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BJCTA receives $1M grant to study Birmingham transit expansion

A new federal grant will help shape long-term public transit planning in the Birmingham region by supporting the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority with funding for research, analysis, and development strategy. $1M federal grant supports BJCTA planning efforts The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority received a $1 million award from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Innovative Finance […]

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Legacy Arena turns 50 with a free concert and festivities

Legacy Arena at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) is marking its 50th anniversary with a free, family-friendly community celebration that highlights its long history as one of Birmingham’s premier entertainment venues. Free Anniversary Event Planned for July 11 The BJCC will host a free public event on Saturday, July 11 at Legacy Arena in downtown […]

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New Downtown Birmingham center teaches students money and career skills

A new hands-on learning facility has opened in downtown Birmingham, giving students across central Alabama an interactive space to build financial literacy and career readiness skills. New Educational Center Opens at McWane Campus The JA McWane Economic Education Center officially opened on June 11 at 2201 6th Avenue North in Birmingham. The facility was developed […]

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The Summit adds Garage Clothing to growing fashion lineup

A Canadian fashion retailer is expanding its presence in Birmingham with a new store opening at The Summit, adding another option for shoppers seeking casual and trend-focused apparel. Garage Clothing Expands Into The Summit Garage Clothing, a Canada-based fashion brand known for its denim, basics, and affordable trend-driven styles, is opening a new location at […]

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50K-square-foot McCalla Facility to boost sustainable manufacturing jobs

Construction has begun on a new industrial facility in McCalla that will expand manufacturing capacity in the Birmingham metro area and create new employment opportunities in production and logistics roles. ITU AbsorbTech Breaks Ground in Jefferson Metropolitan Park Wisconsin-based ITU AbsorbTech has started work on a 50,000-square-foot processing facility located in Jefferson Metropolitan Park in […]

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