The Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce formed the Birmingham Virtual Newsroom in December 2006 with the sole purpose of pitching stories about the Birmingham region to regional, national and international media. The BVN is comprised of organizations and companies that have a stake in the success of the Birmingham region. The by-invitation-only group meets once a month to discuss stories to pitch to the media.

 

Birmingham in the News

Here are some of the stories that put Birmingham, Alabama on the map:

UK Blunders over Birmingham Again Aug.14, 2008




Turning French Fries into Freedom Fuel July 24, 2008



Appalachian Trail: Where does it all end?Appalachian Trail: Where does it all end? Alabama wants the honor Georgia now enjoys July 19, 2008

Alabama looks for ways to promote Pinhoti Trail June 22, 2008




Record-Setting Paralympian Scott Winkler is 'Sitting Proud' May 26, 2008

 

Can Competitions Raise 'Cool' Factor of Math, Science?
May 16, 2008

 

A Meal Prep Baby Shower
May 21, 2008


 

Barber Racetrack is a Hidden Gem
May 3, 2008


Discovering Alabama From its Watery Byway May 16, 2008

 

Young Math Wizards Can Count Prizes in National Math Tourney May 4, 2008

 

Math Victory Through Baseball
May, 2008
 

Norwood Students Fast with Figures
April 28, 2008
 

Could Alabama be the New Appalachian Trail End? May 3, 2008


Maternity leave: Expectant moms wait 'till the last minute April 21, 2008


Think outside the grits: From under the weight of its industrial past, Birmingham is lifting its head April, 2008


Hiking to Maine? Now you can start the trip in AlabamaHiking to Maine? Now you can start the trip in Alabama March, 2008


Alabama Touts Path to Appalachian Trail in GeorgiaAlabama touts path to the Appalachian trail
March, 2008
 

Dawson Co. to lose designation as southern terminus of the Applachian Trail?Dawson Co. to lose designation as southern terminus of the Appalachian trail?
March, 2008
 

Alabama Touts Path to Appalachian Trail in Georgia'One Laptop Per Child' plan faces challenges in U.S.
March, 2008
 

Read how ACIPCO in Birmingham was named one of 15 "Fittest Companies" in America
The Fittest Companies in America
February, 2008
 


Read the story about Birmingham's Lakeshore Foundation's Operation Adventure for injured military personnelCamp helps wounded Iraq war veterans get back on feet
Oct. 7, 2007


First Lady Bush Awards Birmingham Civil Rights InstituteFirst Lady presents awards to museums and libraries
Jan. 15, 2008



Read about Birmingham's Sloss Furnaces' Stokin the Fire and its fabulous BBQ
Birmingham: Barbeque, fine art and deep south gourmet in the Magic City November-December, 2007



Watch how Denver's Keith Deutsch, a military amputee, learned to snowboard again thanks to Birmingham's Lakeshore Foundation.Lakeshore Foundation helps Iraq vet get back on the slopes Sept. 26, 2007
 

Read how Hoover is using cooking oils to gas up its municipal fleet


Out of the frying pan and into the gas tank
July 1, 2007

BVN Partners

Got a Story Idea?

Do you have a story that someone in Topeka, Kansas would care about? If you do, then let us know. We're always looking for stories that are unique and is only being done right here in the Birmingham region. Email Melanie Davis with your story idea and we'll see if the BVN thinks it's worthy to tell the media.

Looking for a Story?

Are you a reporter looking for an interesting story about the Birmingham region, then email Melanie Davis or call her at (205) 241-8102. You'll be amazed at the great things going on in the Magic City.