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Birmingham startups — (L) Trevor Sutton, VP of Economic Development for Birmingham Business Alliance; (R) Teasha Cable, CEO and Co-Founder of CModel (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Birmingham’s business scene is booming, and companies from across the country are taking notice. One of them is CModel Data, Inc.—a thriving San Francisco company that decided to trade the West Coast for the Magic City. With support from the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA), CModel has found the perfect environment to grow and make an impact.

What is CModel + why Birmingham?

With a booming business in San Francisco, Teasha Cable could have stayed in one of the nation’s biggest markets. So why move to Birmingham?

CModel is a Decision Intelligence Platform designed to connect organizations and businesses in one integrated system. By leveraging AI, cities, counties and companies can analyze real-time data, streamline decision-making and identify growth opportunities, ultimately helping businesses and local governments make smarter, faster decisions.

And the impact of that growth is already measurable. The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) projects CModel’s expansion in Alabama could generate $4.1 million in economic impact over the next 20 years, according to Made in Alabama.

Enter the Birmingham Business Alliance

When CModel relocated to Birmingham, the support of the BBA was exactly what the company needed to gain momentum immediately.

As Birmingham’s business matchmaker, the BBA serves as both convenor and advocate for the local business community, helping companies navigate key relationships and access local and state resources.

A few ways the BBA supports small businesses, entrepreneurs and innovators, include:

Small Business Intensive programs
1-on-1 consultations
Webinars + workshops
Networking opportunities
Business scale and expansion via strategic partnerships + resources

“The BBA provided crucial coordination for our multi-stakeholder support when we relocated here. They connected us with the state of Alabama, the Alabama Workforce Training Center, Jefferson County and the City of Birmingham. Through these connections, we were able to hit the ground running.”
Teasha Cable, CEO + Co-Founder of CModel

A regional business model

CModel isn’t just helping itself—it’s shaping Birmingham’s entire business landscape.

Trevor Sutton, VP of Economic Development for the BBA, summed it up:

“CModel is the perfect fit for the Birmingham region, and their success is a model for how our ecosystem works. They were recruited to the region by Alabama Futures Fund, supported by Birmingham Bound, nurtured by Innovation Depot and guided by the BBA.

It’s a story we’ll celebrate for years to come.”
Trevor Sutton, VP of Economic Development of Birmingham Business Alliance

According to Teasha, CModel is just getting started in the Magic City.

“We’re scaling to serve economic development ecosystems nationwide, with Birmingham as a key model for how organizations can leverage technology for true economic growth.”
Teasha Cable, CEO + Co-Founder of CModel

Having successfully grown the business, Teasha offered advice for companies looking to establish or expand their presence in Birmingham:

“Engage early with the BBA. They’re not just professionals—they’re strategic partners who know how to make the right connections.”
Teasha Cable, CEO + Co-Founder of CModel

Thanks to the BBA championing businesses, CModel is proof of what happens when innovation meets support.

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