MONTGOMERY, AL — The Business Council of Alabama today launched the grassroots movement to “Keep Alabama Open.” The new campaign comes in opposition to recent public calls for a nationwide mandatory shutdown, which would come from the federal government if instituted. BCA fully supports the State of Alabama’s ability and …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  October 9, 2020 Contact: Jean Elizabeth Miles | Phone: (334) 240-8729 MONTGOMERY, AL – Stillman College has named three new members to their Board of Trustees. Among those is Business Council of Alabama (BCA) President and CEO Katie Boyd Britt, who will serve a three-year term. Britt is …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  September 15, 2020 Contact: Jean Elizabeth Miles | Phone: (334) 240-8729 MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The board of directors for ProgressPAC, the Business Council of Alabama’s (BCA) political action committee, has endorsed two candidates vying for seats in the Alabama House of Representatives. ProgressPAC has endorsed Ben Robbins in the …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  September 3, 2020 Contact: Jean Elizabeth Miles | Phone: (334) 240-8729 MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Thursday, August 27, the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) announced the 2020 Manufacturer of the Year Award winners as part of its virtual businesssummit, Engage Alabama. In partnership with the Alabama Technology Network (ATN), …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  July 16, 2020 Contact: Jean Elizabeth Miles | Phone: (334) 240-8729 MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) is thrilled to announce the addition of Michelle Hopson to the BCA team, where she will serve as the Director of Finance. In this role, Michelle will be …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  June 26, 2020 Contact: Jean Elizabeth Miles | Phone: (334) 240-8729 Montgomery, AL — On Thursday, June 25, the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) announced it is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on a national initiative to address inequality of opportunity. BCA joined the U.S. Chamber’s …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 18, 2020 Contact: Jean Elizabeth Miles | Phone: (334) 240-8729 MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The board of directors for the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) has endorsed Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl in the race for Alabama’s District 1 congressional seat. “Jerry Carl is a job creator …

Governor Ivey Issues Proclamation Providing Covid-19 Liability Protections for Businesses On May 8, Governor Kay Ivey issued a supplemental state of emergency proclamation, referred to as the Safe Harbor Proclamation, providing certain liability protections to businesses, health care providers and other entities. Thanks to Governor Ivey’s leadership, Alabama is the …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 27, 2020 Contact: Jean Elizabeth Miles | Phone: (334) 240-8729 MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) today announced that Montgomery-based Medical Place, a BCA member, has donated $100,000 to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), earmarked for COVID-19 related research. This came after Medical …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 7, 2020 BCA Partners with Alabama Public Television to Help Small Businesses Time to Access Federal Loan Money is Now Contact: Jean Elizabeth Miles | Phone: (334) 240-8729 MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) will present the Small Business Exchange on Alabama Public Television (APT) Thursday …