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In October, we hosted Backpacker Freelance Journalist Mary Beth Skylis for a media visit to the Greater Birmingham Region’s greenspaces and trails. After Hurricane...
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors has promoted seven individuals to Members of the firm, including a New Member in Birmingham. Chris Branch, CPA (Tax, Birmingham), leads...
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 here.
What an amazing year for the Greater Birmingham Region! Take a look the Birmingham Business Alliance’s (BBA) top organizational wins for 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.
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.
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. More than 700 international companies call Alabama home, employing more than 120,000 workers. Check out the article for information on foreign investments in Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile.