Birmingham Business Alliance

Birmingham, AL · Founded 2009

Driving economic growth and business prosperity in the Birmingham metro region

Primary audience
Business Members
Work area
Economic Development
Topic
Business Advocacy
Contact
Steve Ammons
Website Contact

About Organization

Based in Birmingham, AL, the Birmingham Business Alliance brings together business leaders, civic partners, and government officials to drive economic growth and workforce development across the metropolitan region. The organization generates $4.2 million in annual revenue and employs 30 staff to support business attraction, retention, and expansion.

What They Focus On

Business Growth

Supporting member businesses through networking, resources, and advocacy

Economic Development

Attracting investment and promoting regional prosperity

Policy Advocacy

Representing business interests in legislative and regulatory matters

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$4.2M

-22.9% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$4.5M

-15.9% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$2.5M

-15.1% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

27

+8% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $4,183,912 $4,545,945 $2,510,731 27
2023 $5,429,844 $5,402,716 $2,956,316 25
2022 $4,270,798 $4,658,602 $3,081,602 27
2021 $5,026,644 $4,406,389 $3,411,239 29
2020 $3,588,799 $3,482,278 $2,805,458 25
2019 $3,727,285 $4,077,998 $2,258,925 24
2018 $3,768,071 $3,914,634 $2,363,830 26

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Connecting with businesses to understand needs and priorities

  • 02

    Advocacy Strategy

    Developing policy positions and legislative advocacy plans

  • 03

    Stakeholder Collaboration

    Building coalitions with government and community partners

  • 04

    Impact Measurement

    Tracking outcomes and reporting results to members

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Birmingham Business Alliance

Business Advocacy

Representing member interests before legislative and regulatory bodies

Member Services

Providing networking, resources, and support to business members

Economic Development

Promoting regional economic growth and attracting investment

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Birmingham Business Alliance.

SA

Steve Ammons

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $316,080
CH

Christy Hollingsworth

CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $216,018
DR

David Russell

Hce
Full-time
Compensation: $135,512
VB

Victor Brown

Hce
Full-time
Compensation: $133,853
TS

Trevor Sutton

Hce
Full-time
Compensation: $107,767
JM

James Matthews

Hce
Full-time
Compensation: $98,532
MD

Meredith Drennon

Hce
Full-time
Compensation: $94,882
AP

Audrey Pannell

Hce
Full-time
Compensation: $92,889
GC

Gregory Curran

Immediate Past Chairperson
1 hrs/week

Milestones

2009

Organization Founded

2009

Established to serve community needs and advance mission

2021

Early Expansion

2021

Grew programs and established organizational foundations

2023

Leadership Expansion

2023

Grew leadership team to enhance organizational capacity

2025

Program Innovation

2025

Launched new initiatives to deepen community impact

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AR
Andy Robinson Director 1.00 hrs/week
BT
Beck Taylor Director 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Bill Bowron Jr Director 1.00 hrs/week
BM
Bill Morton Director 1.00 hrs/week
BD
Bingham D Edwards Jr Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
BK
Bobbie Knight Director 1.00 hrs/week
CM
Clayton Mobley Director 1.00 hrs/week
CO
Craft O'Neal Director & Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DS
Dawn Sharff Director 1.00 hrs/week
DF
Denson Franklin III Director & Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
EA
Ed Aldag Jr Director 1.00 hrs/week
EC
Ed Christian Director 1.00 hrs/week
GH
Grant Haines Director 1.00 hrs/week
HT
Hugh Thomas Director 1.00 hrs/week
JC
James Carpenter Director 1.00 hrs/week
JG
James Gorrie Director & Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JP
James Proctor Vice Chair of Public Policy 1.00 hrs/week
JP
Jeff Peoples Director & Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JK
Jerry Kelly Director 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jesse Cash Director 1.00 hrs/week
JV
Jim Vann Director 1.00 hrs/week
JJ
Jimmy Johnston Director 1.00 hrs/week
JH
Joe Hampton Chairperson of the Board 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Joel McMahon Director 1.00 hrs/week
JT
John Turner Director & Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
LS
Lee Smith Director 1.00 hrs/week
LS
Lee Styslinger III Director & Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
LC
Leigh Collier Director & Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
LS
Linda Seal Director 1.00 hrs/week
LM
Lucy Marsh Director 1.00 hrs/week
MT
Mark Tarr Director & Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MD
Matthew Dent Director 1.00 hrs/week
MT
Michael Thompson Director 1.00 hrs/week
MK
Mike Kemp Director & Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Mike Suco Director 1.00 hrs/week
NG
Nancy Goedecke Director 1.00 hrs/week
ND
Nathaniel Drummond Director 1.00 hrs/week
NR
Ned Rand Director 1.00 hrs/week
NB
Nelson Bean Vice Chair of Finance 1.00 hrs/week
NW
Nick Willis Chairperson of the Board-Elect 1.00 hrs/week
RH
Raymond Harbert Director 1.00 hrs/week
RB
Rich Bielen Director & Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
SR
Selena Rodgers Dickerson Director 1.00 hrs/week
SB
Stan Blanton Director 1.00 hrs/week
SN
Steven Nichols Director 1.00 hrs/week
TV
Tim Vines Director & Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
TW
Tricia Wallwork Director 1.00 hrs/week
TB
Turner Burton Director & Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
WF
Will French Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Melissa Sahagun  Board Member
SA
Steve Ammons Board Member
CR
Clay Ryan Board Member
ND
Nathanial Drummond Board Member
MB
Mike Bolin* Board Member
AB
Andrew Boulter  Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.4M

Highest Paid

$347K

Steve Ammons

Compensated Officers

8

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Steve Ammons President & CEO $316,080 $31,061 $347,141 40
Christy Hollingsworth CFO $216,018 $18,367 $234,385 40
Victor Brown Hce $133,853 $21,548 $155,401 40
David Russell Hce $135,512 $19,398 $154,910 40
Trevor Sutton Hce $107,767 $20,584 $128,351 40
James Matthews Hce $98,532 $21,973 $120,505 40
Meredith Drennon Hce $94,882 $19,725 $114,607 40
Audrey Pannell Hce $92,889 $9,367 $102,256 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$250 Total Given
Democratic $250 (100%)
1 Contributions
$250 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

1 Individual Donor
DP
Daryl Perkins 1 contribution • $250 avg
$250

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Daryl Perkins with 1 contributions
🎯
Top Recipient NAPOLEON BRACY FOR CONGRESS — $250

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

COVID-19 EIDL Loans

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)

1 loan

Total Borrowed

$150K

Subsidy Cost

$20K

14% of loan

Loan Count

1

Loan Details

$150,000
Subsidy: $20,430
Date Jun 24, 2020
Location Birmingham, AL
Borrower Birmingham Business Alliance

TO PROVIDE LOANS TO RESTORE AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE THE VICTIMS OF ECONOMIC INJURY TYPE DISASTERS TO PRE-DISASTER CONDITIONS

Source: Small Business Administration • Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$125K Grants Received
1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
UE
Uab Educational Foundation
$125K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

1 affiliated entity reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

1

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
Birmingham Business Alliance Foundation
Birmingham, AL
To promote business and commerce in Birmingham, Alabama
501(c) 501(c)(3)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Contact

Get in touch with Birmingham Business Alliance

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(205) 324-2100

Social

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P O Box 5 200 Birmingham, AL 352010005