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WELCOME
Bessemer is a city that is located in north central Alabama that lies in a corridor between Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. This corridor has been recognized as the fourth best business development area in the nation. Bessemer is a city that is located centrally between these two cities. Bessemer enjoys a rich history, and a look at the city today shows a broad array of companies and businesses with many diverse backgrounds. Bessemer is known as "The Marvel City" and its future looks bright.

The Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce works to advance the economic, civic, educational, and cultural development of the area and to improve the quality of life for the entire community. This makes the area a better place to live and also a better place to conduct business.

The Chamber works to increase job opportunities and encourage an orderly expansion and development of all the segments of the community. It also works to contribute to overall economic stability of the community as well as encourage and promote the nation's private enterprise system of competitive marketing. Furthermore, the Chamber is involved in the public affairs and relations process in the community. 

 

ABOUT THIS WEBSITE
The website for the Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce is meant to be used as a tourist and information resource for current residents of the local community, newcomers to the area, and people who have an interest in possibly relocating into the area. Please feel free to click on any of the links around the website to find out more about the many great things that the Bessemer area has to offer.