Shaping Alabama’s Future: BAR Hosts Major Reinvestment Conference This Week

The 15th Annual Building Alabama Reinvestment (BAR) Conference is set for May 22 at Innovation Depot in Birmingham, running from 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Under the theme “Aligning for Impact — Advancing Equity and Growth in the South,” this gathering aims to harness resources and foster partnerships for enhanced economic and community development across Alabama. Attendees will engage with notable speakers, participate in stimulating panel discussions, and collaborate through networking opportunities aimed at inspiring transformative change. Bob Dickerson, executive director of Building Alabama Reinvestment and NCRC board chair, emphasizes the event's focus on key issues such as affordable housing and community health. Esteemed speakers include local leaders and industry experts. Registration is open at www.buildingalabama.biz.