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Momentum unveils new headquarters in downtown Birmingham
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On Thursday, May 28, Birmingham-based leadership advancement organization Momentum unveiled its brand-new headquarters in downtown Birmingham. Located in the Nextec Building, Momentum’s new headquarters will allow the organization to expand its programming, initiatives and community engagement opportunities.
About Momentum, Alabama’s premier leadership organization
Founded in 2001, Momentum is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to “advancing women in leadership and strengthening businesses and communities by offering access to leadership development for all.”
In addition to its flagship leadership development programs for executive women and early-career women, Momentum is a resource for:
- Community conferences + events centered on women in leadership
- Workshops + training on leadership and diversity
- Connections to 350 accomplished alumnae
- Extensive mentoring programs
- Local + state-wide date on women in leadership
- Research and trends on national topics affecting women
Inside Momentum’s new headquarters in the historic Newtec Building
Today, Momentum’s leaders unveiled the organization’s brand-new headquarters in downtown Birmingham.
“This new space represents an important milestone for Momentum. It reflects our commitment to strengthening leadership pipelines and expanding our economic impact throughout the communities we serve.”
April Benetollo, Chief Executive Officer, Momentum
Located at 1531 3rd Avenue North in the Nextec Building—a 2023 redevelopment of the historic Edwards Motor Company building—Momentum’s new headquarters includes more than 3,000 square-feet of space for:
- Staff offices
- Leadership programming
- Mentoring initiatives
- Community engagement opportunities that support the organization’s mission
“This space was intentionally designed to support the day-to-day work of our team while creating new opportunities for collaboration, connection, and program delivery to reach a growing number of emerging leaders.”
Tina Upshaw, Chief of Operations, Momentum
Excited to see Alabama’s premier leadership development organization grow its presence in Birmingham? Tag us @bhamnow to let us know!
