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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
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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: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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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: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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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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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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