Tag: economic development
Birmingham Alumnae Chapter Deltas to host community economic seminar
Times Staff Report
The Birmingham Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will host a community economic seminar titled, “Financial Fortitude” on Saturday, April...
The economic growth of Bessemer builds momentum
bessemeral.org
Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley highlighted economic growth, infrastructure improvements and crime reduction during the 2019 State of the City address delivered Monday, January 28,...
Randall Woodfin announces co-chairs of Education and Economic Development Committees
By Nick Patterson
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham Mayor-elect Randall Woodfin today announced the co-chairs of his Education and Workforce Development and Economic Development and Entrepreneurship committees.
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Mayor-elect Randall Woodfin announces co-chairs of citizen-led committees
By Nick Patterson
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham’s Mayor-elect Randall Woodfin on Tuesday announced six co-chairs of citizen-led committees which he said would be instrumental in moving...
Jefferson County’s business prospects could surge with more big announcements, officials...
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
It’s been a September to remember in Jefferson County for economic development and county leaders say more is to come.
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Mayor Bell, Area Officials Announce Push to Lure Amazon to Birmingham
Times Staff Report
Giant Amazon boxes appeared around Birmingham on Monday as part of the city’s official intent to pursue the tech giant’s second headquarters...
Autocar chooses Birmingham for truck assembly plant
Times Staff Report
Hagerstown, Ind.-based Autocar will invest $120 million to expand and open a manufacturing plant in Jefferson County to build its heavy-duty cab-over-engine...
Jefferson County economic development projects could top $400M in 2016
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Jefferson County is poised to close out a banner year for economic development with more than $400 million in announced...