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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
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
February 7, 2020

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

Van Smith picks up endorsement in House District 42 special election

Autauga County Commissioner Van Smith received an endorsement Wednesday from the Business Council of Alabama’s political action committee, ProgressPAC.  Smith is running in the special August 20 primary to fill House District 42 seat, left vacant upon the death of Rep. Jimmy Martin, R-Clanton. Martin died in May after battling cancer. He had served as … Continued
July 18, 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

Del Marsh and his standard repeal farce

One of the definitions of “farce” is “an empty or patently ridiculous act, proceeding or situation.” I can think of no better example than the effort by Sen. Del Marsh to repeal the Alabama College & Career Ready standards. First, Marsh was a staunch supporter of these standards. In an article by the Business Council … Continued
April 1, 2019

Gov. Kay Ivey is a game changer

Gov. Kay Ivey has become an awesome game changer within Alabama politics. As the third most popular governor within the United States, Ivey has earned the trust and respect from the nation. Most significantly, Ivey has surrounded herself with a sphere of influence of trusted persons, who are willing to fight for the state of … Continued
March 19, 2019