TechBirmingham is a nonprofit organization formed in 2001, formerly known as the BATT Force, whose mission is to support and grow technology-based businesses in the Birmingham metropolitan region. It has a board of directors and support from companies like Bright House Networks and HRH Insurance. TechBirmingham runs programs like Job Shadowing BirminghamORE, TechMixer events, and an Entrepreneur Accelerator Program to support the local tech ecosystem and encourage entrepreneurship. It also advocates for the development of downtown Birmingham as a hub for technology and innovation.

1. Defining Birmingham as a “Technology Town” Your Lifestyle, Your Mind, Your Future

2. Birmingham’s Past

3. Birmingham’s Present + Future

6. Benefactors + Bright House Networks

7. Strategic Partners + HRH Insurance and J.H. Berry

8. Tech Patrons + Savela Solutions

9. Community Friends

10. Your Lifestyle, Your Mind, Your Future Image Campaign

14. Your Lifestyle, Your Mind, Your Future Other Projects

15. Community Engagement

16. Southeast Venture Capital Forum

17. Job Shadowing BirminghamORE.com Educational Institution Company in the Marketplace Students Employees HR Department Guidance Counselors

18. Job Shadowing BirminghamORE.com Educational Institution Company in the Marketplace Students Employees HR Department Independent Institution Group Leader Family Youth Adults Guidance Counselors

19. TechMixer

20. Your Lifestyle, Your Mind, Your Future Entrepreneurism

21. #3 Hot City for Entrepreneurs

23. Entrepreneur Accelerator Program

26. Your Lifestyle, Your Mind, Your Future The Tech Industry

27. “ Large” Tech Companies ~ >100 emp. 80 60 40 20 200 400 600 800 Command Alkon not shown

28. “ Midsize” Tech Companies ~ >20 emp. 80 60 40 20 Command Alkon not shown

29. Where are the Companies?

30. Where are the Companies?

31. Where are the Companies? Number of Companies by Zip Code

32. A Sampling of Tech Companies

33. Your Lifestyle, Your Mind, Your Future Stay Informed About Birmingham’s Tech Economy by signing up for our monthly e-newsletter at www.TechBirmingham.com Other URLs to know: BirminghamORE.com / EcyclingDay.org BhamWIFI.com / SEVENCAP.org