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On Wednesday, Feb. 25 from noon to 1 p.m., join the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) for our 2026 Small Business Outlook Webinar! Attendees will hear from Dr. Anthony C. Hood and Trinity Design Group President and CEO Fernando Valentin on the critical role that economic forecasts play in helping business leaders understand the direction of markets, labor conditions, capital availability and broader economic forces.

Each year, organizations rely on these forecasts to orient strategy and assess risk. The BBA's Small Business Outlook webinar builds on that foundation by focusing on how business leaders can interpret and apply economic signals in ways that inform decision for small and growth-stage companies operating in dynamic regional ecosystems. This discussion will bring together leaders with expertise and experience in economics, capital access, strategy, banking and entrepreneurship to support informed, disciplined decision-making in 2026. 

In today’s environment business leaders are navigating complex signals, not simple answers. Economic forecasts provide valuable direction. This webinar complements that work by helping leaders understand which signals matter most for small businesses, interpret how these signals interact at the local and regional level and translate insight into practical planning consideration for the next 90 to 180 days.  

This session is being moderated by the BBA's Senior Director of Business Intelligence Dr. Irina Pritchett. In this role, she will frame economic signals clearly and responsibly, encourage thoughtful interpretation rather than oversimplification and bridge academic and analytical insights with real-world business implications. 

This webinar is designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, economic developers, banking and other small business ecosystem partners. 

Register today and save your seat for a webinar that will leave you with actionable considerations to guide planning over the next three to six months.