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June 2005

ANNOUNCEMENTS


Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce Seeking Chief Executive Officer

The Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce is one of three partners that make up the Regional Growth Alliance. David Adkisson, former President & CEO of the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce, was a key player in the formation of the Regional Growth Alliance.  David has left the Chamber to take on the role of President and CEO of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. The Greater Birmingham Region was a recipient of the 2004 Regional Stewardship Award.

For Greater Birmingham and the surrounding Region, all the elements of success are present and momentum is advancing, awaiting the seasoned professional prepared to leverage the area?s considerable human, material and capital resources into a cohesive force to advance the Region.

Here you will find:

  • Opportunity to oversee and orchestrate the Chamber?s major initiatives for regional growth and promotion of the Region as a World Leader in business success and economic development
  • The #1 State in the U.S. for business development and home to some of the best run, best managed, and best performing companies in America, including major global performers Mercedes, Honda, Hyundai, and others
  • A region ranked on Milken Institute?s ?Best Performing List?, and Employment Review?s ?America?s Best Places to Live and Work?
  • One of the Top Research Universities/Academic Medical Centers and foremost Centers of Healthcare in the world
  • A pre-eminent transportation hub and center of commerce uniquely positioned in the heart of the South
  • A regional chamber with a consistent, effective business voice in Washington to stake a claim in the billions of dollars available for advancement of the Region?s infrastructure
  • The only Chamber in the state with a fulltime lobbyist in the state capitol
  • Newsweek?s #1 ranked public high school in the country
  • A relaxed, thriving metropolitan area that is surrounded by mountains, rivers, and lakes, in a temperate climate that encourages year-round outdoor recreation and offers a variety of amenities including the 378-hole Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail (100+ miles of some of the best golf in the world), one of the finest Art Museums in the nation, and a 122-acre zoological park whose CEO is President of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association 
  • A Region that is home to people of all cultures, races and ages
  • All the elements that contribute to a safe and enjoyable lifestyle for family members of all ages

With backing by solid financial resources and broad support from local government entities, the business community, and an energetic Board, the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Region it serves are poised for even more vibrant growth and expansion.

The Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer seeking to present a diverse panel of exceptional leaders for consideration as candidates for this key role. To communicate your interest, e-mail your resume to , or call and ask for CEO Mike Wheless.

Click here to access the full position description.

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