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Finding the new normal

I spent my professional career getting dressed, usually in business attire, leaving my house and driving to another location – office tower, free standing building, hospital – to begin my work day. All of that changed late last year, when I joined the Business Council of Alabama as Regional Director, a newly created role in … Continued
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April 1, 2020
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Amendment One goes down in flames

We’ll pick our own school board members, thanks.  That was the message Alabama voters overwhelmingly sent to Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Senate President Del Marsh on Tuesday, defeating a measure that would have replaced the current state school board with an appointed one.  More than 75 percent of voters had voted against Amendment One, … Continued
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March 4, 2020

BCA names Helena Duncan as Director of Strategic Operations and Growth

The Business Council of Alabama today announced the addition of Helena Duncan to the BCA team. She will serve as the newly created Director of Strategic Operations and Growth. Helena comes to BCA with over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, primarily at the executive management level. In her most recent position, she … Continued
February 11, 2020

Business Council of Alabama endorses Jeff Coleman

Dothan businessman Jeff Coleman announced Thursday that the powerful Business Council of Alabama has endorsed his candidacy for the open seat in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. “Having the support of our business community is a tremendous honor and I am very thankful,” Coleman said in a statement. “Business leaders in our district are confident that … Continued
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February 7, 2020

BCA announces 2020 judicial endorsements

The board of directors for ProgressPAC, the political action committee of the Business Council of Alabama, has endorsed five statewide judicial candidates who are running for election in 2020.  The candidates are: – Greg Shaw, Supreme Court, Place 1 – Brad Mendheim, Supreme Court, Place 2 – Beth Kellum, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2 –  Mary Windom, Court of … Continued
December 16, 2019

BCA names Kellie Hope as Director of Regional Affairs

The Business Council of Alabama today announced Kellie Hope has been named Director of Regional Affairs. Her primary focus will be to better serve its membership in south Alabama. Her responsibilities will span from membership services to governmental affairs and will include creating opportunities for elected officials to learn more about the unique needs of … Continued
November 13, 2019

Coleman holds campaign kick-off event

Tuesday, Dothan area businessman Jeff Coleman held a formal special campaign kick-off event in Dothan. Coleman is a Republican candidate for Congress in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. Incumbent Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, is not seeking another term in the House of Representatives. “I love Southeast Alabama and I believe I can represent it with class and … Continued
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October 31, 2019

Coalition commends passage of bill to lower the age of truck drivers

The Business Council of Alabama along with the Alabama Beverage Association, the Alabama Farmers Federation, the Alabama Retail Association, the Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives (AREA), the Alabama Trucking Association, Alabama’s chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), and Manufacture Alabama praised the members of the Alabama Legislature today for passage of … Continued
May 17, 2019

BCA, AYN announce Manufacturers of the Year for 2019

The Business Council of Alabama and the Alabama Technology Network today announced the 2019 Manufacturer of The Year (MOTY) winners during an awards luncheon ceremony at the Alabama Activity Center. The Manufacturers of the Year finalists in the large, medium, and small manufacturer categories are: Kamtek in Birmingham, Milo’s Tea Company in Bessemer, OnPoint Manufacturing … Continued
May 2, 2019