12/14/2022
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We want to congratulate Mark Crosswhite, president and CEO of Alabama Power, on his retirement and thank him for supporting the Birmingham Business Alliance.
Mark not only served faithfully at Alabama Power but has been a member of BBA's Executive Committee and Board of Directors for nearly a decade.
We wish him success in his next chapter!
https://www.al.com/news/2022/11/alabama-power-chief-mark-crosswhite-to-retire-in-december.html
Alabama Power President, Chairman and CEO Mark Crosswhite will step down on Dec. 31, according to a company filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Join us in congratulating BBA's own Trevor Sutton for being featured in the Business Journal! 👏
He was one of several honorees in their NextGen Workforce and Education special section.
Trevor serves as a partner leading talent initiatives for us at the BBA. In short - he's responsible for strengthening the workforce pipeline by creating initiatives to activate, retain, and attract talent in Birmingham.
https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2022/11/21/nextgen-workforce-education-trevor-sutton.html
Trevor Sutton is one of several honorees in the BBJ's NextGen Workforce and Education special section.
Attention all Investors - it's time to get festive. 🎄
Join us for our Chamber Investor Appreciation Holiday Mixer this upcoming Tuesday, December 6, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the BBA Auditorium.
Mix, mingle and be merry with The Chamber, powered by the Birmingham Business Alliance. 🎁 RSVP now at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chamber-investor-appreciation-holiday-mixer-tickets-470216388877
Mix, mingle and be merry with The Chamber, powered by the Birmingham Business Alliance.
As we get closer to The Magic City HBCU Breakfast on October 27th, we wanted to highlight the schools that will be participating in the event and the program.
Alabama HBCUs account for a significant portion of our economy. Investments in HBCU students return dividends for the communities within which those investments are made.
Read more about the impact of Alabama's HBCUs in our latest article, and get your tickets to The Magic City HBCU Breakfast now before it's too late!
www.birminghambusinessalliance.com/regional-news-1/2022/10/4/what-is-an-hbcu
Introduction Although Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) may make up only three percent of the country’s colleges and universities, their economic impact is big. HBCUs produce almost 20% of all African American graduates. Alabama is home to 15 HBCUs, the most of any state in the
JUST ANNOUNCED: The Birmingham Business Alliance Foundation is seeking proposals for a consultant to conduct a life science market intelligence study, perception study and implementation plan for the Greater Birmingham Region. Details, deadline and full RFP in the link below.
The Birmingham Business Alliance Foundation is seeking proposals for a consultant to conduct a life science market intelligence study, perception study and implementation plan for the Greater Birmingham, Alabama Region.
Announcing the featured speaker for the Magic City HBCU Breakfast!
Brandon M Thompson, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion at NASCAR will join us to talk about the importance of internships and real-world work experience for HBCU students.
Brandon is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University and began his career at NASCAR as a member of their Diversity Internship Program.
We're excited to hear from Brandon and to gather with some of Alabama's HBCUs, and we can't wait to see you there. Reserve your table now!
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/hbcubreakfast
One of the additional benefits of TeamUP will be one-on-one coaching for each cohort member. BBA's small business leads Jc Matthews and Victor M. Brown will work to overcome the unique problems that small and medium-sized businesses encounter in their growth.
Read our latest post to discover more about one-on-one coaching and the other complimentary benefits cohort members will get from being a part of TeamUP!
www.birminghambusinessalliance.com/regional-news-1/2022/9/21/teamup-one-on-one-coaching
Do you want to take part in TeamUP but aren't sure about the time commitment? It may not be the commitment you think it is.
Read our latest post to see if the TeamUP schedule will fit in with your plans.
We want to work with our cohort members to ensure they are still able to run their organizations and keep up with their regular responsibilities. That's why all of our workshops will take place after business hours and only two times per month.
Questions? Reach out to Victor Brown at [email protected].
https://www.birminghambusinessalliance.com/regional-news-1/2022/9/20/when-is-teamup
What can you expect to learn from TeamUP?
The curriculum will include different perspectives on how to grow successful and engaged teams, as well as how to manage them once they are hired.
You can read more about the details of each session here:
www.birminghambusinessalliance.com/regional-news-1/2022/9/19/what-is-teamup
We're less than a week away from the application deadline, so make sure to apply now if you haven't already!
Jefferson County, Alabama Prosper 15Five
TeamUP applications are still open, and if you're wondering what the program entails, we are going to be filling you in all week.
Our Service Providers for this program are Mildred Bertina Black, Alison Grizzle, Autumn Sanders and Melva McCray Tate. Read all about them and how they will approach the TeamUP program, as well as how to apply here:
https://www.birminghambusinessalliance.com/regional-news-1/2022/9/19/meet-the-teamup-service-providers
Get your tickets now!
The Magic City HBCU Breakfast is around the corner, and you don't want to miss out on this incredible event.
Join us October 27th at 7:30 a.m. to celebrate Alabama HBCUs and be a part of a new talent initiative establishing connections between local companies and HBCUs in our region.
Individual tickets are available:
BBA Investors - $55
General Admission - $75
Sponsorship packages and tables are also available. If you or your company is interested in being a more significant part of this great new initiative, please reach out to Erika Dix at [email protected].
For more information and to purchase tickets, follow the link below.
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/hbcubreakfast
Applications are still open for our next cohort of Business Advisory Services.
TeamUp is a complimentary program that will equip participants with hands-on support for many concepts driving organizational excellence, including but not limited to:
-amplifying leadership development
-driving terrific people management
-building strong organizational culture
-designing effective hiring processes
-strengthening administrative policies and procedures
-developing meaningful core values
Apply now to be a part of this program and grow your business effectively!
https://www.birminghambusinessalliance.com/teamup-cohort-application
Thank you to Jefferson County, Alabama for generously funding this program, and Prosper for their partnership in the program.
Our September Legacy Leader is Erika Dix!
Erika is the BBA's Partner of Chamber Engagement. She works closely with Nan Baldwin on our Chamber team to engage investors on all levels, making great connections, facilitating ribbon cuttings, and more.
Erika has only been a part of the BBA team for about six months, but she is already making a huge impact on the organization and our business community.
Help us celebrate her this month as our Legacy Leader!
Erika Dix
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us as we kick off the biggest weekend in October at breakfast with some of Alabama's Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
BBA is using this opportunity to help strengthen the talent pipeline between local HBCUs and businesses in Birmingham to keep more graduates here in the state.
To purchase a ticket or a sponsorship click here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/hbcubreakfast
Miles College Alabama A&M University Alabama State University Stillman College Lawson State Community College Talladega College
Our next cohort of Business Advisory Services is open!
Do you want to learn how to grow your teams in a thoughtful, and effective way? Learn from local industry leaders and other business owners about HR solutions and how to craft a culture that employees want to be a part of.
Our Business Advisory Services offer free programs to local business owners to help them work ON their business, not just IN their business.
Thanks to Jefferson County, Alabama for generously providing the funding to allow us to offer these incredible programs, and to our partner Prosper!
If you're interested in joining this cohort visit the page on our website for more information and details on how to apply!
https://www.birminghambusinessalliance.com/business-advisory-servicescohort-2
Please help us welcome 2 great new members to the BBA team!
David A. Escott-Russell has joined our team in the Business Retention and Expansion role. David will be the go-to at BBA for existing industry in the region looking to overcome operational challenges or expand operations.
Kim Allen Hooks has joined BBA in the Program & Events Coordinator role. Kim will be leading the great events and programs we have here at BBA like First Round and our October HBCU Breakfast.
We are so excited to have them both on the team, please drop a comment below welcoming them to BBA and the Birmingham Business Community!
Our next workshop is tomorrow afternoon and we want to see you there!
Tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. at the BBA offices Mildred Black of People Optimum Consulting, LLC will speak about how to create a great work environment that garners continued growth for your company.
A meal will be provided and registration is required.
Make sure to save your spot now by registering at the link below!
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/teamupbba
Our next First Round is this Thursday!
Join us at 5:00 p.m. this Thursday at The Fennec for networking, and community, and your first round is on us.
Register here to secure your spot now before it's too late: https://bit.ly/3wkT8mO
It's time to celebrate this month's Legacy Leader!🎉
Tatianna Turrentine is the BBA's Partner of Market Intelligence. She graduated from Samford University and is a data genius.
Tatianna is one of our newest teammates, but she is already showcasing her leadership skills within our team.
Please join us in celebrating Tatianna this month!
Registration is open for our second cohort of Business Advisory Services.
Through TeamUp, you’ll be equipped with hands-on support for many concepts driving organizational excellence, including but not limited to:
-amplifying leadership development
-driving terrific people management
-building strong organizational culture
-designing effective hiring processes
-strengthening administrative policies and procedures
-developing meaningful core values
Qualifying companies can apply now through September 7th. So, if you want to grow your organization in a thoughtful way that attracts great talent, apply through the link here:
https://www.birminghambusinessalliance.com/business-advisory-servicescohort-2
Our next First Round is just around the corner! Join us Thursday, August 25th for our monthly Chamber networking event that provides our community with the opportunity to meet and mingle in a casual and fun setting.
This month's First Round will be at The Fennec from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come network, mingle, and have a drink on us.
Register for your spot here: bit.ly/3zSavfR
Monthly networking events are free to BBA investors and their team members.
Our next webinar is in a week and we want to see you there! Tune in Tuesday, August 16th at noon to hear from leaders at Bham Now.
Bham Now - Birmingham’s modern media will be leading the discussion on how to use content marketing to grow your small business.
Whether you're a business owner, the leader of a marketing department, an entrepreneur, or someone looking to grow your personal brand, you will find tips and tricks to help you become a better content marketer.
Register now to secure your spot in this month's webinar!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcocuiorDIjGdaRGavM-D9PqiJIkRbt-IyY
Our first cohort of BBA's Business Advisory Services graduated last week, and we are so proud of all the hard work they put into the program.
Supplier Scale was the first of our ongoing programs, generously funded by Prosper, to help organizations in our region grow to have a more positive impact on their community.
Thank you to the cohort members who gave their testimonials and to all the others who paved the way to more successful programs like Supplier Scale.
We are hosting two workshops this month that are FREE to anyone wanting to learn more about how to build effective teams. The first workshop is tomorrow at 5pm! REGISTER FOR THOSE HERE: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/teamupbba
If you're interested in what these services can do for you, check out the Business Advisory Services page on our website, or shoot us a message to learn more!
birminghambusinessalliance.com/smallbizadvisory
The first cohort of Supplier Scale graduated last night and we had a blast celebrating all of their hard work!
Congratulations to all of the graduates who paved the way with our first Business Advisory Services program. We can't wait to see how each of your companies grows and impacts the future of business in Birmingham. Thank you to the generous funding that Prosper provided for the program, and to Interise for their curriculum and guidance.
Help us celebrate these awesome small business owners! 🎉🎉🎉
Olumuyiwa Aladebumoye
Alex Casey
Carl Colvin Jr
Barbara Cooney
Selena Rodgers Dickerson
Tevin Harrell
Tee Hwrd
Jay Johnson
CC Jones
Lensey King
Tae Lee
Gregory Minard
Rashida Barnett Reese
Jennifer Senske Ryan
Aleia Shipman
L'Tryce Slade
Jeremy Jig Spratling
Lemar Storey
Clem Kyle Summers
Chris White
Courtney Woods
O’Neal Steel announces $2.6 million Birmingham expansion
The investment includes the addition of a flat laser and press brake for the processing of metal parts and will add six new jobs to the operation.
O'Neal Steel, LLC is expanding it's operations in Birmingham!
With a $2.6 million capital investment O'Neal will be adding new manufacturing equipment to its Birmingham Facility to strategically expand their first step processing capabilities. The expansion will also add six new jobs!
We're so grateful to O'Neal Steel for continuing to invest in our community to help Birmingham grow. You can read more about the expansion here: https://bit.ly/3biUh7l
We are so proud of our President and COO Emily Jerkins Hall for making Birmingham Business Journal's Top 40 Under40!
Emily is an incredible leader of this organization and we are so happy she's being recognized for all of her hard work for this business community.
https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2022/07/27/meet-the-2022-top-40-under-40.html
We had so much fun on Thursday celebrating the incredible vendors that made The World Games the success that it was!
Thank you to all the vendors who worked so hard and came out to celebrate each other, and thank you to the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama for allowing us to use their beautiful space to host the party.
We can't thank these vendors enough for their hard work during The World Games 2022!
Defense contractor Kratos has just announced 76 new high-paying jobs in Birmingham!
Kratos has purchased the Engineering Division of Southern Research and will add 76 new jobs to the existing 140 jobs that are a part of that division. The announcement brings with it a capital investment of $8.6 million as well.
Our team enjoyed working with Southern Research and the project team to help Kratos establish and scale their operations here. Their investment in our community will continue to make the Greater Birmingham Region an attractive destination for top engineering talent from around the globe.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3RGVaqu
We just wrapped up our Consultant Connect Birmingham Regional Summit, and it was a blast!
We invited six site consultants to spend a few days with us so we could show them what the Magic City is all about.
Site consultants work as the go-between for companies looking to expand or move and economic development organizations like the BBA. They find sites that fit that company's needs and work with economic developers and local officials to iron out the details. That's part of how we get to project announcements like The J.M. Smucker Company.
We had a great time meeting with regional partners like Jefferson County, Alabama, Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Brasfield & Gorrie, Landing, Smith & Company, The World Games 2022 and others.
Thanks to Ann Petersen, Amy Ge**er, Minah Hall, CCIP, Esq., Joseph Gioino, and Nick Riashi for making the trip, it's always fun to show Birmingham off! And great job Jacqueline Chandler and Alex Patrick on making the trip such a success!
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Our first cohort of BBA's Business Advisory Services graduated last week, and we are so proud of all the hard work they put into the program. Supplier Scale was the first of our ongoing programs, generously funded by Prosper, to help organizations in our region grow to have a more positive impact on their community. Thank you to the cohort members who gave their testimonials and to all the others who paved the way to more successful programs like Supplier Scale. We are hosting two workshops this month that are FREE to anyone wanting to learn more about how to build effective teams. The first workshop is tomorrow at 5pm! REGISTER FOR THOSE HERE: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/teamupbba If you're interested in what these services can do for you, check out the Business Advisory Services page on our website, or shoot us a message to learn more! #BHMHasMore #SmallBusiness birminghambusinessalliance.com/smallbizadvisory
We are so excited to announce a new project in the Fairfield region of Birmingham! HarbisonWalker International will be converting an existing property into a service and distribution hub for steel customers in the Southeast. The new project will bring an investment of $25 million, and will bring 50 great new jobs to the area. The return of HarbisonWalker International is a sign of Birmingham's and Fairfield's continued strength in the steel industry. This project will provide more and better jobs in the Fairfield community with hiring beginning early this year! #BHMHasMore #moreandbetterjobs https://www.birminghambusinessalliance.com/regional-news-1/2022/1/14/harbisonwalker-bringing-50-new-jobs-to-fairfield
Happy Holidays from the Alliance! We hope that no matter which winter holiday you are celebrating this season, that you celebrate with friends and family! We can't wait to hit the ground running when we return in the new year! #HappyHolidays #BHMHasMore #HappyNewYear
The Birmingham region has gotten some pretty awesome accolades this year, here are just a few! UAB - The University of Alabama at Birmingham named America's No. 1 Best Large Employer by Forbes Birmingham named No. 2 Best City for Jobseekers in 2021 by MoneyGeek.com Birmingham named a Best City for New College Grads by SmartAsset.com Alabama named a Best Place to Travel in 2021 by Bloomberg Birmingham named Top Place to Travel in 2022 by Condé Nast Traveler #BHMHasMore #BirminghamHasMore #BirminghamAL
Dreamheim Studios Raheim Robinson on why it was so crucial for him to work with the Alliance as he was starting his motion design studio. Our Small Business Advisory Services are now a program in partnership with Prosper, and the first program is called Supplier Scale! If you're a small business owner like Raheim, and would like to work with thevAlliance and Prosper on growing your business apply today to the first cohort! #bhmhasmore #supplierscale https://www.birminghambusinessalliance.com/smallbizadvisory
Along with the launch of our Prosper partnership program to provide small business advisory services, we want to share some stories of folks who have worked with the Alliance in order to achieve growth and success in Birmingham! Thanks to Acclinate, Inc, Dreamheim Studios, BLUEROOT 3G Chemical Solutions, and Marcus Lundy for sharing their perspectives! #BHMHasMore
We would like to highlight one of our members who won the Business Council of Alabama Manufacturer of the Year award for emerging manufacturers. NRTC Automation is leading the region in automated manufacturing of specific parts for OEMs and providing technician and engineering services to other local manufacturers. Their products are created with some of the highest industry standards. We are proud to work with NRTC, and to share their success! #BHMHasMore #ALManufacturing #BirminghamAL #Automation
We would like to highlight one of our members who won the Business Council of Alabama Manufacturer of the Year award for medium manufacturers. Nidek is one of the world's leading manufacturers of oxygen concentrators. Their products are shipped around the world, and were vital in the fight against COVID-19. We are proud to work with Nidek, and to share their success! #BHMHasMore #ALManufacturing #BirminghamAL #Healthcare
We are proud to work with a phenomenal company like Amerex Corporation, and we couldn't be happier to congratulate them on winning the Business Council of Alabama Large Manufacturer of the Year Award! We are looking forward to the next 50 years of Amerex in Alabama! #manufactureroftheyear #bhmhasmore
As Birmingham Innovation Week 2017 - presented by PNC - wraps up, we want to thank those who helped bring nearly 30 events to life and celebrate innovation in Birmingham. Partners for Innovation Week include the Birmingham Business Alliance, Birmingham Venture Club, City of Birmingham, Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Innovation Depot, Inc., REV Birmingham, Southern Research, TechBirmingham, UAB - The University of Alabama at Birmingham, This is Alabama and Bham Now - the modern, mobile Birmingham. The Innovation Week Birmingham partners would like to thank PNC, which was the presenting sponsor for Innovation Week for a second consecutive year, and our other dedicated sponsors America's First Federal Credit Union, Protective Life and Spectrum Enterprise.
How is one Fortune 500 company promoting diversity in employment? Students from universities in Alabama and Georgia spoke with reps from Regions Bank during the BBA's Sloss Experience to learn more, while embarking on an innovative FinTech tour of Regions Bank!
Student presentations tackle regional issues from blight and lack of tech talent to food deserts at the BBA Engineering and Technology Talent Recruitment Project today at Barber Motorsports Park! Thanks to our sponsors as well: Honda Manufacturing of Alabama Shipt Brasfield & Gorrie ALTEC INC . and Virtue Technologies!
We're sending a huge congrats to Eugene's Hot Chicken on its new location in Uptown Birmingham! Keep the hot chicken coming!
Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Schaeffer Eye Center, Dr. Jack Schaffer, the Birmingham Auto Dealers Association and Jennifer Whisenant for helping our first [email protected] event of 2017 come to life today at the TheBJCC!
Publix Supermarkets held a grand opening celebration in honor of its new 638,000 square foot distribution center in McCalla, AL with a guided media tour. The facility will employ approximately 300 Publix associates by the end of 2017.
The BBA and other workforce professionals tour AIDT‘s Alabama Workforce Training Center to learn more about the opportunities being offered in craft training within Birmingham during the BBA Blueprint 2020 Workforce Workshop.
Question from student: "How do you exude confidence in an interview without seeming overconfident?" Answer from employer: "Just be yourself so employers can gain a real sense of who you are and the positive traits you have to offer, rather than putting forth a facade." Helpful tips from employers during the BBA's Magic City Classic Talent Recruitment Event today! #TRPBham
Canadian Consul General Louise Blais visited the Magic City recently. See what she discussed: http://bit.ly/2dx4tdP.
Question: What is the first step to acquire funding for your business venture? "Start first by trying to sell your product to a customer. Figure out what will get them to actually open their wallet. The funding will come when you have customers and prove demand." - Will Wright,CEO and Co-Founder at Pack Health Helpful business advice from the BBA's "Funding Your Dream" seminar! #InnovateBham
#InnovateBham kicks off next week! Still time to decide which events you can't miss. Check out all the events added so far by visiting http://bit.ly/Z7bqpN!
Jefferson County Library Cooperative
Park PlaceJefferson County Sheriff's Office
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr BoulevardRegional Planning Commission of Greater Birmi
20th Street NBirmingham Construction Industry Authority
37th Street SAlabama Partners for Clean Air
20th Street NJefferson County Sheriff's Office
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr BoulevardJefferson County Council on Aging
4th Avenue SLawson State Community College Radio & TV Pro
Birmingham Main Campus 3060 Wilson Road