Bessemer Advantages

The City of Bessemer offers many positives to existing, expanding and relocating businesses.  Bessemer offers land, existing facilities, post-secondary education and an ample, highly capable workforce; all these things enhance a business’ chance of being successful.

Benefits Include:

• Bessemer Business Incubation System
• Interstate Convergence (I-459, I-20, Highway 150)
• Direct Railway Access to the Port of Mobile
• Full County Services facility (Jefferson County Courthouse)
• UAB Medical West Hospital
• Lawson State Technical College (Bessemer Campus) located within the city limits.
• Four (4) four year universities and colleges within 15 miles (University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham Southern, Miles College and Samford University).
• The University of Alabama, Stillman College and Shelton State Community College are approximately 35 miles south of Bessemer.
• Jefferson State Community College is located approximately 16 miles from Bessemer.

If you are interested in the City of Bessemer for your business, please contact us at 205.481.4800.