Britney Summerville of Shipt to speak about Birmingham Bound Wednesday, Jan. 22

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Coffee & Collisions gives you a chance to meet and learn from Birmingham’s best and brightest. Photo by Jon Eastwood for Bham Now

What are you doing Wednesday, Jan. 22nd at 8:30AM?  You might consider scratching that and coming out to Coffee & Collisions at the headquarters of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama.

Britney Summerville Speaks at Coffee & Collisions

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Britney Summerville of Birmingham Bound is the first speaker at Coffee & Collisions in 2020. Photo via Alabama Launchpad on Facebook

Stop into the headquarters of the EDPA on January 22 at 8:30AM to hear from Britney Summerville, the founder of Birmingham Bound.

It’s easy to see why Britney is the inaugural presenter. From serving on the boards of REV Birmingham and Tech Birmingham, to serving as the Vice President of Community Engagement at Shipt, Britney’s resume is impressive.

During her time at Shipt, Britney has seen first-hand how a Birmingham startup can reach success. And that’s what inspired her to start Birmingham Bound.

What is Birmingham Bound?

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With the help of minds like Britney Summerville, Birmingham can become the tech hub of the southeast. Photo via Jon Eastwood for Bham Now

After 20+ years of experience working with successful Birmingham tech startups, Britney decided to create an initiative to show other people why Birmingham is the best place to grow and scale tech companies.

This initiative, Birmingham Bound, aims to bring tech companies from all around the country to Birmingham. By showing these tech companies all of Birmingham’s strengths, Birmingham Bound aims to turn the Magic City into the tech hub of the southeast. 

Birmingham Bound has invited 25 companies and nine venture capital funds to see what Birmingham’s technology scene has to offer. To date, 11 of these companies have already committed to either relocating their headquarters or opening an office in Birmingham!

“I look for inspiration everywhere for Birmingham Bound. Most of the best ideas and leads come from our progressive business community.”

Britney Summerville, Birmingham Bound

Learn More About Birmingham Bound at Coffee & Collisions

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EDPA’s HQ is turned into a social hub for Coffee & Collisions. Photo by Jon Eastwood for Bham Now.

Come out to the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama on January 22 to see Britney Summerville kick off the first Coffee & Collisions of 2020.

At Coffee & Collisions, Birmingham’s movers and shakers meet up to socialize over a warm cup of coffee and fresh pastries from Bandit patisserie. The event is a great way to meet the minds behind local startups, large organizations and influential leaders in the Birmingham business community.

“Coffee & Collisions brings together people from all types of companies and industries who want to connect, learn from, and collaborate with each other. I’m honored to be invited to speak at Coffee & Collisions and look forward to talking about this initiative that’s making an impact on Birmingham’s growth.”

Britney Summerville, Birmingham Bound

If you want to learn more about Britney Summerville and Birmingham Bound, be sure to come out to Coffee & Collisions. The fun kicks off at 8:30AM on Wednesday, January 22. You don’t want to miss it!

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