On January 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) is proud to celebrate the awardees of the Match for Impact grant with a formal reception recognizing the selected businesses and service providers.  

The Match for Impact grant, in partnership with Innovate Alabama, was designed to connect high-potential small businesses in the Greater Birmingham Region with customized, high-impact professional services that accelerate growth. Through this initiative, each selected business is awarded a minimum of $40,000 in services, delivered by a qualified service provider aligned to their specific growth goals. 

This reception will formally announce the 2025 grant recipients, highlight the strategic matches between businesses and service providers, and recognize the collaborative effort required to support scalable growth across our regional economy. 

Small businesses are a critical driver of economic growth across the Greater Birmingham Region. The BBA’s Match for Impact Grant helps remove barriers to scale by pairing growing small businesses with the right expertise, resources and relationships at the right moment. The reception serves as both a celebration of the selected businesses and service providers and is a reflection of the commitment to supporting entrepreneurs who are building the region’s future.   

Who can attend?  

• BBA’s Match for Impact Award Recipients, their colleagues and family members 

• BBA’s Match for Impact Service Providers 

• Interested BBA Members 

• Regional ecosystem partners 

• Invited business and civic leaders