During the week of May 4-7, 2009, the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrated Small Business week.

This year marked the 25th anniversary of Small Business Week for the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce. The week’s theme was “Turning Silver into Gold”. The week’s activities included: an opening night reception, seminars, a scholarship competition, and the small business awards night ceremony.

Awards were presented in the following categories: Small Business Person of the Year, Small Business Advocate of the Year, Jesse J. Lewis, Jr. Community Service Award, Centennial Award, and Non-Profit of the Year.

Dr. Dana Law was named by the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce as a finalist for 2009 “Small Business Person of the Year.”

In July 2009, the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce merged with the Metropolitan Development Board to form the Birmingham Business Alliance. Additional information about the Birmingham Business Alliance can be found by visiting www.birminghambusinessalliance.com.