advocate for advancing the Greater Birmingham Region. To learn more about the Birmingham Business Alliance, visit www.birminghambusinessalliance.com.