The Business Council of Alabama

The voice for Alabama businesses.

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BCA is the voice for Alabama businesses.

We advocate on your behalf.
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We challenge the norms.
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We unite Alabama's business Community.
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Who We Are

For 40 years, BCA has been the voice for Alabama businesses. Our purpose is to improve the business climate across the state. Not only do we host networking events and provide educational resources to help your business grow; the BCA also works behind the scenes to make real, tangible reforms.

BCA works with state and federal government on behalf of Alabama businesses to advocate for reforms in areas such as workforce training, college and career readiness, infrastructure, manufacturing regulations, healthcare costs, tax policies and labor laws.

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Why Join BCA?

Be a part of something bigger.

Join the Business Council of Alabama in advocating for businesses, paving the way for economic growth, challenging the norm, and taking action. We’d love for your business to grow with us.

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BCA Premier Events

Throughout the year, BCA hosts several networking events to help your business grow and stay connected with other businesses throughout the state. Get involved and take part in the networking opportunities we provide.

Each year, BCA hosts members, legislators, and public officials at a Legislative Reception to mark the start of the legislative session. This event allows guests the opportunity to network with local officials and state leaders. Support for this event is a crucial part of our advocacy efforts for the legislative session each year.

BCA’s Government Affairs Conference is the premier gathering for business and state leaders to network and discuss the issues shaping Alabama’s future. Past conferences have welcomed a distinguished lineup of state and federal leaders, industry experts, and respected political voices. This annual event offers a unique opportunity for meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting during an informative weekend at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear.

This cornerstone ProgressPAC fundraising event commences with VIP gatherings and concludes with dinner and dialogue from a notable guest. Past speakers for this event former Alabama football Coach Nick Saban; George W. Bush; former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning; and U.S. House Speaker Joe Boehner. This important component of Campaign 2026 provides the resources needed to support the election of pro-business candidates across the state.

Our Small Business Awards and Annual Meeting celebrates the backbone of communities across Alabama and brings our BCA leaders together to discuss and vote on our policy for the next year’s legislative session. Support for this event enables BCA to recognize Alabama’s top small businesses while establishing our organizational leadership for the coming year.

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We have received your membership profile information. If you or a member of your organization have any additional questions, please contact our membership team.

Shannon Parker

Director of Strategic Relations

Kimberly Langley

Director of Membership