Central Alabama Economic Development Summit
Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) event in partnership with One East and the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama
The Central Alabama Economic Development Summit is a premier regional forum bringing together leaders who influence growth, investment, and competitiveness across Central Alabama. It’s designed to educate, connect, and align municipal leaders, economic developers, infrastructure partners, employers, and private-sector decision-makers around the forces shaping the region’s economic future.
What to Expect:
The day will feature three general sessions and nine breakout sessions organized into three themed tracks: Site Readiness, People & Place and Competitive Growth Strategy. Participants will attend one session from each track, creating a personalized experience while gaining a well-rounded perspective on the interconnected factors that drive economic growth, investment and regional competitiveness.
Through these keynote conversations, breakout sessions and intentional networking, attendees will leave with practical insights into workforce readiness, site development, infrastructure, innovation, quality of place and investment attraction, while building relationships that strengthen Central Alabama’s ability to compete for jobs, talent and capital.
Who Should Attend:
The Central Alabama Economic Development Summit is designed for leaders who play a role in shaping the region’s economic future, including:
- Economic development professionals
- Municipal and county leaders
- Elected officials
- Industrial & Retail Developers
- Commercial Real Estate Brokers
- Infrastructure & Utility Executives
- Engineering & Development Firms
- Workforce and Education Leaders
- And others
Whether you are responsible for attracting investment, preparing sites, developing talent, planning infrastructure or strengthening your community’s competitive position, the Summit offers practical insights, valuable connections and actionable strategies to help move your work forward.
Tickets are $250 and include full summit access, breakfast and lunch, curated networking opportunities and direct access to regional leaders, national voices, speakers, sponsors and industry experts shaping the future of Central Alabama.
For more information:
https://events.birminghambusinessalliance.com/central-alabama-economic-development-summit-
