Birmingham Business Alliance

We spy with our eyes a few BBA investors making moves in the 'Ham! ?? Have you seen this Business Alabama Magazine Awards recap yet? It showcases people and companies on the up and ups, and we're proud that several of our investors are heading up the list! ?? #BHMHasMore #BHMBizAlliance

Our Capitol Reception in Montgomery was a sweet success. We honored Senator J.T. "Jabo" Waggoner for his years of service and dedication to our state. We also had the opportunity to network with other influential state legislators and connect them with participating BBA investors. ?? We want to extend a huge thank you to the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau for generously sponsoring this event. We also would like to thank our participating BBA investors who met us in Montgomery and took advantage of this investor-only opportunity. ?? #BHMHasMore #BHMBizAlliance

Tickets, tickets! ??? On Thursday, April 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Protective Stadium in the Stadium Club, join us for another First Round. Enjoy a complimentary cocktail and two hours of networking with our region's professionals across all industries. Attendees will get VIP treatment as this edition is sponsored by the Birmingham Stallions, Birmingham's professional American football team. Tickets are FREE for BBA investors and $10 for non-investors. You can claim yours NOW at https://heyor.ca/FB2XA. #BHMHasMore #BHMBizAlliance

We were pleased to be a part of the Alabama Chambers' Chamber Day at the Capitol yesterday! ???? BBA Vice President of Investor Relations Meredith Davidson Drennen, IOM, AACE and Director of Public Policy Terri Wiggins-Chapman got to soak in all of the inspiration and become better connected with chambers and legislators from across the state. We've had a lot of momentum in Montgomery this week, coming off of our BBA Capitol Reception and Chamber Day. What a great week it has been, and what a great reminder of how important the work we do is. ?? #BHMHasMore #BHMBizAlliance #AlabamaChambersatWork

From March Madness, SEC Gymnastics and Supercross, to St. Patrick's Day festivities, Holi Festival, Monster Jam and more, there's no shortage of fun in the 'Ham for March! ?? Thank you, Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau, for sharing this comprehensive list of events. #BHMHasMore #BHMBizAlliance

REMINDER! ??? The deadline to apply for our Small Business Intensive (SBI) is quickly approaching - Monday, March 10. If you're a small business looking to scale in 2025, look no further. Read what previous participants have said about our SBI below and apply now at https://heyor.ca/0e3Dn6. #BHMHasMore #BHMBizAlliance #SmallBusinessGrowth #ScaleYourBusiness #BusinessStrategy

We are here to continue to strengthen the talent pipelines between Birmingham businesses, community colleges and universities across our region and state. ?? Last week, 35 students from Auburn University's School of Communication and Journalism visited Birmingham. We hosted these students for an engaging panel with a diverse group of panelists from Bham Now, Dotdash Meredith, Southeastern Conference and Big Com. ?? These students walked away with invaluable career advice that we hope will lead them back to Birmingham to start their career. To learn more about WHY Birmingham is a great place to work, live and play, visit https://heyor.ca/B3b9kQ. #BHMHasMore #BHMBizAlliance

We are pleased to announce that we have been selected as an Innovate Alabama Round 3 Network Designee! ?? Recipients of these funding designations represent three Innovate Alabama pillars: Talent Development, Lifestyle & Recreation, and Access to Resources, exceeding $33 million. Thank you, Innovate Alabama, for supporting what we do for the Greater Birmingham Region. Our designation will help fuel our work in our Small Business Programs and aid in our effort to help small businesses on their journey through growth and prosperity. To learn more, visit https://heyor.ca/rEx7Wm. #BHMBizAlliance #BHMHasMore

We're less than a week away from our BBA Capitol Reception: Montgomery Edition! ???? This exclusive BBA investor-only event offers the unique opportunity to foster meaningful relationships, discuss key priorities for the state and showcase the collective strength of the Greater Birmingham Region business community. ??RSA Plaza ?? Tuesday, March 4 ?? 5 to 7 p.m. ?? Enjoy a full bar and an array of delectable heavy hors d’oeuvres. ??? Admission is FREE for BBA investors. RSVP now at https://heyor.ca/rSXZsU. #BHMHasMore #BHMBizAlliance

Are you a small business owner who wants to grow BIG in 2025? If YES, here's your sign to take the leap and apply to participate in our Small Business Intensive happening April 1 through June 17. ?? Get the details now from Bham Now's article linked below. ?? ?? Help us spread the word about our Small Business Intensive by tagging a small business that MUST see this and apply. ?? The deadline to apply is March 10. #BHMHasMore #BHMHasMore