2008 State of the Region luncheon

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The 2008 Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce State of the Region luncheon took place on January 18, 2008 at the Harbert Center. The annual event is organized by the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce as a way of bringing together leaders from the 7-county Birmingham Metropolitan Area to discuss the main issues affecting their districts and their vision for the future of the region.

The 2008 luncheon featured Birmingham City Council president Carole Smitherman and officials from Jefferson, Shelby, Bibb, Blount, Chilton, St Clair, and Walker Counties. Other guest included State Representative Patricia Todd, State Senator Jabo Waggoner, Metropolitan Development Board president Ted vonCannon.

The assembled officials pledged, once again, to improve regional communication and cooperation, especially for economic development.

References

  • "County leaders want to improve regional cooperation". (January 18, 2008) Birmingham Business Journal
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