The Mayor's Office of Economic Development (OED) has the primary responsibility for the economic growth and development of the City of Birmingham. It serves as the principal point of contact for economic development issues and activities.
In addition to providing policy recommendations to the Mayor and Council, OED is responsible for developing the City's economic development strategy. OED coordinates the implementation of that strategy both within city government and through other organizations that provide economic development services to clients on the City's behalf through their contracts with the City.
The Mayor's Office of Economic Development (OED) provides a wide range of financial and technical assistance services to new and existing businesses located in the City of Birmingham. The OED gives priority attention to projects that contribute significantly to the stability and growth of Birmingham's economy.
Birmingham Sister Cities Program has been very active. Salwa Majali , a professor of counseling at Mu'tah University in our sister city of Karak, Jordan visited for 4 weeks. During this time she enjoyed home stays with local volunteers. She had extensive meetings to explore future exchanges with local Universities and social service agencies.
Tracey Morant Adams
Economic Development Director
.JPG)
City Hall/Third Floor
710 North 20th Street Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 254-2799
Fax (205) 254-7741
William A. Bell, Sr.
Mayor of Birmingham Alabama