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Birmingham’s EBSCO Industries just soared to 3 on TIME’s inaugural list of America’s best private companies, beating out hundreds of rivals for its impact and workplace excellence. Founded in 1944 as a magazine distributor for troops, it’s now a sprawling empire with 20+ companies spanning libraries, real estate, insurance, and more. But it’s not alone—seven other Birmingham giants made the top 500, including American Family Care, Books-A-Million, and Brasfield & Gorrie, all celebrated for their community investment. From expanding Oak Mountain State Park to building UAB’s engineering hub, these local titans prove that profit and purpose can go hand in hand—and Birmingham’s got both in spades.

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