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SUMMARY:BCA Legislative Reception
DESCRIPTION:BCA’s Legislative Reception allows guests the opportunity to network with local officials\, while kicking off the upcoming legislative session. Support for this event is a crucial part of our advocacy efforts for the legislative session every year. \nThis event is open to all BCA members; an RSVP is required to attend. Please RSVP at bca-rsvp.org/lr26. \nPlease contact Bradshaw Tyson at btyson@bcatoday.org if you have any questions or to request additional information.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/bca-legislative-reception/
LOCATION:Warehouse at Alley Station\, 130 Commerce St.\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Signature
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SUMMARY:The Evening for Progress
DESCRIPTION:The Business Council of Alabama’s 2025 Evening for Progress will feature keynote speaker Kevin O’Leary\, “Mr. Wonderful” from Shark Tank\, who will share his insights on entrepreneurship and leadership in today’s economy. This signature event supports ProgressPAC’s mission of building a strong\, pro-business climate in Alabama while offering sponsors and attendees an opportunity to connect with top business and government leaders from across the state. We hope you will support this key event through one of the sponsorship opportunities available. \nTo reserve your investment\, please contact Caroline Franklin\, executive director of ProgressPAC. \n  \nContributions to either BCA or ProgressPAC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Contributions for the Evening for Progress are used to support BCA’s political action committee\, Progress PAC\, to the extent allowable by law or the contributor’s policies. This solicitation is intended for members of BCA only and those members may refuse to contribute without reprisal. Contributions by foreign nationals (non-green card holders) as defined by federal law are prohibited and are not being solicited. For questions\, please contact Caroline Franklin at cfranklin@bcatoday.org.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/the-evening-for-progress/
LOCATION:Sheraton Birmingham Hotel\, 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Signature
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SUMMARY:BCA'25 Government Affairs Conference
DESCRIPTION:BCA’s Government Affairs Conference is the premier gathering for business and state leaders to network and discuss current topics of interest. Past conferences have welcomed a wide range of speakers including state and federal leaders\, business experts\, and political pundits. Attendees are encouraged to bring family members to this casual and informative weekend at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear.  \nLearn more here.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/bca24-government-affairs-conference/
LOCATION:The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa\, One Grand Blvd.\, Point Clear\, AL\, 36564\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Signature
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231006T130000
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SUMMARY:Manufacturer of the Year Awards
DESCRIPTION:Since 2000\, the Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Awards program has grown into a prestigious annual celebration attended by Alabama dignitaries and manufacturing leaders. \nThese annual awards recognize the state’s top manufacturers for their accomplishments. By applying for the award\, manufacturers convey their story of financial growth\, manufacturing leadership\, market leadership\, leadership development\, and workforce enhancement. Awards are presented in three categories based on the number of employees: Small Category – 99 or less; Medium  – 100 to 399; Large Category – 400 or greater. In addition\, The Emerging Manufacturer of the Year Award may be presented to one company that has been in operation for five or fewer years and has demonstrated superior performance. \nContact Jean Elizabeth Miles for more information on attending and sponsoring this year’s MOTY Awards. Learn more about the MOTY Awards at www.alabamamoty.org. \n 
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/manufacturer-of-the-year-awards/
LOCATION:RSA Activity Center\, 201 Dexter Ave\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Signature
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SUMMARY:BCA'23 Government Affairs Conference
DESCRIPTION:BCA’23 registration and the hotel room block is now open. Click here to register and for more information.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/bca23-government-affairs-conference/
LOCATION:The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa\, One Grand Blvd.\, Point Clear\, AL\, 36564\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Signature
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SUMMARY:BCA Capital Summit Forum and Reception
DESCRIPTION:Schedule of events: \n11:00 a.m. – Policy Forum and State of Alabama Business Address Luncheon\n(legislators\, BCA board of directors members\, and sponsors encouraged to attend) \n1:00 p.m. – BCA Executive Committee Meeting\n(for BCA executive committee members only) \n2:00 p.m. – BCA Board of Directors Meeting\n(for BCA board of directors members only) \n3:30 p.m. – VIP Reception\n(invitation only) \n4:00 p.m. – Honoring Leaders of State Government Reception\n(legislators and BCA members encouraged to attend) \nShuttle buses will run in a continuous loop from the Renaissance to the State House from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.\, and 3:00 until 6:30 p.m. \nRSVP to Jean Elizabeth Miles \nClick here to view sponsorship options for this event and other events held in 2023.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/advocacy-forum-and-legislative-reception/
LOCATION:Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center\, 201 Tallapoosa St\, Montgomery\, 36104
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SUMMARY:Evening for Progress
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe Business Council of Alabama (BCA) will hold its annual Evening for Progress on Monday\, October 3\, at the Sheraton Hotel in Birmingham. This year’s event will honor U.S. Senator Richard Shelby for his service to Alabama and the nation\, and joining BCA as a special guest to recognize Senator Shelby will be U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell\, the United States Senate Republican Leader. \nThroughout the event\, BCA will highlight Senator Shelby’s historic legacy as Alabama’s longest serving Senator\, celebrating his 44 years of service in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. During his career\, he has served as the former chairman and current vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations; the chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; and chairman of the Senate Banking\, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee; and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. After an outstanding tenure\, Senator Shelby is leaving office following the current election cycle. \nJoining BCA as a special guest for the evening will be U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell\, the United States Senate Republican Leader. Senator McConnell is the longest-serving Senate Republican Leader in American history having been unanimously elected eight times since 2006. First elected to the Senate in 1984\, McConnell is Kentucky’s longest-serving senator. TIME Magazine has twice named Senator McConnell as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. \nProceeds from the event supports ProgressPAC\, the political affiliate of the BCA. See investment levels here. \nContributions to either BCA or ProgressPAC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Contributions for the Evening for Progress are used to support BCA’s political action committee\, Progress PAC\, to the extent allowable by law or the contributor’s policies. This solicitation is intended for members of BCA only and those members may refuse to contribute without reprisal. Contributions by foreign nationals (non-green card holders) as defined by federal law are prohibited and are not being solicited. For questions\, please contact Drew Harrell at dharrell@bcatoday.org.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/evening-for-progress/
LOCATION:Sheraton Birmingham Hotel\, 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Signature
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SUMMARY:BCA'22 Governmental Affairs Conference
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/bca22-governmental-affairs-conference/
LOCATION:The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa\, One Grand Blvd.\, Point Clear\, AL\, 36564\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Signature
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SUMMARY:BCA's Legislative Reception '22
DESCRIPTION:BCA members are invited to attend our Reception Honoring Leaders of State Government on February 9\, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at the Capital City Club in downtown Montgomery.  Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to build relationships with state elected officials from all 3 branches of government. \nClick here to see sponsorship opportunities.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/bcas-legislative-reception-22/
LOCATION:Capital CIty Club\, 201 Monroe St. Ste 2100\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Signature
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SUMMARY:The Evening for Progress 2021
DESCRIPTION:We’re having a special event supporting the Business Council of Alabama’s ProgressPAC and featuring Speaker John Boehner \nOn Tuesday\, October 26th\, investors in the “Protecting our Progress” campaign will have the opportunity to hear a living legend in American politics give candid insight on the current political landscape in Washington\, D.C.\, and across the country. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nTo Reserve your investment\, please email or call Drew Harrell\, Vice President of Governmental Affairs at 334.834.6000.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/the-evening-for-progress-2021/
LOCATION:Sheraton Birmingham Hotel\, 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Signature
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SUMMARY:BCA’21 Government Affairs Conference
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URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/bca21-governmental-affairs-conference/
LOCATION:The Marriott Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa\, One Grand Boulevard\, Point Clear\, AL\, 36564\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Signature
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