The Business Council of Alabama

Government Affairs Briefing
2023-04-25 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | The Business Center of Alabama, 2 N. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2023 Legislative Session.
On Tuesday April 25 at 9:00 a.m. in the first floor auditorium of the Business Center of Alabama, 2 North Jackson Street, Montgomery, our guest speaker will be House Minority Leader, Anthony Daniels.
We look forward to hearing from Rep. Daniels followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee.
All of our Tuesday morning Governmental Affairs Briefings will be streamed live on BCA’s Facebook account. If you’re unable to attend in person, tune in on Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Government Affairs Briefing
2023-04-18 09:00 - 11:00 | The Business Center of Alabama, 2 N. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2023 Legislative Session.
On Tuesday April 18 at 9:00 a.m. in the first floor auditorium of the Business Center of Alabama, 2 North Jackson Street, Montgomery, our guest speaker will be Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman.
We look forward to hearing from Sen. Gudger followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee.
All of our Tuesday morning Governmental Affairs Briefings will be streamed live on BCA’s Facebook account. If you’re unable to attend in person, tune in on Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Government Affairs Briefing
2023-04-11 09:00 - 10:00 | The Business Center of Alabama, 2 N. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2023 Legislative Session.
On Tuesday April 11 at 9:00 a.m. in the first floor auditorium of the Business Center of Alabama, 2 North Jackson Street, Montgomery, our guest speaker will be Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville.
We look forward to hearing from Rep. Garrett followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee, led by BCA’s Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs David Cole.
All of our Tuesday morning Governmental Affairs Briefings will be streamed live on BCA’s Facebook account. If you’re unable to attend in person, tune in on Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Government Affairs Briefing
2023-04-04 09:00 - 10:00 | The Business Center of Alabama, 2 N. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2023 Legislative Session.
On Tuesday March 28 at 9:00 a.m. in the first floor auditorium of the Business Center of Alabama, 2 North Jackson Street, Montgomery, our guest speaker will be Alabama President Pro Tempore Greg Reed.
We look forward to hearing from Sen. Reed followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee, led by BCA’s Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs David Cole.
All of our Tuesday morning Governmental Affairs Briefings will be broadcast live on BCA’s Facebook account. If you’re unable to attend in person, tune in on Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Government Affairs Briefing
2023-03-21 09:00 - 10:00 | The Business Center of Alabama, 2 N. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2023 Legislative Session.
On Tuesday March 21 at 9:00 a.m. in the first floor auditorium of the Business Center of Alabama, 2 North Jackson Street, Montgomery, our guest speaker will be Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth.
We look forward to hearing from Lt. Gov. Ainsworth followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee, led by BCA’s Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs David Cole.
All of our Tuesday morning Governmental Affairs Briefings will be broadcast live on BCA’s Facebook account. If you’re unable to attend in person, tune in on Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Government Affairs Briefing
2023-03-14 09:00 - 10:00 | The Business Center of Alabama, 2 N. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2023 Legislative Session.
On Tuesday March 14 at 9:00 a.m. in the first floor auditorium of the Business Center of Alabama, 2 North Jackson Street, Montgomery, our guest speaker will be Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter.
We look forward to hearing from Rep. Ledbetter followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee, led by BCA’s Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs David Cole.
All of our Tuesday morning Governmental Affairs Briefings will be broadcast live on BCA’s Facebook account. If you’re unable to attend in person, tune in on Tuesday at 9 a.m.

BCA Capital Summit Forum and Reception
2023-03-14 | Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center, 201 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery, 36104
Schedule of events:
11:00 a.m. – Policy Forum and State of Alabama Business Address Luncheon
(legislators, BCA board of directors members, and sponsors encouraged to attend)
1:00 p.m. – BCA Executive Committee Meeting
(for BCA executive committee members only)
2:00 p.m. – BCA Board of Directors Meeting
(for BCA board of directors members only)
3:30 p.m. – VIP Reception
(invitation only)
4:00 p.m. – Honoring Leaders of State Government Reception
(legislators and BCA members encouraged to attend)
Shuttle 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.
RSVP to Jean Elizabeth Miles
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Government Affairs Briefing
2023-03-07 09:00 - 10:00 | The Business Center of Alabama, 2 N. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2023 Legislative Session.
On Tuesday March 7 at 9:00 a.m. in the first floor auditorium of the Business Center of Alabama, 2 North Jackson Street, Montgomery, our guest speaker will be Gov. Kay Ivey.
We look forward to hearing from Gov. Ivey followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee, led by BCA’s Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs David Cole.
All of our Tuesday morning Governmental Affairs Briefings will be broadcast live on BCA’s Facebook account. If you’re unable to attend in person, tune in on Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Economic Incentives Forum
2023-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 | The Business Center of Alabama, 2 N. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
This discussion on economic incentives will start with a message from special guest Gov. Kay Ivey, followed by a panel of subject matter experts.
Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter and House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, will serve as subject matter experts in the discussion on economic incentives and their positive impact on the Alabama business community.
Todd Stacy, Publisher of the Alabama Daily News and host of Capitol Journal on Alabama Public Television, will serve as the moderator of the panel.
“Creating and maintaining a business climate that fosters job creation and retention is at the core of BCA’s mission,” stated BCA President and CEO, Helena Duncan. “Renewal of the economic incentives outlined in the Alabama Jobs Act and Growing Alabama Credit is a top priority for BCA in the 2023 legislative session, and further serves the organization’s commitment to advocating for both businesses and the workforce in Alabama.”
The Roundtable will be open to BCA policy committee members and held in the BCA Auditorium from 10 AM to 11 AM. The discussion will also be broadcast live on BCA’s Facebook page for non-members and members unable to attend.
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Small Business Awards / Annual Meeting
2022-11-30 09:00 - 13:00 | The Club, 1 Robert S Smith Dr, Birmingham, 35209, United States
9:00 a.m. – CCAA Board Meeting
10:00 a.m. – BCA Board Meeting
11:30 a.m. – The Partnership Annual Meeting and Small Business Awards

BCA Committee Day
2022-10-20 08:00 - 13:30 | Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center, 201 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery, 36104
BCA’s Committee Day which will take place on October 20th at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Montgomery. This event serves as an opportunity for BCA members to come together to discuss major policy issues affecting Alabama businesses and help shape BCA’s legislative playbook for the 2023 legislative session. BCA’s policy process is member-driven and we could not adequately reflect the interests and concerns of Alabama’s business community without the input from our policy committee members.
Committee Leadership Day Meeting Schedule:

8:00 – Labor and Employment
8:30 – Health
9:00 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship
9:30 – Education and Workforce Development
10:00 – Judicial and Legal Reform
10:30 – Federal Affairs
11:00 – Environment and Energy
11:30 – Small Business
12:00 – Tax and Fiscal Policy
12:30 – Lunch Presentation: Policy and Politics – (David Cole & Drew Harrell)

RSVP today by emailing rsvp@bcatoday.org.

2022 Manufacturer of the Year Awards Luncheon
2022-10-07 11:00 - 13:00 | RSA Activity Center, 201 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
Be Recognized for Your Manufacturing Excellence.
The Alabama Technology Network and the Business Council of Alabama are proud to present the 22nd Annual Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Awards that honor the companies bringing uncompromising excellence to Alabama manufacturing.
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Visit www.alabamamoty.org for more information.

Evening for Progress
2022-10-03 17:30 - 20:30 | Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
The 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.
Throughout 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.
Joining 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.
Proceeds from the event supports ProgressPAC, the political affiliate of the BCA. See investment levels here.
Contributions 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.

BCA'22 Governmental Affairs Conference
2022-07-29 - 2022-07-31 | The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, One Grand Blvd., Point Clear, AL, 36564, United States
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Government Affairs Briefing
2022-04-05 09:00 - 10:00 | The Business Center of Alabama, 2 N. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2022 Legislative Session.
Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, April 5 at 9:00 a.m in the first floor auditorium of the Business Center of Alabama, 2 North Jackson Street, Montgomery. Our guest speaker will be former Senate Pro Tem, Del Marsh, R-Anniston.
We look forward to hearing from Sen. Marsh followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee, led by BCA’s Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs David Cole.

Government Affairs Briefing
2022-03-29 09:00 - 10:00 | The Business Center of Alabama, 2 N. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2022 Legislative Session.
Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, March 15 at 9:00 a.m in the first floor auditorium of the Business Center of Alabama, 2 North Jackson Street, Montgomery. Our guest speaker will be Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville.
We look forward to hearing from Rep. Garrett followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee, led by BCA’s Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs David Cole.

Government Affairs Briefing
2022-03-15 09:00 - 10:00 | The Business Center of Alabama, 2 N. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2022 Legislative Session.
Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, March 15 at 9:00 a.m in the first floor auditorium of the Business Center of Alabama, 2 North Jackson Street, Montgomery. Our guest speaker will be Alabama Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield, R-Guntersville.
We look forward to hearing from Sen. Scofield followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee, led by BCA’s Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs David Cole.

"Side by Side" Women's Leadership Luncheon
2022-03-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Wynlakes Country Club, 7900 Wynlakes Blvd., Montgomery, AL, 36117, United States
The “Side by Side” Women’s Leadership Luncheon event is an opportunity for men and women in attendance to hear open conversations regarding the issues and opportunities facing women in business and leadership. It will feature a panel of some of the state’s most influential and respected female leaders.
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Featured Speaker:
Gov. Kay Ivey
Panelists include:
Dr. Kimberly Robinson, US Space and Rocket Center
Col. Eries Mentzer, USAF
Christina Woerner McInnis, Woerner Farms and AgriTech Corp.
Melanie Bridgeforth, Women’s Foundation of Alabama
Panel Moderator:
Lindsay Rane Carter, Abbeville Fiber
For more information on attending the Women’s Leadership Luncheon, please contact Jean Elizabeth Miles.

This event has sold out. Thank you!

Government Affairs Briefing
2022-03-08 09:00 - 10:00 | The Business Center of Alabama, 2 N. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2022 Legislative Session.
Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, March 8 at 9:00 a.m in the first floor auditorium of the Business Center of Alabama, 2 North Jackson Street, Montgomery. Our guest speaker will be Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, D-Huntsville.
We look forward to hearing from Rep. Daniels followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee, led by BCA’s Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs David Cole.

Government Affairs Briefing
2022-03-01 09:00 - 10:00 | The Business Center of Alabama, 2 N. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2022 Legislative Session.
Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, March 1 at 9:00 a.m in the first floor auditorium of the Business Center of Alabama, 2 North Jackson Street, Montgomery. Our guest speaker will be Alabama’s Commissioner of Revenue Vernon Barnett.
We look forward to hearing from Commissioner Barnett followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee, led by BCA’s Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs David Cole.
Covid-19 protocols will be in place.

Government Affairs Briefing
2022-02-22 09:00 - 10:00
These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2022 Legislative Session.
Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, February 22 at 9:00 a.m in the first floor auditorium of the Business Center of Alabama, 2 North Jackson Street, Montgomery. Our guest speaker will be Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro.
We look forward to hearing from Sen. Singleton followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee, led by BCA’s Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs David Cole.
Covid-19 protocols will be in place.

Government Affairs Briefing
2022-02-15 09:00 - 10:00 | The Business Center of Alabama, 2 N. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2022 Legislative Session.
Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, February 15 at 9:00 a.m in the first floor auditorium of the Business Center of Alabama, 2 North Jackson Street, Montgomery. Our guest speaker will be House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville.
We look forward to hearing from Rep. Ledbetter followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee, led by BCA’s Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs David Cole.
Covid-19 protocols will be in place.

BCA's Legislative Reception '22
2022-02-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Capital CIty Club, 201 Monroe St. Ste 2100, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
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.
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Government Affairs Briefing
2022-02-08 09:00 - 10:00 | The Business Center of Alabama, 2 N. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2022 Legislative Session.
Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, February 8 at 9:00 a.m in the first floor auditorium of the Business Center of Alabama, 2 North Jackson Street, Montgomery. Our guest speaker will be Senate Pro Tem Greg Reed, R-Jasper.
We look forward to hearing from Sen. Reed followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee, led by BCA’s Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs David Cole.
Covid-19 protocols will be in place.

Government Affairs Briefing
2022-02-01 09:00 - 11:00 | The Business Center of Alabama, 2 N. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2022 Legislative Session.
Our next meeting will be held this Tuesday, January 25 at 9:00 a.m in the first floor auditorium of the Business Center of Alabama, 2 North Jackson Street, Montgomery. Our guest speaker will be House Speaker Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia.
We look forward to hearing from Speaker McCutcheon followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee, led by BCA’s Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs David Cole.
Covid-19 protocols will be in place.

Government Affairs Briefing
2022-01-25 09:00 - 22:00 | The Business Center of Alabama, 2 N. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2022 Legislative Session.
Our next meeting will be held this Tuesday, January 25 at 9:00 a.m in the first floor auditorium of the Business Center of Alabama, 2 North Jackson Street, Montgomery. Our guest speaker will be Rep. Steve Clouse, Chairman of the House General Fund Committee and sponsor of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding bill currently being debated in the special session.
We look forward to hearing from Rep. Clouse followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee, led by BCA’s Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs David Cole.
Covid-19 protocols will be in place.

Government Affairs Briefing
2022-01-18 09:00 - 10:00 | The Business Center of Alabama, 2 N. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2022 Legislative Session.
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, January 18 when BCA’s Government Affairs Briefing will feature Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the first floor auditorium of the Business Center of Alabama, 2 North Jackson Street, Montgomery.
We look forward to hearing from Lt. Governor Ainsworth followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee, lead by BCA’s Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs David Cole. Covid-19 protocols will be in place.

Government Affairs Briefing
2022-01-11 09:00 - 10:00 | The Business Center of Alabama, 2 N. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
BCA is pleased to announce the return of our in-person Government Affairs Briefings. These meetings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2022 Legislative Session.
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, January 11 when BCA’s Government Affairs Briefing will feature Gov. Kay Ivey. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the first floor auditorium of the Business Center of Alabama, 2 North Jackson Street, Montgomery.
We look forward to hearing from Gov. Ivey followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee, lead by BCA’s Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs David Cole. Covid-19 protocols will be in place.

Annual Meeting '21
2021-12-03 11:30 - 14:00 | The Harbert Center, 2019 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
More Information to come.
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The Evening for Progress 2021
2021-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
We’re having a special event supporting the Business Council of Alabama’s ProgressPAC and featuring Speaker John Boehner
On 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.

To Reserve your investment, please email or call Drew Harrell, Vice President of Governmental Affairs at 334.834.6000.
