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The Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce formed the Birmingham Virtual Newsroom in December 2006 with the sole purpose of pitching stories about the Birmingham region to regional, national and international media. The BVN is comprised of organizations and companies that have a stake in the success of the Birmingham region. The by-invitation-only group meets once a month to discuss stories to pitch to the media.
Birmingham in the News
Here are some of the stories that put Birmingham, Alabama on the map:
Could Alabama be
the New Appalachian Trail End? May 3, 2008
Maternity leave:
Expectant moms wait 'till the last minute
April 21, 2008
Think
outside the grits: From under the weight of its industrial past, Birmingham is
lifting its head
April, 2008
Hiking
to Maine? Now you can start the trip in Alabama
March, 2008
Alabama touts path to the Appalachian trail
March, 2008
Dawson
Co. to lose designation as southern terminus of the Appalachian trail?
March, 2008
'One
Laptop Per Child' plan faces challenges in U.S.
March, 2008
The Fittest Companies in America
February, 2008
Camp
helps wounded Iraq war veterans get back on feet
Oct. 7, 2007
First
Lady presents awards to museums and libraries
Jan. 15, 2008
Birmingham: Barbeque,
fine art and deep south gourmet in the Magic City
November-December, 2007
Lakeshore
Foundation helps Iraq vet get back on the slopes
Sept. 26, 2007
Out of the frying pan and into the gas tank
July 1, 2007
BVN Partners
The
Birmingham Virtual Newsroom could not be made possible without the help of its
partners. This group meets monthly and is by-invitation-only.
Alabama Power
Alys Stephens Center
AT&T
Birmingham Area Chapter of the
American Red Cross
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham Museum of Art
Big Communications
Children's Health System
City of Birmingham
Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Lakeshore Foundation
McWane Science Center
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
Metropolitan Development Board
O2 Ideas
Operation New Birmingham
Samford University Brock
School of Business
Southern Research Institute
Region 2020
TechBirmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Vulcan Park Foundation
Wachovia Bank
Got a Story Idea?
Do you have a story that someone in Topeka, Kansas would care about? If you do, then let us know. We're always looking for stories that are unique and is only being done right here in the Birmingham region. Email Melanie Davis with your story idea and we'll see if the BVN thinks it's worthy to tell the media.
Looking for a Story?
Are you a reporter looking for an interesting story about the Birmingham region, then email Melanie Davis or call her at (205) 241-8102. You'll be amazed at the great things going on in the Magic City.