Downtown Birmingham 3 Tons of new businesses, a special celebration + open jobs in Birmingham — Fingers crossed for a week filled with less rain and more sunshine. Photo via Jacob Blankenship for Bham Now

The best thing about summer is its produce and all the delicious ways you can turn it into desserts—or have other people do it for you. Whether you’re a Martha Stewart or a Lorelai Gilmore, we can all get on board with finding a new job, networking and seeing what’s bustling in Birmingham biz.

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ICYMI:

🌟When one door closes, several restaurants and a coworking space open. See what new businesses are coming to Birmingham.

🌟A 100 years is actually only 7 in Vulcan years. Hear the history behind O’Neal Industries as they celebrate a century of serving the Magic City.

🌟 We’re talkin’ money, honey. And new construction. 17 million-dollar-plus construction permits were awarded to contractors in Alabama last week, including one for a snazzy new entertainment venue.

Hiring? Post your job. Looking? See listings.

Hot Jobs 🔥

Content Producer @ Bama Buzz. Apply.

Bham Now Social Media Manager @ Bham Now. Apply.

Bham Now Content Producer @ Bham Now. Apply.

Marketing Coordinator @ O’Neal Library. Apply.

Sales Development Representative @ Fleetio. Apply.

Business Systems Administrator @ Fleetio. Apply.

Manager/Director (Analysis) @ Opportunity Alabama. Apply.

Prepaid2Cash Customer Success Team Member @ Prepaid2Cash. Appl y.

Financial Relationship Consultant @ Regions Bank. Apply.

Sponsored by Regions Bank

Alabama Cares Specialist @ United Way of Central Alabama. Apply.

Community Allocations & Grants Coordinator @ United Way of Central Alabama.Apply .

Accountant @ United Way of Central Alabama. Apply.

Community Engagement Coordinator @ United Way of Central Alabama. Apply.

Community Data Coordinator @ United Way of Central Alabama. Apply.

Public Relations Specialist @ United Way of Central Alabama. Apply.

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Quality Utilization Reviewer II @ Children’s Hospital. Apply.

Dietary Aide @ Children’s Hospital. Apply.

Patient Registration Representative Emergency Department @ Children’s Hospital. Apply.

Staff Nurse Float Pool @ Children’s Hospital. Apply.

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner @ Children’s Hospital. Apply.

Registered Respiratory Therapist – NICU @ Children’s Hospital. Apply.

Medical Technologist – Blood Bank @ Children’s Hospital. Apply.

Sr Financial Systems Analyst @ Children’s Hospital. Apply.

Performance Improvement Engineer @ Children’s Hospital. Apply.

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Nurse Practioner @ TrustCare. Apply.

RN @ TrustCare. Apply.

LPN @ TrustCare. Apply.

Certified Medical Assistant @ TrustCare. Apply.

Radiologic Technologist @ TrustCare. Apply.

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YWCA Central Alabama Seeking AmeriCorps Members for St. Clair County @ YWCA. Apply.

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Security Engineer @ EBSCO Industries. Apply.

Sr Software Engineer @ EBSCO Industries. Apply.

Product Owner @ EBSCO Industries. Apply.

SQL Developer @ EBSCO Industries. Apply.

Benefits Consultant @ EBSCO Industries. Apply.

Senior Accountant @ EBSCO Industries. Apply.

Online Marketing Manager @ EBSCO Industries. Apply.

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Director of Teaching and Learning @ Legacy Prep. Apply.

Learning Specialists (Math/Literacy) @ Legacy Prep. Apply.

K-4th Grade Lead Teachers @ Legacy Prep. Apply.

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What’s pulling rank in the business world?

The latest scoop 🍦

Big Spoon Creamery is already recognized for its delish treats, but being named Alabama’s best ice cream by a national publication is the cherry on top.

Heart of glass 💔

Once we had recycling and it was a gas…Blondie may not have been singing about literal glass, but our hearts are still broken over the suspension of Birmingham’s only glass recycling program.

He’s got game 🏈 🍸

This former NFL football player went from running it back to running a bar. Step into Cassanova Bar & Lounge for a cocktail and a new concept.

Is this Comedy Central? ☕️

Because you’re about to get roasted. Or your coffee will at June Cafe in Forest Park. The owner spills the beans all about the location.

This is un-fur-tunate 🐶

Shelby County Humane Society is temporarily closed until Tuesday, July 6, to stop the spread of Parvo after detecting multiple cases in the shelter. See how you can help.