BIRMINGHAM MAGIC
Building A Thriving and Inclusive Economy in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM MAGIC
Building A Thriving and Inclusive Economy in Birmingham development.
At the Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity, we are the driving force behind Birmingham’s growth and prosperity. Our mission is to prioritize the residents of Birmingham by creating quality jobs, preparing workers for those jobs, and ensuring access to skill development opportunities. We are dedicated to empowering residents and business owners by providing the essential tools and resources needed for success. Together, we are fostering an inclusive and resilient economy, making Birmingham a model for innovation and economic development.
Ensuring that small businesses, as well as minority, women-owned, disadvantaged, and Black enterprises, have a significant role in economic development.
Actively collaborating to build pathways that ensure a skilled workforce, fueling Birmingham’s economic growth.
Partnering to expand existing industries and recruit cluster-based targets, accelerating trade through best practices in project management.
Collaborating with entrepreneurs and developers to catalyze strategic investments, reinforcing Birmingham as a city for purpose-driven builders.
Building and designing systems to track goals for an inclusive economy, promoting social mobility and equity. We highlight Birmingham’s strengths, advocate for city enhancements, and acquire data for the city’s economic marketing platform.
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Metropolitan Birmingham by the Numbers
Making Birmingham the Model of an Inclusive & Resilient Economy
Birmingham, Alabama, known as “The Magic City,” rapidly grew from a small town in 1880 to the South’s largest industrial city by 1910. Today, it stands as Alabama’s economic powerhouse, with a metropolitan population of nearly 1.2 million and an annual employment of about 565,000. Birmingham boasts a thriving downtown with historical landmarks, a robust transportation network, and significant investments in hospitality and infrastructure. Emerging as a key center for healthcare, banking, and technology, Birmingham saw nearly $3.6 billion in tourism expenditures in 2022 and a metropolitan GDP of nearly $80 billion, reflecting substantial growth since the pandemic.
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Average Annual Employment (26% of Alabama)
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