Requests for information to come before the Economic Development Committee should be addressed to the Chairperson. Items are recommended by the Committee and then placed on the Council agenda for approval.

The Economic Development Committee makes recommendations to the Council for appointments to various Boards including; Industrial Development Board, Birmingham Trade Mart Authority, Revolving Loan Administration, Downtown Redevelopment Authority and the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The Birmingham Plan
Economic Development Planning
Industrial Development Bonds
Industrial Parks
Manpower Consortium
Neighborhood Business Participation
Neighborhood Business Development
Trade Mart Authority
Urban Development
Various Bonding Programs
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