Newsroom

Keeping the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce in the news is the Communications Division's business. As you can read and see below, just one simple press release can end up in several newspapers and television stations. We're also adding a new component, podcasting. From time to time, we'll record the newsmakers that speak at our events and post here on our site.

Press Releases

For more information on any of the following releases, contact Brannon Dawkins, director of communications, at (205) 241-8127 or e-mail her at bdawkins@birminghamchamber.com

Young professionals to seek civic opportunities at city expo June 1
National known journalist to speak at African American Business Council Luncheon May 21
Business Leaders to welcome international CEO's May 27
Chamber Small Business finalists announced April 22
Chamber announces 2009 Executive Women's Roundtable Chairs April 21
Birmingham companies finalist for national award April 15
Chamber group, business leaders heading to Washington, D.C. April 15
BIRMINGHAM COMPANIES EXPECT TO INVEST $65 MILLION FOR EXPANSIONS 3/17/09
OPPORTUNITY FOR REGIONAL BUSINESSES TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR FLEXIBILITY 3/13/09
CHAMBER ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2008 “LIVE THE DREAM” AWARDS 3/03/09
Rep. Artur Davis to Speak to Region's Business Leaders 2/13/09
Tough Calls in Tough Times Topic of Chamber's Business Outlook Conference 2/6/09
Regionalism as Problem-Solver Topic for Leaders at Chamber's State of Region Event 12/01/08
Fortune Managing Editor to Address Economy at Chamber Annual Meeting 12/01/08
Entrepreneur of the Year to be Awarded at Summit 11/25/08
County Manager Bill Tops Chamber's Legislative Agenda 11/18/08
Chamber Executive Committee Votes to Support Amendment 1 10/31/08
Bachus Talks About the Economy 10/06/08
Chamber Heads Efforts to Build Northern Beltline 10/08/08
Chamber Accepting '2008 Live the Dream' Award Nominations 10/01/08
HealthSouth President to Speak About Company's Near-Death Experience 10/08/08
Chamber to Recognize National Award Winners in Workplace Flexibility 9/09/08
Chamber to Recognize Business for Being Green 8/21/08
Chamber Committee Hosts 2nd Public Presentation about Fighting Crime 8/05/08
Chamber to Celebrate IN Winners and Unveil In Book 7/29/08
Finalists Announced for Rufas N. Rhodes Leadership in Media Awards 7/21/08
Birmingham Companies Finalists for National Award 06/09/08
Chamber Takes Steps to Help Employees with High Gas Prices 5/26/08
Rep. Davis to speak at African American, Hispanic Business Council Event 5/21/08
Renowned Author/Media Commentator to Speak at Chamber Event 5/12/08
Chamber Sponsors 12th Annual Crime Stoppers Golf Outing 5/8/08
Chamber committee hosts public presentations about fighting crime 4/24/08
Study provides in-depth look at housing market 4/04/08
Chamber to Support Jefferson County Manager Bill 3/21/08
More than 250 New Jobs Created In Jefferson County Since November 3/20/08
Chamber Group, City Leaders Heading to Washington D.C. 2/28/08
U.S. Senator to Address Birmingham Business Community 2/25/08
Chamber to Seek Feedback from Legislators 2/15/08
Chamber Announces Winners of the 2007 "Live the Dream" Awards 2/11/08
Chamber Hires New Vice President of Public Policy 1/25/08
Small Business Week Nominations Deadline-New Award Awarded 1/22/08
Hoover Mayor Added to Annual State of the Region Address 1/7/08

Chamber in the News

Read the latest stories about the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce in the news:

Panelists: Regional cooperation needed to move Birmingham forward Birmingham Business Journal, June 2, 2009
Jefferson County industrial agency wants to meet with new business group Birmingham News, Friday, May 22, 2009
Chamber/MDB merger: Great idea, flawed execution Birmingham Business Journal, April 17, 2009
ON THE RECORD: DALTON SMITH, Designated Leader of Birmingham's Top Business Group April 16, 2009
Leaders picked for merger talks as three organizations would become one Birmingham News, April 16, 2009
Region 2020's Smith to lead new Birmingham business group Birmingham Business Journal, April 14, 2009
Region 2020 boss Dalton Smith to head new business group Birmingham News April 14, 2009
Birmingham Chamber to honor 'dream' makers Birmingham Business Journal, March 5, 2009
Social Media Marketing — Your reviews and ratings 4/08/09
Birmingham Chamber study finds more than half of Birmingham companies have expansion plans 3/17/09
Chamber survey: Area businesses plan to expand 3/17/09
Artur Davis: Education in Alabama must improve 2/19/09
Alabama must erase ties to past, enhance education, U.S. Rep. Artur Davis says 2/19/09
Weekly contributing editor captures the complex history of Birmingham Chamber 2/19/09
Fed Reserve exec: Government looks to implement 'unprecedented measures' 2/16/09
U.S. still hasn't hit bottom: Federal Reserve official predicts slow turnaround 2/20/09
5 experts in business make predictions on the recession's effects in the Birmingham area 2/20/09
Gov. Bob Riley touts Alabama business ties to Germany 2/5/09
Chamber-MDB merger: Money issue awaits resolution 1/23/09
Reynolds to remain chamber chairman until merger 1/22/09
Walker County Commission president's comments called insensitive Walker official's speech stirs responses 1/16/09
Langford denies business community snubbed inaugural festivities 01/15/09
Washington-based transportation group finds that funding shortfalls threaten city roads 01/14/09
Small businesses could face rocky year 01/11/09
National report blasts Birmingham traffic safety, funding 01/06/09
Samford poll eyes Birmingham image 12/30/08
Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce, Metropolitan Development Board moving ahead on proposed merger 1/22/09
Birmingham Chamber Creates Coalition with Goal of Fast Tracking Northern Beltline 10/09/08
Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce, Metropolitan Development Board, Region 20/20 Discuss Merger 10/08/08
Architectural Search Committee to Analyze Design Proposals for Birmingham's Domed Stadium 9/18/08
Geraldo Rivera Urges Local Business Leaders to Tell President Bush to Pardon Illegal Immigrants 9/19/08
Don't Expect Geraldo Rivera to Retire Anytime Soon 9/0/08
Officials, business leaders call for electing Jefferson County Commission president at large 8/13/08
Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce to recognize environmentally friendly companies 8/22/08
Birmingham "IN" guide set for unveiling 7/29/08
Jefferson County commissioners leaning toward RSA's David Bronner plan for sewer system 7/25/08
UAB fights to attract, keep top researchers 7/27/08
New guide to Birmingham hot spots to debut Tuesday 7/26/08
A New Foundation Birmingham News 07/15/08
Birmingham School Foundation Launched to Raise Money, Foster Support Birmingham News 07/12/08
Young Professionals Hunt Business, Civic Links at Expo 6/27/08
YP Expo Expected to Bring Hundreds to Museum of Art 6/25/08
Langford Vows to Renew Campaign for Streetcar Funding 6/14/08
Birmingham, Alabama, Mayor Wants Olympics in 2020 6/21/08
Best-Selling Author Tells Chamber AABC Blacks Have Made Great Progress, But Challenges Remain 6/7/08
Experts Say 4-Day Work Week Not Right for Every Employer 5/29/09
Birmingham Businesses Look to 4-Day Work Week, Car Pools to Save Employee's Gas Money 5/28/08
Birmingham City Employees to have 4-Day Work Week 5/28/08
IN Birmingham Compiling IN spots Birmingham News 5/01/08
Birmingham Police Chief Expects Homicide Rates to Fall Birmingham News Birmingham News 5/10/08
Birmingham Regional Chamber Gives Out Small Business Awards Birmingham News 5/9/08
Politicians' criticism of Birmingham Chamber is unusual thing for low-key business group Birmingham News 3/27/09
Smoot Criticizes Chamber Support of County Manager plan Birmingham News 3/26/08
Chamber of Commerce Backs County Manager for Jeffco Birmingham News 3/24/08
Survey Reports 2 Tells Hoover to Focus on Positive Birmingham News 3/21/08
Sen. Shelby Warns Birmingham Business Leaders that Economic Pain is Ahead Birmingham News 2/4/08
UAB Cancer Center Funding Named Top Chamber Priority Birmingham News 2/22/08
Chamber's "Live the Dream" Awards go to Shuttlesworth, Blackledge, Others Birmingham News 2/19/08
Chamber to Meet in Montgomery Birmingham News 2/19/08
IN Birmingham Marketing Plan Kicks Off Birmingham News 2/19/08
Rev. Shuttlesworth to Return to Birmingham for Post-Stroke Therapy Birmingham News 2/19/08
As Hoover Grows, so does Tony Petelos' Role in Regional Development Birmingham News 1/20/08
Birmingham Regional Chamber Meeting Touts Cooperation Birmingham News 1/19/08
Metro Birmingham Officials Talk about More regional cooperation Daily Mountain Eagle 1/19/08
Low temps, High Jobless Rate Birmingham News 1/19/08
County Leaders Want to Improve Regional Cooperation Birmingham Business Journal 1/18/08
Caton to Speak at State of Region Meeting Friday The Clanton Advertiser 1/17/08
A Valuable New Study Lets Birmingham Know How it Compares to Peer Cities Birmingham News 1/16/08
Economy in Alabama for 2008 May Show Modest Growth Birmingham News 1/11/08
New Birmingham Slogan, Marketing Campaign Unveiled Birmingham Business Journal 1/10/08
Is Birmingham Keeping Pace? Birmingham News 1/10/08
Waggoner Sets First Regional Meeting for Friday, January 18 Daily Mountain Eagle 1/9/08
Chamber to Unveil Benchmark Analysis at Outlook Conference Birmingham Business Journal 1/4/08
Annual Chamber Breakfast Planned Daily Mountain Eagle 1/4/08
 

Video Clips

View the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce on television stations across the region thanks to Metro Monitor.

Fox6 County Manager 11/21/08
ABC 33/40 IN Party 7/29/08
Fox 6 IN Party at 6 p.m. 7/29/08
Fox 6 IN Party at 10 p.m. 7/29/08
CBS 42 IN Party 7/29/08
Fox Business' Neal Cavuto on Chamber's 4-day work week - 5/30/08
Fox News feature on Chamber's 4-day work week 6/05/08
State of the Region Makes News - 1/15/08
Small Business Awards - 1/7/08



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