Birmingham's New Business Intelligence Platform

0:00It's April 2nd. Birmingham News today starts now. AI-powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. Birmingham Business Alliance just dropped BHM IQ. Their Fresh Business Intelligence Platform ambits supercharging the region's economy. It's all about using advanced analytics, industry research, and competitive intel to make smarter moves and development. This hub centralizes economic and workforce data, giving real actionable insights. That means better recruiting for new companies, stronger support for current businesses, and solid plans for long-term growth. They tapped E Arena Pritchett as senior director of business intelligence to run the show. She'll team up with BBA's economic development, workforce, and small business crews, plus partners in government, education, and private sectors. Pritchett's vision lines up perfectly with the state's economic development partnership of Alabama Intelligence Center, boosting Birmingham's edge in the South. With tools like this, the Magic City is geared up

1:00to attract big investments, showcase its talent pool, and keep the momentum rolling strong.