The networking event connected local startups to BBA leadership and staff, potential capital partners and other local business professionals.
The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) recently hosted the first of many networking events to connect local startups to BBA leadership and staff, as well as potential capital partners and other local business professionals.
“We are pleased to celebrate these innovative companies – they represent an important part of the future of Birmingham’s economy,” said Brian Hilson, President and CEO of the BBA. “It is important that we provide meaningful connections between established leaders in the community and local industry with emerging executives and entrepreneurs.”
The event was held at the Birmingham Business Alliance office, and 12 companies were spotlighted.
In conjunction with the event, the BBA and Innovation Depot produced videos of 12 featured companies, many of whom were at the event. Click below to view each company’s video and learn more about their work:
Diamond Fortress Technologies, a biometric security software provider
Global Xplorer, an online platform that brings archaeological discovery to all
Help Lightning, problem-solving app that merges reality and virtual interactive presence
INFLCR, SaaS that aggregates sports teams’ content and athletes’ social media channels
Mixtroz, an app that makes networking meaningful and intentional
O3 Solution, helps owners of industrial capital assets manage their Advanced Work Packaging program
Planet Fundraiser, helps raise money for causes by shopping locally or online
Shine E Solar, community garden launch and maintenance kits for urban lots
Smart Alto, helps real estate agents respond to leads through a text-messaging robot
S(w)ervice, digital customer experience platform for independent auto shop owners
Tappas, makes mobile application testing easy using smart automation and machine learning technology
XpertDox, uses data to improve patient access to health care and accelerate patient recruitment into clinical trials
Is your company interested in attending a BBA startup networking event? E-mail Vice President of Investor Relations Mark Richenderfer for more information.