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PowerSouth CEO explains why companies are leaving BCA

PowerSouth President and CEO Gary L. Smith may have made the most transparent case for why the state’s marquee corporations are in a steady exodus from the Business Council of Alabama. “Our problem with BCA is simply Billy Canary and his leadership,” wrote Smith in the company’s withdrawal letter to BCA Chairman Perry Hand. “Billy … Continued
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June 21, 2018

Canary, Hand feel the heat

On Monday, when Alabama Power Company CEO Mark Crosswhite withdrew the company’s membership from the Business Council of Alabama, he was following a pattern long recommended by the 40th President of the United States Ronald Reagan, who famously said, “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.” For over a … Continued
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June 20, 2018

More top companies exit BCA

The BCA exodus has begun. A day after Alabama Power announced its plans to leave the Business Council of Alabama, two more powerhouses — Regions Bank, the state’s only Fortune 500 company, and PowerSouth Energy, an energy company serving south Alabama and northwest Florida — followed suit on Tuesday. More defections are expected throughout the … Continued
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June 20, 2018

Breaking News: Alabama Power withdraws from BCA

This morning, a letter was delivered to the Business Council of Alabama stating that Alabama Power is withdrawing its membership from the business organization, “effective immediately.” Alabama Political Reporter obtained a copy of the letter in which Alabama Power CEO Mark Crosswhite makes clear to BCA Chairman Perry Hand and Executive Committee members why the … Continued
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June 18, 2018

BCA big primary bet not paying off so well 

Once, an endorsement from the Business Council of Alabama was a clear indication of the frontrunner in a political race, but this changed dramatically during the June 5 primary with BCA losing several high profile races while squandering vast sums of money on losing candidates. Embattled BCA CEO Billy Canary bet big but ended up … Continued
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June 12, 2018

BCA is targeting Tim Wadsworth

The powerful Business Council of Alabama has endorsed challenger Richard “Bull” Corry, R-Oakman, in House District 14 over incumbent Tim Wadsworth, R-Arley. In addition, BCA’s PAC has donated $20,000 to Corry’s campaign. BCA said in a statement that, “Elections are a battle to ensure that a pro-jobs majority in the Legislature leads with a pro-jobs … Continued
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June 1, 2018
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BCA, ALFA and PCI support candidates with a history of misogyny

In the era of the #MeToo movement, it should be shocking that the Business Council of Alabama, the Alabama Farmers Federation and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians are supporting men for statewide office who have either protected sexual predators or are themselves accused spouse abusers. The popular novel, “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” … Continued
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May 14, 2018