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.
Birmingham’s newest premier outdoor entertainment venue in the Uptown District, strengthening the city’s position as a regional hub for music, culture, and large-scale events.
A transformative mixed-use project that is reimagining the former Carraway site with a blend of residential, retail, and commercial spaces. Phase I establishes a vibrant live-work-play environment that supports neighborhood revitalization while attracting new investment and businesses to the area.
This major expansion represents a $135 million capital investment, demonstrating long-term commitment to the city’s industrial base. The project retains 409 existing jobs while generating approximately 1,260 indirect jobs.
The defense contractor expanded its presence with a $26 million capital investment and the creation of more than 100 new high-skill jobs.
$60 million in capital investment and the creation of 20 new jobs, further anchoring automotive and service industries in Birmingham. This project supports workforce growth while enhancing access to modern vehicle sales and service operations in the city.
An upscale Japanese dining concept contributing to a more connected and vibrant urban core. Its presence helps to further develop the Central Business District and the 20th Street Corridor.
A $125 Million project that brings a new bottling plant to Birmingham, 50 new jobs and more than 700 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.
Birmingham’s newest premier outdoor entertainment venue in the Uptown District, strengthening the city’s position as a regional hub for music, culture, and large-scale events.
An upscale Japanese dining concept contributing to a more connected and vibrant urban core. Its presence helps to further develop the Central Business District and the 20th Street Corridor.
The defense contractor expanded its presence with a $26 million capital investment and the creation of more than 100 new high-skill jobs.
This major expansion represents a $135 million capital investment, demonstrating long-term commitment to the city’s industrial base. The project retains 409 existing jobs while generating approximately 1,260 indirect jobs.
$60 million in capital investment and the creation of 20 new jobs, further anchoring automotive and service industries in Birmingham. This project supports workforce growth while enhancing access to modern vehicle sales and service operations in the city.
A transformative mixed-use project that is reimagining the former Carraway site with a blend of residential, retail, and commercial spaces. Phase I establishes a vibrant live-work-play environment that supports neighborhood revitalization while attracting new investment and businesses to the area.
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
Robert Emerick
5529 1st Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35212
Phone: 205-999-6251
Email: remerick@revbirmingham.org
www.revbirmingham.org
Urban Impact
Carla Youngblood
Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: 205-820-9313
Email: cyoungblood@urbanimpactbirmingham.org
Project Manager & Loan Program Officer
