Business Retention & Expansion is dedicated to driving Birmingham’s economic growth by assisting businesses in locating, expanding, and thriving within the city. We work collaboratively with the Alabama Department of Commerce, the Birmingham Business Alliance, and various city departments and agencies to attract targeted industries,
foster sustainable business growth, and create opportunities that benefit our community.
Through strategic partnerships, tailored incentives, and a deep understanding of Birmingham’s unique assets, we ensure businesses have the tools and support needed to succeed. Whether you’re a startup seeking a vibrant ecosystem,
an established company ready to scale, or a business exploring relocation, our team is here to guide you through every step of the process.
Together, we aim to build a robust, diverse economy that enhances Birmingham’s position as a premier destination for business, innovation, and opportunity.
A $125 Million project that brings a new bottling plant to Birmingham, 50 new jobs and more than700 retained jobs.
A mixed use project on 1st Avenue South with commercial office, retail and dining options.
The City worked with ALDOT and a local developer on a project to update the entrance into the Summit from Highway 280, including improvements to Summit Boulevard.
Built almost 10 years ago, this project was the region’s first project to be recruited with revenue sharing incentives, and it continues today as the retail anchor to the Brook Highland Shopping Center.
A downtown restaurant that led the emergence of the Central Business District as a major entertainment district with other restaurants, bars and other new venues.
Primarily an outpatient clinic, this facility gives veterans on the eastern side of the county a convenient option for treatment.
The City of Birmingham proudly funds the Birmingham Business Development Loan Program to support local economic growth and revitalization. This program offers bank-guaranteed loans ranging from $100,000 to $1,000,000 at current market rates for up to 24 months.
Eligible projects must positively impact Birmingham’s economy and meet at least one of the following criteria:
Contact one of the program’s originating member organizations:
REV Birmingham
David Fleming
1721 4th Avenue North, Suite 102
Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: 205-623-0620
www.revbirmingham.org
Urban Impact
Carla Youngblood
Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: 205-820-9313
Email: cyoungblood@urbanimpactbirmingham.org
Project Manager & Loan Program Officer
Senior Project Manager
