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| Economy |
| In the 1970s and 1980s, Birmingham's economy was
transformed with investments in bio-technology and medical research
at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). UAB is now
the area's largest employer and the largest in Alabama with
a work force of about 20,000. Birmingham is also a leading banking
center, serving as home to three major banking companies: AmSouth,
Compass Bancorp and Regions Bank. SouthTrust, which had also
been headquartered in Birmingham, was acquired by Wachovia in
2004. Telecommunications provider BellSouth has a major presence
with several large offices in the metropolitan area. |
| Major employers |
- Accenture
- Alabama Power
- AmSouth Bancorp
- BellSouth
- Bruno's Supermarkets
- Compass Bancorp
- EBSCO Industries - the largest private company in Alabama with
diverse operations in publishing, manufacturing, and real-estate
development
- Energen
- HealthSouth - the nation's largest outpatient clinic company
- Liberty National Life Insurance Co. (now owned by Torchmark)
- McWane Corporation - manufacturer of fire hydrants, industrial
valves, pipes and flanges
- Regions Financial Corporation
- Royal Cup Coffee, Inc.
- Saks Incorporated - department store operator
- Southern Research Institute - pharmaceutical, automotive, and
chemical defense research firm
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Vulcan Materials - producer of construction aggregates and industrial
chemicals
- Wachovia
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