An initiative focused on creating more prosperous and equitable opportunities for local businesses.

In 2021, Birmingham-area leaders launched Prosper, an initiative focused on creating more prosperous and equitable opportunities for local businesses, ensuring a more productive, sustainable economy that is inclusive of all races and genders. Alabama Power CEO Mark Crosswhite is chairman of the board as the organization works to bring together business, educational, civic and entrepreneurial interests to support opportunities for all.

Prosper leaders have announced the creation of the Prosper HealthTech Accelerator, with a focus on making Birmingham a center for health technology solutions. Powered by gener8tor, a nationally ranked venture capital firm and accelerator, the first cohort of five companies kicked off in early 2022, with a second class scheduled for the fall. The 12-week program includes individualized coaching and mentorship from the gener8tor team and industry experts, creating opportunities to advance equity and entrepreneurship in the health tech sector.