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SUMMARY:Small Business Awards / Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:9:00 a.m. – CCAA Board Meeting \n10:00 a.m. – BCA Board Meeting \n11:30 a.m. – The Partnership Annual Meeting and Small Business Awards
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/small-business-awards-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:The Club\, 1 Robert S Smith Dr\, Birmingham\, 35209\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Economic Incentives Forum
DESCRIPTION:This discussion on economic incentives will start with a message from special guest Gov. Kay Ivey\, followed by a panel of subject matter experts. \nLieutenant 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. \nTodd Stacy\, Publisher of the Alabama Daily News and host of Capitol Journal on Alabama Public Television\, will serve as the moderator of the panel. \n“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.” \nThe 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. \nClick here to RSVP for this event.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/economic-incentives-forum/
LOCATION:The Business Center of Alabama\, 2 N. Jackson St.\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,In-Person
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SUMMARY:Government Affairs Briefing
DESCRIPTION:These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2023 Legislative Session. \nOn 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. \nWe 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. \nAll 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.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/government-affairs-briefing-13/
LOCATION:The Business Center of Alabama\, 2 N. Jackson St.\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,In-Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230315
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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
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Signature
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SUMMARY:Government Affairs Briefing
DESCRIPTION:These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2023 Legislative Session. \nOn 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. \nWe 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. \nAll 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.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/government-affairs-briefing-14/
LOCATION:The Business Center of Alabama\, 2 N. Jackson St.\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,In-Person
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SUMMARY:Government Affairs Briefing
DESCRIPTION:These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2023 Legislative Session. \nOn 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. \nWe 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. \nAll 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.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/government-affairs-briefing-15/
LOCATION:The Business Center of Alabama\, 2 N. Jackson St.\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230404T090000
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SUMMARY:Government Affairs Briefing
DESCRIPTION:These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2023 Legislative Session. \nOn 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. \nWe 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. \nAll 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.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/government-affairs-briefing-16/
LOCATION:The Business Center of Alabama\, 2 N. Jackson St.\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,In-Person
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T205608Z
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SUMMARY:Government Affairs Briefing
DESCRIPTION:These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2023 Legislative Session. \nOn 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. \nWe 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. \nAll 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.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/government-affairs-briefing-17/
LOCATION:The Business Center of Alabama\, 2 N. Jackson St.\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T110000
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SUMMARY:Government Affairs Briefing
DESCRIPTION:These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2023 Legislative Session. \nOn 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. \nWe look forward to hearing from Sen. Gudger followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee. \nAll 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.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/government-affairs-briefing-18/
LOCATION:The Business Center of Alabama\, 2 N. Jackson St.\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T100000
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SUMMARY:Government Affairs Briefing
DESCRIPTION:These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2023 Legislative Session. \nOn 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. \nWe look forward to hearing from Rep. Daniels followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee. \nAll 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.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/government-affairs-briefing-19/
LOCATION:The Business Center of Alabama\, 2 N. Jackson St.\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T090000
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SUMMARY:Government Affairs Briefing
DESCRIPTION:These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2023 Legislative Session. \nOn Tuesday May 2 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 Majority Leader\, Clay Scofield. \nWe look forward to hearing from Sen. Scofield followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee. \nAll 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.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/government-affairs-briefing-20/
LOCATION:The Business Center of Alabama\, 2 N. Jackson St.\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122149
CREATED:20230504T155815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T155815Z
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SUMMARY:Government Affairs Briefing
DESCRIPTION:These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2023 Legislative Session. \nOn Tuesday May 9 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\, Scott Stadthagen. \nWe look forward to hearing from Rep. Stadthagen followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee. \nAll 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.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/government-affairs-briefing-21/
LOCATION:The Business Center of Alabama\, 2 N. Jackson St.\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122149
CREATED:20230512T151427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T151427Z
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SUMMARY:Government Affairs Briefing
DESCRIPTION:These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2023 Legislative Session. \nOn Tuesday May 16 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. \nWe look forward to hearing from Sen. Singleton followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee. \nAll 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.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/government-affairs-briefing-22/
LOCATION:The Business Center of Alabama\, 2 N. Jackson St.\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122149
CREATED:20230519T135551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T150534Z
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SUMMARY:Government Affairs Briefing
DESCRIPTION:These Briefings will be held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the BCA offices during the 2023 Legislative Session. \nOn Tuesday May 23 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 Rules Committee Chairman Joe Lovvorn. \nWe look forward to hearing from Rep. Lovvorn followed by a group discussion of the Government Affairs Committee. \nAll 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.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/government-affairs-briefing-23/
LOCATION:The Business Center of Alabama\, 2 N. Jackson St.\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,In-Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230814
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231006T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122149
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T170036Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122149
CREATED:20231114T202414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T231804Z
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SUMMARY:2023 BCA Committee Day and Reception
DESCRIPTION:BCA Committee Day will be held on Tuesday\, November 28 at Ross Bridge Golf Resort (4000 Grand Ave\, Birmingham\, AL 35226). Additionally\, BCA will host a Committee Day Reception following the day’s meetings from 5:30p.m. -7:00p.m.\, which will include legislative and state leaders. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with fellow committee members and invited elected officials. BCA Committee Day and Committee Day Reception will be held the day prior to BCA’s Annual meeting and Small Business Awards and participants are encouraged to attend both events which are being held in Birmingham\, AL. \nBoxed lunches will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. Each committee will meet for 30 minutes to review submitted changes and finalize any discussion. \n2023 BCA Committee Day Schedule \n\nEducation & Workforce Development – 12:00pm\nEnvironment & Energy – 12:30pm\nFederal Affairs – 1:00pm\nHealth – 1:30pm\nInnovation & Entrepreneurship – 2:00pm\nJudicial & Legal Reform – 2:30pm\nLabor & Employment – 3:00pm\nSmall Business – 3:30pm\nTax & Fiscal Policy – 4:00pm\n\nCommittee Day Reception – 5:30pm – 7:00pm \nIf you have any questions about the BCA committee process\, please contact William Newman. We look forward to seeing you on November 28!
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/2023-committee-days-reception/
LOCATION:Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa\, 4000 Grand Ave\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35226\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122149
CREATED:20230502T194951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T231844Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Awards and BCA's Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Small Business Awards and Annual Meeting celebrate the backbone of communities across Alabama and brings our BCA leaders together to discuss and vote on our organizational leadership and policy agenda for the coming year.  \nThis year’s Small business of the Year Awards will feature special guest Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth. \nThe 2023 Small Business of the Year Awards Finalist: \nEmerging Small Businesses  \n\nBotanic\nBroadway Spinal Care\nBusted Oak Bourbon Society\nCasey Parsons Team- Guild Mortgage\nGrit + Grind Coffee\nLegacy Seafood\nMonita’s Bakery\nMuch. A. Brew. About. Something\nOaks on Park\nPoppin’ Sisters Popcorn & Treats\nPrattville Axe\nWest Walnut Cookie Company\n\nSmall Businesses 1 – 10 Employees  \n\nAlabama Goods\nAlabaster Coffee Co.\nAllstate Coley Agency\nCusimano\, Roberts\, Mills & Knowlton\nEngineered Systems\, Inc\nGordo’s Way\nKopri Promotions\nLPL Financial\nMaymay Made It\nMillennial Bank\nPestPro Services\nPinhoti Outdoor Center\nRealty Connection\nThe Heritage House\nThe UPS Store\n\nSmall Businesses 11 – 50 Employees \n\nLawrence Paint and Hardware/Moseley Industrial Supply Company\nArrow Pest Control\nBack Forty Beer Company\nBrindley’s Family Pharmacy\nCaptain D’s\nChilton Contractors\, Inc.\nCoastal Human Resource Group\, Inc.\nHarvey’s on Noble\nIngram’s Farmers Market\nMorrell Engineering\, Inc.\nThe Builders Group\nWaxing the City\n\nSmall Businesses 51 – 100 Employees  \n\nBonnie Plant Corporate Headquarters\nCentral Alabama Electric Cooperative\nCoosa Pines Federal Credit Union\nHoward Bentley Buick GMC\nMontgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel and Conference Center at Capitol Hill\nThe Alamite Tuscaloosa\nWiregrass Electric Cooperative
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/small-business-awards-and-bcas-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:The Club\, 1 Robert S Smith Dr\, Birmingham\, 35209\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122149
CREATED:20250128T190116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T190232Z
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SUMMARY:Legislative Reception
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/legislative-reception/
LOCATION:Warehouse at Alley Station\, 130 Commerce St.\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122149
CREATED:20231114T195302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T152557Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTSTAMP:20260408T122149
CREATED:20231114T195621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T213200Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Awards
DESCRIPTION:Since its inception over 20 years ago\, the Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Awards program has continued to recognize the state’s top manufacturers – honoring those who excel in leadership\, performance\, profitability\, and workforce relations. Winners are selected by an independent panel of judges based on demonstration of superior performance in customer focus\, employee commitment\, operating excellence\, continuous improvement\, profitable growth\, and investment in training and retraining. Support for this program is crucial in celebrating the hard work and dedication of each employee and promoting the many exemplary accomplishments of Alabama’s best and brightest industry leaders.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/2025-alabama-manufacturer-of-the-year-awards/
LOCATION:RSA Activity Center\, 201 Dexter Ave\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTSTAMP:20260408T122149
CREATED:20230502T192334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T155541Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251119
DTSTAMP:20260408T122149
CREATED:20231114T200919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T154931Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Small Business Awards
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Alabama Small Business Awards and Annual Meeting will be held on November 18\, 2025. \nOur Small Business Awards and Annual Meeting celebrate 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 and codifying our policy agenda for the coming year. \nMore information to come.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/2025-small-business-awards/
LOCATION:The Club\, 1 Robert S Smith Dr\, Birmingham\, 35209\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122149
CREATED:20251211T205704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T210008Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122149
CREATED:20251211T211412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T204731Z
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SUMMARY:BCA ‘26 Government Affairs Conference
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/bca-26-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20260408T122149
CREATED:20251211T212045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T212045Z
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SUMMARY:Manufacturer of the Year Awards
DESCRIPTION:Since its inception over 25 years ago\, the Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Awards program has continued to recognize the state’s top manufacturers – honoring those who excel in leadership\, performance\, profitability\, and workforce relations. Winners are selected by an independent panel of judges based on demonstration of superior performance in customer focus\, employee commitment\, operating excellence\, continuous improvement\, profitable growth\, and investment in training and retraining. Support for this program is crucial in celebrating the hard work and dedication of each employee and promoting the many exemplary accomplishments of Alabama’s best and brightest industry leaders.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/manufacturer-of-the-year-awards-2/
LOCATION:Montgomery Country Club\, 3001 Narrow Lane Rd\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36106
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Signature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTSTAMP:20260408T122149
CREATED:20251211T212425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T212425Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting & Alabama Small Business Awards
DESCRIPTION:Our Annual Meeting and the Alabama Small Business Awards celebrate the backbone of communities across Alabama and brings our BCA leaders together. Support for this event enables BCA to recognize Alabama’s top small businesses while establishing our organizational leadership for the upcoming year.
URL:https://www.bcatoday.org/event/annual-meeting-alabama-small-business-awards/
LOCATION:The Club\, 1 Robert S Smith Dr\, Birmingham\, 35209\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Signature
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