By Alabama NewsCenter Staff
Veteran economic developer Ron Kitchens has been named president and CEO of the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA). With an economic development career spanning 30 years in Missouri, Texas and Michigan, Kitchens will lead collaborative efforts among partners and stakeholders in Birmingham to accelerate quality job growth and foster a competitive and diverse economy for the region.
“Ron is well known among site selectors and location consultants and is a true leader in the economic development industry,” said Jim Gorrie, chairman of the BBA and CEO of Brasfield & Gorrie LLC. “His knowledge, connections and track record of collaborating will serve Birmingham well and help the BBA achieve its strategic goals.”
Looking back: Henderson County s top stories in 2020
The past year managed to bring both hardships and victories to Henderson County.
Countless lives have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with thousands of reported cases, nearly 100 deaths, and many people losing their jobs due to the economic fallout from the pandemic.
The community lost some of its beloved leaders, including Henderson County Commissioner Charlie Messer, who died suddenly in July; former Fletcher Mayor Bill Moore; and Sheriff s Office deputy Ryan Hendrix, who was killed in the line of duty in September.
Some light has come out of 2020, from developments bringing jobs and housing to the county to increased calls for social justice and a focus on equality.
Dec 31, 2020
Mike Kirchhoff
Fewer than 160 people worldwide hold the designation âFellow Memberâ from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Mike Kirchhoff, President & CEO of the North Central Illinois Economic Development Corporation and an Effingham native, just became one of them.
âI am honored, humbled and thrilled to be recognized as a Fellow Member (FM) of the International Economic Development Council. What a nice way to celebrate my 31st year in the economic development profession and the 20th anniversary of attaining the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation,â Kirchhoff said.
According to IEDC, the elite status is conferred on members who have âattained unusual stature in the field of economic development.â In the course of his more than 30 years of economic development experience, Kirchhoff led the successful response for more than 120 site location projects representing nearly $2 billion in corporate
2020 Blue Bucks ‘Shop Small’ Raffle Winners Donate Proceeds To Help Others … Who Are Helping Others - 8:57 am
Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann presents a $1,000 check to Metzger’s Hardware General Manager David Jolly as the store that sold a winning Blue Bucks ‘Shop Small’ Raffle Ticket. Jolly donated the funds on behalf of Metzger’s to the United Way of Northern New Mexico to help them help others. Courtesy/Chamber
By CAROL A. CLARK
caclark@ladailypost.com
“The icing on the cake is that our two grand prize winners immediately chose to generously donate their prizes …” –Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann
Small Business Saturday was held Nov. 28 and marked the third annual Blue Bucks raffle sponsored by Enterprise Bank & Trust.
Kirchhoff Recognized as Fellow Member of International Economic Development Corporation Published on December 23 2020 9:38 am Last Updated on December 23 2020 9:39 am
Fewer than 160 people worldwide hold the designation “Fellow Member” from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Mike Kirchhoff, President & CEO of the North Central Illinois Economic Development Corporation – and Effingham native – just became one of them.
“I am honored, humbled, and thrilled to be recognized as a Fellow Member (FM) of the International Economic Development Council. What a nice way to celebrate my 31st year in the economic development profession and the 20th anniversary of attaining the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation,” Kirchhoff said.